Hey Kevin, Thanks for your kind words! The next episode should be out in a few days, where I show how to use the OBDLink SX with an Android phone/device using a $6 "on the go" cable. This gives speed and portability.

Hey Auras Bahjat, Thanks for your kind words! For the next little while, I am focused on getting caught up on my episode "to do" list. :)

Hey Craig, Glad to hear it and thanks for subbing!

It is been 5 months but I recommend you schrodingers box youtube channel for o2. And af sensors.

Glad it was helpful!

Glad you liked it :)

Hey Geoff, Thanks for your comment. Actually I can, show TouchScan with enhanced diagnostics, but only for Nissan/Infiniti vehicles. I purchased that add-on about 3 years ago. Also as you might of noticed, OBDWiz and TouchScan are the same software, BUT OBDWiz is free and only works with OBDLink products. (OBDLink MX+, OBDLink LX, OBDLink SX)

Glad you like it!

Sorry about that... I try to catch those and edit/fix them before I upload the episodes, but I must of missed it.

I see it perfectly

I agree.

Thanks for the info!

Good question! However, I don't have any experience with GM products. OBDWIZ (and most OBD programs/apps) only read emission codes from the ECU/PCM. To read codes from all modules (like ABS, TCM, etc) usually some add-on is required. OBDWIZ does offer a professional add-on, but you will need to verify what it supports on your car. www.obdsoftware.net/software/professionaladdon Good luck!

Hey Manuel R Garcia, The OBDLink EX (Android & Windows only) is designed to be used mostly on Ford vehicles, using a windows program called ForScan. The OBDLink LX (Android & Windows only) is based on the OBDLink MX+, but can only connect to a single CAN bus. The OBDLink MX+ (Apple, Android & Windows ) can automatically switch between two different CAN buses that are used on GM and Ford vehicles. PLUS it comes with FREE OEM enhanced diagnostics for most vehicles. I hope that this link will help you decide: www.obdlink.com/products/

It does! Actually, just about every OBD app does data logging and can save the OBD live data to a CSV (comma separated value) text file. It can be easily graphed and shared using datazap.me Here is a sample from a Infiniti Q50: datazap.me/u/nickdaria/714-log-1?log=0&data=1-2-4 However, it does take some knowledge to be able to read the data and know what is good or bad.

This is a difficult question to answer... Different manufactures use different software/hardware to read / troubleshoot a problem. As far as I know, there is no single program for every make and model of car.

Hey DevilG, Your funny! I'm just a car geek that is fascinated by all of what the OBD port gives us access to :)

@@OBD4Everyone lol You are awesome, I've learned so much from both of your channels. You're not a geek but A saint of the G37 community, Never stop man. 😌 🍺

Wow... thanks for your kind words!

Overall, OBDWiz is fairly similar in features to OBDFusion or OBDLink. The main difference is the platform it runs on. Sometimes I really like a larger screen :) I think you will be happy with the MX+... It is still my goto OBD scanner.

ELM327 was the first OBD chip, the STN stuff is an improved version used on OBDLink products. FTDI and TI make many chips, but I am not aware of any OBD chip that they make. FTDI is mostly known for USB to TTL converters that are used in USB OBD readers.

If you know what data must be sent to the CAN bus for bi-directional control, all you would need to do is convert that into ELM327 commands, and then you could use the console to send them. Or you could buy/make an Arduiono based CAN bus device, and just send out the CAN bus data.

No, the CEL can be off and you can detect problems. You can use the live data view to see what each sensor is doing, but this means that you need to know typical values for each sensor. It is a good idea to record the live data of all sensors when the car is running well. Then you have "know good" data for each sensor. For example, if you look at the fuel trims and they are VERY positive, that means the engine is running lean (too much air / not enough fuel) This could mean a dirty mass air flow sensor, unplugged/cracked intake hose, bad fuel pump, just to name a few. Also, in order for the check engine light to turn on, the fault must happen TWICE, the fist fault is stored as a "pending code" Whe/if the fault happens again, then the CEL is turned on. If the fault is catalyst damaging, then it only requires the fault to be detected ONCE, and the CEL is turned on. TL;DR: Yes, but you need to know what is a normal and abnormal sensor value.

I am located in North America, so I have no idea (or ever seen a Renault since the 80s) You could try the OBDLink support forum: www.scantool.net/forum/index.php?board=52.0 Good luck!

No... The only place to get the full (and accurate) description is from the factory shop manual. I have seen many times where google gives a wrong or inaccurate description.

@@OBD4Everyone Thanks a lot saved me some money! :)

I don't think so... The VAGCOM cables use a different chipset and are not compatible with the ELM327 AT commands

I really don't know... Maybe you could contact the scanner seller and see how to get it working in Windows. Good luck!

OBDWiz is the the free software that only works on the OBDLink SX. As for ABS and airbag data, typically a generic OBD scanner doesn't do that. ABS/Air bag is VERY specific to a year/make/model. For details you may want to post a question at the OBDlink SX forums.

Good question! Your best bet is to contact OBDLink support and tell them your year, make and model to see if they provide individual wheel speed.

