I bought a Blue Driver scanner a month ago (May 2021) and absolutely love it. It helps me understand what is wrong with my car when the idiot lights come on and make sure when I take it to a repair shop, they are getting the same codes and not trying to pull a fast one on me.
I just purchase one. It arrived yesterday. I connected it to my 2009 Chev Duramax. Found trouble code P2033 which was a EGT2 sensor. Purchased the replacement sensor from the dealer for $55 & installed. Total fix was around $160 with the cost of the blue driver device. This repair would have cost around $300 at the dealer. Very satisfied customer hear!!!
It would have been awesome if the problem wasn't the actual sensor. Sadly, while this tool is great, it gives people a false sense of knowledge. What if it wasn't the sensor, but a circuit problem? ECM? PRogramming issue? WHat would you have changed next? Codes are not always the problem. They can just be symptoms of problems found elsewhere.
That's why most shops charge u 100 to 120 just for a simple diagnostic to pluck a code reader in and tell u wats wrong.alot of shops realized how time consuming it is for someone to come in and just ask for what code is in their car so they can then go do the repair themselves..most shops are smart and will take the keys and have you sign a peace of paper work stating $120 diagnostic fee sign here and keys are mine. . Trust me take your car to the shop and try to get a free diagnostic good luck.how ever there are some that still do which are the ones that are thirsty for business..You can go to autozone and they will do it for free. You dont need to be friends with a mechanic to get your codes read just take it to autozone or oreillys. Now the 100 to 120 diagnostic fee sometimes the issue may be more complex then just a code. These codes are like a compass it will only show you which direction to take to find a problem. Sometimes paying the diagnostic fee to see what's really wrong makes sense so you dont end up buying a unnecessary part for a code that got triggered because it has 5 different sensors going bad or one sensor. Codes don't tell you that loose wiring is causing a sensor to go bad. You buy a sensor because you just read the code that says replace sensor instead of troubleshooting the whole system is just a waste of money. I'm not a professional mechanic but managed to do some complex repairs In my cars by using codes and then troubleshooting . You will save alot more money by figuring out what causes codes to come up then to just listen to codes and do what it tells you like *replace pcm. * replace automatic transmission * replace engine * replace car...heck just buy a new car everytime something goes wrong if that's the case.it be much cheaper in the long run.instead of replacing multiple parts..just replace the whole car and you save alot more money !!
you just got lucky. You could have bought one of those $19 code scanners from harbor freight and got those codes up and replaced the parts, but as any mechanic in the trade knows, only 15 percent of the time the sensor is bad and the other 85 percent is either a false code from something else or bad wiring.
Hello Eric, I just wanted to give a long overdue THANK YOU for making the last 5 years of learning how to "stay dirty" with my vehicles more enjoyable and educational than I ever thought possible. Last week I replaced my compressor and the cold feels almost as awesome as the fact I know I did it correctly. Also, for the last two months I've been car shopping and I think I need to make sure this in my pocket before my flashlight and white paper towels!! I always check your channel before I'm about to work on my truck. (admittedly, I'll check and use your channel before I'll read my Haynes!!) Many many many thanks again. Cheers, Rob
Eric The Car Guy the O2 sensor data and wide range sensor data was not a glitch. There is a difference between an O2 sensor and an Air Fuel Ratio sensor( wide range) the data read correct. The wide range or Air Fuel Ratio sensor does not change like an O2 sensor does. The values will change very little and usually somewhere in the 3 volts range unlike an O2 which will change from approximately 0 to 1 volt. The reason why the signal may have looked switched may be cause the cat had not lit up yet allowing the rear O2 sensor to switch rather than staying in the .7mv range. Also the A/F ratio sensor will react opposite to rich/lean conditions compared to O2 sensors.
Eric. I just purchased this as I was having issues with a 2007 grand Cherokee. And,esp, traction control, unit found a bad wheel sensor along with my backup module, ignition switch and dam near 15 recalls that never got handle. Also used it on a used car my daughter was looking at . It showed what codes had been cleared by the stealership. Well worth the price for the backyard mechanic like myself.
You can just leave the ODB reader plugged in all of the time while driving. It's not going to hurt anything and if a code is thrown you can clear it just sitting at a red light! BTW...this is the favorite tool for used car dealers and car auctions selling shit boxes. My suggestion is whenever going to look for a used car.....bring this with you ALWAYS! The only thing I wish it could do is see a history of codes that have been recently cleared out. It's a great thing to have...I have one and have used it extensively when purchasing used vehicles!
" if a code is thrown you can clear it just sitting at a red light! " you should deal with the problem that code is informing , not just try to erase it, besides it can be active code so you have to fix it before it clears itself.
It dose not do any good to clear a code if the issue is not corrected the check engine light will just come back, and clearing a trouble code will not make your car pass smog anyway
Purchased apps are gone. You get it all now when you download the app. They listed to their customers who complained about having to buy additional or upgraded apps, so they added to the price of the product and gave it all right away. Much easier for the consumer. I paid $100 for this and it has everything. It works great. This was a great decision as now you just download the app and go. I have it on 3 devices and my blue driver works with all of them. This means if I get a new phone, just download the app and it will work. A friend wants to borrow it, they download the app and they can use it too. Live data is great! It doesn't support everything for every vehicle, however, it is getting continuously better as they update the app. Mine has improved in the 6 mo that I have had it. Customer support is great. That says a lot. They told me that they are continuously improving the product and I can expect to see this through updates in the software. One of the troubles they have had has been through licensing from vehicle manufacturers. They have insured me that they are improving this and more is coming out. Mode 6 is an area where I will see this. It's a little confusing now, but will get better as they obtain the liscenses to publish the information. For $100, this unit gives you tons of information that was only available with a very expensive scan tool just a few years ago. This is a true scan tool, not just a code reader.
