BAFX Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner | Subaru Active OBD App | Subaru Forester OBDII CVT Transmission Temp
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Best Bluetooth OBD2 scanner!
BAFX Products Bluetooth OBD2 reader review. Paired with Subaru Active OBD App On an Android Device, and where to find one that will work on an Apple or ios device. Also where to find a better price on it.
Thoughts & Review 0:01
Unboxing/Instructions 3:02
App Options 5:57
OBD2 Port Location & Pairing 7:28
Subaru Active OBD App Use 9:41
Where to buy Android & Apple version 13:45
Check fault codes, read hidden parameters from fluid temperatures, to ignition timing, and emissions function. For years on my cars I would go to local auto parts store to have the engine light on checked and fault codes read, but now I can do it myself on most vehicles.
I bought and used this to view my Subaru Forester's CVT Fluid Temperature in order to set the CVT fluid at the correct level. You can also check the CVT Fluid Deterioration Percentage.
I will tell you how I liked the Scanner & Apps (Torque App, and Active OBD), show you how to install the wireless reader, the OBD2 port location, go briefly over instructions, and get your device paired with the reader.
/ @mtsubfly
Keep In mind that you are responsible for using this on your vehicle, this is and air to the process, and these are my opinions.
BAFX Diagnostics Android Reader:
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BAFX Diagnostic Apple Reader:
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Subaru Active OBD App:
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It appears that BAFX is out of the OBDII scanner business, thanks for the video though! I'm looking at others...
Thank you so much for this. This and your CVT flush/service helped save me a ton money in replacing my control valve body and doing a cvt flush.
Awesome! & Thanks!
Thank you very much for the video. Subscribed.
I have a 2012 Outback and just hit 60k miles. I want to change the CVT fluid myself and needed this exact information.
Instead of buying the BAFX, I was able to get one of my cheapo $10 bluetooh readers, but I definitely needed the app. I wish it worked with iOS, but I dug up an old Android phone just do use it.
Good job. The review was good.
It's regular cheap ELM327. Don't expect much.
ThinkDiag obd2 scan tool is a bit pricey but I hear that it is a great scan tool and covers cvt temperature and TPMS and more. Includes software. These app developers are hard to pin down AFA support and information. We’ll see.
say it like BEE effects ! BFX -
Is there any alarm
For example if the CVT Temperature pass specific number 🚨 🎉
that subaru obd app isnt in the playstore anymore? do you know what name they changed to
Happened across your video. Was a Tech for 40 years, now retired 10. I’m blown away by the devices that are now available! Wish I had them in the past. Anyway, I’ve been using the BAFX module for a few years now with the Torque Pro app paired with an old Android phone. Want to change/flush the CVT fluid on my 2013 Outback, but the trans temp is not available with the Torque app and the Subaru app you’re using is nowhere to be found. Maybe they dropped it? Anyone know of another that will read the trans temp?
Thanks!
Just whack a $20 digital probe in the filler hole, it's not rocket science, it doesn't change rapidly, it's basically bath temperature a couple of degrees over body temp
I just tried this app, the layout changed but what I can see from CVT are temperature, ratio and deterioration, same as here... Also using bafx OBD2 shown here.
Does the app read transmission fluid temp only in drive/reverse? Or will it display in park?
Hey I was wondering if this scan tool show ABS codes or does that have to do more with the app? And if so does the ActiveOBD app do 14’-18’ Forester ABS codes?
Hey Mark. I just wanted to thank you for a few videos that were super helpful to me & my newly acquired 14 subaru forester premium 2.5i. I'm about to change spark plugs & do the top engine clean. You think I should get the subaru top engine cleaner like you used in another video or the carbon cleaner. They make both. Or I've considered the seafoam spray as well. Car has 141,000 on it & so far I've done all the maintenance, changed filters, oil, maf & map sensors, cleaned throttle body best I could without removing, & cleaned egr valve because it was getting 10 miles to the gallon & running rough. I'm up to 20ish now. I guess my question really is should I do plugs before or after intake/top engine cleaning? Thanks for listening & your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Probably run the cleaners through first, then do the plugs. Any good top end cleaner will work. Sea foam is decent stuff. You can run it through the top end and also add it to the fuel tank. Also consider a new airfilter, maybe a new fuel filter too (that can cause power issues if it's really bad). Verify the pcv valve isn't gummed up.
Changed air filters 1st, they looked like birds nests. Then cleaned maf sensor but had to replace that & map sensor. I read a little about pcv valve but I'm not familiar so I will follow up on it. Is it a cleanable part or replace if gummed up?
I'm certain beyond oil changes this car had little maintenance so spark plugs are a must. The CVT fluid has me concerned also as it might need attention if never maintained. I got the bafx coming soon as well. Fuel filter is under the backseat cushion? Thanks for your input.
