Automatic LLC had been offering a non-subscription vehicle tracking service to the purchaser of their OBD2 adapters. However, the service has shut down on May 28th, 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company offers a rebate for the service entitled to the owner of the adapters. You have to submit the …
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Automatic Labs is shutting down. All their services such as vehicle tracking, crash alert, etc will be discontinued on May 28th, 2020. All information including shutdown, data export, the rebate can be found in the customer FAQ page of their website. The company is sending an email to the customers about the shutdown. According to …
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FIXD ($59.99) is OBD2 Bluetooth Adapter that pairs with your phone or tablet and works with a companion mobile app. The app is free and available at Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Add-on is also available with an annual subscription of $59.99. In addition to the features of an OBD2 scan tool, FIXD …
OBD2 stands for On-Board Diagnostics the second generation. It’s a standardized diagnostics system which is equipped on all vehicles manufactured in the U.S. in 1996 or later. The vehicles have a connector called DLC (Data Link Connector) from which you can get various engine data and trouble codes by using an OBD scan tool. Recent …
(Updated on 05/27/2020) Automatic Labs is shutting down. All their services such as vehicle tracking, crash alert, etc will be discontinued on May 28th, 2020. All information including shutdown, data export, the rebate can be found in the customer FAQ page of their website. New OBD adapter has been released from Automatic. Unlike Automatic Pro, …
OBD2 scan tools are essential to tackle with engine emission problems. In the U.S., any vehicle manufactured in 1996 and later are equipped with OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics II) system. You can read trouble codes and engine parameters with a scan tool plugged into an OBD2 port. OBD2 adapters are paired with your smartphone, tablet, or …
Kiwi 4 is an OBD adapter. It is the 4th gen of Kiwi OBD scan tool by PLX Devices. The company added some new features such as micro SD card slot, Self-Run mode, audio alerts and warnings, etc. It has a very stubby design. This design may be good for some cars, which has the …
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Scantool.net announces that with OBDLink MX+, you can now access to all OEM data for enhanced diagnostics for free. Here is how to activate them. Read Also: OBDLink MX+ professional OBD2 adapter review and comparison If you already paid for an additional add-on, which used to cost $9.99 per add-on, you can get a refund. Send …
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Backers of Kickstarter project of Kiwi 4 OBD2 adapter gets notified that the adapter is shipping and arriving in 4 to 6 weeks. There is some good news along with this update. Read Also: Kiwi 4 OBD2 Adapter Review – issues on hardware and connection First, the Kiwi OBD app will be available for an update …
OBDLink MX+ is a Bluetooth OBD adapter that turns your mobile device into a sophisticated diagnostic scan tool for vehicles. The MX+ has all features of the MX, plus some exclusive features. There are two major distinctive features. One is that it’s compatible with iOS devices in addition to Android and Windows. And the other …
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