The issue is these cheap scanner mfg companies won't or can't pay what snap on, autel and the other high dollar scanner companies pay for licensing. The more they pay, the more info they get. For a $100 bt scanner, you won't get much info. Ford especially won't sell all of their secrets, not even to snap on. They want you to buy the Ford IDS scanner instead. When I purchased my Autel MS906, the licensing war was heated. I paid $1000 for it vs $10,000 for the snap on. My autel would do everything the snap on would do and perform better at some features. Then word about the licensing with Gm and Ford became inflamed and talking of lawsuits had me worried that Gm and Ford would pull the plug on Autel. In the end, I got lucky. With that said, these bt scanners are a great spare to keep in your vehicle. I have an el cheap elm bt scanner that stays in my vehicle that reads basic info, has live data, mode 6, graphing of sensors etc. I use it when seeing strangers broke down on the side of the road or my own if the cel lights up while I'm out and about.
I have just purchased the BlueDriver, i must note that it will not provide transmission temperature for 2015 F150 3.5 turbo or 2017 Nissan Maxima. They have indicated to me that it will be available in the future.
I found out the same thing, trans temp does not exist on my 2009 Jeep Wrangler. I really like this scanner, I hope they update that soon, kind of a bummer other less expensive scanners have the trans temp available for my Jeep.
I have both. Needed to get the BlueDriver to read ABS on wife's SRX. If was not for that I would not have bought it. i do like the way you can layout the guages on the torque app better. Easier to read while driving.
Phone apps blew the bottom out of the market for point and shoot camera sales, and now they are working on the code scanner market. Of course the devil is in details, like complete data, live data graphing, upload speed, freezing screens, etc. But those kind of glitches seem to happen with all generic scanners, regardless of price. If I didn't already have a good scanner (autoenginuity), this would be worth a look.
I have a pro Autel, but also have a Bafx bluetooth el cheapo scanner as well. Nothing wrong with owning 2. I keep the el cheapo in my truck and the bi directional scanner in my shop.
This is the future of automotive diagnostics,because is a less cost with a huge capabilities people will stop paying 10.000$ for a Snap-on Verus,Blue Drive plus a good scope and you are done for the start.Sooner or latter all those expensive scanners will disappear because those little devices can give huge output for a small input cost so what's the point to pay 10.000$ for a scanner or another good one is getting a good diagnostic software for a laptop.Paying huge money for a fancy scanner and after two years fancy scanner is an old model.Information is a software that can be integrated in a smart phone,is only matter of time.
I have a VXDAS Nexzscan in my vehicle: a 2007 Xterra. I was driving one afternoon when the Check Engine Light came on. My scanner determined it was my gas cap. Not only was I able to diagnose, repair, dismiss the code, VXDAS Nexzscan offers a subscription for personal use. It has features such as 40k DTC definition,retrieves generic,manufactures-specific and pending codes as well as vehicle information(VIN,CIN,CVN) .including the ABS/ Stabilitrak codes.and shows service intervals, what service is typically needed, average prices, and is able to find repair shops. VXDAS Nexzscan can show some live data as well. VXDAS Nexzscan cannot do a smog check nor show freezeframe data, but with my model year to fail a smog requires extreme wear in the exhaust or engine, which it has not come to. I’d like to see a comparison of VXDAS Nexzscan and bluedriver, along side dealer-level or shop diagnostic tools for fairness.
i actually purchased the actron bluetooth scanner and am very pleased with it i purchased all the extras and it really helped alot the only thing i dont like is that on some 96 cars and trucks i cant access abs but other than that its a great tool
I can't wait till they have a STAR Diagnostic Bluetooth device. THAT DEVICE WILL RULE THE DIAGNOSTIC WORLD! A star diagnostic for luxury cars such as Mercedes, Lexus, etc. Man will it kill the market. As always Eric YOUR THE MAN THANKS!
@@rickjames6948 Yeah .. Ok, but say that when you get in your car and turn key to start and nothing happens.... hopefully for you its a short push/tow to Autozone. : )
Interesting that a couple years later it still has the same price. And now apparently even the reports are free? Idk just ordered one and will see. I downloaded the app and put in my VIN and it came right up with right vehicle info and all recalls. Seems pretty cool cant wait for the other half to arrive. Especially since I have a engine light on last week paid 500 for a shop to diagnose and fix a couple easy to get at sensors. Should of known better, never again!
I'd say for a DIYer this is perfect. for bidirectional and deeper dealer level Checkout the maxisys pro. it's not. Cheap but if you work on different car lines it will help you a lot and its not 10k like a snapon verus. they even have a j2534 vcm so you can go to manufacturer sites and pay for software updates
love ur video man - u rock but the most interesting feature is the "Repair Report" so a review of that would be like a advanced version of the BlueDriver Tool Review ha ha If you are outside of North America you have no use for Actron U-Scan Tool but BlueDriver Tool works here in Scandinavia - tnx - be safe
this is very dated, i dont think theres in-app purchases anymore, just purchased one coming in tomorrow, i believe u get lifetime updates and u hav access to all functions and reports
Would have been nice to see actual codes conditions that this thing can show and even suggested fixes. I have used Bosch scanners at O'Reillys free test engine light check program and find them satisfactory. They are back to Innova which I don't care for as much. Disappointed that this tool starts charging you for reports after the first 5. The free check engine codes scheme is a great money maker for the auto stores as I have bought and replaced a small handful of sensors to get the car back right.