@@redeyedblue71 the pcv valve is super easy to check. It can be cleaned but cheap to replace. I've always just blasted cleaner through mine but it's not gummed up. I have a video on the fuel filter. It's honestly not as hard as it looks, but when a fuel filter gets full, it causes power problems, and fuel delivery issues.
I also could not locate the Active OBD for Subaru. Only ActiveOBD2, and it does show the CVT temp. It is only a basic version only one page of information. Oil temp, Trans temp, Water temp, CVT ratio, and AWD %. Nothing expands like MT shows. I am going to guess that newer years of Subaru are affecting what is shown in the app. Mine is a 2017 Outback. Someone else below states that a 2020 Outback is not showing the trans temp and is using the same app.
Also, if it fails to start up, re-start your phone.
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Hi Does it read SRS air bag codes?
The BAFX ELM I just bought will not connect to the ECU of my 2018 Forester . It will connect to my corolla ECU. Apparently, Subaru has some ECU protocol that is causing some connection problem with the most recent BAFX ELMs.
Best way to resolve this is call BAFX customer support. These devices work great with newer cars, and the CORRECT app. Goodluck!
@@MTsubfly Oh, I did They sent me another one..no luck on the 2018 Forester.. I have returned for a refund. Their support is great..If you notice in the Torque Lite, when you try to connect, at the top of the screen, it shows you which protocols it is testing. never got past this stage and would not comm with ECU. What year is your Forester?? I tried the same apps as you did in your video, plus a couple of others.
@@garym.walters4585 2015 Forester, connects really easily using activeobd the Subaru app.
Its interesting because I know it works on newer gens. Bummer, you might try a more $$ one. I love mine so much, sorry it didn't work for you.
@@MTsubfly Here is my guess. Yours has ver 1.5 Bluetooth ELM firmware while mine probably had ver 2.1. Since yours works you can use an App like ELM checker in google play store to find out. If yours is version 1.5 ELM firmware, I will try to find one with that version . Just noticed that you never connected to the Torque Lite because the little blue car on the top right of your phone never stopped blinking. When you connect it will stop blinking.
@@garym.walters4585 correct, I poked around the torque lite app quite a bit, and I was turned off to it for it's layout, and user friendliness. the Subaru Active OBD app was perfect for me, connected instantly, trouble free. I dont know a thing about this ELM firmware to be honest. I bought the reader, plugged it in and went with it, no issues.
The iOS OBD Fusion will NOT read the CVT temperature and it doesn’t have a additional pack for the Subaru 2015 Outback. You can program in a custom Parameter IDs but no one on the internet has posted the necessary inputs yet. The other supported iOS apps listed on the BAFX literature do NOT either.
I have contacted OBD Fusion support but I doubt if they will send me the Custom PID.
So iPhone users are out of luck. There is a iOS version of Subaru’s ActiveOBD but it doesn’t talk to this BAFX dongle.
OBD Fusion is just one app out of many, have you tried torque pro? Have you contacted BAFX's excellent customer service? Thank you for the feedback, helps a lot of people out.
MT BAFX has done its job by recommending several apps in its literature. It’s up to the app to read the various sensors. I wait to hear back from the OBD Fusion app people...... I will also write to BAFX and see what they say about ActiveOBD.
Update: OBD Fusion recommends programming the sensor in with their Custom PID functionality in the app. To do that we will need the several parameters required which I currently don’t have..... maybe using ScanGauge’s which are available and presumably since PID is the same standard language, it should work but I am simply going to borrow an Android phone and see if the ActiveOBD used here in this video will work for the Outback 2015.
@@Yankee7000 works just fine in a 2016 Subaru, if it helps...
Surprisingly, the bafx dongle wouldn't get detected by my 2022 Android phone, had to turn on my old 2018 smartphone to get all that shit working... I can see 3 gauges from CVT,... The ratio, temperature and deterioration.
Hi Recently i had to replace tpms/rke module. After that i need to relearn tpms and key fob programming. Can ple suggest something for both in single unit that will not break my bank. Ty.
Everyone always raves over the "Bluedriver" OBD11 unit. It is just around $100 which makes this one a much better deal. What does the bluedriver do that this one doesn't? thanks!!!
Blue Driver, and the OBDLink brand are highly popular on TH-cam and Amazon... but I couldn't figure out a great reason why. I am all about value, and this one filled my needs, at a great price.
I think you will maybe get a better made unit, and a neater look for more money. But I think their marketing makes it more popular, the idea that paying more for something makes it worth it, and saying that their reader reads codes that other readers can't becomes misleading.
Know what you need it for first, research, heck... give it a try... BAFX has a great support team, I'm totally happy with mine. Good luck!
