I bought the Topdon Phoenix 2 earlier this year and it works great for the do it yourselfer. I paid $1079, so $912 is a smoking deal for anyone who wants a bi directional scanner with a lot of features. 👍🏼
Ivan .. if the scan tool companies listen to you, please request this: the ability to re-arrange pids!! When selecting the pids you want to watch in live data (whether graph or list form,) wouldn't it be awesome if you could drag and drop and put the pids in the order you want to see them? fuel trims in order, o2 sensors in order, etc. I don't understand how scan tools have come so far, have added topology, yet lack this simple feature that I'd use every time lol.
228k is great. Dont compare to youtube channels that are for kids, sports and popular culture. Plenty of vehicle techs have channels here that are at 500 or less...and have given up trying to break the monetization level
I bought the Autel 808S-TS two years ago when you made this same video and its worked perfect! I didnt need to buy an adaptor to read the ABS codes on my older Jeeps. One thing it wont do is turn off the annoying auto door locks, but I wont hold it against it. Ive even used it to reprogram my TPM sensors!
Thanks again. Please keep these up as it’s always good to know what a pro recommends and actually uses. I love the other channels you mentioned as they are my favorites too. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Lots of great stuff as always. I seldom ever work on anything much newer than 2018 , so my old red non updated Thinktool is still perfect for me. Thanks for the heads up on not messing with it. You and Amanda have a great Holiday. 👍👍🇺🇸
Ivan, you've brought so much value to the rest of this global community. I'm surprised you're not taking more advantage of it. Set up your own Amazon store and sell us the gear that you're currently using. We'll know that you did your research, and we trust you. Happy holidays for you and your missus from Down Under
20 years ago, such a scan tool was a few thousand dollars. In 2009, I bought my OTC Genisys for $2,000 and it has proven to be the biggest pile of crap ever. It never failed to let me down. I keep it in case I need to do OBD1 stuff. Now, for less than $1,000 in today's dollars, you have a really respectable scan tool.
I just bought the revstark yesterday thru your Amazon store recommendation. For 99 bucks I couldn't pass that up. I think I'll get me a few of the goodies. Thanks Ivan for the videos. I've learned alot
Love my Topdon Phoenix Plus and on my 3rd year with my 2nd tool. The Otofix D1 Pro is an Autel powered scan tool that covers most of the gaps. The Teslong TD500 is also a great articulating camera.
Thanks for the great advice. After watching your walk-through of the scanners, decided on the Autel MaxiCheck MX808S-TS Scanner. During a comparison with the Launch X431, I read one review that talked about very poor manufacturer response and assistance. Also in the comparison, the Autel's customer response was rated very high. One other factor was the high praise for connecting to the cloud at Autel and getting answers for problems. Your review was very insightful and had enough information to narrow down a hugh, confusing field of very expensive gadgets.
Eric, I take it all the scanners require a recurring subscription be bought? Which one of the scanners looses the least amount of functionality if you don’t buy the subscription? And what is the functionality that is lost?
Awesome Ivan. I did buy the Topdon TopScan after your last tool video. Like you said, it's well worth the money and great to keep in your car! I want one of those GooLoos next. lol
Ivan, you forgot a great scanner in the Xtool line. I have the Xtool A30M I use with my phone for mobile work (around $200) It does not have the topology map, however. The other is the Xtool D9 Pro For just over $1000 with 3 years free updates, FCA + DOIP & CAN FD Topology map included. Simple interface and a fully functional with over 42 services. As a Tech with 57 years experience I can highly recommend either tool. Easy for DIY people to learn.
I've been watching the TopDon TopScan for over a year now. It is typically between $53 - $60. I still have and like my TopDon TC001 thermal imaging camera. 👍👍
I dont like that thing. I cant see the screen when he's trying to show us the data. I wish eric would give that thing to his kids. I dont think eric knows his way around the harbor freight yet either..his pecking away searching for data pits is crazy hard to watch
@@pootthatbak2578Eric openly admits that he’s unfamiliar with the HF scan tool, and he shits on its built in service info in every video where the HF scan tool is featured. What was your complaint again?