Most of what you showed this app doing the Torque app can do, along with a $10 generic Bluetooth OBDII reader. I have not found an generic reader in the $5 to $20 range that will read the ABS codes or other systems though, ECM only. Looking up the code meanings and common fixes in the app is not a big deal to me, I've got my laptop in the garage to look up stuff and YT videos. Does this read codes from the transmission controller, the body controller, instrument panel controller, etc????? That's something I need, but I've been burned on some of those $80-$150 scan tools at the auto parts stores that can't do anything more than the $10 generic reader.
I have the torque app and a $25 dollar Bluetooth device. Works great. I actually just went out and bough a Scangauge too. Maybe you could get your hands on one of those, its really awesome.
Hi Chris. I'm buying this item. I have an check engine light on. In the next few months I'm practicing on my 2003 Saturn Ion plus all my neighbor's vehicles and my 98 Honda. However, as a slow-witted diy'er it may take ....time. As a technophobe it'll take longer. Since we are looking at a brutal 6 month winter here in Alberta I'll have some time. Thanks. David
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Real old video, but if anyone says 100 bucks is a ton, well it may be to most people who buy it, as they're trying to save money. But if you go and look in a code 4-5 times it's well worth it. Also if you are a type of person to go to your local Coffee shop each day and get a 3-4 dollar coffee...well don't do that for a month and it's paid or, or any other extra expenses. Anyways i just got mine ordered as i seen glowing reviews for the price point. Worst case you have an idea of how much it might be to get something fixed on your car and how serious it is.
Ok folks. Here we are in 2023. How is the latest version? Does it offer bidirectional controls? Does it also show fuel tank pressure readings? Thanks guys and gals!
The comments where the Bluedriver is the same as the elm & torque are untrue. Try the Bluedriver & you will see the difference. It the difference between a Caddy & an Omni.
I'd recommend a Wi-Fi version..guaranteed connectivity to idevice or android, plus larger wifi range. I can connect to mine w/Moto G from inside my house while my car is running in the driveway. Cheers Eric!
Thanks for your video, I am doing a research on vehicle diagnostic tools. I read the following "This handy gadget also performs pre-inspection emissions checking, and interprets the specialty codes for Detroit's big three automakers, BMW/Mini and Toyota vehicles; Nissan's codes are being added. It can count engine misfires on many newer cars, and reports can be saved as PDFs" about this BlueDriver scan tool. Question #1) Does the Detroit big 3 automaker include Ford or Mercury? #2) BMW/Mini codes - does this mean i can use this on a BMW E46? I have a 98 Mercury Mountaineer (very similar to an Explorer) & a 2000 BMW 323i and I am looking for the best single diagnostic scan tool for these cars? Preferably if they can read ABS info because in the past I've had ABS issues on both cars and will be good if the tool can diagnose common ABS troubles. Ideas?
This is a nice gadget for vehicle owners, but by no means is it a proper scan tool. Just for example, the "live" data is simply repeated snapshots, and won't catch each little moment in time where many problems are found. Get one like this if you want to check codes and look at long term fuel trim, but not up to the job of a technician's tool.
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra with airbag light on and it didn't pick up any codes. I have a 2004 Mini Cooper S with air bag and check engine light and it didn't pick up any codes. I used another scanner for both vehicles and it picked up codes (02sensors bad for Mini Cooper and 02sensors/A/F mixture sensor bad on Tundra). I had not problems with the app or it connecting, it just didn't do the job. It gets a zero rating in my book.
Yeah, where might this technology be going. One day the police pull you over and scan your obd port/computer and find out exactly how fast you were going and whether you came to a complete stop at that traffic sign or not. Lol-not! Great review Eric.
boos it looks great,,,may i ask some question,,this blue driver device is compatible in all asian cars,? like toyota''hyundai ,,kia',,honda cars,,i maen all cars has OBD 2 sockets can use this blue driver? thaks i hope somebody will reply,,,
Eric Chevrolet introduced the VIC or Vehicle Information Center some years ago. My 2009 Suburban has it. Originally you code program new Keyless Entry remotes with this. However, that option has disappeared. Do you know why? Apparently I’m not alone. Is there away to program Keyless entry remotes with paying the dealer? Thanks for all you do! JIMc
Is the app proprietary to to one specific vehicle per account? Or can many Additional vehicle’s be used and information stacked in memory of device or iPhone? I think I understand you say To Get more detail code information after 5 Free codes Trial with detailed information then one has to pay more money for additional codes read with the same quality information as 5 free trial codes? Thank you , Lucas
I can't get mine to pair. That part in this review failed to disclose the techniques he used to finally pair his device. He also states he thought it had some thing to do with his phone. Why? What did he change, add or activate on his phone to fix the failed paring? As usual, the error states to check my settings on my phone. Check which settings? Give me a break.
I bought the bluedriver scan tool but I'm 76 years old and find it a pain in the butt to get on my knees outside my civic 2003 1.7 L just to plug it in. Is it safe to connect a obd2 connecting cable to my obd2 socket to the reader without damaging my computer
Hello, Mr. Eric the Car guide. Sir, I have purchased a 2016 NISSAN Titan XD, with the 5.0L DIESEL motor. Sir, would this OBD2 vehicle scanner work on this diesel-motored truck, or, which similar unit would you suggest to monitor this diesel-motored unit, via its OBD2? Thank you Sir, for your help to me on this matter.
Even better than using built-in Bluetooth to communicate with scan tools: just display error codes and probable fixes on the vehicle's built-in Nav screen. It's a shame scan tools are still necessary in 2014.
+Jesper Åhman it's not truly standardized though. sure, you can get some extremely basic codes from it, but every manufacturer has their own specific codes for different modules (transmission, ABS, airbags, etc) and you need higher end tools for those unfortunately. nice little loophole they exploited
Want to be more popular? Want to have more friends? Do you like your phone ringing off the hook? Try buying a scan tool and car trailer! Friends start coming out of the wood work.Friends you forgot you had, friends you dont have, friends of friends of friends.!!!
