Thread: OB2 scan tool

Im look for the best budget abs scan tool any suggestions thanks

Someone mentioned they pulled their ABS codes using a BAFX Bluetooth adapter and ChevroSys android app. I have both, but my abs isn't throwing codes so I haven't tried it yet.

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

i have that set up with a elm 327, i hooked it up to my tahoe and it read stored codes, i have no isses with it, but wanted to play, it also lets you clear history codes.

well im trying to find one that read abs beacause im trying to find which hub needs preparing

Originally Posted by cheatah faheatah

I got 1 for about $100 from Harbor Freight

do you know which model it was

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

be a cold day in hell before i bought anything electronic from HF.

so harbor freight electronics is not good also do you have model number of yours also im tying to find which hub needs replacing

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

ChevroSys Scan Free (OBD2 & ELM327 for Chevrolet) - Apps on Google Play the app its free.

this is the blue tooth scanner i have, had it for years now. some have issues witht hem these days due to china knockoffs. so they get this one.

USED BAFX ELM327 Bluetooth OBD 2 CAN V1.5 Scan Tool Android - OBD Reader 661799212113 | eBay

ok thanks for help im sure their good for near future diagnostics

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

for a free app, it damn good. it also does engine live data, and reads/clears codes, but i only played with the abs part of it.

cool that model you recommended will i be able to find same one on amazon

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

for a free app, it damn good. it also does engine live data, and reads/clears codes, but i only played with the abs part of it.

Amazon.com: New BAFX ELM327 Bluetooth OBD 2 CAN V1.5 Scan Tool Android OBD Reader / Scanner: Everything Else this is the one off amazon the same as the link you sent from ebay

Amazon.com: BAFX Products Bluetooth Car Diagnostic OBDII Reader Scanner OBD Scan Tool for Android: Automotive and this is another model not sure if this one is the elm327 model

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

Amazon.com: BAFX Products Bluetooth Car Diagnostic OBDII Reader Scanner OBD Scan Tool for Android: Automotive this is the your bottom link if get this one cause its 1/2 the price of the other one.


the elm 327 is its own brand, this bafx one is another brand. bafx seems to work better these days.

ok so which one would you prefrer i get i only check amazon because of faster shipping from you expirence i want the
best one for info and detail and abs

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

id spend a few more bucks on the bafx. like i said a lot of people had issues with the elm's not working right. its hit or miss really.

oh i just notice they both say bfx in the description so are they the same or ,,,,

The bafx says u have to purchase torque pro does that mean torque lite wont read all the real time data and it says it doesnt read abs how did u get it to do that cause i need to pull mine