Veepeak Mini WiFi OBD II Scanner Adapter Car Check Engine Light Diagnostic Code Reader Scan Tool for iOS and Android Black

Summary: This unit has an amazing price considering its capabilities. The set up is simple, the device works flawlessly, and the amount of data provided is invaluable. This scanner has already saved me a lot of money, and I cannot find a single drawback to the unit. 5 / 5 stars.Review: First off, I am not a mechanic. I have been getting a check engine light on my car and I loathe the idea of taking it to a mechanic where I will be told I need a new transmission when the problem is actually a frayed wire. Obviously, some automotive issues are unavoidable, but I like to know what is going on with my vehicle without having to rely on some mechanic with a criminally biased opinion. That is why I decided to buy this scanner. I have to say, for the price of this scanner, I was skeptical. Now that I have used it for a month or so, I can say I am incredibly happy I decided to make the purchase.The scanner arrived in a tiny box with a miniature instruction pamphlet. The instructions walk you through how to connect the device to your phone, but that is it. Any interaction you have with the scanner other than the initial connection will be done through the app you choose anyways. The set up on the phone to allow the use of the scanner and the cell network simultaneously was very simple and I haven't had a problem with it since. The scanner can also be connected to a laptop computer but I haven't tried that yet.The scanner itself is fairly compact. Once I plugged it into the car, you wouldn't even notice it was there unless you were looking for it. The connection is pretty snug, so it sometimes takes a bit of force to take it out, but not enough that I have any concern about breaking anything. When I leave the scanner plugged in, it stays fairly warm (even with the car turned off) but I haven't noticed an appreciable drain on my battery yet. I am always travelling for work and I leave it plugged in while I am gone for a week or more each time, so the battery drain must be fairly negligible. Once the app is opened, it does take about 10 seconds for the phone to start receiving data, but that may be related to the app I am using as well.I opted for one of the paid apps (OBD Fusion) to allow me to customize the dashboards and use automatic Dropbox data logging. I have used this scanner in 2 different vehicles and I can move it back and forth seamlessly.I initially ordered this to diagnose a check engine light and a rough idling engine. After using the scanner to check the trouble code, it showed that there was a problem with the idle air solenoid. I followed the air lines through the engine and sure enough, there is a broken air line in the engine. Simple $5 fix that would have been hundreds had I taken it to a mechanic. This thing has already paid for itself dozens of times over.The information the scanner can give you depends on the car it is plugged into (and likely the app you use) but the scanner is capable of giving a LOT of information. In addition to all the diagnostic tools, depending on the app, it can show (in real time) your speed, engine RPM, battery voltage, coolant temp, instantaneous MPG, lots of good information. Again, I am not a mechanic, so I do not understand many of the reports the app can generate, but the list is extensive.Pros:1- Price: Given the plethora of information the scanner can provide, and how much money it can save you in the long run, it almost feels like I am getting this scanner for free.2- Connectivity: The connection is easy to set up and requires no correcting after that. It is simple and user friendly.3- Size: The scanner is very small. Many other scanners I've found are a few inches long, but this scanner has a very thin profile. Once it is plugged in, I can't even see it under the dash.Overall I am very happy with this purchase and even if it did 10% of what it does, I would still be happy. For the price, I am incredibly impressed. It has saved me a lot of money and the initial investment is miniscule to begin with. I would absolutely but this product again.

It works properly, is easy to use, and met my expectations.

Does the job. Keep in mind if you actually want to do any real diagnostic work, you will need to buy a worthy app and related add-ons though. I opted for DashCommand ($10), then had to get the extended parameter pack for my truck (another $10). So all said and done, about $40 for relatively advanced diagnostic tools that beats your basic DTC scanner. DashCommand offers some pretty cool features as well. I keep mine in my truck, pretty cool to be able to run tests whenever without having to lug around a scanner. Priceless for those with old ass finnicky engines.Only issue is staying connected. Will disconnect from the vehicle a few minutes after connecting, no matter what. Can't seem to shake it. If I drive with this on, it will disconnect a few minutes in. That, and since it uses wifi to connect, nothing on your phone will work (like Spotify or Waze) - so forget driving with it on anyway. Other than that, no issues or lag like some other people have complained about. Connected right out of the box to my 99 Silverado, then right to my iPhone 6s running DashCommand. Didn't even need to do the IP stuff like in the manual.

My daughter's car check engine light came on. I attempted to read the code with my OBD-II wired code reader that I bought a few years ago from Harbor Freight and kept getting a link error. I verified that the reader worked with my truck but I couldn't get it to work in her car. I had a local auto shop check their code reader worked so I decided to purchase a new code reader to replace mine. This one came in a blister pack package in a padded envelope. It included clear instructions as well as recommendations for apps based upon your phone. I used it with a IPhone 4s and a couple of different free versions of the apps. I noticed some reviews were negative based on issues with the wifi but my connected without any problem. I believe the apps were OBD II doctor and fusion OBD II. I was able to immediately connect via wifi and read the code with both apps. I eventually paid for the full version of fusion so that I could erase the code and it also allows for much more monitoring processes. I'm still learning about some of the functions but for the most part, I just use the code reader to determine the problem and to clear the lights while I troubleshoot and repair. This particular code was a P033 (I think) that corresponded to cylinder 3 misfire. The problem ended up being fuel injector related which I fixed with a couple of tanks of gas with SeaFoam added. 3 weeks and no return of the check engine light. I do not leave the reader connected all the time, just for maybe an hour while troubleshooting and reading codes so I didn't notice any problems with it getting hot as others have mentioned.Overall Recommendation: YES, I would recommend this item.I paid full price for this product. My reviews are honest and reflect my opinion on the product based on the advertised price regardless of the price I paid.If after extended use, there are any significant changes or the product fails to perform as expected, I will update my review.Thank you for taking the time to read my review and feel free to ask any questions. If you found this review helpful, please click “Yes” below.