BAFX Brand - ELM 327 Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light and other diagnostics - Android compatible

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• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B005NLQAHS
• Item model number: 34t5
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

Product Description

DO NOT BE FOOLED BY COMPETITORS! THIS SCAN TOOL WILL WORK ON ALL 1996 AND NEWER 0BD2 COMPLIANT VEHICLES! UNLIKE SOME OTHER VERSIONS! Bluetooth scan tool for easy and informative engine scanning! Retrieve trouble codes, reset engine light and read MANY statistics not available with other scanning tools! Connects to your laptop or Android pone with Torque app! (Fee applies for app) Works on all makes and models! Package includes (1) Bluetooth OBD2 adapter and (1) CD with basic scan software - (full versions of software purchased anywhere on-line) Vehicle Coverage Works on all OBD2 Vehicles (1996 onwards in USA) and EOBD vehicles ( Petrol cars from 2001 and diesel cars from 2003/2004 in Europe) CE Certified

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BAFX actually responds, December 1, 2011

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S. Eckert - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BAFX Brand - ELM 327 Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light and other diagnostics - Android compatible (Electronics)

It's possible all the devices like this one are the same inside, but BAFX really outdid themselves with email support that was fast (more than one response per day) and useful. They remained interested even after their responsibility for explaining how to get it working was satisfied.

If you think they're all the same, buy from BAFX just for the service. If you think they're different, buy this one because no one seems to have problems with it.

My 2006 Caravan had the MIL (check engine light) on, and this device allowed me to find out why AND to turn the light off. You may have to try a few different approaches. I found the trouble codes would only clear after turning the engine off and returning the key to the ON position. The MIL would not turn off if I cleared the codes while the engine was running... but I think that's a Dodge issue and not a problem with this device.

At first my DroidX didn't want to connect to the device. What seemed to work (maybe not all the steps are required) was to first plug the device into the van, then start the van, THEN pair the device with my phone via its wireless/bluetooth menu, then start the Torque (free) app. The device will pair with the phone but WILL NOT show as connected to the phone. That appears to be OK. When Torque starts it chatters happily with the device (whose lights flash to indicate activity). Once that is done, simply plugging the device into the van and starting Torque establishes a connection. No need to have the engine running but the key must be on.

How much data you can get from the device depends in part on your vehicle. This is not a full scan tool that can control the vehicle's computer, it just reads the trouble codes. If you want to diagnose problems by setting valve positions and reading valve position sensors, you'll have to spend hundreds of dollars for the base tool and hundreds more for manufacturer-specific add-ons. For the money, however, this device is great! It can give you a leg up on the repair shop AND it can probably tell you whether it's a serious problem you have to handle NOW or whether you can finish your vacation because you just need a new gas cap.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest OBD reader EVER! I WAS skeptical........, September 23, 2011

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T. Coates - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BAFX Brand - ELM 327 Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light and other diagnostics - Android compatible (Electronics)

Let me start off by saying I had purchased a regular Elm327 (with the orange/blue label) off of another site previously and had a horrible experience. Most of the others available out there don't work on Fords and a number of other vehicles even though they say they do. Needless to say I have a Ford Mustang and it didn't work.

After talking with some people they convinced me I should give this one a try and that it really works on ALL cars. I figured why not, I can always return it.

I got it, plugged it in, fired up Torque on my Droid phone and BAM! Sure enough, it works GREAT!

Even if you don't have any trouble codes to clear on your car (though it works great for that) this is a fun toy to have for any car geek. It gives awesome stats for everything from RPM/Speed plotting graphs, to 1/4 mile stats, HP info, acceleration info etc etc...... best toy for your car ever!

The reader does come with a CD that has some free versions of software on it. I personally didn't really like any of the programs it came with so I downloaded the Torque program for my phone which is MUCH nicer.

All in all.... I definitely, recommend this one!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Scanner Awesome price, October 25, 2011

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Kaveman (Chesapeake VA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: BAFX Brand - ELM 327 Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light and other diagnostics - Android compatible (Electronics)

After looking at a bunch of these Bluetooth OBD2 interfaces I finally settled on this one. It did not have as many reviews but the ones it did have were overwhelmingly positive. I decided to take a chance and much to my relief this tool works flawlessly. I have a 98 Chevy and a HTC EVO (with Torque) and I have had no issues with either so far, it took just a matter of seconds for my phone to discover the device and start pulling down data. I have been wanting to get one of these for a long time now and I am glad I decided to go with this one.