Anyone Use BlueDriver or FIXD?

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KentuckyOutback

Discussion Starter · 17 d ago

While I'm not having any issues with my 2015 Outback, I ordered the BlueDriver, because I wanted to have it handy, for when the day comes I need something to let me know what's going on with my car.
I also got a FIXD reader, because it was on sale, but haven't signed up for the monthly service.
The FIXD reader, seems to work well, but I liked what I read, about the BlueDriver, that it has more features than FIXD, so I ordered it too, LOL!
Anyway, when I got the BlueDriver the other day, I had it do a full scan, and it triggered an SRS airbag warning!
It freaked me out, so I let it finish, then restarted the car.
Thankfully, the code cleared, so I thought I'd try it again, same thing!
I contacted them via email and phone, and have yet to hear back from them.
I'm scared to death, to use it again, because I don't want the airbags exploding in my face, or risk the thing messing up my dang car!
Anyone had something like this happen with the BlueDriver? Thankfully, I purchased it from Amazon, so if I don't hear anything back from them next week, I'll be returning it, because there's no way I'm risking my car over it.
So far, the FIXD device seems to be working OK.

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cardoc

· #2 · 16 d ago

Some scan tools or Bluetooth OBD2 connectors disrupt communication over the ground circuit and this will cause diseuptions while the device is connected. As long as the Air Bag light is on, it's disabled and will not deploy anything.

Blue Driver works great and will also record and save data in csv format. Which works great to upload data logs to this forum when you need extra eyes on the data to decipher it. You'd put it in a folder and upload the folder, or put the log on a cloud server and link it on a thread giving permissions for anyone with a link.

ROM Raider is free but you need a VAG-Com KKL interface and a windows laptop or notebook. Logs all Subaru engine parameters and will record data. It will also read fault codes, but not from accessory modules or the ABS.

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KentuckyOutback

Discussion Starter · #3 · 16 d ago

cardoc said:
Some scan tools or Bluetooth OBD2 connectors disrupt communication over the ground circuit and this will cause diseuptions while the device is connected. As long as the Air Bag light is on, it's disabled and will not deploy anything.

Blue Driver works great and will also record and save data in csv format. Which works great to upload data logs to this forum when you need extra eyes on the data to decipher it. You'd put it in a folder and upload the folder, or put the log on a cloud server and link it on a thread giving permissions for anyone with a link.

ROM Raider is free but you need a VAG-Com KKL interface and a windows laptop or notebook. Logs all Subaru engine parameters and will record data. It will also read fault codes, but not from accessory modules or the ABS.

That’s good to know. I really do like the BlueDriver app, as it shows a more in depth look at what’s going on, I was just worried about it triggering the airbag code like that.

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AbsoluteZero

· #4 · 16 d ago

I got BlueDriver several years ago and like it's ability to scan most modules. I say most because found it didn't read air bag codes on an 07 Cadillac SRX. Haven't used it on the OB so can't comment on your situation. It is a little slow in reading all the modules but a minor issue

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KentuckyOutback

Discussion Starter · #5 · 16 d ago

AbsoluteZero said:
I got BlueDriver several years ago and like it's ability to scan most modules. I say most because found it didn't read air bag codes on an 07 Cadillac SRX. Haven't used it on the OB so can't comment on your situation. It is a little slow in reading all the modules but a minor issue

I think what's concerning to me is, that I haven't heard back from them.
I started the ticket Thursday, so unless there's some odd holiday in Canada, I can't understand why it's taking so long to hear back.
It'll be interesting to hear their answer, when they finally do get back to me...

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LogicalPosition

· #6 · 16 d ago

I really miss the days of AIR, FUEL, SPARK... KISS!

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KentuckyOutback

Discussion Starter · #7 · 15 d ago

I still have my old dwell meter, LOL!!!

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AbsoluteZero

· #8 · 13 d ago

KentuckyOutback said:
I think what's concerning to me is, that I haven't heard back from them.
I started the ticket Thursday, so unless there's some odd holiday in Canada, I can't understand why it's taking so long to hear back.
It'll be interesting to hear their answer, when they finally do get back to me...

Since it's been awhile I can't recall where I found the info of what modules it couldn't read on the SRX but I didn't have to actually contact them. Maybe their website had the info or a web search. Any case wish you success!

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KentuckyOutback

Discussion Starter · #9 · 13 d ago

AbsoluteZero said:
Since it's been awhile I can't recall where I found the info of what modules it couldn't read on the SRX but I didn't have to actually contact them. Maybe their website had the info or a web search. Any case wish you success!

They finally got back with me, and kept asking for more info, so I decided to make a video, showing when the code triggered.
Welp, the gremlin is gone now...
I'm thinking @cardoc was correct, in the signal disruption, and it's not triggering it anymore.
In the future, if it does it again, I'll know not to freak out, LOL!
The BlueDriver is an awesome little tool, and in FIXD's defense, it works well too, but in order to use it's full features, you have to subscribe to their service, with the BlueDriver, you don't.
FIXD does allow you to keep track of maintenance routines, which is a good thing to have.
Other scan tools are more in depth, but cost well over $200~$300. While not a bank breaker, I just don't think I need that much data. If the car gets an issue like that, I'd say I'd need a mechanic anyway, LOL!

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