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Prices may varyThis product ranks #1 of 14 in OBD-II Scanner / Code Reader.
Last reviewed June 14, 2026
TL;DR Enhanced OEM code access (ABS, SRS, TPMS) for Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, and Kia, plus Ford MS-CAN and GM SW-CAN unavailable on generic adapters. Free firmware updates, no subscription.
Bluetooth 4.0 OBD-II dongle · no display, no battery · pairs with iOS, Android, or Windows. MS-CAN and SW-CAN support is why FORScan, BimmerCode, and Carista name it their recommended adapter. Enhanced OEM codes confirmed on eight major makes, and it's highly rated by a large owner base. Live graphing, freeze frame, and OEM PID streaming via the companion app.
For DIY mechanics needing enhanced diagnostics beyond a check-engine light: Ford module work (FORScan), Toyota service resets (Carista), BMW coding (BimmerCode). Skip it for basic code-and-clear · a cheap reader covers that. European fleets outside BMW may find adaptation coverage thin.
Passive Bluetooth device · no chemical emission, no internal battery. FCC Part 15B and CE confirmed; no FCC device authorization ID in the fcc.gov registry; no UL or ETL documented. No active CPSC recall; no ECU communication errors in the review corpus. Standard e-waste at end of life.
No. The OBDLink MX+ includes free firmware updates and the OBDLink app with no subscription fees or in-app purchases. Third-party apps (FORScan, BimmerCode, Carista) have their own pricing, but the adapter itself carries no ongoing cost.
Yes. The MX+ connects via Bluetooth 4.0 to iOS, Android, and Windows devices. It is the recommended adapter for several iOS-compatible OBD apps including the OBDLink app, FORScan Lite, and BimmerCode.
MS-CAN (Medium Speed CAN) is a secondary vehicle network used by Ford for body modules, the instrument cluster, and SYNC systems. Generic Bluetooth OBD adapters cannot access it. The MX+ supports MS-CAN, which is why FORScan · the tool used for Ford-specific programming and module configuration · recommends it as their preferred adapter.
On supported makes · Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, and Kia · yes. Enhanced OEM code access beyond generic powertrain codes (ABS, SRS, TPMS, and others) requires a compatible third-party app such as the OBDLink app, FORScan, or Carista. Generic OBD-II apps will only return standard powertrain codes on any adapter.
Generic Bluetooth adapters access only the standardized OBD-II protocol layer. The MX+ adds support for Ford MS-CAN and GM SW-CAN proprietary subnetworks, which enables deep module access on those platforms. It also uses faster ELM327-compatible firmware with tighter Bluetooth security (requires active pairing · no open broadcast).
Marketing copy from OBDLink, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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