Cheap OBD2 Bluetooth devices

[buck91]

Has anybody used some of the "cheap" ($5-$30) devices available out there? If so, how has your experience been? I have an Elmscan5 with OBDWiz and ForScan which is my primary, but I would like to pick up a mini device to use with my smartphone on the road.

 

[michaelluscher]

They work well enough, a good starter.

If you wanna flash the cash and go long term, a OBDLink MX would be ideal.

 

[hansj3]

There seem to be two types. unless you're going to buy a nice one, go cheap. they both seem to work just as well

 

[PaulH]

i've used torquePro app with elm 327 adapter off of amazon sucessfuly

 

[qjohn]

I have also used the ELM327 with good results. I use Torque 2 on Android phone. I bought "New Version V1.5 ELM327 OBDII OBD2 Bluetooth Car Diagnostic Interface Scanner" on Amazon, Currently $9.98

 

[sicko]

I have the BAFX bluetooth adapter and it's worked fine for me. I'm happy with it.

 

[NeilR]

+1 to the BAFX. It's the best one I've ever used. I use it with the Torque Pro app.

 

[Stewie]

I got elm327 for $5 it does the job

 

[901Memphis]

No issues with the BAFX unit I got off Amazon, I even leave it plugged in 24/7 with no problems.

Make sure if you get it you buy from BAFX products on Amazon, many counterfeit models from other sellers.

I use torque pro on Android.

 

[Joel_MD]

I also use the BAFX one that I got from Amazon for $24. http://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-Blue...=obd+ii+scanner

I have the Torque app on an old Android phone that I no longer use as a phone. Works well enough for me.