FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WILL OBDLINK ADAPTERS WORK WITH OBD-I?

OBDLink adapters do not support OBD-I.

Our scan tools and software work with 1996 and newer cars and light trucks originally sold new in the United States. Our tools also work with EOBD, JOBD, and all other international variants of OBD-II.

International OBD-II compliance list

DOES OBDLINK CHARGE SUBSCRIPTION FEES?

The OBDLink app and OBDwiz software are free for all OBDLink users; however, OBDLink/OBDwiz add-ons and third-party apps may require a separate purchase or subscription.

All OBDLink app OEM add-ons are free to MX+ users.

DO OBDLINK ADAPTERS WORK WITH ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES?

Yes, OBDLink adapters will work with electric and hybrid vehicles when paired with an OEM specific third-party app for select vehicles.

Here is a list of apps that support electric/hybrid vehicles:

  • Scan My Tesla
  • tesLaX
  • BimmerLink
  • BimmerCode
  • FORScan
  • Hybrid Assistant
  • Dr. Prius / Dr. Hybrid

We recommend you contact the app developer directly to confirm support for your vehicle.

CAN I USE OBDLINK TO “FLASH” THE CHIP IN MY ECU?

It is possible to flash or modify the configuration of your ECU using an OBDLink adapter when paired with a 3rd party app such as FORScan, BimmerCode, Carista, AlfaOBD, MotoScan, and others for select vehicles.

  • AlfaOBD is designed for Aberth, Alfa, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Innocenti, Jeep, Lancia, and RAM vehicles
  • BimmerCode is designed for BMW and Mini vehicles
  • Carista is designed for Audi, BMW, Cupra, Infiniti, Lexus, Mini, Nissan, Scion, Seat, Skoda, Toyota, and Volkswagen vehicles
  • FORScan is designed for Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles
  • MotoScan is designed for BMW and Husqvarna motorcycles

We recommend that you confirm support for your vehicle with any apps you are considering. Links to each app’s supported vehicles list/wizard has been provided below:

DO YOUR SCAN TOOLS WORK ON VEHICLES SOLD IN JAPAN?

Yes, OBDLink adapters support all light duty vehicles model year 2008 and newer sold new in Japan. From 2002 and 2007, Japan phased in JOBD compliance, so support is mixed between these years.

WHAT ARE THE SMARTPHONE/TABLET REQUIREMENTS?

Mobile OS support:

  • iOS 9 and newer
  • Android 4.4 and newer (SDK v19+)
  • Windows Phone 8 and newer

WHAT ARE THE COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR OBDWIZ?

Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10

The .NET 4.5.2 Framework is required, and if not already installed, it will be handled during the installation.

Due to this requirement, Windows XP is no longer supported.

WILL THERE BE A MAC OR LINUX VERSION?

We do not have plans to develop software for Mac or Linux operating systems.

CAN I RUN OBDWIZ ON MORE THAN ONE PC?

Yes, OBDwiz can be installed on up to three PCs per license.

WILL OBDLINK WORK WITH AN AMAZON KINDLE FIRE?

Yes.

WHAT IS THE RANGE OF THE BLUETOOTH?

OBDLink MX+, MX, and LX use a Class 1.5, Bluetooth 3.0 module:

  • Receive Sensitivity: -86 dBm
  • Max Power Output: +6 dBm
  • Line of sight: 80m

 

OBDLink CX uses a Bluetooth 5.1 BLE module:

  • Receive Sensitivity: -93 dBm
  • Max Power Output: +2.2 dBm
  • Line of sight: 80m

ARE FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE UPDATES INCLUDED?

Yes, lifetime firmware, OBDLink app and OBDwiz software updates are included with your purchase.