Good dongle type scanner
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ivin74
05 NBS Nali
I use the obd link MX for most of my cars.
www.obdlink.com
OBDLink® MX+ - Outstanding Bluetooth-Compatible OBD II Scan Tool
The OBDLink® MX+ is the top-of-the-line OBD II scan tool to use with forscan and comes with bluetooth. Get one here today and gain access to your vehicle!
www.obdlink.com
strutaeng
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I bought this one last year and I've been seriously impressed by the bi-directional capabilities.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3QQYQ1B?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Even reads airbag codes, does the abs purging and controls BCM functions. Has misfire counts.
Only drawback is after the first year you have to pay an annual fee. But it will be cheaper and will probably pay for that itself when diagnosing and troubleshooting.
I have an Innova 5610(?) and it's okay for live data, but not really bi-directional. It's kinda of expensive for what it is TBH.
Even reads airbag codes, does the abs purging and controls BCM functions. Has misfire counts.
Only drawback is after the first year you have to pay an annual fee. But it will be cheaper and will probably pay for that itself when diagnosing and troubleshooting.
I have an Innova 5610(?) and it's okay for live data, but not really bi-directional. It's kinda of expensive for what it is TBH.
I just ordered one...but got the LX as I have nothing newer than 2014. Appreciate the help.I use the obd link MX for most of my cars.
OBDLink® MX+ - Outstanding Bluetooth-Compatible OBD II Scan Tool
The OBDLink® MX+ is the top-of-the-line OBD II scan tool to use with forscan and comes with bluetooth. Get one here today and gain access to your vehicle!
ivin74
05 NBS Nali
You won't be disappointed
I have the same one, I'm honestly impressed for the price. it's not my daily driver but I do even use it at work because it's simple and easier than the super expensive laptop based manufacture specific stuff that always need 10 updates to work lol.
I am curious about the other one thou too.
Ilikemtb999
Full Access Member
I have the same and well worth the $65
normally they can not. you can buy things that plug in and request it to not engage but they must be plugged in at all times and cause a hassle if you need to emissions testing. the better way is to have it turned off in the tune. either hptuners, some service like black bear here on this site. or you can mail your ecm off and have it done for 50$ if you can have the truck down a few days.
When I plugged into my Tahoe (2012) the thing tells me I need the MX for this vehicle. I bought the LX (cheaper) and for older vehicles on their recommendation ! Also, when doing wife's '14 Escape.....I had to buy a $14.99 download to get the good stuff. I am not going to recommend this scanner to anyone !
