Scajaquada Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Hello I am wondering if there is a suggested or recommended ODB2 scanner model which users have found works best for the 2015 Dodge Journey? I know not all ODB2 scanners work quite the same or display the same data, or clear functions the same, so any advice on which one you guys seem to have had luck with would be muchly appreciated! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsteves5 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) I've got a cheap $34 OBD-II CAN reader that works well for quickly reading and clearing simple codes. Mine is an older version of this one. It won't handle ABS, SRS, or Body Codes. https://www.harborfreight.com/obd-ii-code-reader-64981.html?_br_psugg_q=obd2+scanners For more advanced codes and reading/logging real-time data, I use a Bluetooth reader (similar to this one) and the Torque pro application on my Android phone. It works well if you're phone savvy. https://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-Wireless-Bluetooth-Diagnostic/dp/B005NLQAHS/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2NMZZULQKC6BB&dchild=1&keywords=odb2+bluetooth&qid=1619141658&sprefix=odb2+blue%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-6#customerReviews https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en_US&gl=US I've also been tempted to try Appcar DiagFCA with my Bluetooth reader but haven't forked over the $49 yet. https://appcar-diagfca.com/en/ Edited April 23, 2021 by tsteves5 Scajaquada 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grendi Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 Check out AlfaOBD. It might me less userfriendly than AppCar-DiagFCA but the 50$ are not tied to one VIN. Scajaquada 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scajaquada Posted April 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 On 4/22/2021 at 9:40 PM, tsteves5 said: For more advanced codes and reading/logging real-time data, I use a Bluetooth reader (similar to this one) and the Torque pro application on my Android phone. It works well if you're phone savvy. https://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-Wireless-Bluetooth-Diagnostic/dp/B005NLQAHS/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2NMZZULQKC6BB&dchild=1&keywords=odb2+bluetooth&qid=1619141658&sprefix=odb2+blue%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-6#customerReviews Yeah, I was thinking more of a handheld standalone scanner, and not a phone app. I have torque and it is alright, but the problem I have is that I have such a big garage filled with stuff, that I keep on forgetting where I put the little bluetooth or wifi scanning tools. lol Plus I am more of an off the grid kinda guy when it comes to phone apps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) Good cheap plug and play simple unit, no abs or airbag or transmission codes. https://www.amazon.ca/MaxiScan-Universal-Retrieving-Readiness-Diagnostic/dp/B07QTJCDVK/ref=pd_lpo_263_t_2/136-4723615-2408656?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07QTJCDVK&pd_rd_r=6a49fd7f-51d3-4b78-aa18-5ac44087f1e9&pd_rd_w=V3vkr&pd_rd_wg=KGwp8&pf_rd_p=e3a1248d-31f8-4a3e-8bd9-de32736d5db8&pf_rd_r=XB1NT242GXJ9SBP0HMPS&psc=1&refRID=XB1NT242GXJ9SBP0HMPS Edited April 25, 2021 by John/Horace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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