Can you please confirm if you have a XT Forester model? And if yes, which year it is?
Nope. Check out my other videos too! 2.5i. Very similar, the reader will work on both.
Thank you @@MTsubfly for the very fast response. I just subscribed to your channel as I am a new Subaru owner and your content is very informative.
What OBD2 app may I use for iPhone because iPhone don’t have active OBD for Subaru. I can’t find an app so I can see the translation temp. Please help!!!
magnetoitsolutions.com/blog/best-obd2-android-ios-apps-for-cars-review
MT thank you! You are the best. Been looking but couldn’t find any till now!! Thank you!!
Are you able to see tire pressure on ActiveOBD? I got a cheaper obd2 tool and connecting is difficult. I night have to find a better obd2 tool, the BAFX sounds reasonable. I've got an 18 forester, but I've only got the generic lcd dash display.
If there's no tpms sensor, i don't think you can see it.
@@neometalx9Si que se puede ver la presión, el problema es que si has cambiado de posición las ruedas, no coinciden las etiquetas con la posición real, la solución es olvidarte de Front left Rear … y ordenarlas en pantalla por su posición. Para distinguir qué rueda es , bajé la presión de una en una y anoté la posición real, después solamente queda ordenarlas en pantalla.
Hi, Do you know if this device drain the battery? I mean is it possible just leave this scanner connected without problems?
It does drain the battery. Don't leave it for few days
@@MarcBoisseau thanks
@@MarcBoisseau how much it drains? It shouldn't be active when the car is off tho.... And when it's on, i don't think the little consumption matters... Just wondering.
Hi MT!
My fluid is on its way from US
Now while waiting Im looking this obd matter...
The thing is...I have an old iphone 4S, they have BAFX for apple...but the Subaru App is ONLY for android, right???
So i need to find an android phone, right?...
Or is there an apple App?
Thank you
Hope you all ok
😊👍🏼
ANDINA MM I think you will have a few options. I (think maybe) you can also pair the BAFX reader to a laptop or apple device and run a OBD2 program as well. Of course if you are going to use Apple iOS platform you will need their Apple OBD2 reader which costs in the USA a few more dollars. Really though I think you can run torque pro, or torque pro lite if they are available as an App on your phone and you may have to find in the settings where is lets you view CVT Trans Temp. It might just be labeled Trans Temp. But you will find there are a lot of Apps out there for using with your OBD2 reader, some are not good, others are great. So you should be able to find one that works good. I would start by trying Torque Pro or Torque Pro Lite. Will you have any trouble getting a OBD2 reader where you live? (Spain I think?) Goodluck!
Hello
Thanks for response
Yes spain, here is not bafx dealers, I’ve wrote them about shiping but still waiting.
I can see their products on amazon but too pricy around 90€, I’ll wait to see what they say.
Thank you so much again, you are very helpful always
Cheers
Will this work on a 2010 Subaru Forester?
It should..
It worked in my 2009 sh forester.
can you reset trouble codes with ActiveOBD?
I haven't had any codes to reset during the 106k miles now, but I don't think it will reset them. You may be able to reset some? I would call BAFX excellent customer service.
Hey so I tried all of this to monitor my CVT temp on my 2020 outback...at temp is the only metric that does not show...its there but it just shows a dash where the temp should be. Any ideas? Thanks!
That's odd. You are using Active OBD for Subaru's? Could call BAFX too they are supposed to help. You could try a different app too. There are a lot of OBD2 apps out there.
yes, exact same thing with me...all other data is showing EXCEPT the AT temp! so frustrating. Great content BTW. Keep it going! Perhaps other fluid changes????
When I tried to connect to Active it only got to 50% because I needed a ELM327 adapter. Is this an additional box to be bought at Walmart $16.00 plug in to hdmi port in order to complete Active use??
I'm not sure how you are trying to connect. Are you using a smartphone?
@@MTsubfly I tried both a lap top and Samsung S6. Does the BAFX OBD11 search for phones blue tooth connection alll the time it is plugged in or just in the first few moments after it is plugged in? So there is no need to have a ELM327 device in use for success to get live CVT fluid temp? WOW, I appreciate sooooo much your reply.
Hmm, I didn't use a laptop. The reader paired easily to my galaxy s10e phone. I would have your phone ready, turn on both Bluetooth and wifi on your phone, plug in the old reader, maybe turn on your cars battery, and you should connect. But yes, this shows live CVT Temps when paired to the ActiveOBD app for subarus.
Check out their help videos here:
bafxpro.com/pages/obdsetupvideos
Also try calling, I've heard they are top notch to work with.
I saved a ton of money by avoiding Subaru.
Everyone does, dealers are to be avoided at all costs