OBD reader recommendations?

[poprock]

Are there any preferred brands/models of OBD2 readers these days? Carista, VeePeak, etc?

When I look around at recent brands, they often don't mention cars as old as ours in their compatibility lists.

I'd need one that works with an iPhone, and can clear codes as well as read them.

Just wondered what others have tried and tested, before I invest.

[Gaz mr-s]

A popular, proficient & cheap one is the Torque Pro app.  I believe in early years it was only available in Android, but I've seen mention of i-phone availability.  And one of these.  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/407299681536?_skw=elm327+bluetooth&itmmeta=01M5ATZWNXVCRKCC1CWA3RART0&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA0CHNgUiiE%2FjQhlDTaMiAde%2B8L3vC3caXCtAjA6K23ucbovQlfOjiba%2BvLLFAZFcxg6LHZ37zdGcMZ0uZHyw7GCYQSP1E%2BMrldMY%2F6L2FpEs48bNud0J9%2FumQpmcXJiZIxiTY1wMSpLWLkvjePafcDYXBbJCVV9FE5JaKqa%2FEfLftpKZdlyjzseOxh7n6KDes9DO6x%2FMYMsl0EH8fHk0EPw95RMWf%2F1ZR7b4Ft77TdLh%2BY%2BB0Cxpp3a3408xw5ZEUCsl89r6Vq%2F1xa0dsiKt5YCs%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6LL_9qqaA

The quality control is poor, - I've had one, maybe two that didn't work, but a good one is reliable enough.

[Ardent]

Have just a bought a vee peak, it is better than my generic, but I'm on android so cannot advise on apple stuff.

[poprock]

I had one of those generic readers in the bottom of a toolbox somewhere. Must see if it's still there.

I figure something like the VeePeak is a better investment anyway, just wondered whether there's one particular brand we know works well for the Roadster. Seems impossible to tell from their company websites, as their compatibility lists don't stretch back far enough.

From what I can see there's plenty of iPhone app options, but not a lot of info on which apps work with what dongles.

[moca2cv]

I use OBD Fusion with a paid Toyota add on on my iPhone, with a WiFi OBD dongle. Does almost everything Techstream can do

[SurreyMR2]

Not currently available but I'm sure there is a later model available but this works really well & wasn't expensive at £43. I keep it in frunk & it's very quick & easy to use.

I've used it to reset engine light after cat swap & then engine swap on my MR2 & also on my sons 12 plate Corsa.

https://amzn.eu/d/0atzvup0

[Carolyn]

OBDLink LX (expensive but very good) for the dongle and Torque pro (IOS version on the Apple App store) for the app.

[The Other Stu]

I have to use JOBD on mine, but the cheap eBay Bluetooth one does everything I need to with Torque Pro.
It can do stand ODB too, because I used it before I had the JDM 2ZZ swap.

[Carolyn]

There's a line of code you can add to Torque Pro so that you have JOBD option.

I have the code and instructions that I can send if you like.

[The Other Stu]

There's a line of code you can add to Torque Pro so that you have JOBD option.

I have the code and instructions that I can send if you like.

I do have it, thanks

I think there's a post I put up in one of the forums here with it too.