@@briansaier4929 I don't have experience with them but I think the T10 look very impressive. Everyone has their little interface nitpicks of course. It's launch based and it has topology mapping, full system scan, can graph 16 pids, 40+ maintenance resets, can fd, doip, fca autoauth and even comes with borescope, battery tester, and charging dock.
Ivan, on the topdon phoenix, chrysler data pids for witch cylinder is misfiring is all the way at the bottom of the list. To graph them, is really annoying. Can you suggest a fix for this. Thank You. You will always get a👍from me. YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!
Can't wait for your holiday specials!! I've had the Phoenix plus for a few years now. It's a top notch advanced scan tool with topology map. Also has online coding and vag guided functions. The only thing that scares me as a diy'er is the $500 per year updates renewal fee after the initial two years. Yikes.
Didnt see the official PHAD dark blue windbreaker and nitrile gloves😅 what about deals on the headlamp you like?😊 P.S. all i want for xmas is a red rider picoscope,with 4 channels and a deluxe set of high impedance leads.. " ho ho ho" youll short your Pcm out kid🤪
Check out the Autel MX900. Picked it up last year and very happy with it. Perfect for a more advanced Diy’er (which I am). It does OEM data, bi-directional controls and special functions/adaptations.
Hey Ivan on the Canadian side I bought the launch x431 3 s plus 2 years ago my subscription ran out paid 1200 Canadian plus taxes go to update it they want close to 1100 for one year I am a diesel mechanic so I only work on family members cars I am not paying that much to update it
A Christmas miracle has occurred. I have all of Ivan's recommended tools. Topdon Phoenix Autel BT with TPMS clamps meters and even the PHAD Pressure Transducer. Thanks my friend I don't have to spend more money! Ivan email on the pig tail spec. I have local Specialty cable company that might be able to help. They had connectors that I couldn't find anywhere else.
Which is better with graphing - the Topdon or the Launch? Do either of them require a wifi connection? I'm having a hard time choosing between the 2 of them. I have a fiend with a Launch something high end scanner and he thinks it's great. I don't know anybody with a Topdon to ask.
Hi Ivan, could you address the subscription costs of the typical (and your specific) scan tools? From my experience with a Think product, the annual software and add-on subscriptions are more than the tool's original cost. With that kind of arithmetic, potential buyers should be aware of what annual update costs are for each of the tools shown. Thanks for everything you do, and best of luck to you and PHAD in the new year.
@@henrybrandt1057 Depends on the tool. With Think, I recall they had "maintenance" (active bi-directional) separated from the usual diagnostic functions. As well, there was some "special" or other that got you three (or more, I forget) makes for the price of one (which didn't do me any good as I only buy Lexus vehicles). It's been a few years and I don't use the tool anymore due to the exorbitant software upgrade and annual maintenance costs. For me, the tool is all but useless without subscription renewals (can't do TPMS rewrites for example). Hopefully, Ivan will get into this topic as he surely has vastly more experience than most of us in using these gizmos and dealing with their associated subscriptions renewal options.
I bought a thinktool pro 2 years ago based upon your channel, unfortunately, due to family issues, I haven't gotten much use out of it...recently you basically shelved yours after, as you mentioned here/other videos, they messed up the menu system with an update. I have read there are workarounds for this and was just wondering if you tried to correct yours with the workaround, or just abandoned the old thinktool pros for their newer version, which you use now? Not a diss at you Ivan, was just curious if the folks at thinktool made any effort to correct the menu issue you made folks aware of, instead of just abandoning it to sell their latest unit?
I’ve been trying to decide between the x431 pro3 ace and the topdon phoenix plus 2 with artilink100 the launch claims it does more than then the topdon, can anyone confirm if this is actually true or are they inflating there product and it’s actually the same exact software and features?
Why exactly will the Thinktool Platinum not work on Chrysler just because you don't keep it up to date? I use a Launch that I don't update anymore and works fine on Chrysler so I am just not quite understanding?
The scan tool needs to be up to date in order to be auto auth compatible. It will still work on older chryslers and to read codes on SGW equipped vehicles with out being up to date.
