Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] OBD2 scanner

From: Jimmie Mayfield <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:36:16 -0400

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I have one.  I've only ever needed to use it with the "Car Scanner" 
Android app to diagnose a O2 sensor problem but it was kind of neat to 
let it run while driving and monitoring the various sensors.  Later I 
upgraded my stereo head unit to a Kenwood unit that has a permanent ODB2 
connection and has a built-in "Gauges" app that shows real-time info for 
things like engine load % and transmission fluid temp.

J

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      use it with the "Car Scanner" Android app to diagnose a O2 sensor
      problem but it was kind of neat to let it run while driving and
      monitoring the various sensors.  Later I upgraded my stereo head
      unit to a Kenwood unit that has a permanent ODB2 connection and
      has a built-in "Gauges" app that shows real-time info for things
      like engine load % and transmission fluid temp.<br>
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They're quite inexpensive and much better than no scanner at all. You can
keep one in the glove box of each of your vehicles. I use the "Torque" app
on Android.

Doug

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<div dir=3D"auto">They&#39;re quite inexpensive and much better than no sca=
nner at all. You can keep one in the glove box of each of your vehicles. I =
use the &quot;Torque&quot; app on Android.<div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div =
dir=3D"auto">Doug</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_cont=
ainer"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 11:46=E2=
=80=AFAM Tim . &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">tims_da=
[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_q=
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<span style=3D"font-weight:700">Does any one here have/use a smart phone OB=
D2 scanner?</span></div>
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I only have a standalone tool, but ran a comparison

=F0=9F=9A=97 Concise Takeaway
Stand=E2=80=91alone scanners are faster, more reliable, and better for quic=
k,
no=E2=80=91nonsense diagnostics.
Phone=E2=80=91based OBD2 adapters are more powerful, more flexible, and bet=
ter for
live data, logging, and advanced features.

=F0=9F=94=A7 Side=E2=80=91by=E2=80=91Side Comparison
Below is a structured comparison using the most representative examples
from your shopping results:

Standalone:

Motopower MP69033 (simple, rugged, plug=E2=80=91and=E2=80=91go)

ANCEL AD310 (classic, reliable, inexpensive)

Phone=E2=80=91based:

BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro (full-featured, pro=E2=80=91grade app)

OBDLink MX+ (fast, secure, excellent logging)

To make this scannable, here=E2=80=99s a qualitative comparison table:

Standalone Scanner
Motopower MP69033 / ANCEL AD310
Fast
Simple
No Setup
Phone Adapter
BlueDriver / OBDLink MX+
Most Features
Live Data
Logging
Basics
Ease of Use Instant plug=E2=80=91and=E2=80=91read Requires phone + app
Speed Very fast Fast, depends on phone/app
Reliability High, no wireless issues Can vary (Bluetooth, app updates)
Capabilities
Read/Clear Codes Yes Yes
Live Data Limited Extensive, customizable
Freeze Frame Yes Yes
Mode 6 Sometimes Usually
ABS/SRS Rare Supported on higher-end apps
Bi=E2=80=91Directional No Sometimes (BlueDriver limited, OBDLink depends on=
 app)
Practical Use
Garage Durability Excellent Good (depends on phone)
Power Self=E2=80=91powered Uses phone battery
Data Logging Minimal Excellent (graphs, logs, export)
Vehicle Coverage Basic OBD2 Often broader, with enhanced OEM data
Ownership
Price $29=E2=80=93$49 $129=E2=80=93$139
Long=E2=80=91Term Use Never obsolete App updates may change features
Best Use Case Quick checks, simple diagnostics Deep diagnostics, logging,
analysis
Sources:

BlueDriver
+4
BlueDriver. BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool for iPhone and Android
Amazon.com. Obdlink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner For iPhone, Android, And
Windows
Veepeak. Veepeak OBDCheck BLE Bluetooth OBD-II Scanner
Newegg.com. MOTOPOWER MP69033 Car OBD2 Scanner Code Reader Engine Fault
Scanner CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool For All OBD II Protocol Cars Since 1996,
Yellow
ANCEL. ANCEL AD310 Classic Enhanced Universal OBD II Scanner

=F0=9F=A7=B0 What This Means for Real=E2=80=91World Use
Standalone Scanners =E2=80=94 Strengths
Instant results: Plug in =E2=86=92 codes appear. No pairing, no app crashes=
.

Great for older vehicles (like your GMC Savana or classic projects).

Rugged: Works in cold, heat, dirty garages.

No phone dependency: Useful when your hands are greasy or battery is low.

Cheap: $30=E2=80=93$50 gets you a reliable tool.

Standalone Limitations
Minimal live data (slow refresh, few PIDs).

