Changed Convenience Blink (when you lightly tap the turn signal indicator) from 3 blinks to 5 - 3 was too short. At more than three inches across, the ThinkDiag is so big it won't fit into some OBD-II ports. You may need an extension cable to connect to your car's systems. On the upside, the rugged oval-shaped unit is practically indestructible. Extract “Extra” OBD Fault Codes usually unfound by other scanners/software (Yes, we tested them all.) Once the connection is established, user can diagnose and see the results in real time, see Vehicle info and view what car sensors are saying.

changed the gear display in the DIS to show the actual gear I'm in next to D or S (can't be done with DSG transmissions) For those of us without the MIB option to adjust the soundaktor level this is a really useful modification. I turned mine completely off but you can adjust the intensity:Today’s vehicles are festooned with tech, one of the most useful being an OBD-II port – OBD standing for On-Board Diagnostics – and now the days when you’d need a finely tuned ear and deft mechanical prowess to identify a fault with a car are long gone.

I am interested in an electronic interface together with wiring and software dedicated to read and write of the electronic control modules via the OBD diagnostic port or a dedicated connector, meeting the following requirements: OBD11 gives you access to full diagnostic features. The only thing that is missing is live data graphs. Here’s another “baseline” log: Even though the Encore is still running relatively well since I reset things by disconnecting the battery, I ran another log so that I have the road loop in excel format for you… that way when it gets to running really badly, there’s an excel file to compare that to. Calculate and display instantaneous fuel efficiency (mpg/liters per km) information for any maf-based vehicleTo test the best OBD2 scanners, I used my 2014 Audi A4 Allroad vehicle while it was in the garage or on the road over a period of several weeks. After connecting each scanner to my car's OBD-II port, I made sure they could report the car's vehicle identification number (VIN). I am still waiting for my id3 which hopefully will be delivered towards the end of this year. However, when I test drove the car, a large proportion of the mileage was on narrow rural roads with very poor road markings, at relatively high speeds, and I hadn’t even considered the Lane Assist feature when I set off. Size and weight. If the scanner is heavy and bulky, chances are it'll stay in your toolbox and not in the car to help you on the road. Next step is to pair the dongle with your device. This isn’t essential but it makes the connection much faster each time you use OBDeleven. Search for Bluetooth devices in your settings app and if requested, pair using Bluetooth code 1234. Running OBDeleven – How to

Asus Android Tablet was connected to the internet via iPhone hotspot OBDeleven-Obtaining the App and Creating an Account We liked the clear interface and the ability to detect current and historical fault codes. The Smart Mechanic function provides thorough and easy to understand – if generic – information on 6,000 fault codes and how to fix the issues that frequently generate them. Armed with that information, you can Google that fault for your specific car.

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I own a Windows-10 laptop. The obd software by TOAD supplied, installed without problems. Update the diagnostic obd software according to the instructions, and all went well. The last update appears to be 1 week old, so I’m glad Total car Diagnostics is active in software development. The INNOVA and BlueDriver apps are two of the best OBD2 Bluetooth software options to use with your mobile device. They make it easy to scan, read and clear trouble codes, monitor sensors, and test various components. However, if you prefer a traditional handheld scan tool, the Innova 3030g or Autel Maxisys are fantastic, full-featured OBD2 scan tools with software that provides all the data and customization a mechanic could need. Once the App is paired and connected you may be presented with a request for the VIN. This is not required and can be skipped. The screen will display a menu list on the left and a “Connect” prompt on the right. Tap “Connect” and wait. On the other hand, the PRO will teach you more since you will have to code yourself to avoid paying for credits. 4. Start using OBDeleven The OBDeleven does have it’s advantages in terms of ease of use, price point and flexibility for those comfortable with smart devices and Apps. And while it can do many of the things a more expensive VCDS can do, there are limits (and additional costs) even with the Pro version. For anyone trying to decide between a VCDS and OBDeleven device, it will depend on what you need to do, what you’re willing to pay and how comfortable you are with the user interface.