OBD2 Scanner Buyer's Guide. (Code Reader vs. Bluedriver vs. Launch)

[@RepairGeek]

Here are some links to the tools that I featured in this video: Code Reader (It's junk don't buy it haha): amzn.to/2TI1HUy Bluedriver: amzn.to/2IqaEMZ Bi-Directional Launch: amzn.to/2VKuOJv Help support the channel buy using my Amazon links As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@tnasituning8173]

Ive always thought that the X431 has been the best for the price.. Have you tried the Think Diag yet? Im wondering how it compares to this... I do know that the Think Diag requires a $49 yearly subscription fee

[@charlessweeney5574]

@@usa1 fg

[@MrJgonzalez2]

Within the first minute, stating that no scan tool will tell you what's wrong with your car=thumbs up!

[@alozborne]

You mentioned that BlueDriver won't scan ABS, transmission, and airbag data but that's not true for all vehicles. Their support page provides a compatibility lookup so you can find out what it scans for your vehicle before you buy. For my 2006 Nissan X-Trail, I'm fortunate to be able to scan not only engine, ABS, transmission, and airbag data but also TPMS and 4WD code data too.

[@JRLawson1234]

I think he said it won’t do live view. It only does live view for engine. With that being said, mine will check transmission codes, ABS codes and clear said codes but I’ve never tried to do a live view of my Transmission or ABS.

[@luckychucky3426]

I watched your video all the way through thank you for the information it was very informative your presentation was great I've been on the other sites show the devices but they didn't explain them like you did thank you for your hard work congratulations you did a great job

[@maingun07]

Something else to note: Be absolutely certain the bi-directional scan tool you buy will do the tests that you want to perform. This fall I spent $800 on an Autel MP808K kit. I bought this tool thinking it will work with three of the vehicles I own, but most importantly it should be able to do a cylinder contribution test and an injector buzz test on my '99 F350. These are very common tests done with the 7.3 Powerstroke diesel and the truck is over 20 years old so surely the software is capable. It isn't. What's worse is that I didn't find out until this week and now the return window has closed. Now I have to drop another $400+ on AutoEnginuity. Do your homework before you buy.

[@mrnoedahl]

Excellent video my friend. Very informative. I have the blue driver and could really use your advice. Thanks again old buddy.

[@dukejones4595]

Finally someone who knows what they are talking about

[@Ra58y]

Great presentation of the differences between the scanners and well explained. Cheers!

[@iam1smiley1]

Thanks for your comparison 👍 I've currently got a Blue Driver, it's great but I'm looking at upgrading to a reasonably priced bidirectional tool for our shop and looking at the Launch.

[@FranklinBlunt]

Sir, thank you for exceeding a mere intro into illuminating explanations about various OBD signals obtained & provided by these few devices with widely varying capabilities.

[@devinslurry365]

I fixed my Silverado with that $14 scan tool that I paid $40 for and I saved $600.

[@devinslurry365]

Its what you know.

[@CbrF4i600cc]

You paid 40 for a $14 tool? What coupon did you use?

[@BackyardAstronomy2018]

@@CbrF4i600cc 😂🤣😳 I thought the same thing! Poor guy, I think he got that bassackwards!🤔

[@mechantics]

Odds are > 10:1 that these comments were created on devices worth ≤35% of what was originally paid for them. Just like the various OBD2 tools available, a "Smart" phone is only as good as the idiot using it🦧🤔

[@warriorpoet8119]

Ordering BlueDriver now, Thanks 🙏 I’ll use your link!

[@jacktaylor6135]

great vid, almost best one out there to really show the differences of all the capabilities of the tools...RIP that 14 dollars that's a latte! keep up the hard work!

[@orangecounty7144]

If this is almost the best video, who has the best one?

[@jackle842000]

The Launch link in the description doesn't seem to work

[@riceburner4747]

Great video! Love ur undercoating updates too.

[@rustamka2]

ZAZ and all other AZes are probably old ex-USSR car brands. Thanks for the review!

[@Nicholas_Triumph_Thruxton]

Good morning. With regards the BlueDriver, will it provide stft, ltft, and O2 data, preferably in real time? Also, will it graph that info? Thanks for any help.

[@t8deer952]

Is there a FULL diagnostic via iOS? Launch and Autel should go that way. iPhones are strong now and they have the power to run full diagnostic tools

[@jackle842000]

How the bluedriver compare to obdlink mx+ though?

[@mattstone5067]

Are the scanners in the $50 range like the Ancel AD410 or the Autel AL519 worth buying? How much better is a Bluedriver than those?

[@Marc_YTC]

Well BlueDriver gets update for the OBD2 scanner but it will take a very long time to be compatible with other vehicles or newer vehicles. So I would recommend to get expensive obd2 scanner than BlueDriver if you need to look deeper but BlueDriver isn’t bad for the money and portable

[@dwightgentry5136]

I am trying to find a good scanner for a 2005 f150 and I don’t mind spending up to $300. I do 75% of all my own work.

[@kingbolen_official]

Good VS video,A technician told us that if something Launch Diagun can not do snap on will not do.

[@dwightgentry5136]

Looking for scanner 2005 f150 and I don’t mind spending $300 and I do 75% of all my own work. What is the scanner I would need to get?

[@sandman_7326]

Dose the BlueDraver Tuggle have a " Battery Registration Tool " ? So when a new battery is applied to the vehicle it can be registered to the vehicle to work properly .

[@iam1smiley1]

No

[@di4241]

So you're comparing a lesser value OBDII to a top model OBDII and expect them both to have the same features... Of course the Top model one will be better!! Why not compare the BlueDriver OBDII to another OBDII of equal value and see which one is better?