No logging or graphing.

No enhanced OEM modules (ABS, SRS, transmission).

No bi=E2=80=91directional tests.

=F0=9F=93=B1 Phone=E2=80=91Based Adapters =E2=80=94 Strengths
Massive capability jump: Live data, graphs, logs, freeze frame, Mode 6,
custom dashboards.

Enhanced OEM support (BlueDriver especially).

Great for intermittent issues: You can log a drive and review later.

Fast refresh rates (OBDLink MX+ is one of the fastest).

Expandable: Different apps for different vehicles (Torque, Car Scanner,
BimmerCode, Hybrid Assistant).

Phone=E2=80=91Based Limitations
Bluetooth pairing issues happen.

Phone battery drain during long sessions.

App updates sometimes break features.

Not ideal for quick roadside checks.

More expensive ($129=E2=80=93$139 for good units).

=F0=9F=8F=81 Which Should You Use? (Tailored Recommendation)
Given your background=E2=80=94hands=E2=80=91on diagnostics, vintage motorcy=
cles, older
vehicles, and practical garage workflow:

Best Overall Setup for You
Use both: a cheap standalone + a high=E2=80=91quality phone adapter.

Why?
The standalone gives you instant, reliable fault checks when wrenching.

The phone adapter gives you deep data when you need to chase intermittent
or performance=E2=80=91related issues.

If choosing only one:
For simplicity: Motopower MP69033 or ANCEL AD310

For capability: OBDLink MX+

For OEM=E2=80=91enhanced diagnostics: BlueDriver

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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small"><br=
>I only have=C2=A0a standalone tool, but ran a comparison<br><br>=F0=9F=9A=
=97 Concise Takeaway<br>Stand=E2=80=91alone scanners are faster, more relia=
ble, and better for quick, no=E2=80=91nonsense diagnostics. =C2=A0<br>Phone=
=E2=80=91based OBD2 adapters are more powerful, more flexible, and better f=
or live data, logging, and advanced features.<br><br>=F0=9F=94=A7 Side=E2=
=80=91by=E2=80=91Side Comparison<br>Below is a structured comparison using =
the most representative examples from your shopping results:<br><br>Standal=
one:<br><br>Motopower MP69033 (simple, rugged, plug=E2=80=91and=E2=80=91go)=
<br><br>ANCEL AD310 (classic, reliable, inexpensive)<br><br>Phone=E2=80=91b=
ased:<br><br>BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro (full-featured, pro=E2=80=91grade app=
)<br><br>OBDLink MX+ (fast, secure, excellent logging)<br><br>To make this =
scannable, here=E2=80=99s a qualitative comparison table:<br><br>Standalone=
 Scanner<br>Motopower MP69033 / ANCEL AD310<br>Fast<br>Simple<br>No Setup<b=
r>Phone Adapter<br>BlueDriver / OBDLink MX+<br>Most Features<br>Live Data<b=
r>Logging<br>Basics<br>Ease of Use	Instant plug=E2=80=91and=E2=80=91read	Re=
quires phone + app<br>Speed	Very fast	Fast, depends on phone/app<br>Reliabi=
lity	High, no wireless issues	Can vary (Bluetooth, app updates)<br>Capabili=
ties<br>Read/Clear Codes	Yes	Yes<br>Live Data	Limited	Extensive, customizab=
le<br>Freeze Frame	Yes	Yes<br>Mode 6	Sometimes	Usually<br>ABS/SRS	Rare	Supp=
orted on higher-end apps<br>Bi=E2=80=91Directional	No	Sometimes (BlueDriver=
 limited, OBDLink depends on app)<br>Practical Use<br>Garage Durability	Exc=
ellent	Good (depends on phone)<br>Power	Self=E2=80=91powered	Uses phone bat=
tery<br>Data Logging	Minimal	Excellent (graphs, logs, export)<br>Vehicle Co=
verage	Basic OBD2	Often broader, with enhanced OEM data<br>Ownership<br>Pri=
ce	$29=E2=80=93$49	$129=E2=80=93$139<br>Long=E2=80=91Term Use	Never obsolet=
e	App updates may change features<br>Best Use Case	Quick checks, simple dia=
gnostics	Deep diagnostics, logging, analysis<br>Sources: =C2=A0<br><br>Blue=
Driver<br>+4<br>BlueDriver. BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool for iP=
hone and Android<br>Amazon.com. Obdlink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner For iPho=
ne, Android, And Windows<br>Veepeak. Veepeak OBDCheck BLE Bluetooth OBD-II =
Scanner<br>Newegg.com. MOTOPOWER MP69033 Car OBD2 Scanner Code Reader Engin=
e Fault Scanner CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool For All OBD II Protocol Cars Since=
 1996, Yellow<br>ANCEL. ANCEL AD310 Classic Enhanced Universal OBD II Scann=
er<br><br>=F0=9F=A7=B0 What This Means for Real=E2=80=91World Use<br>Standa=
lone Scanners =E2=80=94 Strengths<br>Instant results: Plug in =E2=86=92 cod=
es appear. No pairing, no app crashes.<br><br>Great for older vehicles (lik=
e your GMC Savana or classic projects).<br><br>Rugged: Works in cold, heat,=
 dirty garages.<br><br>No phone dependency: Useful when your hands are grea=
sy or battery is low.<br><br>Cheap: $30=E2=80=93$50 gets you a reliable too=
l.<br><br>Standalone Limitations<br>Minimal live data (slow refresh, few PI=
Ds).<br><br>No logging or graphing.<br><br>No enhanced OEM modules (ABS, SR=
S, transmission).<br><br>No bi=E2=80=91directional tests.<br><br>=F0=9F=93=
=B1 Phone=E2=80=91Based Adapters =E2=80=94 Strengths<br>Massive capability =
jump: Live data, graphs, logs, freeze frame, Mode 6, custom dashboards.<br>=
<br>Enhanced OEM support (BlueDriver especially).<br><br>Great for intermit=
tent issues: You can log a drive and review later.<br><br>Fast refresh rate=
s (OBDLink MX+ is one of the fastest).<br><br>Expandable: Different apps fo=
r different vehicles (Torque, Car Scanner, BimmerCode, Hybrid Assistant).<b=
r><br>Phone=E2=80=91Based Limitations<br>Bluetooth pairing issues happen.<b=
r><br>Phone battery drain during long sessions.<br><br>App updates sometime=
s break features.<br><br>Not ideal for quick roadside checks.<br><br>More e=
xpensive ($129=E2=80=93$139 for good units).<br><br>=F0=9F=8F=81 Which Shou=
ld You Use? (Tailored Recommendation)<br>Given your background=E2=80=94hand=
s=E2=80=91on diagnostics, vintage motorcycles, older vehicles, and practica=
l garage workflow:<br><br>Best Overall Setup for You<br>Use both: a cheap s=
tandalone + a high=E2=80=91quality phone adapter.<br><br>Why?<br>The standa=
lone gives you instant, reliable fault checks when wrenching.<br><br>The ph=
one adapter gives you deep data when you need to chase intermittent or perf=
ormance=E2=80=91related issues.<br><br>If choosing only one:<br>For simplic=
ity: Motopower MP69033 or ANCEL AD310<br><br>For capability: OBDLink MX+<br=
><br>For OEM=E2=80=91enhanced diagnostics: BlueDriver<br><br><br><br><br><b=
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From: Mark Bradakis <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:22:48 -0600

