can you use fixd on more than 1 car

[Nova]

Yes, you can absolutely use a single FIXD sensor on more than one car. The device itself is not permanently married to a single vehicle. The process involves using the FIXD app to "unpair" the sensor from one car and then "pair" it to another. This makes it a cost-effective tool for households with multiple vehicles or for DIY enthusiasts who work on different cars.

However, a crucial limitation is that one FIXD sensor can only be actively used and monitor one car at a time. You cannot monitor two vehicles simultaneously with a single sensor. The pairing process is straightforward but must be done each time you switch vehicles. Here’s a simple breakdown of how it works:

1. In the FIXD app, go to your current vehicle's profile.
2. Find the option to remove or unpair the sensor.
3. Physically move the FIXD sensor to the OBD-II port of the next car. This port is usually found under the dashboard near the driver's knees.
4. In the app, add a new vehicle and follow the pairing instructions.

The app allows you to maintain profiles for all your cars, so switching between them is a matter of a few taps. This is ideal for performing periodic check-ups on each vehicle. For continuous, real-time monitoring of every car—like getting active alerts for each one—you would need a dedicated FIXD sensor for each vehicle. But for most users who want to read and clear check engine lights or perform occasional diagnostics, one sensor is sufficient.

[DiMaci]

Yep, it works on multiple cars, just not all at once. You have to tell the app which car you're plugging it into each time you switch. I use one FIXD for my SUV and my wife's sedan. I just keep the sensor in my glove box. When her check engine light comes on, I pop it into her car, open the app, and switch the active vehicle profile. It takes less than a minute. Super handy for a two-car family without buying two sensors.

[LaGavin]

As a mechanic, I see this question a lot. The FIXD is portable by design. The OBD-II port is standard on all cars sold in the US since 1996. The sensor is just a reader; the intelligence is in the app on your phone. You create a digital garage in the app for each vehicle. When you move the physical sensor, you just select the corresponding car profile. It’s a smart system for managing basic diagnostics across a fleet, even if it's just a family fleet.

[Kirsten]

I was worried about that too when I bought it. But it's really simple. You don't need to buy one for every car. The app remembers all your cars. When you plug the little sensor into a different car, you just go into the app's settings and pick the car you're currently using. It then connects and you're good to go. It's perfect for me because I can check my old truck and my daily driver with the same $60 device.

[HaileyFitz]

Think of the FIXD sensor like a key that can be copied for different locks. The sensor is the key, and each car's computer is a different lock. Your phone's app is the keychain that holds all the copies. You can only use one key at a time, but you can easily switch which lock you're opening. The only reason to get multiple sensors is if you want to leave one plugged into each car for constant monitoring, which most people don't need. For occasional diagnostics, one is plenty.