Does anyone know where I can find an OBDII scanner for the car in Kuwait? They cost peanuts on Amazon but figured someone must sell them locally? Preferably a bluetooth one.
OBD stands for on-board diagnostics and is the term referring to the car’s self-diagnostic and reporting capability. If your engine light comes on, you can plug in the OBD scanner and the car will tell you what caused the engine light to come on. The OBD can also give you real time information about your car like car speed, engine temperature, fuel rate etc..
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You can find them on 4Sale app
What’s the search term cuz I searched yesterday for OBD2 and OBDII and got zero results
I couldn’t find one either and ended up ordering one for peanuts few years back. I am rarely using it these days as I got a vendor specific diagnostic cable in the mean time. If you need it, you can borrow it if for as long as you want.
Is it Bluetooth? I’ve got a friend who has a scanner so gonna borrow it on Thursday but since I love data figured I’d get a Bluetooth one and just keep it plugged into the car permanently.
Yes it is!
oooh nice and does it work with iOS or just Android?
I was using with with Torque app on Android, but I am assuming these are using some kind of standard protocol and would work with suitable iOS app.
Yeah they tend to work with a bunch of different apps
Hey!
I know it’s been a long time since you posted this but I am looking for OBD scanner for my car. I just wish to check if that will work with my car. Also, wish to know if it gives all the required information. Can you suggest me which brand do you have?
Also, please let me know from where did you buy it?
Thanks in advance
ordered one off souk a few years back. https://kuwait.souq.com/kw-en/obd2/car-care-products-363/a-t/s/
they have a lot.
Souq.com isn’t locally it’s Dubai
i bought mine from amazon like 3 years before , but if you want locally you can find in souq.com
check this
https://kuwait.souq.com/kw-en/obd/car-care-products-363/a-t/s/?ab=fscl&utm_expid=59915904-56.h8YC9fWpSeS5eEEoUSPJ3Q.3&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fkuwait.souq.com%2Fkw-en%2F%3Fab%3Dfscl
Just search “car code scanner”
I have one and I don’t need it anymore, you can have it if you like.
This is the one I got: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NLQAHS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Is yours the exact same one as in android version? Cuz I have an iPhone
Yup, Android.
Is it cool, if I step in and borrow it from you? 🙂
Are you planning to use it to track something one off or will you be keeping it in your car for daily use (to monitor torque etc.) ?
Interested to know.
Well I needed to check for any errors in my car now cuz of an issue I had but then found out there were Bluetooth versions and thought that could be interesting because it can connect to my track timing software
https://www.q84sale.com/index.php/public/kuwait/ar/details/8757234/%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B9%20%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%87%D8%B2%D9%87%20obd2%20%D9%84%D9%81%D8%AD%D8%B5%20%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA
The best is:
ScanTool OBDLink MX Wi-Fi: OBD Adapter/Diagnostic Scanner for iOS, Android & Windows https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCYXTYY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_Spsl2b3HZPUuw
Good quality, dedicated apps and works on all platforms with Wi-Fi.
I’m using it long time and it’s perfect.
I don’t think its the best. 166 reviews and it got a 3 out of 5. The Veepeak one I linked to has 2,050 reviews, cost 5 times LESS and has a 4.5 out of 5 rating.
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00WPW6BAE/2406d-20
The details from one of the reviews of the product you mentioned
Cannot reliably connect to the car’s computer. Stops working after few weeks
Pros:
-Very inexpensive if it works properly
-Easy to use with a smart phone.
Cons:
-Connectivity issues: cannot read the codes from the car.
– Overheats after 5 minutes, causes issues
-When it connects to the car, it takes 10-15 minutes to send the codes to the app (Carista app)
-Short shelf life! This device is NOT durable.
-Requires a paid app to work. minimum $10.00
https://www.amazon.com/Veepeak-Scanner-Adapter-Diagnostic-Trouble/product-reviews/B00WPW6BAE/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&sortBy=recent#R39K3G7U3CL6U9
yeah 1 out of 2000 reviews. want me to do the same for your product that u linked to in which 38% gave it a 1 star? here you go…
“When it decided to work it seems to work well but when it decides not to work… and 90% of the time it does not want to stay connected. ”
“Total failure, did not work, called the manufacture and they told me yes they have problems and some unit do not work. They would be happy to send me another but could not guarantee it would work.”
” wish I’d visited the support forum for this product before I bought it. Ongoing issues for YEARS, no solutions forthcoming”
“It will not stay connected, keeps dropping connection with iphone 7+ & PC. ”
“Total junk. ”
“Junk. Won’t maintain a connection and it’s a known issue with the manufacturer even from when it was a Kickstarter project. ”
“As posted by many others who have tried this, I was disappointed as well. I bought it particularly for ForScan since it has the special protocols. Unfortunately, it disconnects quite frequently, both the WiFi connection to the computer, and the connection to the vehicle.”
“Buggy Buggy Buggy. “
Does it work with every car or only the very new ones?
OBD has been around a while, it will more likely work with an older cars than newer ones which tend to use more proprietary protocol. It also depends on a brand, mine for example works fine on 2003 BMW, but not at all on my wife 2008 Honda…
It’s a Honda, what did you expect?
i have KIWI3
https://www.amazon.com/PLX-Devices-Bluetooth-Diagnostic-Android/dp/B016X3L0O2/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1499270509&sr=1-1&keywords=kiwi+3
the best one in market, read about it
i never used it if u interested contact me
better ratings than the other guy but for kd30 i could just get the BlueDriver. According to this review though the 5KD veepeak basically does the same thing
https://scanneranswers.com/obd2-iphone-scanner-wifi-code-readers/
i agree
i have this one as well but it is wifi
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C3HAHCS/ref=od_aui_detailpages07?ie=UTF8&psc=1
also did not use
Really nice post and new info Mark.
My car is Altima 2012. How to ensure this works with my car. I did some research on google but no correct info.
Moreover my car has a warning light blinking for Air bags, I know this was when my mechanic opened the dashboard for repairing the A/C. Will this device help to remove this warning signal.
Thanks in advance.
Yeah you can remove warning lights but it won’t fix the issue. If warning light is on it’s usually for good reason.
I have some extra, i can give you one, email me after 15 days when i am back in Kuwait.
Email me i’m in the US now but will be back in Kuwait next week.
Let me know the amazon link
Hey thanks I’m gonna be in the US in 10 days as well
I am looking for tech 2 diagnostic services provider in Kuwait for my GM American car.I want to reprogram my DVD player .If anyone knows kindly reply the place or contact number were I can do it
Hey Mark, I am looking to buy one for myself and came across this post of yours. Wanted to know which one did you end up buying/using?