Will this work on MB, particularly on the W140s that use the 38pin connectors? I know there’s an OBD to 38pin adapter available, but no sure if it’ll work on MB being that they’re much more complex cars
Eric can you please recommend a scan tool I have Toyota's but also is looking for something all around check engine ,abs ,also tpms I'm willing to spend a few bucks but not thousands thank you for you time love the videos get a lot of ideas
Can it be used in JDM cars i.e. cars imported from japan which doesnt have any VIN? I need to know this coz i am thinking of buying one for my toyota corolla fielder 2014 and guess what it doesnt have any VIN.
Cause I'm done with scan tool reviews for a while. I'd like to move onto something else for a bit. Besides, with the amount of people commenting about it, I don't have to do a review.
have you checked Collision Sciences! They catch all the accidents on a vehicle - EVEN THE ONES NOT LISTED BY CARFAX - I had 3000 taken off the price on my car because it caught an accident that wasn't listed on the carfax! Totally worth looking at...would probably make an awesome video. Anyway...love your stuff Eric!
will this find the individual abs codes? or is it just a generic code. like will it find the wheel sensor that failed and or the abs module? and the srs codes or just generic
Too bad it didn't support some bi-directional functions, to me you could then call it a professional grade scan tool. Does anyone know of an android based scan tool that offers bi directional?
+sixstrangtommy In my experience I can use a generic ELM367 adaptor on OBD2 vehicles from several people including GM, German, Japanese and others fine. It's supposed to be universal, atleast the basic code reading/clearing, freeze frame and live data
+sixstrangtommy When it says American or European, it doesn't mean the vehicles country of origin. It means the country specification. it was made mandatory in 2001 for any North American sold vehicle to have OBD2 compatibility. For instance, a Korean sold vehicle may not have OBD2, but an American sold Hyundai will.
Rubensteezy I think any country in the EU has to follow the EOBD spec but I'm not to sure how different that is from the American set, I doubt a lot though
You fail to mention that Bluedriver only works with the big four automakers but not imports.So far it does NOT work on two Nissan's, one VW and one Toyota. Their support is no help. Have you done a review of any OBD scanners on which car makes AND models it is compatible with?
I am changing my Cranshaft position sensor and i need a device that can perform the CKP system variation Learn procedure. I am hoping this can do it and then I will purchace it also I would like to know if any one knows if the cheaper 327 device can do it also.
do they still even make a scan tool for the pre OBDII cars laying on the floor i cant really ground out the diagnostic terminal and see the light flash
I bought a Blue Driver scanner a month ago (May 2021) and absolutely love it. It helps me understand what is wrong with my car when the idiot lights come on and make sure when I take it to a repair shop, they are getting the same codes and not trying to pull a fast one on me.
I just purchase one. It arrived yesterday. I connected it to my 2009 Chev Duramax. Found trouble code P2033 which was a EGT2 sensor. Purchased the replacement sensor from the dealer for $55 & installed. Total fix was around $160 with the cost of the blue driver device. This repair would have cost around $300 at the dealer. Very satisfied customer hear!!!
It would have been awesome if the problem wasn't the actual sensor. Sadly, while this tool is great, it gives people a false sense of knowledge. What if it wasn't the sensor, but a circuit problem? ECM? PRogramming issue? WHat would you have changed next? Codes are not always the problem. They can just be symptoms of problems found elsewhere.
KillJD 2%?
That's why most shops charge u 100 to 120 just for a simple diagnostic to pluck a code reader in and tell u wats wrong.alot of shops realized how time consuming it is for someone to come in and just ask for what code is in their car so they can then go do the repair themselves..most shops are smart and will take the keys and have you sign a peace of paper work stating $120 diagnostic fee sign here and keys are mine. . Trust me take your car to the shop and try to get a free diagnostic good luck.how ever there are some that still do which are the ones that are thirsty for business..You can go to autozone and they will do it for free. You dont need to be friends with a mechanic to get your codes read just take it to autozone or oreillys. Now the 100 to 120 diagnostic fee sometimes the issue may be more complex then just a code. These codes are like a compass it will only show you which direction to take to find a problem. Sometimes paying the diagnostic fee to see what's really wrong makes sense so you dont end up buying a unnecessary part for a code that got triggered because it has 5 different sensors going bad or one sensor. Codes don't tell you that loose wiring is causing a sensor to go bad. You buy a sensor because you just read the code that says replace sensor instead of troubleshooting the whole system is just a waste of money. I'm not a professional mechanic but managed to do some complex repairs In my cars by using codes and then troubleshooting . You will save alot more money by figuring out what causes codes to come up then to just listen to codes and do what it tells you like *replace pcm. * replace automatic transmission * replace engine * replace car...heck just buy a new car everytime something goes wrong if that's the case.it be much cheaper in the long run.instead of replacing multiple parts..just replace the whole car and you save alot more money !!
you just got lucky. You could have bought one of those $19 code scanners from harbor freight and got those codes up and replaced the parts, but as any mechanic in the trade knows, only 15 percent of the time the sensor is bad and the other 85 percent is either a false code from something else or bad wiring.
You cud had go to any autoparts and have them do a free check engine light test then get the part cheaper of ebay
Hello Eric,
I just wanted to give a long overdue THANK YOU for making the last 5 years of learning how to "stay dirty" with my vehicles more enjoyable and educational than I ever thought possible.
Last week I replaced my compressor and the cold feels almost as awesome as the fact I know I did it correctly.
Also, for the last two months I've been car shopping and I think I need to make sure this in my pocket before my flashlight and white paper towels!!
I always check your channel before I'm about to work on my truck. (admittedly, I'll check and use your channel before I'll read my Haynes!!)
