Whats a good obd2 scan tool that can scan abs and air bags

[TheAutumnWind]

And what does the Bluedriver do that the $20 - $40 unit don't?

"Officially licensed and certified for Apple and Android devices" does not mean a lot to me.

Abs, transmission, and airbag codes.

I had a couple cheaper ones previously with the paid torque app.

I like my bluedriver much better. Paid for itself on the first fix.

 

[afpj]

Thanks for this info! Just got the bluedriver and read my abs codes. I can't seem to see transmission temp on live data though...my elm327 and torque could see that...can anyone tell me how to get tranny temp on bluedriver?

 

[BlueCollarTahoe]

does the blue driver read fuel trims, various pressures, injector related numbers? can it read the info related to the coils, misfires, spark plugs etc?

 

[Rocket Man]

I have a bluedriver. You can read the codes on any bluetooth enabled device. Works great. I can check abs and transmission codes.

It found which wheel speed sensor was failing on my old denali and which airbag impact sensor was failing on my escalade. WOrks great for my chrysler and honda vehicles as well.

https://www.amazon.com/BlueDriver-B...ons&keywords=bluedriver+obdii+scan+tool&psc=1

$100

I just bought one of these and it won't read airbag codes on my 09 Silverado. I emailed them and they said GM changed something in 08 and the airbag function will only work for my truck when they make new hardware; a software update for the Bluedriver won't help me. I'm thinking of returning it. I have an airbag light on as well as ABS.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

I just bought one of these and it won't read airbag codes on my 09 Silverado. I emailed them and they said GM changed something in 08 and the airbag function will only work for my truck when they make new hardware; a software update for the Bluedriver won't help me. I'm thinking of returning it. I have an airbag light on as well as ABS.

BUmmer. Maybe its worth investing in one of the more expensive setups for you then.

 

[ivin74]

I just bought one of these and it won't read airbag codes on my 09 Silverado. I emailed them and they said GM changed something in 08 and the airbag function will only work for my truck when they make new hardware; a software update for the Bluedriver won't help me. I'm thinking of returning it. I have an airbag light on as well as ABS.

Wow, I would return it and buy a handheld one

 

[Rocket Man]

Wow, I would return it and buy a handheld one

I'm looking but it's confusing to find one that reads airbag codes on an 08 and up. Some say they read airbag codes but when you try to see if it will read a specific vehicle's airbag codes it gets fuzzy. If anyone knows of one let me know. I realize I'm in the NBS section but I've been in this area for so long....

 

[swathdiver]

With all the coin you spend on your trucks Mark, you should have a Tech2 on your tool bench.

 

[Rocket Man]

With all the coin you spend on your trucks Mark, you should have a Tech2 on your tool bench.

I know, and I want to get one but I'm afraid the Chinese clones like you have will be too confusing to set up and use. I started looking at them and there's so many different ones with so many different things, it seems like, to get them working. Maybe I can PM you and you could help walk me through it? I mean, as far as choosing the right one and maybe the initial setup. After that I should be fine, I'm pretty good with tech. I don't mind spending $200-$250 if that would work.

 

[swathdiver]

Anytime. While people call them Chinese clones, the Vetronix ones were made in China and mine came from the same factory. Maybe they all do? There's some basic tests to make sure everything is working and that's what many of those accessories are used for. I just use the Tech2 and the Candi module and the obdII adapter.