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Anyone recommend one? I don't think paying $200+ makes sense for me as I only really have 2 cars and nothing is wrong with the Audi.. Just trying to figure out if it's even worth it to get one. I do get the check engine light on occasionally. Then it goes away and comes back a day later or even later that day.

Thoughts?

Ryan G
 
Anyone recommend one? I don't think paying $200+ makes sense for me as I only really have 2 cars and nothing is wrong with the Audi.. Just trying to figure out if it's even worth it to get one. I do get the check engine light on occasionally. Then it goes away and comes back a day later or even later that day.

Thoughts?

Ryan G
This one has done the job for me and it's around $100 on Amazon. Besides reading tripped codes, it's intuitive for code deletion (when applicable).
 

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EDIT: Hmm. Link doesnt seem to be working but its an OBDLinkMX+

I like this paired with torque on my phone. Admittedly I don't have my Emira to test it on yet but it works with all the other cars I have.
 
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Appreciate it.. $140 isn't too bad, but for what I might use it for not sure spending that much makes sense.. The occasional issue but might be something that makes sense long term.

Just wondering what this does that other cheaper (under $75) ones do that I might need..

Thanks for all the comments.

Ryan G
 
Check out this Forum thread which references another related thread and points to a cheaper scanner (around $20):

 
En otro hilo mencioné que mi control de idioma no funciona. Me recomendaron leer los códigos con un OBD para eliminar cualquier código erróneo que no permita activar el control de idioma.
Tengo un i4 y no sé si el mismo OBD funciona para un V6 y un i4.
¿Podrías recomendarme alguno?
Gracias !!
 
What does the Torque app get you that the scanner native app doesn't give you?

Thanks
Ryan G
originally installed Torque app because a member here said it is supported by Android Auto, meaning you can create custom gauges that will apear on the Emira's center screen as you drive. Turns out that I need to set it up on an older phone for that to work, haven't gotten around to that yetm. but in the meantime it's a very user-friendly program for live monitoring and code reading.
 
En otro hilo mencioné que mi control de idioma no funciona. Me recomendaron leer los códigos con un OBD para eliminar cualquier código erróneo que no permita activar el control de idioma.
Tengo un i4 y no sé si el mismo OBD funciona para un V6 y un i4.
¿Podrías recomendarme alguno?
Gracias !!
Hola David,
Mi español, particularmente por escrito, no es muy bueno (soy descendiente de Portugal)...
El OBD que te recomiendo es el "BlueDriver" que funciona muy bien con cualquier tipo de motor y modelo. Yo lo uso para los 4 carros que tengo acá en Miami y en Portugal (Lexus, MX-5, Porsche 911 y Emira) y funciona perfectamente con todos, no solamente para detectar los códigos, así como para borrarlos cuando se tarta de fallas temporarias y no de gran consecuencia. Creo que logras comprarlo por medio del Amazon Espana. No se si te entendí bien, pero, para serte sincero, no se que efecto tendrá el OBD con el control de idioma.
 
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Hola David,
Mi español, particularmente por escrito, no es muy bueno (soy descendiente de Portugal)...
El OBD que te recomiendo es el "BlueDriver" que funciona muy bien con cualquier tipo de motor y modelo. Yo lo uso para los 4 carros que tengo acá en Miami y en Portugal (Lexus, MX-5, Porsche 911 y Emira) y funciona perfectamente con todos, no solamente para detectar los códigos, así como para borrarlos cuando se tarta de fallas temporarias y no de gran consecuencia. Creo que logras comprarlo por medio del Amazon Espana. No se si te entendí bien, pero, para serte sincero, no se que efecto tendrá el OBD con el control de idioma.
Thank you !!
 

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