Best OBD scanner tool under $200

[ssmason85]

Hey all,

I'm looking at getting a scanning tool for home use. Nothing fancy, but something that can read codes and help point me in the direction of an issue in my Ranger.

I came across the Bluedriver today and I dig it's Bluetooth compatibility with my iPhone. Anyone out there using this tool or anything else they like that wont break the bank?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00652G4TS/?tag=959media-20

 

[fastpakr]

If you're just trying to see codes, you can get away with less than $30.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Bluetooth/WiFi adaptor (depends on your phone) with dash command app.

 

[AgPete139]

I use this:

In conjunction with the TorquePro app on my phone. $5.99 shipped for the OBD2 module, and the app is free. Of course, it was so good, I paid for the no ads version and a couple extra features.


However, it does NOT address Battery Maintenance Servicing BMS, Safety Restraint Services SRS, Antilock Braking System SRS, and Tranmission Diagnostic Codes DTC.

I have no experience or recommendations in that respect if you are looking for a scanner that does that as well though.

Pete

 

[adsm08]

If you are only going to be working on Fords ForScan is the best.

If you are going to work on other brands TorqPro is the best.

 

[wildbill23c]

I use this:

In conjunction with the TorquePro app on my phone. $5.99 shipped for the OBD2 module, and the app is free. Of course, it was so good, I paid for the no ads version and a couple extra features.


However, it does NOT address Battery Maintenance Servicing BMS, Safety Restraint Services SRS, Antilock Braking System SRS, and Tranmission Diagnostic Codes DTC.

I have no experience or recommendations in that respect if you are looking for a scanner that does that as well though.

Pete

This is the one I just purchased as well, $15 with free shipping on ebay, connects to your android phone and I am using the Car Scanner App from the Google Play Store, its free and has a lot of data both live as well as reads codes, etc. Seems to work fine, I don't have anything very new, works with my 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee...totally useless in vehicles without OBD2 of course LOL.