Free Shipping on OBD2 Scanner Codes
We are offering free shipping on these OBD2 Scanners:
Just enter FreeShip2015 on the Discount Code Box in the cart during checkout.
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Customer comments
This is the first time that we are publishing a customer comment.
But I fell it’s necessary after the stiff competition now in the OBD2 scanner market, this customer ordered an OBDLInk MX Bluetooth:
I looked for a place to leave a review so just to say thanks Its great to order online and get what you actually ordered.
the scan tool works great easy to connect to a PC the software was straight forward to download and install, no surprises.
Gordon R. St. Eugene ON.
Thanks Mr. Gordon.
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OBDLink MX WiFi Finally Available, Free Shipping to USA
OBDLlink MX WiFi Is finally available form Carplugs.com
We are offering free shipping to USA.
Enter Code : FreeShip2014 in discount code field.
This unit is also the first WiFi scanner that can comunicate with the MS CAN & SW CAN networks plus the standard five OBD-II protocols. OBDlin MX WiFI is up to 4 times quicker than the comparable obd2 scanner. You can save hundreds of dollars by using this scan tool instead of going to a repair shop.
http://www.carplugs.com/obd2iphone.html
Categories: OBD2 Basics Tags: carputer, ecu, iPad, Iphone, iPod, Obd2, reader, scanner, scanners, scantool, wifi
Security for Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner, Car Hacking
New kind of Car Hacking:
With a cheap OBD2 Bluetooth scanner from Ebay or Chinese clones, you have barely have security, The default code for these cheap scanner is either “0000”, “1234”, or “6789”. Essentially, the unit is on all the time, slowing drawing energy from the battery, which means that it is discoverable all the time. So, anyone walking around the car park or stuck in traffic, could basically get a full readout of your car’s diagnostics. With some new apps, you can do several functions not available before ( check italic text). With the OBDLink MX, LX and WiFi MX, you have Hack-Proof. It’s a cutting-edge security scheme virtually eliminates the risk of unauthorized access not available on Chinese Clones or Ebay purchased scanners. Think about this before purchasing your new obd2 scanner.
So someone can hack your car via the OBD2 port to unlock door (on some car models only) or worst start your car with a cheap OBD2 Bluetooth or Wifi Scanner .
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Data Link Connector compared to OBD2 J1962 Connector
We have a lot questions about Data Link Connectors.
The Data Link Connector is a synonym for OBD2 connector.
J1962 connector, obd or obd-II connector are all synonyms for Data Link Connector (DTL).
We sell two kinds of Female connectors:
The bracket mount item # 2000 and the snap mount # 3000:
Visit our Carplugs’s connectors page
Categories: OBD2 Basics Tags: connectors, data link connector, DTL, female, j1962, obd, obd-ii, Obd2
OBD2 Cables
Hi,
We still carry special obd2 cables of all kind at carplugs.com
We have ten of the most popular obdii cables.
The best sellers are the open end obd2 cable and the famous and rare OBD2 splitter cable.
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Female OBD2 (J1962) Snap Connector
Hello,
We had a lot of demand for a female OBD2 connector but with a snap type mounting tab instead of the regular bracket type. The Chevrolet Cruze uses this obd plug.
Item # 3000 Female Snap Type Connector:
http://www.carplugs.com/products.html
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OBDLink MX for Mileage Correction
Hello,
We have been asked several questions about the OBDLink MX as a mileage corrector. Some customers did send us this you tube video:
I want to put the record strait, the hardware looks like the OBDLink MX but the software used is not sold by Carplugs and will never be sold by us. The application looks like a home made app.
NOTE: Mileage correction is illegal in several jurisdictions. Carplugs.com is not promoting Mileage Correction. We will never sell any software that is capable of performing odometer correction. If you have any questions about this, asks the software programmer.
http://www.carplugs.com/obd2bluetooth.html
Carplugs.com
Categories: OBD2 Basics Tags: android, BlackBerry, bluetooth, cables, correction, correctors, ecu, kilometer, mileage, MX, Obd2, OBDLink, phone, scanner, windows
Torque for Blackberry 10 devices available
Good News,
The award winner OBD2 app Torque for Android devices is finally available for BB10 devices like, Z10, Q10, Q5, Porsche Design P9982 and Z30 smartphones and the Playbook tablet. Unfortunately, it’s a port from the Android app version, it’s a not a true native BB application. But at the same time, here at Carplugs, we are truly delighted about having this professional app for BB devices.
You can use the OBDLink MX Bluetooth with Torque or the new lower cost OBDLink LX Bluetooth also.
We should test Torque with the OBDLink MX with a Z10 and with BB Playbook in the spring.
Stay tune to Carplugs blog for more info.
Carplugs team
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Blackberry OBD2 software finally available
Hello,
Finally, we have an obd2 software for the Blackberry BB10 devices. I’ve downloaded the software on my Z10 and I will write a full review and maybe also a video review. It looks like a port from the Android platform.
http://laplogger.com/products.shtml?fily=bb
Also on another note, I just read today on the Ian Hawkins’s forum that Torque will be finally ported on the BB10 OS. That means that will we enjoy one the best OBD2 app around on our z10, Q10 and BB playbook.
For hardware look at the OBDLink MX
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