Can you trust FIXD?

Conclusions. The Fixd sensor won’t actually fix your car for you, but it does a great job of diagnosing issues quickly and accurately. It’s affordable, a snap to install, and easy to use, and with one exception, it worked as advertised in our tests.

Is the FIXD sensor worth it?

Fixd user reviews are overall solid. “The second-generation Fixd does a good job of diagnosing engine-light problems and providing maintenance reminders, but it’s not as versatile as other devices,” our review says. We have also reviewed several other cheap OBD-II scanners under $100 and rated them best to worst.

Does FIXD drain your battery?

No. The FIXD device uses vehicle energy to stay charged and uses at a low-energy mode, so it won’t drain your battery.

Does FIXD clear check engine light?

Yes! FIXD definitely lets you reset your check engine light. Once you scan your vehicle with the free FIXD App, you’ll be able to see the codes present as well as a plain, English explanation then you’ll also have the ability to clear your light.

Does FIXD have a monthly fee?

No, you do not need the subscription to use your FIXD sensor. The subscription does come with additional features, but scanning your vehicle will always be free.

What’s the difference between fixed and FIXD premium?

How is FIXD Premium different from the free app? The free FIXD app tells you what’s wrong with your car and includes maintenance reminders. FIXD Premium offers advanced features and on-call support from experts to give you complete control over your vehicle maintenance and repairs.

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Does FIXD give live data?

What is Live Data? That’s where the FIXD scanner and app comes into play offering the ability to not only read and clear any diagnostic trouble codes but also show live data to make repairing modern vehicles much more possible for DIY mechanics.

Can FIXD check alternator?

If you own a newer vehicle, the battery is connected directly to OBD-II port thus FIXD will be able to read the battery. In order to have the sensor read the battery only and not your alternator as well, you will need to leave the vehicle off when completing the battery test.

Can FIXD read airbag codes?

Currently, FIXD is able to read active check engine light. The other lights such as TPMS, ABS, Airbag, Maintenance lights, and Stability Control, are controlled by manufacturer-specific parameter identifiers, which make it difficult to communicate through the OBD-II port.

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How much does FIXD app cost?

For just $5.83/month billed annually, you’ll enjoy all the free features of your FIXD Sensor PLUS on-call support from our trusted FIXD mechanics, free cost estimates, & many more time and money-saving tools that make car care easy. Think of it as “your friend, the car guy” in your pocket!

Does fixfixd work with diesel cars?

FIXD does NOT work with diesel powered vehicles or electric powered vehicles at this time. Where is the OBD port in my car? In the vast majority of cars, it is on the driver side under the dashboard, just above the pedals.

What kind of cars does fixd work with?

FIXD works with all gas-powered cars built after 1996. FIXD also works with all gas-powered trucks that were purchased in the US, and have a GVWR (gross vehicle weight) under 14,500 lbs. FIXD does NOT work with diesel powered vehicles or electric powered vehicles at this time.

Can I leave fixd plugged in all the time?

Can I leave FIXD in my car all the time? You can leave the sensor plugged in all the time, as it uses very little power when not communicating with the app. If you leave your car sitting for more than 3 weeks, we recommend that you remove the sensor.

Does fixd work with multiple Bluetooth receivers?

No, your smartphone will allow you to pair and communicate with multiple Bluetooth receivers at one time. Does FIXD Work With Windows Phones? There currently is no plan for Windows Phone, but if you contact us, we will keep you updated.