Why would he give you that information? His transducers are reasonably priced. Buy one or don’t, but don’t expect him to give you access to his supplier. Do you ask the waitress at the diner where they buy their eggs?
Ivan fyi I bought the Thinktool Pros last year on your recommendation and I am very disappointed in how poor it is for my vehicles and really weak on all BMW models .
I'm still using my Verus, and my up-to-date Harbor Freight ZurichPro for diags and bidirectional controls. I do own that GooLoo 4000 and for a few years now, a couple uses a month, and it has NEVER let me down!!! Go to Ivan's link and get a couple!!! GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT!
I bought the Topdon Phoenix 2 earlier this year and it works great for the do it yourselfer. I paid $1079, so $912 is a smoking deal for anyone who wants a bi directional scanner with a lot of features. 👍🏼
What is the cost of the update so yearly subscription? Do you know what will stop working if you don’t buy the subscription? Or renew it?
Ivan .. if the scan tool companies listen to you, please request this: the ability to re-arrange pids!! When selecting the pids you want to watch in live data (whether graph or list form,) wouldn't it be awesome if you could drag and drop and put the pids in the order you want to see them? fuel trims in order, o2 sensors in order, etc. I don't understand how scan tools have come so far, have added topology, yet lack this simple feature that I'd use every time lol.
228k subs...
This channel deserves way more than that?!
Do not forget to tell a friend about... PHAD
228k is great. Dont compare to youtube channels that are for kids, sports and popular culture. Plenty of vehicle techs have channels here that are at 500 or less...and have given up trying to break the monetization level
I bought the Autel 808S-TS two years ago when you made this same video and its worked perfect! I didnt need to buy an adaptor to read the ABS codes on my older Jeeps. One thing it wont do is turn off the annoying auto door locks, but I wont hold it against it. Ive even used it to reprogram my TPM sensors!
Thanks again. Please keep these up as it’s always good to know what a pro recommends and actually uses. I love the other channels you mentioned as they are my favorites too. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Lots of great stuff as always. I seldom ever work on anything much newer than 2018 , so my old red non updated Thinktool is still perfect for me. Thanks for the heads up on not messing with it. You and Amanda have a great Holiday. 👍👍🇺🇸
Those pigtails are on Ali Express as "3 pin sensor connectors"
13:28 shots fired lol
I think I have 2 or 3 of those pigtails Ivan. I'll check tomorrow when I get to work. I'll send em right over to you
Ivan, you've brought so much value to the rest of this global community. I'm surprised you're not taking more advantage of it. Set up your own Amazon store and sell us the gear that you're currently using. We'll know that you did your research, and we trust you. Happy holidays for you and your missus from Down Under
No crimper recommendation? Hahahaha 🤣
@@major__kong just wait for the Christmas Special 🙄😆🤪
LOL😂@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics
20 years ago, such a scan tool was a few thousand dollars. In 2009, I bought my OTC Genisys for $2,000 and it has proven to be the biggest pile of crap ever. It never failed to let me down. I keep it in case I need to do OBD1 stuff.
Now, for less than $1,000 in today's dollars, you have a really respectable scan tool.
Thanks for the awesome videos this year Ivan!!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you & the Mrs.!!!!!
I've had my phoenix plus for about two years now. Love it!!
I just bought the revstark yesterday thru your Amazon store recommendation. For 99 bucks I couldn't pass that up. I think I'll get me a few of the goodies. Thanks Ivan for the videos. I've learned alot
The TopDon Topscan is a phenomenal deal and a great addition to a more advanced scanner. I keep mine in my car and it is a fantastic tool.
i bought the phoenix plus about 8 months ago because of you. love it
I been looking into TopDon, I think I’m going to buy it. You need to do a live Q&A.
This video couldn't have come at a better time!!! Just starting the video and I know you're gonna to make this decision much easier.
Thanks for sharing that man ! Whoop whoop !
Thanks Ivan for all you do just amazing
Love my Topdon Phoenix Plus and on my 3rd year with my 2nd tool. The Otofix D1 Pro is an Autel powered scan tool that covers most of the gaps. The Teslong TD500 is also a great articulating camera.
