Advanced Scan Tools for the P5 ?

[RABID_MP5]

OK, I have a basic OBD2 code reader / light resetter tool. But looking to upgrade and really see what's going on for each sensor etc. Some even interface with a PC etc.

The question is what are the capabilities that would really be useful, what scanner brands are good (i.e. understandable), and price levels.

 

[bigpturgeon]

www.scangauge.com

 

[JiggaBro]

i have a bluetooth obdII ($12 from ebay) and bought an app called Torque ($5)
it reads every sensor available and the bluetooth connector comes with a CD so you can use your computer as a reader too


this is the first time i used the video option (didnt have the phone mounted too well) this thing is endless
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTsVmrFxT5M

 

[RABID_MP5]

OK here's a cheap eBay USB one - very popular on eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ELM327-V1-5...272?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e6e7ca4b8

But why doesn't the list of cars include Protege, P5, or Mazda3? Does this mean it won't work at all or will just be missing some piece?

 

[JiggaBro]

they all basically work the same and should work with all obdII cars. (ive used mine on over 20 cars)
worst case scenario, you lost $10 instead of $100

 

[DarkAngel]

i have a bluetooth obdII ($12 from ebay) and bought an app called Torque ($5)
it reads every sensor available and the bluetooth connector comes with a CD so you can use your computer as a reader too


this is the first time i used the video option (didnt have the phone mounted too well) this thing is endless
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTsVmrFxT5M

Oh dang I thought you were going almost 70 on city streets LOL. KM/H's owned me. I also have the Bluetooth adapter and the Torque App. Such a valuable tool. I now have one adapter installed on each of my Mazda's to monitor them.

 

[StealthWyvern]

+1 for torque and the OBD2 bluetooth adaptor off ebay. I have this setup and love it.