The FIXD OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner (ASIN B01HFQBLW2) plugs permanently into your vehicle's OBD2 port and communicates with the FIXD app to translate check engine codes into plain language with severity ratings. Available on Amazon.ca, it works with all 1996+ gas vehicles and sets up in under 60 seconds via Bluetooth.
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0 to iOS and Android |
| Compatibility | All 1996+ OBD2 gas vehicles (not diesel or EV) |
| App | FIXD app (free download, iOS and Android) |
| Basic Functions | Read and clear check engine codes with plain-language explanations |
| Premium Features | FIXD Premium: issue severity ratings, repair cost estimates, predictive maintenance (subscription) |
| Power | Draws from OBD2 port (always plugged in) |
"Check engine light came on. Plugged in FIXD, saw it was an oxygen sensor issue rated 'not urgent.' Went to the mechanic and wasn't pressured into a $700 emergency repair. Worth $90 easily."
Source: Amazon.ca reviewer
"So easy my teenage daughter uses it herself. She knows what every warning light means now and texts me the app description. Incredible for new drivers."
Source: Amazon.ca reviewer
"The free tier is genuinely limited but I got annual premium for $80 and now get maintenance reminders too. For a car I depend on, worth it."
Source: Reddit r/personalfinance
Premium features require an ongoing subscription
The free app functionality is genuinely limited. Severity ratings and repair cost estimates—the features that make FIXD useful versus a $20 code reader—are behind a subscription. Total cost is $89 sensor + $80–$120/year premium.
Source: Reddit r/MechanicAdviceStays plugged in draws minor battery power
The sensor is always powered from the OBD2 port. In vehicles with known parasitic drain issues or those left parked for extended periods, some users report the always-on draw contributing to battery depletion over weeks.
Source: Amazon.ca reviewerDoesn't replace a professional scanner
FIXD covers basic engine codes well but misses ABS, SRS, transmission, and body module faults that many vehicles generate. Mechanics note it provides a false sense of complete diagnostic coverage to non-technical owners.
Source: Reddit r/MechanicAdviceFIXD is the right OBD2 tool for non-mechanical car owners who want to understand a check engine light before going to a mechanic and avoid being oversold on urgency. The plain-language explanations and severity ratings are genuinely valuable for the target audience. Factor in the Premium subscription if you want the full feature set. Mechanically inclined DIYers who want to actually diagnose and fix problems should step up to the Autel MK808—FIXD's consumer focus works against you when you need real data.