[@FranklinBlunt]

That wasn't his point. He chose a few to show whether they may have anything in common & obviously would have different capabilities.

[@thebigbassamc]

Thanks, great video! Does Launch and Bluedriver reads de VIN of the scanned vehicle?

[@RepairGeek]

If the vehicle is newer than 2008 then yes it will. The bluedriver has a barcode reader using your camera to scan the VIN barcode for older than 2008 vehicles. Launch requires manual input for older thjan 2008

[@thebigbassamc]

@@RepairGeek Thanks very much, as a tool for a used car dealer, which one will you recomend? I also see the X431PRO V4.0 which is a little more expensive, regards

[@dieselwarrior3572]

@@thebigbassamc xtool

[@banga8080]

I'm looking for a scanner that does re-learn or re-calibration I replaced the cam position sensor I didn't know that car had to go through a relearn with a scanner😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@rancano1954]

any scanner that will relearn the throttle body on sentra 06

[@stephaneaudette6665]

Verry good explanation. Thank you very much

[@HMVideofilms]

Thanks for a great walkthrough RG, Am I right in saying that other than North American Car owners and a few non-North American car Manufacturers The BlueDriver is not a good option for European car owners? Thanks

[@RepairGeek]

Not sure. I dont deal much with European cars. I've never needed to try a Bluedriver on one.

[@peterpixo]

And what about that mini OBDII that cost 3€ on aliexpress? It looks like they have that bluedriver features, just connect to your phone with free app :D

[@success8476]

Can this scanner exactly tell you the problem of the car 🚗

[@Kyle-ku6ir]

how's that rust test going on? A fella like me is getting real antsy waiting to see your results. Also nice video I have a blue driver obd2 and it's been very helpful on the 6 vehicles my family has. I just picked up a 94 k2500 suburban in december and I am in need of a obd1 scanner do you know of any good ones? Hope you have a good day Kyle

[@RepairGeek]

Test is going well. I have interesting results for sure. Hoping to have the video or videos up late April or early May. So many test parts it might be 2 separate videos. OBD1 is a pain in the butt and I don't have a good answer to that question. So many different adapters. Each manufacturer has their own. My Launch will do OBD1 but I've never tried it. I know with a lot of older stuff you can jumper 2 of the pins on the data link connector with a piece of wire and the check engine light will blink out the code(s). Obviously because all the connectors are different the pins that you have to jumper will be different between each manufacturer. As far as one specific scanner for OBD1 I have no idea. You can find OEM OBD1 scanners for reasonable prices on eBay because they're not in huge demand anymore.

[@Kyle-ku6ir]

@@RepairGeek thanks for the information on the obd1 I'll see if I can find one on Ebay or maybe an adapter that will play nice with blue driver. over the past couple years I've been using fluidfilm religiously twice a year ( I know probably overkill) but it's getting expensive with me having to do 6 vehicles. I keep hearing about that boiled linseed oil and it being very cost effective for rust prevention. Has that performed well on your tests? I also tried that crc that you tested and it worked great but the cans leaked like crazy and I lost most of the product did you have anything similar happen to you when you used your crc cans?

[@RepairGeek]

@@Kyle-ku6ir I can guarantee you one thing. Buying FF for 6 vehicles is cheaper than fixing rust on 6 vehicles lol. Never had that problem with CRC. Linseed oil is better than krown worse than FF. Motor oil, bar and chain oil, transmission fluid- complete waste of time. Looks un-coated they're too thin and just run off.

[@Kyle-ku6ir]

@@RepairGeek yeah I agree with you about fixing rust it's a real pain. maybe I just got come bad cans of crc. This spring I'll probably get more fluid film and try to supplement it with boiled linseed oil. I've read comments where other people will melt candle wax into fluid film with a hot plate and it resists getting washed off substantially better than without. Kinda like almost making your own lps3. think it will be a pretty interesting thing to try to make the fluidfilm I am spraying last longer.

[@thinkcartool3825]

Good scan tool guide video tips

[@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268]

Any experience with thinkcar diag product?

[@jimmcgettigan4826]

Very informative.

[@on-site4094]

Does it do a health check/ ? I have the blue driver too bad it only works with blue driver software

[@moramoy1]

Thank you for video.

[@chauffeurmarco]

Bluetooth OBD seem to take more time to read than the wifi’s

[@ryanmay3022]

Bluedriver or thinkdiag?

[@RepairGeek]

Bluedriver.

[@kngofhrts13]

@@RepairGeek I'm torn between Thinkdiag and Bluedriver. Why do you prefer the Bluedriver?

[@RepairGeek]

@@kngofhrts13 like I said in the video. Ive had the Bluedriver for 5 years and I still get updates. Thinkdiag may be a great tool but, I feel like I've gotten my money's worth out of the Bluedriver and I still keep getting updates.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Definitely Blue Driver 👍👍

[@rra022001]

Dont get an icarsoft product. They "[e-mail] ignore your support requests even for the most recent diag tools such as the "CR V2.0 1+4". If you are allowed to program 4 automotive manufacturers including Mercedes Benz into the device, then it should at the very least interface with a W202 PCM/ECU. Buyer beware! This is a known issue and they are are notorious for not replying to your support requests. Im posting this as a public service in order to save you time,money and blood pressure issues.

[@Fritsvrolijk]

Get one with sas way 2 go the Foxwel 630

[@wlonsdale1]

Innova 6030 works better than most at its price point.

[@prettyblueplanet]

The LAUNCH has you buying another screen/computer instead of using one you already own. Why design it that way? $550 ouch

[@philipshaw9485]

DO NOT BUY A LAUNCH, THEY DO NOT HONOUR THERE WARRANTY.