What's the best OBD2 scanner for Mazda?
I have recently purchased a Mazda 3 and would like to know what is the best affordable OBD2 scanner for these cars.
From my research I can see that the dealer uses the IDS software but that doesn't make sense for owners like me. What I am trying to find is a scanner that will be able to read and clear codes from: -ABS -SRS -Engine -Transmission Those are the main systems that I am concerned about. I know that generic OBD-2 code readers won't work. What are your recommendations? |
In case you were wondering this is a 2014 Mazda.
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Bump^ No one has any recommendations? Which OBD II scanner have you used? Were you able to clear ABS SRS codes?
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Snap-on
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what are abs and srs codes and how are they different from normal codes? -_- If you are looking for statistics, it needs specialized software so pony the big bucks. If you wants fault (CEL) codes, it should go in the same bin as the rest.
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ABS ( Brakes & stability controls) and SRS ( Airbags) are both separate modules, most budget code readers will only read PCM/ECU codes.
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UPDATE!
First, thank you all for your replies. I have spent countless hours researching a good OBD2 scanner for Mazda that will be able to read and clear codes from transmission, ecu, abs and srs. Yet still need to be within my budget. There are a couple of options out there that can do this. There is a great article that talks about several Mazda scanners that are able to do in depth troubleshooting. Do a quick search for: Best OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner for Mazda | YOUCANIC |
I was able to net a bluetooth scanner that works reasonably well at BAFX Products BAFX3127 Bluetooth OBD2 Diagnostic Scan Tool for Android Only-Newegg.com
Its a $23 clone but well reviewed and I had no problems getting it to work with torque on my 2016 mazda3. |
Originally Posted by JeffMD
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I was able to net a bluetooth scanner that works reasonably well at BAFX Products BAFX3127 Bluetooth OBD2 Diagnostic Scan Tool for Android Only-Newegg.com
Its a $23 clone but well reviewed and I had no problems getting it to work with torque on my 2016 mazda3. |
Ah yes, you know I scanned this thread and didnt see my previous post. ^^ Yea srs/abs is specialised. Don't know the logic behind common readers not accessing it but... until they do, big bucks you will spend.
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