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Search Auto Parts Search Experience with Consumer OBD2 Products? Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting paulie New User Jun 12, 2014, 3:51 AM Post #1 of 3 (968 views) Experience with Consumer OBD2 Products? Sign In I'm wondering if anyone has had any first-hand experience with consumer-targeted OBD-II devices like Automatic, Dash, Zubie, etc.? If you have any advice or have customers who have used them, I'd love to hear what you think. GC User Jun 12, 2014, 4:25 AM Post #2 of 3 (952 views) Re: Experience with Consumer OBD2 Products? Sign In Makes people think that the diagnosis is done and its a simple part swap. Then they dont want to pay for the diag fee and insist you put on a new part which may or may not fix the issue. The devices are a neat novelty, but what they do the consumer makes them worse than useless. The devices do not test anything, can give erroneous codes and data, and only know what the pcm is telling it. Then they pass that off as a real diagnosis and the (average) consumer doesnt know any better. When they come out with one that reads a code, can check operation, all related wiring, sensors, and mechanical, verify that the pcm is reporting correctly, and has years of experience in doing diagnostics, I MAY change my opinion. ____________________________________________________ Willing to help, willing to learn... Rob paulie New User Jun 12, 2014, 7:32 AM Post #3 of 3 (928 views) Re: Experience with Consumer OBD2 Products? Sign In GC, thanks for the reply, it seems like you have experience from the mechanic POV. In your opinion, is there anything owners do in order to best prepare for general servicing/mechanical repairs before bringing their car into a shop?   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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