kcjaz
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I want to get a Bluetooth OBD2 scanner. I don’t really know anything about these. There is a huge range in price. All I want to be able to do read/clear codes and get whatever sensor data is available.
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I’ve used Carista and Blue Driver. I used Carista to change some presets. So far I’ve set the remote to roll all windows down and open sun roof when unlocking. I have real time gauges with Blue driver. Carista costs $$$$$ to use while blue driver is free.
I started with Blue driver. It’s a good tool.
Thanks. It looks like the Carista device is about $30 and Bluedriver is $100 but the Carista app requires a monthly subscription to get “extra” features. Do you need the paid app for tpms?
The base code reading/clearing functions on carista are free, and you used to be able to buy a temporary “pro” week on carista for $9. Not sure whether that’s still the case. Before I had a working techstream system I’d purchase that any time I needed to program TPMS, which was not often. Important to note is that the base free carista app will still allow you to read codes on some modules other than the engine. I had a random SRS light come on on a trip due to my second row removal and was able to read and clear it with the free app and their interface.
For code/data reading I’ve since moved on to OBdFusion, as their dashboard system is awesome for watching data when driving. Haven’t played with it on modules other than ecu though.
A few years back I bought a kiwi OBD module and it has been great, but those are far from the cheapest at this point. In that price range I’d be checking bluedriver out.
How difficult is Carista to program new TPMS? Looking at a second set of tires/rims and this would be handy.
I found and am intrigued by the MX+ on Amazon, anyone else using this one? I do have TPMS programming in my future (found and purchased Rock Warriors locally, yay), plus the gal is getting up there at 180k and just played VSC system warning light bingo this morning. It's past time to get an OBDII scanner. Would love more real world opinions of the options.I like OdbLink MX+ from scantool, it is 100 (99) bucks but includes free software and free custom PIDs set so you do not have to program it to obtain info like transmission temperature. It also supports Active Height ECU and number of other Toyota specific computers. I’m new to it but satisfied. Also has built in power save so you could leave it plugged it in your car overnight and use with custom dashboards while driving. My goal was to monitor AT Temp while towing, LX has 2 sensors (pan and converter) and both are working correctly after Toyota, Lexus, Scion PID download - no custom programing. To me that is quiet big deal and worth the money.
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