Many many many thanks again.
Cheers, Rob
You've given the most honest and detail review of the Bluedriver, thus far; thanks, and have a happy new year!
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Eric The Car Guy the O2 sensor data and wide range sensor data was not a glitch. There is a difference between an O2 sensor and an Air Fuel Ratio sensor( wide range) the data read correct. The wide range or Air Fuel Ratio sensor does not change like an O2 sensor does. The values will change very little and usually somewhere in the 3 volts range unlike an O2 which will change from approximately 0 to 1 volt. The reason why the signal may have looked switched may be cause the cat had not lit up yet allowing the rear O2 sensor to switch rather than staying in the .7mv range. Also the A/F ratio sensor will react opposite to rich/lean conditions compared to O2 sensors.
Eric.
I just purchased this as I was having issues with a 2007 grand Cherokee. And,esp, traction control, unit found a bad wheel sensor along with my backup module, ignition switch and dam near 15 recalls that never got handle. Also used it on a used car my daughter was looking at . It showed what codes had been cleared by the stealership. Well worth the price for the backyard mechanic like myself.
You can just leave the ODB reader plugged in all of the time while driving. It's not going to hurt anything and if a code is thrown you can clear it just sitting at a red light! BTW...this is the favorite tool for used car dealers and car auctions selling shit boxes. My suggestion is whenever going to look for a used car.....bring this with you ALWAYS! The only thing I wish it could do is see a history of codes that have been recently cleared out. It's a great thing to have...I have one and have used it extensively when purchasing used vehicles!
" if a code is thrown you can clear it just sitting at a red light! " you should deal with the problem that code is informing , not just try to erase it, besides it can be active code so you have to fix it before it clears itself.
Leaving your reader in will drain your battery
It dose not do any good to clear a code if the issue is not corrected the check engine light will just come back, and clearing a trouble code will not make your car pass smog anyway
Purchased apps are gone. You get it all now when you download the app.
They listed to their customers who complained about having to buy additional or upgraded apps, so they added to the price of the product and gave it all right away. Much easier for the consumer.
I paid $100 for this and it has everything. It works great. This was a great decision as now you just download the app and go. I have it on 3 devices and my blue driver works with all of them. This means if I get a new phone, just download the app and it will work. A friend wants to borrow it, they download the app and they can use it too.
Live data is great! It doesn't support everything for every vehicle, however, it is getting continuously better as they update the app.
Mine has improved in the 6 mo that I have had it.
Customer support is great. That says a lot. They told me that they are continuously improving the product and I can expect to see this through updates in the software.
One of the troubles they have had has been through licensing from vehicle manufacturers. They have insured me that they are improving this and more is coming out.
Mode 6 is an area where I will see this. It's a little confusing now, but will get better as they obtain the liscenses to publish the information.
For $100, this unit gives you tons of information that was only available with a very expensive scan tool just a few years ago.
This is a true scan tool, not just a code reader.
Have read that other Co's. also have the problem with licensing of some factory data.
The issue is these cheap scanner mfg companies won't or can't pay what snap on, autel and the other high dollar scanner companies pay for licensing. The more they pay, the more info they get. For a $100 bt scanner, you won't get much info. Ford especially won't sell all of their secrets, not even to snap on. They want you to buy the Ford IDS scanner instead. When I purchased my Autel MS906, the licensing war was heated. I paid $1000 for it vs $10,000 for the snap on. My autel would do everything the snap on would do and perform better at some features. Then word about the licensing with Gm and Ford became inflamed and talking of lawsuits had me worried that Gm and Ford would pull the plug on Autel. In the end, I got lucky. With that said, these bt scanners are a great spare to keep in your vehicle. I have an el cheap elm bt scanner that stays in my vehicle that reads basic info, has live data, mode 6, graphing of sensors etc. I use it when seeing strangers broke down on the side of the road or my own if the cel lights up while I'm out and about.
Thx. Good to know info! Just bought one.
just a heads up guys they have removed the cost of the reports now they are all free :)
so free reports, but now they increased the price. those sons of
@@MassEffectFan113 I bought it for a hundred bucks last week
@@kingkong8974 i got it for $73 on amazon 🤗
@@Locochon1 BS amazon has it for 99 bucks ebay as well.
$69.99 on Amazon sale.
Just a note on this tool, their repair reports are now free. It seems to be a one time purchase of $100 dollars for this tool.
What does the repair report show. Also what is the one time $100?
Years later still an amazing tool
I have just purchased the BlueDriver, i must note that it will not provide transmission temperature for 2015 F150 3.5 turbo or 2017 Nissan Maxima. They have indicated to me that it will be available in the future.
I found out the same thing, trans temp does not exist on my 2009 Jeep Wrangler. I really like this scanner, I hope they update that soon, kind of a bummer other less expensive scanners have the trans temp available for my Jeep.
I use the torque app daily. I can check codes, record laps with telemetry, and use it for a H.U.D at night! Good stuff either way...
WezleyB lmao
I have both. Needed to get the BlueDriver to read ABS on wife's SRX. If was not for that I would not have bought it.
i do like the way you can layout the guages on the torque app better. Easier to read while driving.
I got torque ,not all models can connect
Phone apps blew the bottom out of the market for point and shoot camera sales, and now they are working on the code scanner market. Of course the devil is in details, like complete data, live data graphing, upload speed, freezing screens, etc. But those kind of glitches seem to happen with all generic scanners, regardless of price. If I didn't already have a good scanner (autoenginuity), this would be worth a look.
you're a paid shill.
I have a pro Autel, but also have a Bafx bluetooth el cheapo scanner as well. Nothing wrong with owning 2. I keep the el cheapo in my truck and the bi directional scanner in my shop.
