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Impureclient · 07-13-2015, 03:35 PM

I am done with the seat belt chime in the car so I'm getting the Carista app and one of the OBD-II bluetooth scanner tools. Did a search and a few people just used the cheapest one available but if paying more is better for this, I'd like some feedback with those using a better unit. If I understand this correctly, just using the tool for changing some chimes and light options the cheapest one is all that is necessary, right?

Was about to pull the trigger and get this:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Docooler-Bluetooth-CAN-BUS-Diagnostic-Scanner/dp/B0090ZJPMK"]Amazon.com: Docooler Super Mini V1.5 ELM327 Bluetooth OBD2 OBD-II CAN-BUS Diagnostic Scanner Tool: Automotive[/ame]

Then I saw this:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-426101-OBDLink-Bluetooth-Diagnostic/dp/B006NZTZLQ/ref=pd_sbs_263_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=012540WBACBBY10G5V SR#Ask"]Amazon.com: ScanTool 426101 OBDLink MX Bluetooth: OBD Adapter/Diagnostic Scanner for Android & Windows: Automotive[/ame]

There seems to be much better reviews on the $100 one. The "Does not communicate" reviews on the first one and other cheaper ones has me worried. The more expensive one comes with the app to run it, turns off when the cars off and is faster. I didn't plan on leaving it on the car but is spending the extra cash and having one that gives better/faster info worth the extra $90? Is the $10 one and the $5 Torque app the way to go if not using live data from the reader?

07-13-2015, 03:35 PM	#1
Impureclient Banned Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2015 FR-S Location: NPR, Florida Posts: 2,404 Thanks: 1,802 Thanked 2,903 Times in 1,282 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Which OBD-II bluetooth tool? I am done with the seat belt chime in the car so I'm getting the Carista app and one of the OBD-II bluetooth scanner tools. Did a search and a few people just used the cheapest one available but if paying more is better for this, I'd like some feedback with those using a better unit. If I understand this correctly, just using the tool for changing some chimes and light options the cheapest one is all that is necessary, right? Was about to pull the trigger and get this: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Docooler-Bluetooth-CAN-BUS-Diagnostic-Scanner/dp/B0090ZJPMK"]Amazon.com: Docooler Super Mini V1.5 ELM327 Bluetooth OBD2 OBD-II CAN-BUS Diagnostic Scanner Tool: Automotive[/ame] Then I saw this: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-426101-OBDLink-Bluetooth-Diagnostic/dp/B006NZTZLQ/ref=pd_sbs_263_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=012540WBACBBY10G5V SR#Ask"]Amazon.com: ScanTool 426101 OBDLink MX Bluetooth: OBD Adapter/Diagnostic Scanner for Android & Windows: Automotive[/ame] There seems to be much better reviews on the $100 one. The "Does not communicate" reviews on the first one and other cheaper ones has me worried. The more expensive one comes with the app to run it, turns off when the cars off and is faster. I didn't plan on leaving it on the car but is spending the extra cash and having one that gives better/faster info worth the extra $90? Is the $10 one and the $5 Torque app the way to go if not using live data from the reader?