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OBD2/EOBD Code Reader @ ALDI Starts Saturday 3 November $49

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OBD2/EOBD Code Reader @ ALDI Starts Saturday 3 November $49
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Retailrecommprice on 29/10/2018 - 13:58 aldi.com.au (1356 clicks)

Read and clear generic and manufacturer-specific diagnostic trouble codes
No batteries required – powered via OBD2 cable
Works with all 1996 and newer OBD2 compliant vehicles (including CAN)
Code definitions are displayed on unit screen
Reviews the emission readiness status of OBD2 monitors
Determines malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) status
Retrieves VIN (Vehicle Identification No.) on 2002 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9
Stand-alone unit, no additional laptop/computer required to operate
Easy to use with one plug in
Software CD with over 10,000 DTC definitions included

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  • RubenM on 29/10/2018 - 14:01
    +2

    Is there any advantage in this one over a bluetooth one from Aliexpress for $5? Everyone has a smartphone these days anyway.
    Apps are a bit hit and miss though.

    • alastor on 29/10/2018 - 14:07

      can ypu post link for one you referring to?

      • Steptoe on 29/10/2018 - 14:29
        +2

        Search ELM327

    • Wilburre on 29/10/2018 - 14:13
      +1

      The only potential advantage might be the cd of code definitions - cheap scanners don't have a full database of the code definitions so the code output can be meaningless - though the code definition can usually be googled anyway.

      The disadvantages of this one - probably no data logging - some bluetooth ones can be used to display live data graphs and record data logs which can be cool/useful. A phone display is also probably easier to read than this one. Bluetooth ones are also cheaper (non brand name ones anyway).

      When buying any OBDII scanner check it supports all the modes (1-9) you might be interested in using :) That being said for the cheapies on ebay for like $5-10 (china shipping - ~$15 for local stock 1wk shipping) you don't stand to lose much.

      Personally wouldn't buy this one.

      • d1s34s3d on 29/10/2018 - 14:21
        +2

        Just make sure your phone supports the older Bluetooth that is used in the cheaper OBDII devices. I know from experience that the newer iPhones don’t. Never had a problem with any of my android devices though.

        • yippy on 29/10/2018 - 16:14
          +2

          I thought iPhones only worked with WIFI OBDII devices unless you're jailbroken.

          • Wilburre on 29/10/2018 - 16:19

            @yippy: very good point as is the one above - most of the cheapy obdII bluetooth/wifi scanners (the cheap wifi ones say wifi but are often actually bluetooth inside) say "android only" on the listings - very likely there are some that don't but are also incompatible with ios.

        • Jalif on 29/10/2018 - 23:45

          That's Apple's 1/5 implementation of Bluetooth rather than anything else.

    • alvian on 29/10/2018 - 14:22
      +2

      $5 ones are unauthorised Chinese clones of buggy versions of ELM327. Unsure of what ALDI is offering here.

      https://www.carscanner.info/choosing-obdii-adapter/
      https://www.electronicproducts.com/Interconnections/Wire_and…

      1. Old clones, marked as “v.1.4” or “v.1.5”, they were built very well, supported 90% of ELM327 command set and in most cases worked like original ELM327 without any bugs. It’s very hard to find such a good clone now.
      2. Newer clones, marked “v.2.1”. This is a peace of shit. 100% of that clones has bugs (see list of known bugs below). If you see cheap ELM327 marked as “v.2.1” AVOID BUYING THIS CRAP!
      3. Smart-ass Chineese fake-makers, that made v.2.1 clones realised, that consumers prefer buying ELM327 clones, marked as “v.1.4” or “v.1.5” and don’t want to buy “v.2.1”, that was full of bugs. So, what have they done? They just changed version string in “v.2.1” to “v.1.5”. And we have actually “v.2.1” clones, but marked as “v.1.5”. They are just the same piece of shit as v.2.1 with changed version string.
    • sn809 on 29/10/2018 - 21:12
      +1

      Torque is an established app. Excellent support. The Elm is a hit and miss. I would like to know if there is a list of compatibility with vehicles specially VW

  • asa79 on 29/10/2018 - 14:12

    Anyone know what brand this would be a rebadge from?

