FIXD Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner
- Code Readers & Scan Tool
- Corded electric
- Universal Fit
- 1
- More reviewed than 76%
A useful pre-purchase and everyday diagnostic tool once you treat the subscription upsell as optional, and worth pairing with a second scanner if your vehicle is uncommon.
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How it ranks among the 17 code readers & scan tools we track
4.1★ across 35,800 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
35,800 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
5,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A small Bluetooth OBD2 sensor that plugs into the diagnostic port and pairs with a free iPhone or Android app to translate check-engine codes into plain-language explanations. It covers gasoline and hybrid vehicles from 1996 on and diesels from 2006 on.
FIXD's pitch is accessibility: instead of a code reader with its own screen, the sensor stays plugged in under the dash while the phone app does the interpreting. A premium subscription unlocks repair cost estimates and live mechanic support, and the free tier still reads and explains standard codes, which is where reviewer opinion splits.
- Works with gasoline/hybrid 1996+ and diesel 2006+
- Bluetooth connection to iPhone and Android
- Free app with unlimited scans
- Multi-vehicle tracking with mileage reminders
Who it's for
Buyers checking out a used car before purchase, and DIY-leaning owners who want plain explanations of a check-engine light rather than a raw code they have to look up themselves.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who used this specifically to inspect a used car before purchase called it easy to set up and credited it with catching upcoming repairs a test drive did not reveal, with one estimating it saved close to $1,000 on a single roadside reset. Several noted the subscription prompt feels pushed harder than needed, though multiple reviewers found the free tier already covers reading and clearing codes once the upsell screen is skipped. The main complaints were a connection failure on a 2002 Camaro despite it falling within the stated year range, slow customer support when chasing that issue, and one case of a fixed fault code reappearing after an app update.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Plain-language explanations instead of raw codes
- Useful for vetting a used car before purchase
- Free tier still reads and clears codes
- Small sensor stays hidden under the dash between uses
- Premium subscription is pushed hard in the app
- Compatibility can be inconsistent on some vehicles even within the stated 1996+ range
- One reviewer had a stale fault code reappear after an update
Specifications
| Brand | Fixd |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1 ounce |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 1.5 × 0.5 × 1.7 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | FIXD mobile app, OBD2 Scanner |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | None |
| Other details | |
| Automotive Fit Type | Universal Fit |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operating System | Android, iOS |
| Item Type Name | OBD2 Professional Bluetooth Scan Tool & Code Reader for iPhone and Android |
| Item Highlight | iPhone/Android compatible | Automotive scan tool for repairs + buying | Enhanced manufacturer data |
| Language | English |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in code readers & scan tools.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIXD Bluetooth OBD2 ScannerThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 35,800 | 4.4 / 5 |
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| ANCEL AD310 Classic Enhanced Universal OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader CAN…Ancel | 4.6 / 5 | 66,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| MOTOPOWER MP69033 Car OBD2 Scanner Code Reader Engine Fault Scanner CAN Diagnostic Scan…Motopower | 4.6 / 5 | 52,100 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Autel AL319 Professional OBD2 ScannerAutel | 4.6 / 5 | 26,100 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Fixd code readers & scan tools
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the FIXD scanner require a monthly subscription?
No, reviewers note the free tier reads and clears codes without a subscription, though the app does prompt for a premium tier that adds repair estimates and mechanic support.
What vehicles is the FIXD 2 compatible with?
Gasoline and hybrid vehicles from 1996 onward and diesel vehicles from 2006 onward, connected over Bluetooth to iPhone or Android.
Is FIXD reliable for checking a used car before buying it?
Multiple reviewers used it for exactly that and said it surfaced codes and upcoming repair issues a test drive alone did not reveal.