Won it on eBay
$348.40 delivered
It's lightly used, for a light discount
But the functionality for the dollar is
I bought my first proper scan tool 🥰
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$348.40 delivered
It's lightly used, for a light discount
But the functionality for the dollar is
Plugged it into a 2000 Eldorado (not Bay Ridge spec) to clear codes, and program a keyfob
You can manually input an OLM % from 0-100%
I have no idea why you'd want to, but you can
The keyfob took a few tries, but eventually I got both programmed to the correct Driver 1/Driver 2 profiles
You can manually input an OLM % from 0-100%
I have no idea why you'd want to, but you can
The keyfob took a few tries, but eventually I got both programmed to the correct Driver 1/Driver 2 profiles
There's a sale on till tomorrow for the slightly higher up TPMS model
Programmed a keyfob for a 2006 Sonata, and a preliminary diag on the SRS light
Took seconds
Of course the owner was elated with the keyfob, and hadn't noticed the airbag light
...can't get them all
Awesome! I have been dreaming of one of those for a while now. I too want to upgrade my scan tool and that seems like a great choice!
It can do at least 4
I think you'll run out of screen real estate before you run out of processing power
I was hoping it could graph 4 pids at the same time individually.
Super informative thread. Thanks to all.
What is needed is a local place to walk in and purchase these things. Let them do all the crappy registering and down loading etc.
And then prove to me it does what I want it to before I lay down the dollars for it. Some things you just can't mail order and then have to keep paying for shipping and hoping it all works out and not accidentally lost etc. the cost is too high to gamble.
And then prove to me it does what I want it to before I lay down the dollars for it. Some things you just can't mail order and then have to keep paying for shipping and hoping it all works out and not accidentally lost etc. the cost is too high to gamble.
I have a Launch X431 Diagun V, I like the blue tooth OBD connection and its smaller size.
What is weird a bi-directional function may work, then they update it and then it quits, then they update again and it works. Updates seems to come regularly, came with 2 years worth of updates.
It can graph as multiple PID as well and you can overlay the graphs which I like.
What is weird a bi-directional function may work, then they update it and then it quits, then they update again and it works. Updates seems to come regularly, came with 2 years worth of updates.
It can graph as multiple PID as well and you can overlay the graphs which I like.
It's an Autel MaxiCOM MK808
Lightly used, about 4 months old, still with the plastic on it, for $320
In hindsight, that's not too terribly much of a savings over a brand new one, but it's still a savings, and I wanted it
I feel I've peaked with my beloved FORScan and knockoff Techstream
I want to bleed ABS pumps
I want to program key fobs
Apparently this thing can do it
I spent the entire afternoon updating it, because it was behind
I then took it outside and tried it on some stuff
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Sorted from most to least reliable?
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Actual live TPMS data on a 2020 XT4
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All modules communicating on a 2001 Villager
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Bidirectional controls of all 3 cooling fan speeds on said 2001 Villager
I was hoping for ABS bleeding, but it doesn't have an automated wizard for the Villager
Just individual control of all solenoids, and master pump on/off
My dad's work 2010 Prius has a spongy pedal, and the pump is running too often IMO, I'll have to see what this can do to address that
It offered key/remote programming on the xB and Camry
I have some friends and co workers with a 2000 Eldorado and a 2006 Sonata that'd pay mildly for a keyfob
The sky's the limit now
I'm coming for you Ivan and Eric O
Would be interested in an update - insights from last 1 1/2yrs. Thanks.
I don't know of any place that will let you try before you buy on electronics. What is needed is customers to do their due diligence and go to the manufacturers website and look up what the tool can do for the car it is being used on. The is no such scan tool that can do every function on every car, that animal has never existed. The more coverage and greater bidirectional control the tool has the higher the price.
Vehicle Coverage | Autel
Use our advanced vehicle coverage calculator to ensure your Autel diagnostic or TPMS tool covers the vehicles and functions your shop requires.
autel.com
So how many of these scanners can use a wire and not RF or wifi to connect? It always says do not use a wireless connection for doing ECU upgrades. I personally cant stand wifi anything.
Some of them do. The Autel/Otofix BT dongle has a USB port on the bottom for that.
Not to derail from Autel conversations, but The Car Care Nut channel also recommended the XTOOL X7 / X8.
I have never owned one but I have tried both of them and find the Autel to be a more capable tool, you can get the Otofix D1 pro or max which also runs the Autel software for less coin and are in some ways even better than their Autel branded counterparts in the hardware department, Otofix does not produce anything comparable to high end Autel models. The regular D1 and D1 light come up a bit short.
These are all nothing more than a Android tablet with the companies software running as an app.
These are all nothing more than a Android tablet with the companies software running as an app.
Some people love those tools and others not so much. They supposedly are pretty responsive to issues and feedback and are resonably priced. I thought about getting one but ended up getting an Otofix D1 instead because I wanted to try out an Autel based scanner since my other more expensive one runs Launch software.
I have my eye on a Autel MK808S/Z - I'll assume that's not considered high end.
No, it is entry level.
Do all of your autels require to be online while using? We have a nice one at work, but ever since one tech got ahold of it and took it home it will not work unless online. We don’t have access to our wifi at work so we can’t get it online which renders it useless. You can tell it you’re online, but it figures it out after a couple more screens. You can tell it you are not online and it automatically stops progress.
