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No issues with WiFi and worked for me.
My daughter's car check engine light came on. I attempted to read the code with my OBD-II wired code reader that I bought a few years ago from Harbor Freight and kept getting a link error. I verified that the reader worked with my truck but I couldn't get it to work in her car. I had a local auto shop check their code reader worked so I decided to purchase a new code reader to replace mine. This one came in a blister pack package in a padded envelope. It included clear instructions as well as recommendations for apps based upon your phone. I used it with a IPhone 4s and a couple of different free versions of the apps. I noticed some reviews were negative based on issues with the wifi but my connected without any problem. I believe the apps were OBD II doctor and fusion OBD II. I was able to immediately connect via wifi and read the code with both apps. I eventually paid for the full version of fusion so that I could erase the code and it also allows for much more monitoring processes. I'm still learning about some of the functions but for the most part, I just use the code reader to determine the problem and to clear the lights while I troubleshoot and repair. This particular code was a P033 (I think) that corresponded to cylinder 3 misfire. The problem ended up being fuel injector related which I fixed with a couple of tanks of gas with SeaFoam added. 3 weeks and no return of the check engine light. I do not leave the reader connected all the time, just for maybe an hour while troubleshooting and reading codes so I didn't notice any problems with it getting hot as others have mentioned.
Overall Recommendation: YES, I would recommend this item.
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September 2016 · Automotive · verified purchase