  • mikey31 on 29/10/2018 - 14:18
    +1

    I bought a cheap Bluetooth one off the net, connects fine, though recently had a light pop up on the dashboard so decided to test it out, one app wouldn't detect any codes and another said there's an issue with the adaptor, not sure if it's worth picking one of these up?

    • shapers on 29/10/2018 - 14:22
      +5

      Did you try torque? I bought a cheap $2 one off eBay and it works great with torque

      • mikey31 on 30/10/2018 - 11:16

        Tried that and a few other ones with no luck :(

  • m0tyrider on 29/10/2018 - 14:27
    +1

    Have bought a few of the Cheap bluetooth ones, they do work…when they feel like it.

    My main issue is actually getting the phone connected to the device, it asks me for a passkey for the bluetooth connection and sometimes it just doesn't connect, normally the codes are something simple like 0000, 5678, 1111 or 1234.

    can try any of these combo's and it doesn't work, plug it back in and it does.

    Does my head in!

    Would rather just get a handheld unit that just "works".

    Depends how often you use them though…

    Also just stumbled across this - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OBD2-EOBD-OBDII-Diagnostic-Scann…

    • Steptoe on 29/10/2018 - 14:31

      6789 was code for mine

  • [Deactivated] on 29/10/2018 - 14:38
    +1

    Don't think this works with vag vehicles. Something to consider but not 100%

    • [Deactivated] on 29/10/2018 - 14:49
      -1

      cars have vaginas? news to me

      • [Deactivated] on 29/10/2018 - 15:08
        -3

        oh man it's already getting downvoted. another joke i thought would kill.

        maybe it's just the p*ssies that drive them!

      • [Deactivated] on 29/10/2018 - 15:57
        +1

        Your comment for down votes = great success, high 5

        • [Deactivated] on 30/10/2018 - 00:37

          oh man its 9v9 now. *grabs popcorn

  • Davo1111 on 29/10/2018 - 14:51
    +3

    the $5 ebay one worked fine for me.

  • bdl on 29/10/2018 - 14:54
    +1

    https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-3-n… looks like more fun :D

  • Korban Dallas on 29/10/2018 - 19:12

    Hmm in theory it works with all vehicles newer than 1996. However I did have a 2001 corolla that never worked with an OBD.

  • EarthMan on 29/10/2018 - 19:16

    If it is not a good seller at Aldi it will drop to a bargain price in later weeks.

  • dodo5 on 29/10/2018 - 20:47

    I guess it is not compatible with hybrid or electric vehicles

    • Davo1111 on 29/10/2018 - 23:01

      google your model

  • jmacca on 30/10/2018 - 09:38

    Not all OBD2 vehicles are supported by these types of scanners.
    Go to https://www.fueleconomysolutions.com.au/page/obd-ii-applicat… to find out if yours is otherwise you may have to buy a specific scanner.
    Also just because you read a diagnostic trouble code doesnt mean that you just go and replace that sensor. There is so much more to diagnosing so dont just jump the gun. Some excellent youtube videos on how to follow procedures so you dont just start changing parts / being a parts cannon. Schrodingers box, scanner danner, real fixes real fast, south main auto have great educational material.
    If it doesnt have readouts of short and long term fuel trims and other sensor parameter readings then it is of not much value. Those things are as important to fix / keep good maintenance on your vehicle. You may not read a trouble code but your fuel trims will tell you something is wrong also. Via fuel trims I found I had leaking down injector and the computer will not directly tell you this.
    I found the foxwell scanner brilliant. I am not from fuel economy solutions either and couldnt care less where you buy your stuff, just dont become a parts changer / shade tree mechanic.

  • roundnumbersonly on 31/10/2018 - 13:39

    Have used this to clear anti-pollution faults on a peugeot. Good to keep in the glovebox as it only takes a few seconds to clear.

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