Recommendations for OBD2 scanner

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Last weekend on the poker run my Jeep just stopped running. Thankfully Rick and Larry both had OBD2 scanners and were able to clear the fault code and get me going again. So I decided to get one of my own the question is which one should i get? Any advice about ones to stay away from or ones to look at would be greatly appreciated.
 

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Mine is a mid priced one I just picked up off the shelf in autozone many years ago. I like the idea of the bluetooth one like Brooks uses, except the unlikely situation where your phone doesnt work.

I'm sure anything you can get now is equal or better than what mine can do. It has some limited live data, a fairly comprehensive code set, and can clear codes.
 
#6
I’ve used this in several vehicles and it has worked well. You will have to download an app. The listing has their recommendations.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WPW6BAE/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have this one and have used it on all of my jeeps, it has a lot of live data options. I used it for speedometer, temp, oilpressure, etc on the uwharrie trip last year.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00652G4T...e23-11e9-b4c5-ef907af3647f&smid=AD7D9D1JAFECP
I leaning more to the corded stile. Not real keen on the wireless thing. But thanks for the food for thought.
 
#10
I’ve used this in several vehicles and it has worked well. You will have to download an app. The listing has their recommendations.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WPW6BAE/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have this too. Works well. Used in on my VW, Jeep and My sons Mercedes. I want a Bluetooth one because I have had issues with the wifi ones not connecting easily. All Of the times I used mine it was key on not running. The engine running thisn is the old early OBD stuff I believe.
 
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Live data is a must if I were buying today. I have one from the parts store I bought many years ago. I intend on getting something better soon. It’s awesome to see what’s going on via the PCM.
 

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Live data is a must if I were buying today. I have one from the parts store I bought many years ago. I intend on getting something better soon. It’s awesome to see what’s going on via the PCM.
My handheld has limited live data and will capture a snapshot when a code is triggered, but it can't see a lot of the parameters.

@97TJGUZZY next time I see you I might try it and see what it can see. I don't want to spend $100 and not do what I need.
 
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