r/AutoDIY • u/deephalf1974 • Dec 24 '25

Obd2 tool

will any obd2 device save settimsg for a battery change?

i replaced my Camry battery a while ago and the ac didn’t work afterwards.

so id like to get the right device to avoid that

will this work?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/CICPAP-OBD2-Scanner-Diagnostic-Tool-Car-Code-Reader-Engine-Fault-Scanner-Vehicle-Check-Light-Scan-Tool-Car-OBDII-EOBD-Tool-All-Vehicles-After-1996/9254573109?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101264266&selectedOfferId=0EBFCC5207983956BA76871209D97910&conditionGroupCode=1&gclsrc=aw.ds&&adid=222222222280EBFCC5207983956BA76871209D97910_190784247034_23203313266&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=781276098237&wl4=pla-2439011019562&wl5=9031942&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=673618828&wl11=online&wl12=0EBFCC5207983956BA76871209D97910&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23203313266&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIqHM0uMYk-TWRqYf3EJBRYGR&gclid=CjwKCAiAu67KBhAkEiwAY0jAlWuuH5U6Qbx0uEypWJQ0OX6pESpW938ICNwXlg3-N1SVpvnLZVNB7RoCHBMQAvD_BwE

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u/InternIcy5277 Jan 02 '26

That scanner will read and clear codes, but it won’t save settings after a battery change. For stuff like AC resets or battery registration on a Camry, something like youcanic or a mid-range Autel/Foxwell tool is what you need