I have both the Torque app and BlueDriver. I bought the BlueDriver to be able to read the ABS codes on my wife's SRX. Torque can't read ABS.
An onboard computer would be nice, imagine instead of a scanner, a touch screen monitor in the dash,hidden behind a panel like the fuse blocks.
This is the future of automotive diagnostics,because is a less cost with a huge capabilities people will stop paying 10.000$ for a Snap-on Verus,Blue Drive plus a good scope and you are done for the start.Sooner or latter all those expensive scanners will disappear because those little devices can give huge output for a small input cost so what's the point to pay 10.000$ for a scanner or another good one is getting a good diagnostic software for a laptop.Paying huge money for a fancy scanner and after two years fancy scanner is an old model.Information is a software that can be integrated in a smart phone,is only matter of time.
I have a VXDAS Nexzscan in my vehicle: a 2007 Xterra.
I was driving one afternoon when the Check Engine Light came on. My scanner determined it was my gas cap. Not only was I able to diagnose, repair, dismiss the code, VXDAS Nexzscan offers a subscription for personal use.
It has features such as 40k DTC definition,retrieves generic,manufactures-specific and pending codes as well as vehicle information(VIN,CIN,CVN) .including the ABS/ Stabilitrak codes.and shows service intervals, what service is typically needed, average prices, and is able to find repair shops.
VXDAS Nexzscan can show some live data as well.
VXDAS Nexzscan cannot do a smog check nor show freezeframe data, but with my model year to fail a smog requires extreme wear in the exhaust or engine, which it has not come to.
I’d like to see a comparison of VXDAS Nexzscan and bluedriver, along side dealer-level or shop diagnostic tools for fairness.
i actually purchased the actron bluetooth scanner and am very pleased with it i purchased all the extras and it really helped alot the only thing i dont like is that on some 96 cars and trucks i cant access abs but other than that its a great tool
I can't wait till they have a STAR Diagnostic Bluetooth device. THAT DEVICE WILL RULE THE DIAGNOSTIC WORLD! A star diagnostic for luxury cars such as Mercedes, Lexus, etc. Man will it kill the market. As always Eric YOUR THE MAN THANKS!
thanks Car Guy, at last a bluedriver review that I can understand,
Eric the car guy is the AvE of mechanics. Knows his shit! Thanx for posting this!
I just bought one and received it yesterday, this is a great tool and a lot better now in 2019.
dave nmemphis can you read data from each individual cylinder?
I don’t know yet I’m still learning it all I did is read my 2 codes and wiped them off for now. Small EVAC leak and o2 sensor bank 1 sensor 1
What about if its showing no codes but I clearly have an issue with vibration will it find codes not listed
Bought one about a month ago. Love it!
I DIDN"T buy one. I go to Autozone and read codes for FREE. Love it!!
@@rickjames6948 Yeah .. Ok, but say that when you get in your car and turn key to start and nothing happens.... hopefully for you its a short push/tow to Autozone. : )
Interesting that a couple years later it still has the same price. And now apparently even the reports are free? Idk just ordered one and will see. I downloaded the app and put in my VIN and it came right up with right vehicle info and all recalls. Seems pretty cool cant wait for the other half to arrive. Especially since I have a engine light on last week paid 500 for a shop to diagnose and fix a couple easy to get at sensors. Should of known better, never again!
Now this one got may attention , good information, good job crawford East TN
I'd say for a DIYer this is perfect. for bidirectional and deeper dealer level Checkout the maxisys pro. it's not. Cheap but if you work on different car lines it will help you a lot and its not 10k like a snapon verus. they even have a j2534 vcm so you can go to manufacturer sites and pay for software updates
love ur video man - u rock but the most interesting feature is the "Repair Report" so a review of that would be like a advanced version of the BlueDriver Tool Review ha ha
If you are outside of North America you have no use for Actron U-Scan Tool but BlueDriver Tool works here in Scandinavia - tnx - be safe
Not only is the app updatable - the sensor firmware is also updatable; which in EricTheCarGuy terms is "cool" or "neato"....
Brilliant review :-) Thank you :-)
Just ordered mine to replace scan gauge 2. Hope it reads my O2 sensors on my 03 Subaru Forester. Haunted by P0420 code with a new Cat installed!
this is very dated, i dont think theres in-app purchases anymore, just purchased one coming in tomorrow, i believe u get lifetime updates and u hav access to all functions and reports
Elm 327 bluethooth adapters are literally $3.50 shipped from PRC or $9 from US on ebay right now.
Would have been nice to see actual codes conditions that this thing can show and even suggested fixes. I have used Bosch scanners at O'Reillys free test engine light check program and find them satisfactory. They are back to Innova which I don't care for as much. Disappointed that this tool starts charging you for reports after the first 5. The free check engine codes scheme is a great money maker for the auto stores as I have bought and replaced a small handful of sensors to get the car back right.
Most of what you showed this app doing the Torque app can do, along with a $10 generic Bluetooth OBDII reader. I have not found an generic reader in the $5 to $20 range that will read the ABS codes or other systems though, ECM only. Looking up the code meanings and common fixes in the app is not a big deal to me, I've got my laptop in the garage to look up stuff and YT videos.
Does this read codes from the transmission controller, the body controller, instrument panel controller, etc????? That's something I need, but I've been burned on some of those $80-$150 scan tools at the auto parts stores that can't do anything more than the $10 generic reader.
I used a Carly for BMW. Overall pretty satisfied, wish they have program in the e brake service mode into some of them.
how many cars can your Carly work on lncluding scanning the abs srs body and so on
I have the torque app and a $25 dollar Bluetooth device. Works great.
I actually just went out and bough a Scangauge too. Maybe you could get your hands on one of those, its really awesome.
