FIXD Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner for iPhone & Android - Diagnostic Scan Tool for Repairs and Car Buying - Check Engine Code Reader & Enhanced Codes - (1 Pack w/Free 14-Day FIXD Premium Bundle)

This little item works great, but it has a small caveat if you want its full functionality. As OBDII scanners go, this one does the job at a fraction of the price of a professional scanner. It shows all the information on the screen in an easy to set up software with an intuitive menu. Easy for even the least mechanically inclined people to use. However, you'll need a separate iPhone, iPad, or Android device to install the app onto. It color codes the issues as to their importance. Green means you should be fine and it's more of a suggestion than an issue, Yellow means check it out soon or have a mechanic take a look, Red means you should probably stop driving your car and set it on fire. Just kidding. But the information is displayed fully with the OBDII codes along with the explanations as to what they are. In my case, there was a Stored Code and a few Pending Codes. The Stored Code defined what the code is, however the Pending Codes showed 'Unknown Issue'. I had to go online later to look them up. There's also an option to clear the dash lights that did not work for me. So does the scanner work? Definitely. Is it worth it? Probably not, and here's why. The caveat I mentioned? You have to purchase their Premium version at a yearly fee of $99.00 if you want to unlock the scanner's full potential. It includes; "Cost and repair estimates from the Identifix database, Unlimited calls to our FIXD Mechanic Hotline for a trusted second opinion and DIY help from our network of ASE certified mechanics, And much more! FIXD Premium is a monthly subscription that is optional and is not required for use of the sensor." After the purchase price of $37, that makes this little bugger $137 right off the bat, with an additional $99/year after that. However, they do let you try it free for one week (cancel at any time). If you're using this scanner for multiple vehicles, and you're getting paid for it, then you might find the fee not so much of an inconvenience. However, if you're like me and are only using it on your daily driver, how often do you think you're going to use it to qualify that fee? I used it this once, found the codes, and now it'll probably sit on a shelf until the next time the need arises for it. And since I'm mechanically inclined, I can resolve the issues on my own. But, again, "the subscription is optional and is not required for use of the sensor." If you want a scanner that offers more functionality with no extra costs involved then purchase one of those instead. But if you're an average Joe or Jolene and you just want to see why your car has those dash lights always on, then this little guy does the job just fine.

I have a 2013 avalanche and the engine light comes on quite often. When I’ve gone to find out the reason the engine light is on, it has cost me anywhere from $25-$200. My son recommended this diagnostic tool to me and I’m very satisfied. I am using the free version because I’m not a mechanic or a person who constantly works on cars. The scanner has proved to be very functional to use. When I want the warning light to go off, I can push a button and it is gone even though in some cases it does come back on within 5 to 10 minuts of restarting the vehicle. I have decided that I will never buy a car again that does not show exactly what the problem is when the engine light is activated. I have also noticed that when I come to a destination and and plan to turn off the engine, and it is hot or cold out, and the engine light is on my remote starting system will not work. As a result, before turning off the engine, I’ve reset the diagnostics and got rid of the engine light so that when I approach the car from a distance, I can use my remote to either cool it down or heat it up.

This scanner works surprisingly well. Paid for subscription for first year. Without subscription don’t get as many options, but very good little tool.

The check engine light came on in my truck & it was running rough. I remembered my wife bought me this tool a couple of years ago for Christmas; so, I got it out. After I found the tool, I downloaded the app to my iPhone, registered the device, and plugged it in under the dash to the OBD2 connection. I then started the truck, opened the app on my phone, registered the reader, & told it to run a scan. It told me that #7 cylinder was not firing & gave me several possible reasons for the misfiring, and even suggested the approximate cost to fix the problem. I had no problem with compatibility with my cell phone or my truck--it is great--& thought it was extremely easy to use. The portability is great because is small & easy to use. The app also played a video that showed how to check parts such as the ignition coil. Another thing is that, since I'm retired, I may not choose to do the work myself, but I feel more confident that I won't get lied to or taken to the cleaner for repair work.

