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Best OBD2 w/SRS & ABS Scanner for home use?
4 years 6 months ago #33991
by dougand3
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I'm a newbie to scan tools. Need OBD2 w/ SRS &ABS. Need coverage for 05 Nissan, 08 Hyundai, 05 Kia, 11 Dodge, 18 Subaru, 01 Subaru. Mostly OBD2 functions but need SRS for 05 Nissan Frontier. Like to stay under $150 (unless a $200-250 scanner is far superior)
Narrowed down search to:
Autel AL619
Innovo 3150f
Launch CRP123
Launch 619
Launch x431 Vii+ - says SRS for 2006 and newer. Frontier is 2005.
Bluedriver - bluetooth connection is reported wonky on these.
Good ones above? Total dogs?
I didn't see a good OOBD2 to usb cable w/ software to use on a laptop or phone. Do they exist?
Thanks, Doug
Narrowed down search to:
Autel AL619
Innovo 3150f
Launch CRP123
Launch 619
Launch x431 Vii+ - says SRS for 2006 and newer. Frontier is 2005.
Bluedriver - bluetooth connection is reported wonky on these.
Good ones above? Total dogs?
I didn't see a good OOBD2 to usb cable w/ software to use on a laptop or phone. Do they exist?
Thanks, Doug
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4 years 6 months ago #34003
by storminc
Replied by storminc on topic Re:Best OBD2 w/SRS & ABS Scanner for home use?
Be Cautious of the V+. I contacted LaunchtechUSA and they stated that was not a supported device. I have heard this tool is a clone made in China under the name of Launch.
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4 years 6 months ago #34007
by dougand3
Replied by dougand3 on topic Re:Best OBD2 w/SRS & ABS Scanner for home use?
Thanks, storminc. I read some about Launch clones. I've decided to go w/ bluetooth module w/ smartphone or puter. Been emailing OBDLink and they respond well. Probably going with OBDLink MX+ - $80 on amazon.
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4 years 6 months ago #34021
by ptebo1
Replied by ptebo1 on topic Re:Best OBD2 w/SRS & ABS Scanner for home use?
I would go with autel.
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4 years 6 months ago #34030
by dougand3
Replied by dougand3 on topic Re:Best OBD2 w/SRS & ABS Scanner for home use?
Thanks, ptebo1. I like the bluetooth-smartphone idea. Gonna order MX+. I'll report how it does.
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4 years 5 months ago #34627
by Giannisrd
Replied by Giannisrd on topic Re:Best OBD2 w/SRS & ABS Scanner for home use?
I have no experience other that an ELM 327 bluetooth scanner and car scanner paid version on my smartphone,however from my search i've concluded that the Launch CRP429C is one of the best for it's price.There are a lot of videos on youtube to watch people using them and that's very helpfull i think.
Also because i have read in the forum a lot of people are afraid of buying something that may come out to be a copy or counterfeit etc,i went on the launch official website en.cnlaunch.com/prod_view.aspx?TypeId=79&Id=307&FId=t3:79:3
and they provide a link to buy from amazon or aliexpress so i suppose that these seller will be official ones.
Also because i have read in the forum a lot of people are afraid of buying something that may come out to be a copy or counterfeit etc,i went on the launch official website en.cnlaunch.com/prod_view.aspx?TypeId=79&Id=307&FId=t3:79:3
and they provide a link to buy from amazon or aliexpress so i suppose that these seller will be official ones.
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4 years 5 months ago #34691
by Tyler
Replied by Tyler on topic Re:Best OBD2 w/SRS & ABS Scanner for home use?
I also ended up getting an MX+ for use with Forscan. The hardware is fantastic, the included software is not. I tried using it with a 2010 Altima and got frustrated pretty quickly. Code definitions are hit and miss. Tons of erroneous data PIDs that could have you chasing your tail.
Perhaps it'd work better on other makes? :silly:
Perhaps it'd work better on other makes? :silly:
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4 years 5 months ago #34694
by Giannisrd
Replied by Giannisrd on topic Re:Best OBD2 w/SRS & ABS Scanner for home use?
I don't know this but it seems expensive enought to not work.Try a different app on your phone, i use a different one than what is recommened for mine as i found it more accurate. However i think that it's not worthy spending this amount of money for smart phone diagnostics.It's better to save a bit and buy something like the one i mention above. At least this what i intend to do.
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Replied by Andy.MacFadyen on topic Re:Best OBD2 w/SRS & ABS Scanner for home use?
The supplied software is about 20 years out of date.
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2 years 9 months ago #50023
by mathewdexter136
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You can use
LAUNCH CRP123 OBD2 Scanner
. This device is compatible with Nissan, Hyundai, Kia and many more. Price is around $150. It connected easily and read things from car. It relies on external power, no batteries. It comes with a USB cable to connect to a PC and a micro SD/USB card reader for updates.
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2 years 9 months ago - 2 years 9 months ago #50067
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Replied by Andy.MacFadyen on topic Best OBD2 w/SRS & ABS Scanner for home use?
Since this thread started there are a lot more low cost options for scantools that cover ABS and SRS and many other manufacturer specific systems.
For anybody looking for coverage of up to three manufacturers then look at the Bluetooth dongles from Autel and Thinkdiag (Launch).
Because the software for these tools is modular, if you want to cover more than a couple of manufactures they the yearly update cost becomes less attractive but they are good tools and well worth the money.
I have only used these dongles with Android not Apple
For anybody looking for coverage of up to three manufacturers then look at the Bluetooth dongles from Autel and Thinkdiag (Launch).
Because the software for these tools is modular, if you want to cover more than a couple of manufactures they the yearly update cost becomes less attractive but they are good tools and well worth the money.
I have only used these dongles with Android not Apple
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