Review on 🔍 Beefix OBD2 Scanner: Automotive Fault Code Reader for Check Engine Light - All OBD II Protocol Cars Since 1996 by Andrew Burnside

My first experience is what is written under the star line; Here's what happened the next day: First, the car, a big old Lexus, did NOT turn on its service/check engine lights when I plugged in the OBD scanner. The next morning after using the device, I started the car. Five feet from the garage, a large, ugly red exclamation mark appeared in a triangle with a dreaded "Bong!" and the display also said "VSC Off" (Vehicle Stability Control). This usually happens when the car gives the code, but when it does the 'Check Engine' light will also be on. In this case it is not. I hooked up this OBD scanner and checked for codes; no I "cleaned up" the code that wasn't there and the warnings are gone; Big. I start the car, drive 5 feet and the headlights come on again. Did this two more times; the same result. Connected to the previous scanner (Bluetooth, which I described below) the same result; No code can be cleared, but this scanner did not turn off the warning lights. Disconnect the car battery for a few minutes. Connect again; The same warning lights are still on. Disconnect car battery for 16 hours, reconnect, same result, warning lights stay on. Take it to my mechanic who hooks up this $8000.00 scanner and it goes through a lot of screens. When my car left the car's yaw sensors confused, even though there was no DTC, my car's computer thought the yaw sensors had failed. By the way, that's a technical term. able to restore correct settings and remove warning lights. FYI, yes I've checked for "pending" error codes in all of my own testing and attempts to clear the issue. There were NO pending error codes. Since this car has never had any problems with anti-lock brakes and VSC, I can kindly say that my car and this scanner are not compatible, even though OBD is a standard thing. Also, my old bluetooth scanner NEVER did this. Dispose of this device as "hazardous waste" or give it to someone with a very clear warning of the possible consequences. I don't recommend it and it's really really bad because from what I've seen for the first time it's a really good device. ************************************************** **** * ***************** ********************* To really test this might I use it around 8 weeks ago. First this: I am NOT a gear head; wish it could be me; just not so patient. But I still want to have an idea of what happens to our cars when they "throw the code" AND one day suddenly go uphill, barely hitting the gas (big V-8) "BONG" on the dash terrible red triangle lights up and of course "Check engine soon". So when I calm down and pray ("how much is THAT going to cost"), I go about my business and then go home. I already had an older code reader that just plugs in and then uses the app on my phone or tablet. There's always a fight between devices over whether they want to pair. Finally they made it. I can't remember the code but it was a too rich fuel mixture error which I had to look up separately and manually in internet searches. I cleared the code by holding my breath (and pressing the gas pedal a little harder) the next few times I drove up the hill. No codes. Hooray! When I saw it, well, it's just light years ahead when it comes to everything being in one place. To do this check, I connected it to the beast, booted it up and the device went to work. nice little diagram as well as fairly detailed instructions for all possible scenarios. Call me a fool but I was looking for a power switch. The power button and power comes from plugging the unit into your machine (no power button) just in case like me you didn't know. The unit showed all the green ticks for each of the system checks/diagnostics performed which were displayed on the main screen (always a good sign) as well as a simple little green LED ("Your machine is fine") below the main screen which is very lively and is bright. Below the screen are three LEDs for convenience: Green - hooray, everything looks fine. in this Red Houston we have a problem like this; no abracadabra. If it's red and your mechanic says you have a problem, he's not lying. I found this screen to be easy to read, although obviously not as large as a modern phone screen. a seat for me, no gear, well worth it. A pro might want one of those really big screens, but the last guy who showed me one of them said it cost him 8,000. More Details: The screen is approximately 2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches high. The buttons are made of rubber or silicone and respond well to touch. The cable length is about 51 inches and the connector size is about 3 inches, so the total length is about 54 inches. Also included is a nice nylon case/bag for the device and a USB interface to connect to a computer cable (for printing etc.). Very glad to have it; Hope I don't have to use it. I hope this review helps you make an informed purchasing decision.