OBD2 Scanner What to buy ?

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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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I would go with the 3rd or 4th one they say that they have datastream so you can see what the sensors are reading, missfire counts, emission readyness, etc. weather they will or not on our cars ???? just have to try I have a cheap one from matco tools it was $80 and it does not read data stream on any hondas but it will on several domestic cars I have tried.
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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But OBD2 scanners will work with tsx 09 right? I am just conforming as i cannot return it once i have bought it.
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Check my sig for discounts on OBDII device.

I got the ELM2 BT adapter and paired it with Torque Pro on Android, works like a charm on my TL
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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look at the scanner from mac its called the et99 great tool.
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 11:14 PM
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I think more newer late model cars are using can bus or obd2 if you can find a scanner that can change between reading modes you should be good. In fact I bought mine off amazon and it worked on my evox and it was can bus. I havent tried it on the tsx yet but I can try tomorrow
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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Amazon.com: Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles: Automotive Amazon.com: Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles: Automotive

Do you think this is compatible with tsx ?
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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WOW....why do you need that?

just get the obdii bluetooth adapter ($15-ish) and get the app Torque pro ($5) and you will be able to scan the CEL and clear them
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
WOW....why do you need that?

just get the obdii bluetooth adapter ($15-ish) and get the app Torque pro ($5) and you will be able to scan the CEL and clear them
I have an iphone no anorid , so cant get the torque app. Can I use the Bluetooth with my laptop instead ?
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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yes you certainly can....

also check this:
Rev - http://www.devtoaster.com/products/rev/
Engine Link - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/engi...591557194?mt=8
Dash Command - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dash...321293183?mt=8

other apps:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...iver-2#slide-2
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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Thx but buying anything from iTunes is very expensive
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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^^^ That is precisely why I went android...

do look for apps...you might get something for 4-5 bucks
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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Which one would you recommend to buy ?

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BAFX  Products (TM) - PIC18F2480 Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine  light and other diagnostics - Android compatible : Amazon.com :  Automotive BAFX Products (TM) - PIC18F2480 Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light and other diagnostics - Android compatible : Amazon.com : Automotive

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Amazon.com: Soliport ELM 327 Bluetooth OBDII OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner: Automotive Amazon.com: Soliport ELM 327 Bluetooth OBDII OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner: Automotive
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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the cheaper one is the one I have...I have it since a year without an issue
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Thx a ton on all the info :-)
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Happy to help
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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Torque is also available for BlackBerry 10.
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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Darn it !!

I got switch to a Galaxy S4 soon
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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bro did you ever buy one?
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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I bought this one cuz the I dont have an anorid phone

Amazon.com: Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles: Automotive Amazon.com: Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles: Automotive

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bro did you ever buy one?
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ojasdatt
But OBD2 scanners will work with tsx 09 right? I am just conforming as i cannot return it once i have bought it.
Any OBD2 scan tool will work with your TSX pretty much anything 96 and up is OBD2. If you really don't work on cars to much then alot of higher model scan tool is not for you, if your looking to just see what sensor is triggering your CEL light then just get the basic scan tool, mind you alot of the scan tools out there give you brief what I would like to call generic codes that tell you what sensor is triggering the CEL light, and alot of times there's a domino effect with these sensors where one sensor is triggered by another sensor. Alot of times most of these sensors are emission problems. Hope this helps..!

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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 10:25 AM
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doesnt matter if you an an advanced user or not...the OBD tool with cheaper than any scanner...

plug the OBDii in ($15 on average) and just download a free app OR get torque pro for like 5 bucks...beats the hell out of any OBD2 scanner
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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i have this dongle
Amazon Amazon

and the torque app........brilliant!
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