C7 DTC code reader
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If you're just looking for simple/cheap, your local auto parts stores has them as cheap as $15.
Personally, I recommend the Torque app and an appropriate dongle.
Personally, I recommend the Torque app and an appropriate dongle.
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Personally, I recommend the Torque app and an appropriate dongle.
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Originally Posted by XXPAXX
Can they clear the code????
Last edited by Jeff V.; Jan 15, 2018 at 01:25 PM.
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Most of the dongles, whether Bluetooth or WiFi, come with a basic app that at a minimum will read and clear codes. There are other decent apps that will work with most dongles too.
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Torque is Android only, no iPhone. I actually switched from iPhone to Android because of this, but I had some specific requirements.
Most of the dongles, whether Bluetooth or WiFi, come with a basic app that at a minimum will read and clear codes. There are other decent apps that will work with most dongles too.
Most of the dongles, whether Bluetooth or WiFi, come with a basic app that at a minimum will read and clear codes. There are other decent apps that will work with most dongles too.
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Not the cheapest solution but is reliable without issues.
http://www.obdlink.com/mxwf/
The primary problem with iPhone is they won't allow Bluetooth.
The above dongle comes with the Apple app included which is pretty good. It definitely reads and clears codes. Has a lot of other features that allow realtime monitoring suing the provided app or other free/cheap apps, like DashCommand.
Primary issue with functionality has to due with lacking features in the Apple app due to their walled garden model.
2nd, is don't leave it plugged in if you're not using it. You'll avoid problems with battery drains and possibly with the dongle setting codes on starting.
http://www.obdlink.com/mxwf/
The primary problem with iPhone is they won't allow Bluetooth.
The above dongle comes with the Apple app included which is pretty good. It definitely reads and clears codes. Has a lot of other features that allow realtime monitoring suing the provided app or other free/cheap apps, like DashCommand.
Primary issue with functionality has to due with lacking features in the Apple app due to their walled garden model.
2nd, is don't leave it plugged in if you're not using it. You'll avoid problems with battery drains and possibly with the dongle setting codes on starting.
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Not the cheapest solution but is reliable without issues.
http://www.obdlink.com/mxwf/
The primary problem with iPhone is they won't allow Bluetooth.
http://www.obdlink.com/mxwf/
The primary problem with iPhone is they won't allow Bluetooth.
Bill
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It's not really. Most of the better apps work best with BT, tho. There are a few iPhone BT dongles but they're expensive due to lincesing costs with Apple.
Before I got a Samsung, I was using GoPoint BT1 with Track Addict.
Before I got a Samsung, I was using GoPoint BT1 with Track Addict.
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Will still need the ability to clear a code so I'll most likely purchase an inexpensive device to do that.
Thanks for the help!!!!!!!
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A quick bit of advice: don't get the cheapest code reader/clearer you can find. Our cars (not just Vettes) are totally dependent on these diagnostic codes for any kind of repairs. Get one that will read/clear codes, plus read codes from ABS, maybe from airbags, and one that will show some real-time data. Doesn't have to handle the unique manufacturer data/codes, but all the baseline OBD-II data for sure.
Whether it's a Lemur or other product, get something that'll serve you well for all your cars.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
Whether it's a Lemur or other product, get something that'll serve you well for all your cars.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike