Best OBD2 Reader?

[MileHigh]

Well, I’ve got an engine light, probably due to gas overfill. Is there a consensus on the best OBD reader for the IG?

 

[TheDocAUS]

There is a struggle to even find an OBD2 reader that works well with the IG.

 

[IslandFalconer]

OBD Link CX/MX+
Works with your phone, I’ve been using it with my BMW’s and my Ineos, clears all the codes, reads most.

Always up to date

 

[[ Adam ]]

Well, I’ve got an engine light, probably due to gas overfill. Is there a consensus on the best OBD reader for the IG?

If you take your Grenadier to a dealer with the light on - they will give you a software update that fixes it.

If you clear the code, they will not.

 

[Rok_Dr]

OBD Link CX/MX+
Works with your phone, I’ve been using it with my BMW’s and my Ineos, clears all the codes, reads most.

Always up to date

Thanks. To your knowledge is there anything the the CX version can do with respect to the Grenadier that the more expensive MX+ can't?

Cheers
Steve

 

[TheDocAUS]

Thanks. To your knowledge is there anything the the CX version can do with respect to the Grenadier that the more expensive MX+ can't?

Cheers
Steve

Look here and read @Michael H. findings.

 

[Rok_Dr]

Look here and read @Michael H. findings.

Thanks Michael

Yes I had seen that post but I'm considering buying the MX+ as it covers a wider range of vehicles. Was just was curious as to whether there it has less functionality when used on the grenadier.

Cheers
Steve

 

[MileHigh]

Look here and read @Michael H. findings.

I didn’t see where the MX+ was mentioned on that thread as an alternative? Is it worth the extra 50 bucks or so?

 

[Rok_Dr]

In answer to my own question I did a bit of googling and it seems the MX + supports enhanced diagnostics for Ford, GM and a number of other manufacturers in addition to the std ISO protocols. It can also pair with a windows PC without the use of a BLE adaptor. Usefully for Australians it appears to have enhanced diagnostics support for Holden.

https://support.obdlink.com/support/solutions/articles/43000713351

Cheers
Steve

 

[IslandFalconer]

If you take your Grenadier to a dealer with the light on - they will give you a software update that fixes it.

If you clear the code, they will not.

Absolutely untrue and easy to replicate.
Fill your truck before going to the dealer it will turn on the light. Next the system logs errors, and the dealer can see how many instances of the error have occurred. The dealer will update your vehicle plain and simple no “MIL” turned on required

 

[IslandFalconer]

Thanks. To your knowledge is there anything the the CX version can do with respect to the Grenadier that the more expensive MX+ can't?

Cheers
Steve

The MX Just has expanded features for other vehicles. Given I work on a lot of cars it’s nice to have the option. It also helps future proof you. Who knows what the Grenadier requires. So $50 now or more later. But than again nothing in life is guaranteed so who knows.

 

[Commodore]

The old one I have laying around seems to work just fine. It cleared my overfill CEL last week.

 

[[ Adam ]]

Absolutely untrue and easy to replicate.
Fill your truck before going to the dealer it will turn on the light. Next the system logs errors, and the dealer can see how many instances of the error have occurred. The dealer will update your vehicle plain and simple no “MIL” turned on required

False.

Ineos North America policy is that they will only apply the software fix if the customers vehicle is showing the CEL for the fuel issue.

 

[IslandFalconer]

False.

Ineos North America policy is that they will only apply the software fix if the customers vehicle is showing the CEL for the fuel issue.

Very strange because they updated mine no questions asked. Again the error log is clear.

 

[[ Adam ]]

Very strange because they updated mine no questions asked. Again the error log is clear.

I was at overland expo east and Ineos did a update of my vehicle in the field (it was mistakenly coded for the wrong region - no ADAS functionality ) and they would not give me the gas fill fix because of the policy.

 

[IslandFalconer]

I was at overland expo east and Ineos did a update of my vehicle in the field (it was mistakenly coded for the wrong region - no ADAS functionality ) and they would not give me the gas fill fix because of the policy.

You had them code in ADAS? Why?

 

[[ Adam ]]

You had them code in ADAS? Why?

Despite the annoyance of the speed reminder, I prefer the full gamut of safety functionality that I paid for. Specifically, AEB is a worthwhile technology and in my 99% use case, it can be of use.

Your needs may vary, but in what is often the #1 ranked worst traffic in the USA, I'll take all the help I can get.

 

[MileHigh]

You had them code in ADAS? Why?

It CAN be turned off..

 

[TCMColorado]

It obviously can be turned off, but no dealer is going to do so because of liability.