What OBD2 Tool Would You Recommend For Non-Volvo Vehicles?

Oka · Post by **Oka** » 23 Apr 2022, 19:06

For the Volvos, the VIDA/DiCE has been an inevitable tool to own, especially since I work on my vehicles.

I also have an Innova 3100a OBDII scanner I've had for a long time now. What would you suggest I get, to be able to use with my smart phone (more modern tool), that will be at a comparable cost. I have been watching videos on FIXD, some commentators claim it is just to read and clear codes, nothing else, except paying the monthly fee; which I don't need. Also, they claim FIXD has lots of adverts with the basic tool ($20). I need a tool to buy and own with not monthly fee. Just want to scan the cars, (Toyota Sienna, Subaru Outback), get what might be wrong, and I can go from there. I mean, I would like a scanner that would be smart iphone compatible, and give me more information about the scanned vehicle.

Thanks

Post by **volvolugnut** » 23 Apr 2022, 19:36

I have 2 OBDII code readers - a 10 years old Innova (I forget the model) and an AutoPhix reader that has specific Volvo codes. I suggest you search the internet for best readers for the two cars you want to read. Perhaps there will be one reader that is good for both cars at a price you are willing to spend. I find the readers are getting more specific to brands and model and you need to find the best one if you want anything more than very basic.
volvolugnut

Post by **MoVolvos** » 23 Apr 2022, 20:01

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This combo has worked very well. Have one OBDII for each car and the free software is feature packed with a small strip of ad at the bottom which I never really notice. The software is call Car Scanner.

$11.39 Mestart Enhanced Version Bluetooth OBDII OBD2 Car Scanner Auto Diagnostic Tool for Android Devices

www.amazon.com/Mestart-Enhanced-Version ... C93&sr=8-3

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