Thanks for the great advice. After watching your walk-through of the scanners, decided on the Autel MaxiCheck MX808S-TS Scanner. During a comparison with the Launch X431, I read one review that talked about very poor manufacturer response and assistance. Also in the comparison, the Autel's customer response was rated very high. One other factor was the high praise for connecting to the cloud at Autel and getting answers for problems.
Your review was very insightful and had enough information to narrow down a hugh, confusing field of very expensive gadgets.
I had previously purchased the Astro DC amp clamp on your recommendation and that thing is amazing for the price.
Eric, I take it all the scanners require a recurring subscription be bought? Which one of the scanners looses the least amount of functionality if you don’t buy the subscription? And what is the functionality that is lost?
Outstanding!! Appreciate this!! 👍🏻
Awesome Ivan. I did buy the Topdon TopScan after your last tool video. Like you said, it's well worth the money and great to keep in your car! I want one of those GooLoos next. lol
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone
Thank you Ivan! I alwasy look forward to these but am not sure if my bank account does! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Ivan, you forgot a great scanner in the Xtool line. I have the Xtool A30M I use with my phone for mobile work (around $200) It does not have the topology map, however. The other is the Xtool D9 Pro For just over $1000 with 3 years free updates, FCA + DOIP & CAN FD Topology map included. Simple interface and a fully functional with over 42 services. As a Tech with 57 years experience I can highly recommend either tool. Easy for DIY people to learn.
I've been watching the TopDon TopScan for over a year now. It is typically between $53 - $60.
I still have and like my TopDon TC001 thermal imaging camera. 👍👍
Eric O. At South main auto Has been using harbor freight icon scanner. Know anything about them ??
I dont like that thing. I cant see the screen when he's trying to show us the data. I wish eric would give that thing to his kids. I dont think eric knows his way around the harbor freight yet either..his pecking away searching for data pits is crazy hard to watch
@@pootthatbak2578Eric openly admits that he’s unfamiliar with the HF scan tool, and he shits on its built in service info in every video where the HF scan tool is featured. What was your complaint again?
@@briansaier4929 I don't have experience with them but I think the T10 look very impressive. Everyone has their little interface nitpicks of course. It's launch based and it has topology mapping, full system scan, can graph 16 pids, 40+ maintenance resets, can fd, doip, fca autoauth and even comes with borescope, battery tester, and charging dock.
I would love to find test leads like Ivan uses on discount.
Ivan, on the topdon phoenix, chrysler data pids for witch cylinder is misfiring is all the way at the bottom of the list. To graph them, is really annoying. Can you suggest a fix for this.
Thank You. You will always get a👍from me.
YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving Ivan.
Can't wait for your holiday specials!!
I've had the Phoenix plus for a few years now. It's a top notch advanced scan tool with topology map. Also has online coding and vag guided functions. The only thing that scares me as a diy'er is the $500 per year updates renewal fee after the initial two years. Yikes.
The 7" launch is awesome BUT does not have topology :(
Yep, and the "dongle" is enormous.
This is not the comment I was hoping to see. This makes my decision very hard now.
Didnt see the official PHAD dark blue windbreaker and nitrile gloves😅 what about deals on the headlamp you like?😊
P.S. all i want for xmas is a red rider picoscope,with 4 channels and a deluxe set of high impedance leads..
" ho ho ho" youll short your Pcm out kid🤪
Isn't that the same as a GM 3pin tps connector?
SMA has a connector place he uses
Which is better the kingbolen k10 or phoenix plus 2?
Thank you Ivan
@@johnrobinson534 happy Thanksgiving, John! Long live the '85 Oldsmobile 98!😎👌
If you click on diagnostic plan it will give you a list similar to the old reports
Hey Ivan which scanner is better. The top don or Launch
Bravo. Thank you
I’ve been waiting for this video!
These videos look the exact same every year Ivan. Nothing has changed in 3 years lol.
What is the pressure transducer that you use in your pressure prove kit?
Ever work with the XTOOL line?
