Recommend an ODBII Reader

[fossyant]

Following on from the catalyst issues, can anyone recommend a good ODBII reader that will do things like airbags/abs and maybe more ?.

I 'had' two - a basic plug in one that works with an app over bluetooth - useful for finding out codes and less than £30.

And an Autel ML629 (about £100) that did the reading and various resets for ABS/airbag etc - came in very handy with diagnosing some airbag issues, finding faulty crankshaft sensor and highlighting a failed coil pack when it eventually threw a code. Unfortunately, 'someone' related to me, broke it and never replaced it (you know the old saying about never lending stuff out...)

Ideally needs to do Nissan vehicles and a Vauxhall/Stellantis van, and maybe go a little deeper as the van has way more complex stuff in it that could need checking one day.

What do you recommend ?

 

[Seevio]

If you have a laptop, a USB obd2 scanner can be had for under a tenner and then it's just a case of getting the appropriate software for your vehicle.

 

[Drago]

Icarsoft v2.0 or 3.0. Pricy, but superb.

Carista. Inexpensive, but an annual sub is £60. On the upside this means its always up to date, and theres a free 30 day trial period that gives full functionality. It also can be used to set configuration, such as DRLs, radio logos, all sorts of weird stuff. I keep mine in the van for emergencies.

 

[CXRAndy]

Its depending on your budget. Cheap end, old dongle connected to phone £10-30. Autel/Launch/Topdon for anything more sophisticated. Ranging from low 100s to thousands for pro stuff.

A fairly basic scanner is normally OK. Its understanding the code and having access to workshop data and wiring diagrams really makes the difference