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 there a monthly fee for FIXD?
After 7 day trial period, unless you cancel, membership is billed annually at $69.99. Risk Free.
Is FIXD only for check engine light?
Answer: FIXD is only able to read and clear your vehicles’ check engine light. The other lights (TPMS, ABS, Airbag, Maintenance lights, Stability Control, etc) and issues are controlled by manufacturer-specific parameter identifiers, which makes it difficult for us to read this information through the OBD-II port.
What can FIXD detect?
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.
Does FIXD track location?
The Services include features that use location data, including GPS signals, Wi-Fi access points, and cell tower IDs. This enables us to detect when you are driving, and to enable location-based features such as maps within the application.
Is the FIXD app free?
Download the free FIXD app for iOS and Android on your phone.
How many times can you use FIXD?
You can use your FIXD Sensor to scan as many vehicles as many times as you want at no extra cost. This Premium subscription is a 100% optional upgrade for those FIXD members who want to access VIP support from our FIXD Mechanics and get even more detailed information about their cars and repair costs.
Can FIXD clear codes?
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.
Can FIXD diagnose transmission problems?
You can use FIXD’s live data feature to help with this. If the timing of the noises lines up with the timing of the shifting periods, it could be your transmission.
Can I use FIXD when buying a used car?
FIXD takes the stress out of buying a used car. Instead of simply taking the seller’s word for it, FIXD lets you hear what the engine has to say. Anyone can use this OBD2 scanner to translate check engine lights into plain English and spot hidden issues before you buy.
Does FIXD give 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.
How long do FIXD sensors last?
Maintenance reminders
However, some models and makes can last for as long as 8,000 to 10,000 miles without needing an oil change. The only tool that allows you to set up maintenance reminders is FIXD.
Can you use FIXD with other apps?
Fixd is a popular sensor that promises to send diagnostics from your vehicle’s OBD II port to your mobile device. The tool can work with any app to give you a simple explanation of why the check engine lights aren’t working properly and how much money you might have to spend to get the repairs.
Can FIXD detect transmission problems?
You can use FIXD’s live data feature to help with this. If the timing of the noises lines up with the timing of the shifting periods, it could be your transmission.
Can FIXD read ABS codes?
The FIXD reader can currently read engine light active. A manufacturer-level parameter identifying identifier prevents communications between TPMS, ABS, Airbag, Maintenance lamps, and Stability Control modules that use the OBD-II port.
