Traditionally, license keys were printed on a card or invoice inside the adapter's packaging.
Some anti-virus programs may flag OBDwiz as potential malware. You may need to temporarily disable your antivirus or create an exception.
: Create a license automatically by connecting your hardware to the PC app.
| Feature | OBDwiz | OBDium | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Free (with OBDLink hardware) | Free, Open-Source | | Hardware | OBDLink Adapters Only | ELM327 & Compatible | | Platform | Windows Only | Cross-Platform (Linux & Windows) | | Diagnostic Functions | Read/Clear DTCs, Live Data, Readiness, Trip Logging | Read DTCs, Live Data, Readiness, VIN Decoding | Obdwiz License Key
With OBDwiz, you can:
If you already own an OBD2 scan tool but it is not from the OBDLink family, you cannot use OBDwiz. The software is specifically designed to work exclusively with OBDLink adapters. For generic ELM327 adapters or other brands, you will need to consider alternative software like TouchScan, which is also offered by ScanTool.net, or other widely available OBD2 applications.
According to official documentation, the ElmScan 5 will only function with an earlier version of OBDwiz, specifically . However, OBD Solutions can no longer generate new license keys for these outdated versions. If you have lost your original, physical license key that came with the ElmScan 5, you will be unable to activate OBDwiz version 2.16. In this case, you will need to look into alternative third-party OBD2 diagnostic software that still supports legacy hardware. Traditionally, license keys were printed on a card
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: To upgrade from a previous version, go to Settings > About > License > Activation and select the "upgrading" option.
: Some older tools, like the ElmScan 5 , may require specific legacy versions (e.g., v2.16) if you still have the original license key, as newer versions may not support them. : Create a license automatically by connecting your
To activate your software without a physical key, follow these steps provided by OBDLink Support :
Input your name, email address, and the 24-character license key exactly as it appears.