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.

 

Bump^ No one has any recommendations? Which OBD II scanner have you used? Were you able to clear ABS SRS codes?

 

Snap-on

 

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.

 

ABS ( Brakes & stability controls) and SRS ( Airbags) are both separate modules, most budget code readers will only read PCM/ECU codes.

 

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.

 

I have used that same Bluetooth adapter too. That's not able to diagnose anything else than the engine. I was in hunt for a scanner that could diagnose SRS, ABS and transmission problems as well.

 

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.