is CarMD a good code reader? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

chenshuo · 04-03-2013, 11:48 AM

I'm in the market on purchasing a code reader. I remember I saw an infomercial about CarMD. What do you guys think about that? It's about $120. Is that a fair price? I don't want a really cheap crappy reader, but I also don't need a top of the line professional reader either. If CarMD is not good for its price, what other reader should i look into? Any input is appreciated.

CA2 · 04-03-2013, 02:45 PM

That sounds expensive. Do you have an android phone? Or an iPhone? There are apps that work with Bluetooth or WiFi OBD2 readers that give you a lot more info than just codes, and the price is cheaper.

joshH · 04-04-2013, 02:38 AM

I have a bluetooth OBDII reader (specifically, this one -> [ame="http://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-Bluetooth-diagnostics-compatible/dp/B005NLQAHS"]BAFX Products (TM) - ELM 327 Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light and other diagnostics - Android compatible : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]) that works perfectly. Takes about 30 seconds to sync with my Android phone initially but afterwards I can read codes and information with Torque Pro. I have helped a bunch of people out with reading codes with this device without any problems. For around $20, you can't really go wrong.

chenshuo · 04-04-2013, 11:32 AM

i never knew about those bluetooth OBD readers. i'd probably go with those, so much cheaper than CarMD.

04-03-2013, 11:48 AM	#1
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	is CarMD a good code reader? I'm in the market on purchasing a code reader. I remember I saw an infomercial about CarMD. What do you guys think about that? It's about $120. Is that a fair price? I don't want a really cheap crappy reader, but I also don't need a top of the line professional reader either. If CarMD is not good for its price, what other reader should i look into? Any input is appreciated. __________________

04-04-2013, 11:32 AM	#4
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i never knew about those bluetooth OBD readers. i'd probably go with those, so much cheaper than CarMD. __________________

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04-03-2013, 02:45 PM	#2
CA2 Dusty Raven Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: Wrightwood, CA Posts: 49 Thanks: 61 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That sounds expensive. Do you have an android phone? Or an iPhone? There are apps that work with Bluetooth or WiFi OBD2 readers that give you a lot more info than just codes, and the price is cheaper.

04-04-2013, 02:38 AM	#3
joshH Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ Red, 08 WRX STI Location: Maryland Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I have a bluetooth OBDII reader (specifically, this one -> [ame="http://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-Bluetooth-diagnostics-compatible/dp/B005NLQAHS"]BAFX Products (TM) - ELM 327 Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light and other diagnostics - Android compatible : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]) that works perfectly. Takes about 30 seconds to sync with my Android phone initially but afterwards I can read codes and information with Torque Pro. I have helped a bunch of people out with reading codes with this device without any problems. For around $20, you can't really go wrong.

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