OBD readers has anyone had any experience of this tool

Technical Area Engine, Transmission, Exhaust etc
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  1. My model of MX-5 is: __nd
  2. I’m based near: __manchester
  3. I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: __OBD readers
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Hey,
I have an OBD port reader and the Torque mobile phone application. They pair via Bluetooth. I’ve had a couple in the past and all have been pretty helpful. Device plus mobile application came to £10-odd so not a big investment to gain an indication as to what might be wrong. In almost all use cases I’ve found mine to be a good indicator. I’d recommend them for the outlay.

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Yes,

I have one and it has come in very handy on a number of occasions on both our ND and our Skoda Yeti. Not only does it read the codes but it can delete them once you have solved the problem.

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Thanks fellas the reason I was asking is that at last years mot they had a problem with exhaust gases. They had to keep revving the engine to burn something off what ever it was. I was wondering if I got one of these gadgets it might tell or direct me to a problem p, not a lot to lay out really.

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It might point out where an issue is. Not all fault codes result in the Engine Management warning light coming on.

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We use these when out and about on a break down…ELM327 EOBD Bluetooth Diagnostic OBD2 Car Engine Scanner Tool Fault Code Reader | eBay

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Cheers for all of your reply’s.