OBDeleven OBD2 Diagnostic Code Reader Tool

The first plunge in trying an onboard diagnostic (OBD) Build quality is excellent, small device easy fits in a pocket. There is a large following online with much information. The website is good, the android app works on Samsung and Pixel devices, and easy to set up.

My initial scans confirmed two errors which were easy to clear, and re-ran the scan with no errors. Excellent value for money.

Je n’ai qu’un mot a dire… mon sauveur, !!! Il faut l’avoir ds sa voiture afin de mettre a 0 les défauts moteur si il y a lieu. Il y a tj des codes défauts qui se glissent ds l’ordinateur de gestion de la voiture, meme sur une voiture qui est suivit a 100%, avec le lecteur ODBELEVEN, je sais exactement ce qui se passe sur de longs trajets et je peux ainsi mettre tout a zéro . Ce plug avec mon gsm sans problèmes et d’une utilisation simple et rapide. IMPÉRATIF À AVOIR AVEC SOIT POUR QUELQU’UN QUI FAIT BCP DE LONG TRAJETS LOIN DE CHE LUI…

I saw all the negative reviews… I have an Audi A6 and I went to get an oil change and tire rotation the other day as I prepare the vehicle for holiday travel. Much to my dismay they could not reset the inspection code from the car’s system. Said I could take it a garage or Pep Boys, so I began my own research on this issue. Called around and the cheapest I could find was like, Auto Zone still at about hundred dollars. Decided to spend the hundred for one of these puppies. WOW!!! Fixed more than I thought it would. If you rotate the tire there is a fault registering until you clear it out, and it only shows up on the scan. The fact is that after a complete scan of my Audi A6, I feel it very safe for my holiday travel. So if you have a vehicle that is listed VW/Audi you will want to have one of these, 4real 4real. Yes, $1.99 plus tax to make changes to each code you reset, try going to the dealership to change a setting and see what you get… for a dollar and ninety nine cents, if you whine about that you should not be driving an Audi. Audi’s are an expensive repair and it is nice to be ready and prepared for an expenditure instead of sitting in a waiting room waiting for that technician to come out and tell you all the thousands it is gonna take to repair. I rest my case 😂

iOS app freezes. Also there is a bug with function not found.

This is a very powerful, capable tool in the hands of someone who knows how to code modules. This is still a very useful tool for those less familiar with coding, and the credits make that easy too.

For starters, you do need an account. When you first connect the dongle to your phone, the pro account automatically unlocks, no need to look for a code to redeem or anything else.

You do NOT need to use the in-app “one click apps” (read: spend more money for convenience) to code things; if you feel comfortable enough coding the modules on your own, all you need is the pro account or higher. There are tons of guides for VW/Audi online that walk you through how to code various features, and I’m sure guides exist for other makes of vehicle.

I did experience a few occasions where the dongle seemed to time out and didn’t respond for several minutes, or modules did not accept certain long coding. All I did was shut the car off, let it completely power down (open and close driver door, lock doors) and then try again which fixed it every time. Do note that some coding requires the hood to be open, so pay close attention to directions.

Hope this helps eliminate some confusion!

This device is absolutely necessary if you want to save yourself money in diagnosing and fixing problems. For example, I wanted to upgrade my car’s battery from a regular one to an AGM battery which requires clearing out codes and adapting the new battery to the electrical system. If you do this at a VW dealer, it will cost you nearly $500 (with battery). I bought the battery for $175 and did all the electrical stuff with this OBDeleven product.

Here’s what I like about it:

1. The app (you have to download it for iOS or Android) is easy to use and very modern. Whoever is behind it keeps it up-to-date.
2. The scanner syncs with the app quickly and easily. If you have ever connected AirPods to your iPhone, it’s about that easy.
3. It reads all of the codes and gives you a description of what they are. And they provide links to get more information if you need it.
4. It’s easy to clear all of the outstanding codes (and there’s a lot of them when you switch batteries).
5. The scanner is small and compact, and you can hide it in your glovebox.
6. It’s just fun to use.

Remember this device only works with Volkswagen Auto Group cars, which I believe includes VW, Audi, Porsche, and a few other brands in the USA.