Chromatic Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Hey guys, I needed a code reader for all the vehicles I maintain and work on.. not so much for the Zed,.. so I was looking at my Autozone here locally, and they were all typical LED displays at best for $200-$300,.. and then I ran across this Little Plug in Bluetooth one. I was like hrmm.. it was the cheapest at $60,.. so I thought I'd try it as it read out to your Smartphone (Iphone, Android .. etc).. I thought maybe, just maybe.. it would give more than codes and give some other info, maybe in real time.. but for so cheap I didn't hold my breath. Though I knew working through a computer it had the ability to read out everything from your ECU essentially.. Well, it blew me away. It's a definite keeper and I'd recommend it to anyone for a single car or to use on your families vehicles, friends, neighbors, customers etc.. It gives codes, but beyond that it gives in real time your Fuel level in percentage , RPM, Speed, All O2 sensor voltages, battery/alternator voltage, Barometric Pressure, Mass Air Sensor readings, Air fuel trims, Air intake temperatures, and the list just goes on.. quite impressive. So I made a video of it.. turned out to be 20 minutes,.. lol. You know me.. But if you want to get an idea of what it looks like you can easily just scan through the video to see the screens . It's called a "U Scan". Even if you don't have it in the UK (which you probably do).. I think it's worth grabbing off Ebay or having it shipped imo.. Check it out: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I have one of these and I can confirm that it is great bit of kit. I have used it on 350Z UK and JDM, 370Z and R35 GT-R plus many other non jap cars. Cost me £59.00 to my door. Alex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDON Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 where did you get yours Alex and what type was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4510 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I have a basic obdII reader but this looks wicked, definitely will get one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) On the website it doesn't list the app being available in the uk ? http://actronuscan.com/ Edited March 22, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Can get Bluetooth and wifi readers for about £20 on eBay, it's the app which is the important bit as it asks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 On the website it doesn't list the app being available in the uk ? http://actronuscan.com/ Not sure how you could get the App in the UK... I highly doubt they block UK IP's from downloading their App.. they'll take anyone's money I'm sure. It's on Ebay UK for $40-$45 pounds.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xu+scan&_nkw=u+scan&_sacat=0&_from=R40 I can't vouch 100% that it works in the UK,.. but we have another from UK in here who has it.. so it seems likely that it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) On the website it doesn't list the app being available in the uk ? http://actronuscan.com/ Not sure how you could get the App in the UK... I highly doubt they block UK IP's from downloading their App.. they'll take anyone's money I'm sure. It's on Ebay UK for $40-$45 pounds.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xu+scan&_nkw=u+scan&_sacat=0&_from=R40 I can't vouch 100% that it works in the UK,.. but we have another from UK in here who has it.. so it seems likely that it does. I tried to download it and the app store says its not available in the uk Maybe able to download to a laptop and use it via Bluetooth or wifi but won't work in the iPhone here Link for the download is in my post above if anyone wants to try, if you search the app store it isn't there Wonder what Alex is using ? Edited March 22, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 On the website it doesn't list the app being available in the uk ? http://actronuscan.com/ Not sure how you could get the App in the UK... I highly doubt they block UK IP's from downloading their App.. they'll take anyone's money I'm sure. It's on Ebay UK for $40-$45 pounds.. http://www.ebay.co.u...cat=0&_from=R40 I can't vouch 100% that it works in the UK,.. but we have another from UK in here who has it.. so it seems likely that it does. I tried to download it and the app store says its not available in the uk Maybe able to download to a laptop and use it via Bluetooth or wifi but won't work in the iPhone here Link for the download is in my post above if anyone wants to try, if you search the app store it isn't there Wonder what Alex is using ? Interesting.. I can definitely send you the "free" app no problem if you know how to manually install files/apps using funbox, or any of the other phone tools.. Now getting the $7 paid version that's really where it's at may be different cause I doubt anyone on Cydia is cracking it lol.. .. I think I'll call the company here in the US Monday and see what is up.. Maybe I can get you guys hooked up.. whoever wants to use it anyways.. I don't see any reasons why the server couldn't be made to be open to UK phones.. Hrmm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Obviously haven't used this method.. but it seems like it is very plausible to work, no reason it shouldn't if you want to bother with it.. http://www.cultofmac.com/43040/get-a-u-s-itunes-account-anywhere-in-the-world-how-to/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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