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.
How much does FIXD cost per month?
After 7 day trial period, unless you cancel, membership is billed annually at $69.99. Risk Free.
Is the app for FIXD free?
The free FIXD app can be used to scan your vehicle for errors, track maintenance and wear items, and much, much more.
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.
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.
How much does an OBD cost?
That makes the best OBD-II scanners — which range in price from $25 to $200 — pay for themselves.
Does FIXD track location?
You can change these preferences through the settings menu of the FIXD App. 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.
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 many vehicles can you use a FIXD Sensor with?
Nope! 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 I use FIXD when buying a used car?
The FIXD Sensor and app is compatible with iPhone and Android and works with any car made in 1996 or newer with OBD2 protocol.
Can I use FIXD on multiple cars?
One FIXD device can be used with multiple vehicles, but we do recommend having one FIXD sensor per vehicle in order to get the most out of it. With one sensor per car, you can keep track of your mileage and provide updates when your vehicle is coming up on its next maintenance interval.
Can FIXD read ABS 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.
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.