I think I have an idea why... Starting in 2008 all OBD diagnostics were mandated by the EPA/CARB to use the "CAN bus" which normally runs at 500,000 bits per second. The older Asian/Chrysler vehicles use ISO-9141 which is runs at 12,500 bits per second... so it will take longer to read the data.

@@OBD4Everyone Wow, cool. I had been wondering about that for years. The numbers even line up with my memory after you account for a few seconds for the scanner to process. Thanks!

Any OBD software that supports an USB connection should work. The OBDLink SX cable is compatible with any program that supports "ELM327" devices. ( and that is just about all of them)

@@OBD4Everyone hello MAN u have renolink 1.87 soft?chines clone.thx

This will work any any OBD-II complaint vehicle (which is 1996+ for North America) You can use this list to check you vehicle: www.scantool.net/blog/how-do-i-know-whether-my-car-is-obd-ii-compliant/

Sorry, but I don't have any experience with diesels, so I don't know the answer. :(

No... OBDWiz only works with OBDLink products. However, TouchScan (www.obdsoftware.net/software/touchscan) is the same as OBDWiz, but works with any ELM327 scanner.

No, that requires a the engine computer to be "tuned" for those to be turned off. Just in case you are not aware, turning off EVAP/EGR codes is illegal in many parts of the work.

It does for my 2011 G37. BUT I have no idea what year/make/model you are asking about. You might want to ask OBDFusion support obdsoftware.my.site.com/s/contactsupport

@@OBD4Everyone thanks for the response, mine is a jeep liberty 2002 3.7 V6, I wanted to know if this could diagnose AirBag issues, ABS

Sorry, but I don't know, as I don't have easy access to a Chrysler to test.

Not live misfire counts, but the diagnostic report does show a misfire count by cylinder in the mode $06 section.

I don't think so ... As I understand it, trucks / buses are not OBD compliant, so these car devices won't work.

I used a 9 year old MacBook Pro, running a Windows 10 virtual machine.

@@OBD4Everyone Then the difference between the samples per second on this video and the one using a galaxy tablet is due to the processing capabilities of the two computers? I was getting ready to order the OBDLink SX after viewing your two videos about it, but decided to get the OBDLink EX instead, since it is optimized for FORScan. Do you know if the two cables would have similar speed capabilities?

I don't think the cables make any difference... It all depends on the car's OBD protocol used, the factory programming of the ECU/PCM, and if the car has an OBD gateway. Generally, the newer cares are slower due to the OBD gateway and more data on the car's networks.

Nope! It only supports ELM327 commands.

No, that requires a dealer/expensive aftermarket tool, IF the car stores the mileage in multiple modules on the car's network. Some do, some don't. Anything that is called "OBD" is a generic tool that doesn't into the other parts/modules on the car's network. Only special and expensive tools do that.

It looks to be $45 USD. Details are here: www.obdsoftware.net/software/professionaladdon

Nope... it's just a basic generic OBD scan tool.

If your scanner supports OBD mode $06 (like OBDFusion) you can just look at the misfire counters to see which cylinder it happens to the most. Then start to troubleshoot in that bank or cyclinder.

This should help. Here is a link to the OBDLink SX support forum: www.scantool.net/forum/index.php?board=52.0

I have no idea, as I don't have access to those models to test.

www.obdsoftware.net/downloads/obdwiz/current

Sorry, but it is read only.

Yes it does... That is part of the "Diagnostic Report" and you can see it at this point in the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i91knduCttCxkZs.html

With the included OBDWiz software, it can read and clear codes on the engine computer (ECU/PCM/DME) With the paid "professional add on" you can read and clear codes in all modules. (as long as your vehicle is supported)

Maybe next year... I am way behind on reviews on products I have already purchased and need to focus getting those out.

No scan tool can remove/clear a permanent code. The required drive cycle must be completed 2-3 times and then the PCM/ECU will clear it.

Correct, with the OBDLink SX and a Windows laptop, you don't need a tablet.

If your car was made for the North American market, yes it will work as your car is OBD-II compliant. I'm not sure about other markets. To verify, look under the hood for the emission compliance label. It will say something like "OBD-II Certified"

It depends on where the car was sold. In the US, all cars sold from 1996 must be OBD compatible, in Canada it was 1998. Other countries have a different year when OBD was mandated. You may want to ask your question here: www.scantool.net/forum/index.php?board=53.0

Not that I know of. Typically to view data PIDs from other modules (like climate control) it requires more expensive/professional tools. Most consumer level OBD tools do a good job of providing information from the ECU that are emissions related.

I'm not sure sure... Does RealDash support USB OBD devices?

Thankyou for replying, if its possible can you do the experimental using this obd with android RealDash . That would be great if you make that kind of video thankyou

That may be referring to the command set being used, not the actual hardware. Anyways, it is nothing to worry about and should still work.

Hacking you say??? For that I use a $5 ESP32 dev kit and a $2 SN65HDV230 CAN bus transceiver to receive/send data on the CAN bus via Wifi using a fantastic (and free) program SavvyCAN.