What is FIXD?
FIXD comes with both an OBD-II tool and an app that you can download to an iPhone or Android phone. The app is available from the app store that you can access on either type of phone. This tool functions as both a diagnostic tool and accessory that quickly identifies issues with the computer system in your vehicle. Measuring less than two inches on all sides, it’s so tiny that you can keep it in your toolbox or your car. When you store it in your glove box or trunk, you can diagnose issues that arise when you’re on your way to work or in the middle of a family vacation.
The tool and app work together to give you data about your car. While you can use it to find out why the check engine light just came on or why your engine roars when you hit the gas, you can also view simple data about your engine and other parts. That data can help you better maintain your car and keep it running longer than you might expect. If you have a hard time finding a mechanic who you can trust, you can use FIXD to diagnose common problems from your garage or on your driveway.
How Can You Use FIXD?
To use FIXD, you need to first download the matching app. You can simply click on the app store icon on your phone and search for the app in that store. It takes as little as five minutes to download the FIXD app and use it the first time. You also need to take the diagnostic tool and plug it into the OBD-II port on your vehicle. You’ll usually see this port to the right side of your steering wheel and just below the wheel. Some makes and models may put this port on the left side of the dash and below the steering wheel or on the passenger side of the dash. If you have a vehicle made before 1996, you cannot use FIXD because you don’t have this port.
As soon as you plug in the FIXD tool, it will connect to your phone via Bluetooth. It brings up a screen that lets you click on the information that you want to view. You can also run the app on your phone after using FIXD tools on other vehicles to track the data when your car isn’t close by. This comes in handy if you have loved ones who travel for work or a child enrolled in college in a different state.