> Does any one here have/use a smart phone OBD2 scanner?

I've been using an OBDLink LX for a while, a bright green little thing 
that plugs into the OBD port on the vehicle.  And it communicates with 
the OBDLink app on my android phone via bluetooth.  Works pretty well, 
reads/clears DTC codes, can display real time info like water temp, rpm, 
speed, battery voltage, etc.  Also has accelerometers, though I don't 
think I have ever checked those while driving my car.  Can't remember 
how much it cost or how long ago I bought it.  I am sure a web search on 
OBDLink LX will provide current pricing.  The company also offers an MX 
model, which has more features, and a price tag that reflects the extra 
features.

But about a week ago I had ordered an iCarSoft LR 4.0 scanner for just 
over $200 that has Jaguar/Land Rover specific software.  Pretty slick, I 
got it because of the Jaguar XK I bought last year.  It will read 6 
digit DTCs, whereas the OBDLink only reads the basic 4 digit codes.  I 
haven't used it much yet, probably overkill for most people.  So I am 
not yet sure if it is the greatest thing ever or a total waste of money.

I would stay away from FIXD and really cheap ones, too basic.  I do have 
a couple of handheld stand alone scanners I bought years ago, haven't 
used them since getting the bluetooth plug in unit.

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A few months back I went the cheap route.=C2=A0 I bought the $60 model from=
 Harbor Freight.=C2=A0 I don't need one but I was just curious.=C2=A0 Being=
 an EE nerd I was curious to see the charging voltage and currents on my Io=
niq6.=C2=A0 This thing and the Android App associated with it were totally =
useless.=C2=A0 It gave me less information than I could get off of the inst=
rument panel and the Blue Link phone app.=C2=A0 And that is terribly limite=
d.=C2=A0 Hyundai decided to really dumb down the HMI on this thing.
I plugged it into the wife's CRV and during the scan it flagged several iss=
ues and caused the dash to light up like it was Christmas time even though =
the car had no issues and totally reset itself after a switch-off.
So, total waste of money.
On the other hand, Tuner Studio tells me everything I want to know what my =
Mega Squirt is doing, and then some.
Dave=20

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> Does any one here have/use a smart phone OBD2 scanner?

