That's a generic OBDII tool. THe OP wants something that deals with the vehicle like the dealer's native scan tool form the sound of it.I have the FIXD that plugs into the data port, you use your cell phone and there app to
AlfaOBD offers a Windows PC version as well as the Android version, but they are separate purchases....So from what I understand, AlfaOBD would work as a Android-based Bluetooth system. Are there any laptop-based systems that would be easier to use, with a computer screen?...
Ah, thanks, I didn't scroll down far enough. I guess I'll need to see whether my laptop has .NET framework 4.0 installed...AlfaOBD offers a Windows PC version as well
Well, the security bypass module (or security module bypass) is apparently what you plug into your security module under the dash on 2018+ (?) Renegades. The security module is what FCA thoughtfully included in recent vehicles so that only their dealer scan tool would work.There is also a 12 + 8 cable available that you can use in place of a bypass module
You unplug the two harness connectors from the security module and plug them into the 12+8 cable, then you plug you scan tool into the other end of the 12+8 cable.Well, the security bypass module (or security module bypass) is apparently what you plug into your security module under the dash on 2018+ (?) Renegades. The security module is what FCA thoughtfully included in recent vehicles so that only their dealer scan tool would work.
So I'm not sure how a 12 + 8 cable would make the bypass module unnecessary...
Plus, like you say, I'm seeing all sorts of 12 + 6 cables available, at wildly varying prices. Hard to tell what will work or not...
Ah, OK. But the security module is only accessible, as far as I understand, by removing a panel under the dashboard. Where the Z Automotive bypass module plugs into those same two connectors on the security module and stays there -- which means you then only have to plug the your scan tool cable into the accessible OBD connector.You unplug the two harness connectors from the security module and plug them into the 12+8 cable, then you plug you scan tool into the other end of the 12+8 cable.