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Old 01-31-2015, 05:01 PM
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Default Anybody tried BAFX OBD2 scanner?

Seems cheap with good reviews

Amazon.com: BAFX Products - Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light & diagnostics - Android ONLY: Automotive Amazon.com: BAFX Products - Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool - For check engine light & diagnostics - Android ONLY: Automotive

Any other recommendations? Not sure if this can be synced with track app?
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I got one a couple years ago. Works as advertised. Probably not as good as a more expensive model but thought it would be handy to keep in the glove box. 2 critiques, it sticks out quite aways. You can drive with it plugged in, but it is in the way. A 90 degree adapter would be a great addition if they make them. 2. the torque app is tied to your phone. Whenever you get a new phone one more thing to move over and get working...
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I received the BAFX scanner. It works great, although feels super cheap. 5 dollar Torque App works well and has a few additional plugins. I'm curious to try racing plugin, which basically turns your android device into race display (with RPMs, gears, and various indicators).

I used nexus 7 with it. It worked well on 993 and benz, but I haven't had enough time to play long enough with it.

It seems to indicate readiness flags as well. They all showed up complete, which I found surprising as I drove the car only a few times since disconnecting the battery.

Overall pretty good for 20 dollar plug-in plus 5 dollar app.

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