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Recommended OBD Scanner for 2009 Tundra

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by ARKANSASMARINE, Dec 18, 2022.

  1. Dec 18, 2022 at 9:41 AM
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    ARKANSASMARINE

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    I am looking for recommendations for a good DIY OBD scanner. I have a 2009 Tundra CrewMax SR5 4x4. I'd like to be able to scan and read the codes and anything else a DIY should be able to do without having to give my truck and cash up to the dealership. PSA I...AM...NOT...RICH. So affordability is a huge factor lol. thx!
     
  2. Dec 19, 2022 at 5:03 AM
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  3. Dec 19, 2022 at 5:38 AM
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    Awesome!! Do you know if you have to have some sort of subscription for it? Thank you bud!!
     
  4. Dec 19, 2022 at 5:40 AM
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    You can buy the pro version but it's not necessary...that's what I use to read codes and clear...the pro version gives other things you can do and show is all. Torque lite is what I've rocked for years for all my vehicles.
     
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  5. Dec 19, 2022 at 5:45 AM
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    I had one of the ones linked in the past and it works ok but the connection wasn't great and when you are checking codes I hated switching back and forth between internet and wifi to google the code. I now have this one...
    https://www.amazon.com/Veepeak-OBDC...ive&sprefix=veepe,automotive,233&sr=1-1-spons
    it connects via Bluetooth and you can access the internet without disconnecting
     
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  6. Dec 19, 2022 at 5:47 AM
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    Bluetooth is ideal, yes
     
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  7. Dec 19, 2022 at 6:36 AM
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    Veepeek with the obd fusion app is pretty solid and affordable. Nothing but good experience with mine.
     
  8. Dec 19, 2022 at 6:44 AM
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    agreed, this is what I use as well
     
  9. Dec 19, 2022 at 6:48 AM
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    You can buy the $14.99 model year diagnostics in OBD Fusion if you want to read all the available vehicle pids.

    Gets pricey if you have multiple vehicles across different makes/years.
     
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  10. Dec 19, 2022 at 8:01 AM
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    Thank you!!! This one seems to be the overwhelming consensus. Thanks again
     
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  11. Dec 19, 2022 at 8:10 AM
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    You're welcome
    added benefit is it's small so I just leave mine plugged in all the time so it's there when I want it
     
  12. Dec 19, 2022 at 4:58 PM
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    Thank you to everyone for your feedback. I have enough feedback now to make the decision. You guys are awesome, thanks!
     
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