Handheld OBD car de reader recommendations

Double_Trouble · Jul 5th, 2024, 12:31

Hi All,

Google is not my friend and searching this forum hasn't helped...

Anyone had good experience with a obd code reader (one with P3 Volvo specific features)? I'm a long way from a dealer or a specialist.

I know "vida/dice" is the best solution but, I'm looking for something handy I can leave in the car. Something that can do a bit more than a cheap elm327 obd reader and a free app on phone. I'm hoping to do P3 Volvo specific things like EPB, TPS, oil change, battery reset etc.and etc.

I have my eye on an "Autophix 7110" or an "Ancel VOD700". Both around £90 on EvilBay.'

I've had good results in this price range with code reader with BMW specific functions....

Thanks in advance
Mark

2008 XC70 D5 manual LHD
Also have a C70....

ShadeTek · Jul 9th, 2024, 19:20

The Topdon Topscan is a very good reader. It s a dongle that plugs into the OBD socket and you read the codes from your phone. There are two flavours. The £50 or £100 one. The more you pay, the more you can do like code injectors etc. I have the £50 one and found it extremely handy.

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Daim · Jul 9th, 2024, 19:56

I have an icarsoft for Volvo and Saab and I can highly recommend them. Costed Like 100 Quid or so.

Tatsfield · Jul 14th, 2024, 12:36

I know you specifically mentioned a hand held reader but you should consider a VIDA/DiCE clone which would not set you back much more than £100 including an ancient Win.7 laptop upon which to run it. All the hand held readers are generic and provide limited information. VIDA is Volvo specific and will deal with every one of the car's electrical systems and provide advised repair procedures and list spare parts. I've had hand held readers and they are sitting in a drawer unused while my VIDA/DiCE and ThinkPad are regularly used whether on not I'm going to do the work myself or not.

Simmy · Jul 14th, 2024, 17:37

vida to go is an option most don't know about its a thumb drive which fits in the laptop which is a good thing because getting vida running can be challenging for folk who's computer knowledge is limited

dgbalfour · Jul 14th, 2024, 20:59

I have the iCarSoft V2 for Volvo/Saab and it works very well on my 2008 (MY 2009) V70 2.4D SE Lux. I would recommend it, I got mine 2nd hand from eBay for about £80.

This looks like the official UK distributor.

Jul 5th, 2024, 12:31	#1
Double_Trouble Junior Member Last Online: Jul 14th, 2024 15:22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kendal	Handheld OBD car de reader recommendations Hi All, Google is not my friend and searching this forum hasn't helped... Anyone had good experience with a obd code reader (one with P3 Volvo specific features)? I'm a long way from a dealer or a specialist. I know "vida/dice" is the best solution but, I'm looking for something handy I can leave in the car. Something that can do a bit more than a cheap elm327 obd reader and a free app on phone. I'm hoping to do P3 Volvo specific things like EPB, TPS, oil change, battery reset etc.and etc. I have my eye on an "Autophix 7110" or an "Ancel VOD700". Both around £90 on EvilBay.' I've had good results in this price range with code reader with BMW specific functions.... Thanks in advance Mark 2008 XC70 D5 manual LHD Also have a C70....

Jul 9th, 2024, 19:56	#3
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Yesterday 21:07 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	I have an icarsoft for Volvo and Saab and I can highly recommend them. Costed Like 100 Quid or so. __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Jul 14th, 2024, 12:36	#4
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:08 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	I know you specifically mentioned a hand held reader but you should consider a VIDA/DiCE clone which would not set you back much more than £100 including an ancient Win.7 laptop upon which to run it. All the hand held readers are generic and provide limited information. VIDA is Volvo specific and will deal with every one of the car's electrical systems and provide advised repair procedures and list spare parts. I've had hand held readers and they are sitting in a drawer unused while my VIDA/DiCE and ThinkPad are regularly used whether on not I'm going to do the work myself or not. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Jul 14th, 2024, 17:37	#5
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:27 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	vida to go is an option most don't know about its a thumb drive which fits in the laptop which is a good thing because getting vida running can be challenging for folk who's computer knowledge is limited

Jul 14th, 2024, 20:59	#6
dgbalfour VOC Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2024 21:50 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bedford	I have the iCarSoft V2 for Volvo/Saab and it works very well on my 2008 (MY 2009) V70 2.4D SE Lux. I would recommend it, I got mine 2nd hand from eBay for about £80. This looks like the official UK distributor.

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