ELM327 OBDII Scanner Tools

[hofferwood]

This is the only "Code reader" I had.

Got it for Christmas one year-----junk, it only reads generic codes------and WILL NOT clear them----- but what are ya gonna do.

So I picked this guy up for $6.50 (blue tooth) and the "Torque" app. $4.99 for my phone.------works pretty darn good for quick checks.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en

If you do get one of these C-word "knock offs" DO NOT LOAD THE CD----THROW IT AWAY
This one has 2 "Trojans" and an "Infostealer" on it (I virus scanned it just to see what goodies were there).

I guess this is the Asian symbol for "Don"t use"

Well I wanted a little more in-depth tool (PC based) for diagnostic use-----so another "knock-off" for $10.00.

The cd included with this guy is OKAY-------has some very limited "free" software on it-----but no real graphing and such.

This is the "software" I am looking heavy at------http://www.glmsoftware.com/Features.aspx

For $80.00, it's within my price range and needs.

I will be only using this occasionally, not to run a business ----------just----"DAD MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON"

What do ya think?

 

[foodgroup]

I only work on Fords, but I like FORSCAN with an ELM327.

It is very comprehensive and free (forscan.org).

What make do you work on?

 

[hofferwood]

I only work on Fords, but I like FORSCAN with an ELM327.

It is very comprehensive and free (forscan.org).

What make do you work on?

It's been Mostly G.M. stuff here lately. But my Daughter just bought an older Sable.
So the link you provided will be downloaded shortly

Thanks very much F.G.

 

[Rakoprtr]

Where did u buy a corded one all I can find is blue tooth connected or knockoffs

 

[hofferwood]

Where did u buy a corded one all I can find is blue tooth connected or knockoffs

Epay--------It was $10.95-----I offered $10.00, they took it-----now it's on sale
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350745789969?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

This is an ELM knock-off too, but I'm on a fixed income

 

[Rakoprtr]

Epay--------It was $10.95-----I offered $10.00, they took it-----now it's on sale
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350745789969?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

This is an ELM knock-off too, but I'm on a fixed income

Kool thx for ten bucks be worth it to try out I work on mostly fords as we'll so I'm gonna try forscan before I break down and purchase the rotunda and ids

 

[knuckleduster271]

I have the bluetooth model and its well worth the $10 I paid. the android torque app is great.
I hope you didnt put that cd in your computer- theres write ups all over the web saying they have a trojan virus and malware.

 

[bowlofturtle]

Are these things still $10, I'm considering getting them as x-mas gifts. The Bluetooth versions. So people can stop bugging me and I can get amusement when they the code will tell them exactly what to do.