I've been using an OBDLink LX for a while, a bright green little thing=20
that plugs into the OBD port on the vehicle.=C2=A0 And it communicates with=
=20
the OBDLink app on my android phone via bluetooth.=C2=A0 Works pretty well,=
=20
reads/clears DTC codes, can display real time info like water temp, rpm,=20
speed, battery voltage, etc.=C2=A0 Also has accelerometers, though I don't=
=20
think I have ever checked those while driving my car.=C2=A0 Can't remember=
=20
how much it cost or how long ago I bought it.=C2=A0 I am sure a web search =
on=20
OBDLink LX will provide current pricing.=C2=A0 The company also offers an M=
X=20
model, which has more features, and a price tag that reflects the extra=20
features.

But about a week ago I had ordered an iCarSoft LR 4.0 scanner for just=20
over $200 that has Jaguar/Land Rover specific software.=C2=A0 Pretty slick,=
 I=20
got it because of the Jaguar XK I bought last year.=C2=A0 It will read 6=20
digit DTCs, whereas the OBDLink only reads the basic 4 digit codes.=C2=A0 I=
=20
haven't used it much yet, probably overkill for most people.=C2=A0 So I am=
=20
not yet sure if it is the greatest thing ever or a total waste of money.

I would stay away from FIXD and really cheap ones, too basic.=C2=A0 I do ha=
ve=20
a couple of handheld stand alone scanners I bought years ago, haven't=20
used them since getting the bluetooth plug in unit.

mjb.

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=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">A few months back I went the cheap route.&nb=
sp; I bought the $60 model from Harbor Freight.&nbsp; I don't need one but =
I was just curious.&nbsp; Being an EE nerd I was curious to see the chargin=
g voltage and currents on my Ioniq6.&nbsp; This thing and the Android App a=
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han I could get off of the instrument panel and the Blue Link phone app.&nb=
sp; And that is terribly limited.&nbsp; Hyundai decided to really dumb down=
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iv><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">I plugged it into the wife's CRV =
and during the scan it flagged several issues and caused the dash to light =
up like it was Christmas time even though the car had no issues and totally=
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e"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">So, total waste of mone=
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                        On Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 04:35:24 PM CDT, Mark B=
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                <div><div dir=3D"ltr">On 6/28/26 8:42 AM, Tim . wrote:<br><=
/div><div dir=3D"ltr">&gt; Does any one here have/use a smart phone OBD2 sc=
anner?<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">I've been using=
 an OBDLink LX for a while, a bright green little thing <br></div><div dir=
=3D"ltr">that plugs into the OBD port on the vehicle.&nbsp; And it communic=
ates with <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">the OBDLink app on my android phone vi=
a bluetooth.&nbsp; Works pretty well, <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">reads/clea=
rs DTC codes, can display real time info like water temp, rpm, <br></div><d=
iv dir=3D"ltr">speed, battery voltage, etc.&nbsp; Also has accelerometers, =
though I don't <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">think I have ever checked those w=
hile driving my car.&nbsp; Can't remember <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">how mu=
ch it cost or how long ago I bought it.&nbsp; I am sure a web search on <br=
></div><div dir=3D"ltr">OBDLink LX will provide current pricing.&nbsp; The =
company also offers an MX <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">model, which has more =
features, and a price tag that reflects the extra <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr=
">features.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">But about =
a week ago I had ordered an iCarSoft LR 4.0 scanner for just <br></div><div=
 dir=3D"ltr">over $200 that has Jaguar/Land Rover specific software.&nbsp; =
Pretty slick, I <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">got it because of the Jaguar XK =
I bought last year.&nbsp; It will read 6 <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">digit D=
TCs, whereas the OBDLink only reads the basic 4 digit codes.&nbsp; I <br></=
div><div dir=3D"ltr">haven't used it much yet, probably overkill for most p=
eople.&nbsp; So I am <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">not yet sure if it is the g=
reatest thing ever or a total waste of money.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br=
></div><div dir=3D"ltr">I would stay away from FIXD and really cheap ones, =
too basic.&nbsp; I do have <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">a couple of handheld =
stand alone scanners I bought years ago, haven't <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"=
>used them since getting the bluetooth plug in unit.<br></div><div dir=3D"l=
tr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">mjb.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><di=
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