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Prices may varyThis product ranks #10 of 14 in OBD-II Scanner / Code Reader.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 27, 2026
TL;DR Read-only Bluetooth code reader for 1996+ gas vehicles: connects in under a minute, color-codes severity, and clears check-engine lights from a free app. No bidirectional capability and no substitute for a scan tool on ABS or SRS diagnostics · enhanced code coverage is vehicle-dependent and not independently verified on most makes.
A compact Bluetooth dongle that plugs into the OBD-II port and pairs with iOS or Android. Basic code read, clear, and color-coded severity (green/yellow/red) are free, with no subscription. Confirmed working on Chevrolet, Honda, and Volvo; one documented failure on a 2002 Camaro SS that three competing scanners handled without issue. The listing claims extended access to ABS, SRS, and transmission codes, but community confirmation of these systems on specific makes is thin · actual coverage is vehicle-dependent. Live parameter data (RPM, temps) is available in-app. Owners report that pending code definitions showed "Unknown Issue" in the free tier. No bidirectional commands of any kind.
Best fit for a non-mechanical owner who wants to quickly decode a check-engine light, judge severity before calling a shop, and clear codes on one or two personal vehicles. Skip it if you need ABS or SRS code access on a specific make (verify coverage first), if you want to command vehicle systems like oil resets or TPMS resets (FIXD cannot do this), or if you prefer paying once rather than maintaining a subscription for full code definitions.
Passive Bluetooth device with no chemical emission and no internal battery. No FCC device authorization ID is on file at fcc.gov for this Bluetooth model; no UL or ETL certification documented. A Proposition 65 warning appears on the product listing. No active CPSC recall found; no ECU communication errors documented by owners. Standard e-waste drop-off at end of life.
No subscription is required to read and clear check-engine codes. The free app tier covers basic DTC read/clear and severity color-coding. The optional FIXD Premium subscription (billed monthly or annually) unlocks repair cost estimates, a mechanic hotline, vehicle value data, and AI guidance. Long-term owners consistently describe the free tier as sufficient for basic diagnostics.
It works on most 1996+ gasoline vehicles and 2006+ diesel vehicles, but coverage is not universal. At least one documented case exists of a 2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS failing to connect while three other OBD-II scanners connected successfully. FIXD recommends using the vehicle compatibility check at fixdapp.com before purchase.
No. FIXD is a read-only code reader. It does not command any vehicle system. No actuator tests, oil life resets, TPMS resets, or throttle relearn functions are documented anywhere in the community review corpus. The enhanced code systems listed (ABS, SRS, Transmission, TPMS) reflect read capability only.
Amazon A+ content lists ABS, SRS, Transmission, TPMS, ESP System, Airbag and Seatbelt, Drivetrain, Battery, and Check Engine Light as accessible code systems. Coverage for these systems on specific makes is vehicle-dependent and not independently verified by community forum tests at the same level as professional-tier scanners. Verify on your specific make before purchase.
The Amazon listing for FIXD Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner carries a California Prop 65 warning. California requires this warning on a very wide range of manufactured goods — including electronics with wiring, solder joints, or plastic/metal housings — whenever trace exposure to any of roughly 900 listed substances (commonly phthalates or heavy metals) is possible, regardless of whether the specific product poses a meaningful health risk. As a passive electronics product, FIXD Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner has no Safety Data Sheet, so there's no chemistry breakdown to translate beyond that.
Marketing copy from FIXD, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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