Hi Chris. I'm buying this item. I have an check engine light on. In the next few months I'm practicing on my 2003 Saturn Ion plus all my neighbor's vehicles and my 98 Honda. However, as a slow-witted diy'er it may take ....time. As a technophobe it'll take longer. Since we are looking at a brutal 6 month winter here in Alberta I'll have some time.
Thanks.
David
Real old video, but if anyone says 100 bucks is a ton, well it may be to most people who buy it, as they're trying to save money. But if you go and look in a code 4-5 times it's well worth it. Also if you are a type of person to go to your local Coffee shop each day and get a 3-4 dollar coffee...well don't do that for a month and it's paid or, or any other extra expenses. Anyways i just got mine ordered as i seen glowing reviews for the price point. Worst case you have an idea of how much it might be to get something fixed on your car and how serious it is.
Haha, that manual page turn is fast ;) Nice little detail there Eric!
Not sure if this applies to other makes but Toyota and several Hondas I worked on repair reports are free.
+RareDiamond Ching That is very valuable information ! Thanks for posting it.
+RareDiamond Ching Where do you get the repair reports
It looked to me like the o2 sensors were reading backwards on my car as well. The car was well warmed up.
Ok folks. Here we are in 2023. How is the latest version? Does it offer bidirectional controls? Does it also show fuel tank pressure readings? Thanks guys and gals!
another awesome video eric
I agree ,will not be long and there will not be a obd2 port to hook up to only blue tooth.
The comments where the Bluedriver is the same as the elm & torque are untrue. Try the Bluedriver & you will see the difference. It the difference between a Caddy & an Omni.
Seems like the next step will be looking at the monitor on you dash for the OBD readout.
does it work to see if someone changed the mileage of the odometer ?? Thanks
I'd recommend a Wi-Fi version..guaranteed connectivity to idevice or android, plus larger wifi range. I can connect to mine w/Moto G from inside my house while my car is running in the driveway. Cheers Eric!
Thanks for your video, I am doing a research on vehicle diagnostic tools. I read the following "This handy gadget also performs pre-inspection emissions checking, and interprets the specialty codes for Detroit's big three automakers, BMW/Mini and Toyota vehicles; Nissan's codes are being added. It can count engine misfires on many newer cars, and reports can be saved as PDFs" about this BlueDriver scan tool. Question #1) Does the Detroit big 3 automaker include Ford or Mercury? #2) BMW/Mini codes - does this mean i can use this on a BMW E46? I have a 98 Mercury Mountaineer (very similar to an Explorer) & a 2000 BMW 323i and I am looking for the best single diagnostic scan tool for these cars? Preferably if they can read ABS info because in the past I've had ABS issues on both cars and will be good if the tool can diagnose common ABS troubles. Ideas?
This is a nice gadget for vehicle owners, but by no means is it a proper scan tool. Just for example, the "live" data is simply repeated snapshots, and won't catch each little moment in time where many problems are found. Get one like this if you want to check codes and look at long term fuel trim, but not up to the job of a technician's tool.
Looking for a scan tool tjat will set up the e vap system to do smoke test. Main interest is in Domestic vehicles.
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra with airbag light on and it didn't pick up any codes. I have a 2004 Mini Cooper S with air bag and check engine light and it didn't pick up any codes. I used another scanner for both vehicles and it picked up codes (02sensors bad for Mini Cooper and 02sensors/A/F mixture sensor bad on Tundra). I had not problems with the app or it connecting, it just didn't do the job. It gets a zero rating in my book.
Yeah, where might this technology be going. One day the police pull you over and scan your obd port/computer and find out exactly how fast you were going and whether you came to a complete stop at that traffic sign or not. Lol-not! Great review Eric.
boos it looks great,,,may i ask some question,,this blue driver device is compatible in all asian cars,? like toyota''hyundai ,,kia',,honda cars,,i maen all cars has OBD 2 sockets can use this blue driver? thaks i hope somebody will reply,,,
Eric
Chevrolet introduced the VIC or Vehicle Information Center some years ago. My 2009 Suburban has it. Originally you code program new Keyless Entry remotes with this. However, that option has disappeared.
Do you know why? Apparently I’m not alone. Is there away to program Keyless entry remotes with paying the dealer?
Thanks for all you do!
JIMc
Can this clear Permanent DTCs?
I have Mitsubishi with full dpf code P1498 that cannot be cleared unless 5000$ tool will be used :(
I tried it with my 98 Lexus LX470 and it couldn’t find it in their database. I’d wait till they get rid of the bugs before getting one.
Is the app proprietary to to one specific vehicle per account? Or can many Additional vehicle’s be used and information stacked in memory of device or iPhone?
I think I understand you say To Get more detail code information after 5 Free codes Trial with detailed information then one has to pay more money for additional codes read with the same quality information as 5 free trial codes?
Thank you ,
Lucas
I can't get mine to pair. That part in this review failed to disclose the techniques he used to finally pair his device. He also states he thought it had some thing to do with his phone. Why? What did he change, add or activate on his phone to fix the failed paring? As usual, the error states to check my settings on my phone. Check which settings? Give me a break.
I bought the bluedriver scan tool but I'm 76 years old and find it a pain in the butt to get on my knees outside my civic 2003 1.7 L just to plug it in. Is it safe to connect a obd2 connecting cable to my obd2 socket to the reader without damaging my computer
Scotty approved
Unfortunately it does not pull up srs/airbag light codes for a Honda Element.....
Will it let me know if I have a misfire/bad spark plug?
If you like this you should have just gotten a blue tooth obd scanner for $3 at eBay and the Torque app for $5-8 on Apple and Android phones.
YOU NO LONGER have to purchase in-app extras any longer ..all included as of 2018
Just bought it. Thanks Eric.
