{"product_id":"bluetooth-obd2-scanner-check-engine-code-reader-for-new-drivers","title":"Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner | Check Engine Code Reader","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA check engine light should not mean a $120 diagnostic fee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug it into the OBD2 port under the dash, pair it with your phone over Bluetooth, and see in 30 seconds whether the code is a loose gas cap or a real problem. Walk into the shop already knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReads and clears check engine codes on OBD2 vehicles (1996 and newer in the US)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs over Bluetooth, works with free OBD2 apps on your phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive data too: engine temp, RPM, voltage and more, depending on the app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact black dongle, no cables, no batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a substitute for a mechanic. It tells you what the car is saying so you can decide what to do about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth OBD2 dongle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind the OBD2 port under the dash, usually near the driver's knees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug the dongle in. The car does not need to be running, but the key should be on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn on Bluetooth, open a free OBD2 app, and pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the code. Clear it only after you know what it means.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew drivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e a check engine light is less scary when you can read it yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGig drivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e know if you can finish the shift or need a shop today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who hates surprise shop fees:\u003c\/strong\u003e walk in already knowing the code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks on most US cars and light trucks, 1996 and newer, with a standard 16-pin OBD2 port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou download a free OBD2 app on your phone. The dongle does not come with its own paid app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt reads the codes the car already stored. It does not replace a mechanic or a smog test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries. It draws power from the port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work on my car?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the car is 1996 or newer in the US and has the standard OBD2 port under the dash, yes. That covers almost every gas car and light truck from those years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to pay for an app?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Free OBD2 apps on iPhone and Android will read and clear codes. Some extra live-data features vary by app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it hurt the car?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading codes does not change anything. Clearing a code turns the light off. If the problem is still there, the light comes back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it is not for us?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree US shipping, usually 7 to 12 business days. 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glovebox Co","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":49337830244596,"sku":"CJQCQCQC00461-Black","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/8882\/5332\/files\/01-clean_b1dd4925-e57b-430b-9d75-db460edc254c.png?v=1788823971","url":"https:\/\/gloveboxco.com\/products\/bluetooth-obd2-scanner-check-engine-code-reader-for-new-drivers","provider":"Glovebox Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}