Cheap OBD2 Bluetooth Readers - What Are My Options?

[A4orce84]

So, I started looking at OBD2 readers, and got a bit lost. I know there are some 'nice' ones like OBDeleven model:
https://obdeleven.com/en/

But I just need a basic (cheap) bluetooth reader for scanning and clearing codes. Nothing super fancy as I still have VCDS for anything that requires detailed diagnosis.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


Thanks,
Asif

[Jayz691]

Some use the cheap elm327 or whatever, with torque app. If its just for convenience to clear ecu codes.

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[Jay-Bee]

Search amazon for "Bluetooth OBD ELM327" it's what i use for scanning on the go and then have full VCDS for everything else.

[canadianA4B7]

DashCMD app going on 13 years using it. + Elm327.

[A4orce84]

For those recommending the ELM327 model, just to perform a quick sanity check, is this the same module everyone is referring to:
https://www.amazon.com/obdator-Bluet...-2-spons&psc=1

Thanks.

[Jay-Bee]

For those recommending the ELM327 model, just to perform a quick sanity check, is this the same module everyone is referring to:
https://www.amazon.com/obdator-Bluet...-2-spons&psc=1

Thanks.

That's the one.

[A4orce84]

Thanks everyone for the assistance and replies so far! Looking at the ELM327 Bluetooth adapter details it looks like it is ONLY for android phones.

Are there any recommendations for those who have iPhones (iOS) users? I have an iPhone 12 and just looking for the best option to use with a generic (cheap) Bluetooth adapter.

Thanks!

[Jayz691]

Ahh, damm iPhones.. Good luck, lol. Odbeleven

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[canadianA4B7]

Thanks everyone for the assistance and replies so far! Looking at the ELM327 Bluetooth adapter details it looks like it is ONLY for android phones.

Are there any recommendations for those who have iPhones (iOS) users? I have an iPhone 12 and just looking for the best option to use with a generic (cheap) Bluetooth adapter.

Thanks!

13 years with elm 327 and DashCMD. Only on iPhone. The software (apps) are what allows the 327 to link to car via a wifi connection.

Try the Vgate elm327. As mentioned 13 years which has only been on iPhone.

[Theiceman]

I think if I remember properly iPhone can't use Bluetooth for this. You must use wifi. I have both. I think I had to get the wifi version when my company switched to iPhones.
I may be talking out if my arse as usual though.

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[esandes]

I use carista.