Was trying to get this to connect to a 2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS. Was told it should connect since the vehicle is newer than 1996 and gasoline powered. I was able to connect it to another vehicle, however, I bought to specifically connect to the Camaro. I was able to connect 3 other OBD scanners to my Camaro (Autel, Innova, Foxwell), but I needed the Fixd scanner to connect to be able to complete a Carvana sale. I spent the better part of a day trying to find out through the Fixd customer service if there was a compatibility issue with that particular vehicle/engine. I was given the run around about rebooting devices, uninstalling apps, removing sensors, etc. even though I proved the device would work on other vehicles. Even after repeatedly doing all of the tasks customer service recommended, nothing had changed. Customer service instead tried to sell me on their subscription based service of Fixd Premium. There was some techinical assistance offered over the phone, but they offered no value and seemed to not understand what steps had alredy been done, even though I told them what I had done, and lacked basic troubleshooting logic. Most of the technical assistance came over email, which after about 3 emails, they ignored and refused to return any messages. There are better OBD scanners out there and if for some reason your vehicle is incompatible with this one, you will just waste your time, money and efforts.

About ready to purchase a used car for my son and I decided to use this device on our 3 yr old Toyota Camry Hybrid! This device works! It is very easy to use and the size is just right! It gave me what our car was going to need, when and even where you can take as well as how much it would cost! Love this!!!!

Yet another company who chooses to use manipulative psychologic sales strategies to sell you a subscription that you feel is needed to make this product “worthwhile” Although they are truthfully selling a subscription service more-so then a device that actually does everything they promise, it does come with some fairly standard functions that you’ll be able to use. However, if you vehicle does not support a reading or measurement that is available within the device’s capabilities you simply cannot use it. This is mostly frustrating because i believe the price is mostly for the app you HAVE to download to even use to even access the features of this device, and without a subscription you get left with not much functionality. So to sum it up, you risk getting your data sold from an app you have to download to even have access to the devices features, have to make the initial purchase of the device itself to even use the app, but also get forced into the mindset of needing a subscription so that you can truly use the device for whats it capable of. AND probably the most upsetting aspect about of all it is that the subscription is (as of writing this review) 12.99 monthly or 99.99 yearly, 100 DOLLARS. IF you do buy this, you must understand that it will be costly to have all features available to you. I do not like being negative in life, or try to come across as a bad person due to speaking how i feel even if it seems of poor taste or stature, so something good thar i can say about all of it is that at least you have an app to look at instead of a standalone screen part of the reader, also the feature to have measurements active within the app to look at temps, RPM, or whatever you choose to display.

I absolutely love this product! I buy and sell cars on the side and boy has this little device save me so much money and headaches. I buy from Facebook marketplace and the amount of shady dealers selling from home saying no check engine light. I come no check engine light on but boy when I run this device and check they have a bunch of hidden codes that they just temporarily erased but it was still stored and this device finds all of them. Also love the description of the problem and how to fix it. Great product HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Nice & easy to use

Tells you what is wrong, basically the same as an automechanic's device would but in simple terms. We had a misfire and took it to a mechanic to confirm and they told us the exact thing. I do not like, however, how they push the membership on you with every click. In our day and age, Google helps way more and for free. Unless you are constantly having a check engine light come on, I wouldn't recommend the membership. I wish they would be a little more forthcoming with information on the diagnosis but I get they have to make money and support their employees, but it is another money grab. It's really good for clearing engine lights, and tells you how to clear them or what to try if they don't clear. I'd recommend these over the conventional OB2 scanners for the sheer fact this is user friendly. My husband is just starting to learn how to do fixes on our car, and with the help of our local auto shop he was able to fix and clear the engine light. Between the purchase of this, our trip to the mechanic and fixing it ourselves we saved about 300-400$. Recommend highly for anyone who isn't fluent in mechanic tech and even if you are its great. As someone who doesn't know much about vehicles I had more confidence when calling the mechanic and finding info on our fix. They don't want you to use it on multiple vehicles but ha were going to - they recommend one per vehicle ... Overall, good choice for us. Would recommend to really anyone to have, even if your check engine light hasn't come on ... handy to have!

Great

Decia que es un dispositivo que 'funciona' cuando el coche tiene algun aviso de error, mientras, el dispositivo no da información alguna...lo que pensaba que era extraño. Ahora, con un coche con problemas, este dispositivo que dice lo mismo, NADA. Como añadido, el vendedor ya no lo vende, se niega a reembolsar y el fabricante, que antes contestaba en horas, ya no contesta ni en días. Me da la impresión que he sido víctima del 'tocomocho' en versión americana. Espero que Amazon tome cartas en el asunto...

A pesra de que solo lo he utilizado una sola vez, es muy exacto