Oppo, a question...

"Sir Halffast" (Sir_Halffast) 07/16/2014 at 08:54 • Filed to: None

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I need to get an OBD II reader. What is a good one for under $30? Or are they all pretty much the same? iPhone integration would be nice, but not necessary as long as I can look up the codes online...

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thebigbossyboss > Sir Halffast 07/16/2014 at 09:15

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I has same question.

The Ghost of Oppo > Sir Halffast 07/16/2014 at 09:32

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Under $30 is gonna be hard to find a good one. I've looked at the $50-60 ones at Harbor Freight and think I'll just save my money and buy a nice one at some point.

Sir Halffast > The Ghost of Oppo 07/16/2014 at 09:44

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My car's not particularly complicated though. Honda 1.4L I-4. 2011. No superchargers or weird encabulators to diagnose.

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Sir Halffast 07/16/2014 at 09:59

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The Bluetooth dongles are cheap, but I'm pretty sure all the apps that read them are pay apps in the expensive range. I got a $70ish dollar Actron reader from Amazon a few years ago that did everything I needed it to do. Not sure if they have a <$30 one though.

Sir Halffast > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much 07/16/2014 at 10:08

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I'd probably get DashCommand, it's only $10. It appears prices have come down quite a bit. My CEL just came on the other day, and on a 2011 Fit with about 36,000 miles, I can't imagine it's anything serious (especially since the engine doesn't make any weird noises or thumps at any point in driving), so I'm trying to avoid a $250 trip to the mechanic...

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > Sir Halffast 07/16/2014 at 10:09

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Too bad you don't have an Android, those are pretty affordable. Bluetooth dongles that work with the Torque app are usually ~$20

vdub_nut: scooter snob > Sir Halffast 07/16/2014 at 10:11

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OBD-II is a standard, aka it gives standardized codes. It doesn't matter how complicated your engine is or isn't, it'll read them. That being said, a shitty one will not work as fast, last as long, etc, as a good one. Good ones have a database on them where they look up the code (for example PO441) and give you that in addition to details (EVAP PURGE VALVE MALFUCNTION), instead of just the code. Some cheapo ones can't clear codes either, which is super helpful, because some codes only reset after disconnecting the battery or ~20 stop start cycles without the failure, neither of which are convenient.

Sir Halffast > vdub_nut: scooter snob 07/16/2014 at 10:14

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If I get a bluetooth reader, and pair it with an iphone app, can it be reset through the app?

vdub_nut: scooter snob > Sir Halffast 07/16/2014 at 10:15

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no idea. depends on the app.

Sir Halffast > Santiago of Escuderia Boricua 07/16/2014 at 10:20

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What do you know about OBD Fusion or DashCommand on the iPhone? Both are $10, and seem to have a pretty full set of features.

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > Sir Halffast 07/16/2014 at 10:25

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Nothing, sorry. Your best bet might be to put "bluetooth obd2" into ebay and see what comes up for iphone.

WolfmanJimCBW > Sir Halffast 07/16/2014 at 10:31

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I found one for cheap from Amazon, and it works for the most part. For some reason it will not pull anything on my 07 Honda. My best advice would be to up your budget to at least $50 to get a basic one.

The Ghost of Oppo > Sir Halffast 07/16/2014 at 10:54

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One time I posted a thread on Vortex's car lounge asking if anyone had used any of the OBD mobile apps and didn't get a single response. I don't think they are that good yet.