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Looking for an ODB2 unit, but which one works?


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Hi all, I've bought the Yamaha 4-pin to ODB2 connector but I'm struggling to find any definitive options for the actual dongle. I know from a friend that the tiger 800 uses ODB2 v1.5 and not v2.x and I don't want to make the same mistake. 
Has anyone bought a dongle and can confirm it works or at least which version of ODB2 works? Thanks muchly. 
 
PS: for those that ask, I merely want this to read the engine codes, not to make any changes to the ECU. 
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Panlong Bluetooth OBD2 OBDII Car Diagnostic Scanner
 
Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles
 
These both work. The blutooth one you have to download a free app but it works great and you could even leave it plugged in while you ride and watch real time data.
 
I have used both to read and clear engine codes. Between the 2 i definitely recommend the blutooth because you can do so much more through the app. I think there are several apps but I use one called "torque" works great.
 
Keep it mind the one linked here is Android compatible so if you have an Iphone you'll need to find a different one.
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Im sorry to interrupt but why is this even necessary? You can read and clear codes on the multifunction meter by going into diag-mode then resetting the fault code back to '0'.
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My question is similar to the OP's, do the pre-2017 bikes use the ODB2 standard? I was under the impression it was a proprietary protocol, would be good if it was odb2 - I'd like to link it to my camera - I've got a Virb and Garmin have a odb2 'dongle'.
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  • 2 weeks later...
My question is similar to the OP's, do the pre-2017 bikes use the ODB2 standard? I was under the impression it was a proprietary protocol, would be good if it was odb2 - I'd like to link it to my camera - I've got a Virb and Garmin have a odb2 'dongle'.
 
That I don’t know. According to Yamaha, they are not - but that doesn’t mean that an OBD 2 reader with an adapter wouldn’t work on 2015-16
US models.
 
Bueller?
 
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I can confirm that a CAN OBD2 scanner/reader, with a properly-wired 4-pin to OBD2 adapter cable, WILL read & clear codes on US 2017 Yamaha bikes.  I have a 2017 FJ-09, and, after installing the MCCruise cruise control, it triggered the "Check Engine" light.  Based on info from other people, I was under the (thankfully false) impression that the "only" way to clear the 'Check Engine' light on Yamaha's 2017 bikes was to take it to a dealer, as "official Yamaha diagnostics software" was the only thing that could clear the 'Check Engine' light.  However, after reading some info, I purchased an Autel Tech AutoLink AL319 ($25-45), and obtained a Yamaha 4-pin to OBD2 adapter cable (you can purchase on from Amazon, eBay, etc) for $20-30US, or make your own), and gave it a shot...and it cleared the 'Check Engine' light without any problems.  Before anyone else tries this, I suggest two things.  First, download/install Autel's MaxiLink2 software.  Second, update the AL319's firmware (*.bin file), as well as install the latest codes (*.aut file), all of which can be downloaded from Autel's website.  All-in-all, the $45-75 you'll spend will be well worth it, as it's not only "reusable", but can also be used on any 4-wheeled vehicles you might have.  It could potentially save you numerous trips to your motorcycle/auto dealership.
 
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