OBD2 reader for less than $100

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 08 Oct 2020, 05:13

Heh guys;
I know that several of you have recommended the code reader that is attached here below but when checking the price it goes for around $145.00. All I need to do right now is clear the SRS air bag warning on my dash so I can get my car thru state inspection.
Does anyone know of another reader that works specific to our Volvo's for say less than $100.00?

Post by **abscate** » 08 Oct 2020, 09:28

There are lots of $20 OBD solutions but SRS IS not an OBD standard function.

You need the $150 version of most Product lines to get the SRS clear function.

Post by **volvolugnut** » 08 Oct 2020, 13:10

Check out Autophix ES610. It fixed my SRS on 2001 V70 T5.
volvolugnut

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 08 Oct 2020, 13:46

Funny you would mention that volvolugnut, look what I found and for under $100.

https://www.amazon.com/AUTOPHIX-ES610-S ... 4UOWU?th=1

Post by **E Showell** » 08 Oct 2020, 14:04

Probably clear it with my VIDA. If you're willing to drive to NW NJ, we can give it a try.

Post by **volvolugnut** » 08 Oct 2020, 14:08

Mr. Detail wrote: ↑08 Oct 2020, 13:46 Funny you would mention that volvolugnut, look what I found and for under $100.

https://www.amazon.com/AUTOPHIX-ES610-S ... 4UOWU?th=1

It got cheaper. About $150 a couple years ago when I bought mine. The menu is a little clunky, but it worked.
volvolugnut

donoscituate · Post by **donoscituate** » 08 Oct 2020, 20:18

don't know if this is gospel, was just looking at replace a radio on a 2005 V70xc and saw this "
Note. You will need to disconnect the battery while you work on the radio console, and to be sure to turn the ignition switch to position 2 prior to reconnecting the battery, or you will need VIDA or the dealer to reset the airbag light.

If this tip is true someone put this in a must do for any time you would disconnect a battery or a visit to a dealer may be in order

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 09 Oct 2020, 05:30

donoscituate;
I believe that it is true because the only reason I now have the SRS warning message is because I needed to have my DIM (Dash Integration Module) repaired and pulled it before doing this.

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 09 Oct 2020, 05:33

EShowell, thanks for the offer. Not sure if I can get away this weekend for a try.

Post by **oragex** » 09 Oct 2020, 06:32

You know it's chinese when it's spelled Vol-vo. Having said that, this looks to be a very low end product. Reading the comments off Amazon, people had trouble installing the software and getting the thing to connect with the car. So be prepared for a certain amount of frustration. I do have a more expensive one and can tell that one too came with good frustration when trying to set the thing up, and it also freezes when I scan all codes at once.