Hello, Mr. Eric the Car guide.
Sir, I have purchased a 2016 NISSAN Titan XD, with the 5.0L DIESEL motor. Sir, would this OBD2 vehicle scanner work on this diesel-motored truck, or, which similar unit would you suggest to monitor this diesel-motored unit, via its OBD2?
Thank you Sir, for your help to me on this matter.
I'm interested in live reading of oil transmission temperature. Does it have that?
STANLEY MOISE me too, following
Even better than using built-in Bluetooth to communicate with scan tools: just display error codes and probable fixes on the vehicle's built-in Nav screen. It's a shame scan tools are still necessary in 2014.
Manufacturers don't want amateurs to fix cars, so they make special tools necessary. We should be thankful that OBD is standardized.
Not everybody has a 2014 and up made car you know...
Mr Anonymous I meant "it's a shame scan tools are still necessary to work on brand new cars in 2014."
+Jesper Åhman it's not truly standardized though. sure, you can get some extremely basic codes from it, but every manufacturer has their own specific codes for different modules (transmission, ABS, airbags, etc) and you need higher end tools for those unfortunately. nice little loophole they exploited
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Very useful. Thanks. Ordered
Eric I was wondering can you take the phone after it's connected and go around the front of the vehicle without losing connection.
Will this work on MB, particularly on the W140s that use the 38pin connectors? I know there’s an OBD to 38pin adapter available, but no sure if it’ll work on MB being that they’re much more complex cars
Eric can you please recommend a scan tool I have Toyota's but also is looking for something all around check engine ,abs ,also tpms I'm willing to spend a few bucks but not thousands thank you for you time love the videos get a lot of ideas
I'm wondering is this device can be used to do a Crankshaft position relearn?
Can it be used in JDM cars i.e. cars imported from japan which doesnt have any VIN? I need to know this coz i am thinking of buying one for my toyota corolla fielder 2014 and guess what it doesnt have any VIN.
Everybody is asking about torque so why not do a review on that eric?
Cause I'm done with scan tool reviews for a while. I'd like to move onto something else for a bit. Besides, with the amount of people commenting about it, I don't have to do a review.
How do you check your 12 Volt Battery charging system with the Blue driver? If anyone knows please respond
Eric, could you review the "pivot force" pliers? Id love to know what you think if they are worth it compared to conventional pliers.
Pretty sure you are not getting any freeze frame date is because its not running
Can Cvt Gear Box celevision be used with Blue Driver Scanner charged on your UA-cam that does not work?
have you checked Collision Sciences! They catch all the accidents on a vehicle - EVEN THE ONES NOT LISTED BY CARFAX - I had 3000 taken off the price on my car because it caught an accident that wasn't listed on the carfax! Totally worth looking at...would probably make an awesome video. Anyway...love your stuff Eric!
will this device work on all cars or only the one you buy it for?Do you have to buy an annual subcription?
will this find the individual abs codes? or is it just a generic code. like will it find the wheel sensor that failed and or the abs module? and the srs codes or just generic
It let me know what wheel sensor was bad on my Jeep.
Is this device able to register a newly install battery? ie Bmw / mini, etc
Will this read wheel speed sensors? I have a bad one on my ram and regular scanner doesn't say which wheel, just says improbable wheel speed.
I checked the support page & found it wont read airbag codes for my malibu. So I'm still looking.
Look on you tube shows you how you can use a differtvin#to be able to read em
Too bad it didn't support some bi-directional functions, to me you could then call it a professional grade scan tool. Does anyone know of an android based scan tool that offers bi directional?
Quick question hope someone can answer it. Does the abs,and srs feature only work on domestic vehicles?
Can i check if my car's odometer has been rolled back before i bought it.
Hey Eric...Will that work on my Infiniti Qx56?? I saw other vids that mentioned domestic cars but didn't say too much on imports.
+sixstrangtommy In my experience I can use a generic ELM367 adaptor on OBD2 vehicles from several people including GM, German, Japanese and others fine. It's supposed to be universal, atleast the basic code reading/clearing, freeze frame and live data
+sixstrangtommy When it says American or European, it doesn't mean the vehicles country of origin. It means the country specification. it was made mandatory in 2001 for any North American sold vehicle to have OBD2 compatibility. For instance, a Korean sold vehicle may not have OBD2, but an American sold Hyundai will.
Rubensteezy I think any country in the EU has to follow the EOBD spec but I'm not to sure how different that is from the American set, I doubt a lot though
@@Rubensteezy thanks for clarification
Would you recommend to buy if I am trying to find out why is my car not running smooth? Would it help me finding the problem? Thanks for your time
Hello! Yes, this obd2 can help.
No Repair Reports in Europe, so pretty useless here compared to a good ELM327 with Torque or maybe a Jdiag Faslink M2.
How does this tool compare to FIXD?
You fail to mention that Bluedriver only works with the big four automakers but not imports.So far it does NOT work on two Nissan's, one VW and one Toyota. Their support is no help.
Have you done a review of any OBD scanners on which car makes AND models it is compatible with?
Which one Bluedriver vs OBDLink MX+
I'm looking for a scanner that reads all 4 individual wheel speed data. Is there anything under 500$ that can do this?
I am changing my Cranshaft position sensor and i need a device that can perform the CKP system variation Learn procedure. I am hoping this can do it and then I will purchace it also I would like to know if any one knows if the cheaper 327 device can do it also.
do they still even make a scan tool for the pre OBDII cars
laying on the floor i cant really ground out the diagnostic terminal and see the light flash
by the way the car is a 1992 firebird
Anyone ever seen a bluetooth obd2 app that can be used to command relays, solenoids, other actuators? I don't see one on the market.