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I always want to get away from the laptop and usb cable, last time I tried the CARISTA something for my IOS and I didn't really like it with all the software cost per year, I stumbled on OBDEleven for Android only, watched videos and it seems very potent for what I need. I've just bought a FireHD 8 to watch movies and shows by apps that only exist in Android, so it's perfect. The OBDEleven came today after a little more than a week since it's from out of the country. The free software can scan the whole car, show the codes and clear them all very quickly. The wireless is amazing. One thing I noticed that it actually list everything on the CAN Gateway, which is perfect to back up incase I need to get new CAN or Head Unit. Every module is listed with code # and icons which is nice. So, if I don't want to code which I don't, I can read failure codes and reset them. If I want to code something like retract the eBrake, to access it will cost me 5 credits and I can get 5 free credits a day by watching the advertisement. Every day with 5 credits since I don't use it daily, I can save up a bunch when I need to use them.
Anyhow, for $47 shipped, it's a great value. Again, IOS people are out, go get CARISTA.
It's amazing how many faults it found on my car since I've never cleared them before... If everything works, don't need to scan ever... Why? Right?
Wow, technologies these days... Since I don't really need the money, so I don't need to sell my VCDS full version.
I'll do some more testing to see if anything is bad. I noticed they sell easy removal version for a few bucks more, with a handle.... After plugging it in the socket, it's almost flush with the panel, Ah, that's why the handle is needed for car like A8 D3. I need to use a hook to remove it from the socket.
Very Short OBDII
Almost Flush
Need this to pull it out of the socket
My car is practically broken with all the faults found since forever...
9 control units failed... press to clear all... Nice
Does this reset the service interval? I'd buy Carista but I can't believe they have a subscription model. I might have an old android tablet kicking around that may just work for this.
Does this reset the service interval? I'd buy Carista but I can't believe they have a subscription model. I might have an old android tablet kicking around that may just work for this.
I just played with the menu today...
Amazing... Some apps exist, some don't for the A8 D3, but if I get the Pro I may. Other can be used with credits which I had 28 so far until today. Every day I can get 5 credits by clicking the ads. So I don't see the windows up/down one click, if I need to do that, I'll have to shell out for the PRO, I'll check with the car this weekend.
One click app will do everything for you need 10 credits each
I see the eBrake retractable - perfect for what I would need - 10 credits
Was just looking at Carista website, their dongle is Bluetooth and works with iOS....
However, having done a bit of research into Android tablets here, seems they're for nothing... Well, almost...!!
Used ones here I'd expect to pay around $50 for a newish Huwaei or Samsung....
Oh well, you live and learn I guess, least I only lost $25...!!
Finally over the Labor Day weekend, I had sometime to make the video on comparing OBDeleven and VCDS. The OBDeleven scanned and reported the same codes and details just like VCDS. I'm still in the learning curve with this product. The VCDS is much more sophisticated and documented compared other others since it's been out for many years. For codes reading, clearing, the OBDeleven is quite efficient. For savvy coders, VCDS is still the best. I'm contacting the developer to see if they can help with some important coding stuff for MMI 2G.
03-17-2018, 07:08 PM
OBDEleven for Android People
