It’s for a 2007 gmc sierra if you have a GM specific recommendation. I tried a couple random apps but they don’t seem to find the “service airbag” error on my dash.

Bonus points if FOSS but I also have 13 dollars credit on play store.

  • @db2
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    39 months ago

    If you’re using an elm327 adapter you probably won’t ever get where you’re wanting to be.

    • @Pzulu
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      39 months ago

      Yeah, you might get basic info. But you are probably not going to be getting really useful fault info or clearing codes.

      No idea what make it is, but I spent about $50 on one that was pretty useful.

      • @[email protected]
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        79 months ago

        I have a professional scanner that cost $1200 with programming.

        For daily stuff I use a cheap ELM and the torque app. Works even with many AWD systems.

        I keep them in every car, even give them away and help people setup their phone with torque and show them how to pull codes. Then when they have issues they can at least send me codes.

        But best bang for buck I’ve found is BlueDriver. Yea, it’s $100 for the reader (app is free), but it works nearly as well as my pro unit.

        Still, 98/100 times good old $13 elm + torque app gets what I need, even codes from trans/awd/abs. Occasionally it won’t be able to access a system, but rarely.

        • @Pzulu
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          18 months ago

          Fair enough. And giving them to people is the vehicle equivalent or remote IT support!

          Awesome idea!

      • @db2
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        29 months ago

        I got an OBDLink MX+ on sale to replace an elm327 adapter, it’s already paid for itself by letting me monitor my tires individually which my car doesn’t do.

        Save up and get a good one OP, it’s worth it.

        • JWBananas
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          29 months ago

          This. You’ll probably have to also buy the in-app expansion for the specific vehicle. But it will do airbags.

      • @db2
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        19 months ago

        Maybe, the reviews imply it’s a little more capable with the right software.

        My advice is still to get one that’s known to work. The one I mentioned, BlueDriver, a couple others.

        • @[email protected]OP
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          18 months ago

          Yeah I can’t do airbags with this. BlueDriver looks like a good option. Though I learned that airbag light should go off when I replace the sensor just by driving a few minutes, so looks like I won’t be needing this after all.