Do any of those scanners do bsm calibrations with ADAS target location information like the snappy tools, thanks in advance 🤟
Thanks once again Ivan .which topdon tool will compare to the launch crp 919bt ?
Check out the Autel MX900. Picked it up last year and very happy with it. Perfect for a more advanced Diy’er (which I am). It does OEM data, bi-directional controls and special functions/adaptations.
Hey Ivan on the Canadian side I bought the launch x431 3 s plus 2 years ago my subscription ran out paid 1200 Canadian plus taxes go to update it they want close to 1100 for one year I am a diesel mechanic so I only work on family members cars I am not paying that much to update it
@@rentonflowers6202 no reason to update it unless you work on 2024 vehicles 😉
Your feedback is amazing
Does the launch x431 crp919 have the topology and every feature that the topdon phoenix 2 has?
A Christmas miracle has occurred. I have all of Ivan's recommended tools. Topdon Phoenix Autel BT with TPMS clamps meters and even the PHAD Pressure Transducer. Thanks my friend I don't have to spend more money! Ivan email on the pig tail spec. I have local Specialty cable company that might be able to help. They had connectors that I couldn't find anywhere else.
@@billziegmond4943 happy Thanksgiving, Bill! That's amazing that you have the entire PHAD kit! 😁👍
Ivan, Does the PHAD pressure transducer work with Pico 7 ? I think I remember you saying it was Pico 6 only. Due to a scaling issue .
Which is better with graphing - the Topdon or the Launch? Do either of them require a wifi connection?
I'm having a hard time choosing between the 2 of them. I have a fiend with a Launch something high end scanner and he thinks it's great. I don't know anybody with a Topdon to ask.
@@johnz8210 they are very similar! I prefer the Topdon overall for the ruggedness and screen sensitivity 😊
you didnt say how much the endoscope is!!
Click on "more " near the top of the screen and you'll see a full list ( with links and prices ).
Hi Ivan, could you address the subscription costs of the typical (and your specific) scan tools? From my experience with a Think product, the annual software and add-on subscriptions are more than the tool's original cost. With that kind of arithmetic, potential buyers should be aware of what annual update costs are for each of the tools shown. Thanks for everything you do, and best of luck to you and PHAD in the new year.
What happens to functionality if you don’t renew the subscription?
@@henrybrandt1057 Depends on the tool. With Think, I recall they had "maintenance" (active bi-directional) separated from the usual diagnostic functions. As well, there was some "special" or other that got you three (or more, I forget) makes for the price of one (which didn't do me any good as I only buy Lexus vehicles). It's been a few years and I don't use the tool anymore due to the exorbitant software upgrade and annual maintenance costs. For me, the tool is all but useless without subscription renewals (can't do TPMS rewrites for example). Hopefully, Ivan will get into this topic as he surely has vastly more experience than most of us in using these gizmos and dealing with their associated subscriptions renewal options.
Details of the ts100 battery setup … please?
@@williamhague2768 see Amazon store 😉
I cant believe its been a year already.
I bought a thinktool pro 2 years ago based upon your channel, unfortunately, due to family issues, I haven't gotten much use out of it...recently you basically shelved yours after, as you mentioned here/other videos, they messed up the menu system with an update. I have read there are workarounds for this and was just wondering if you tried to correct yours with the workaround, or just abandoned the old thinktool pros for their newer version, which you use now? Not a diss at you Ivan, was just curious if the folks at thinktool made any effort to correct the menu issue you made folks aware of, instead of just abandoning it to sell their latest unit?
How do u keep them all looking soo brand new if u use them daily?
By filming in 720p? Low resolution is hiding the scuff marks😅
I’ve been trying to decide between the x431 pro3 ace and the topdon phoenix plus 2 with artilink100 the launch claims it does more than then the topdon, can anyone confirm if this is actually true or are they inflating there product and it’s actually the same exact software and features?
No black Friday on your transducer
Yay!
Why exactly will the Thinktool Platinum not work on Chrysler just because you don't keep it up to date? I use a Launch that I don't update anymore and works fine on Chrysler so I am just not quite understanding?
The scan tool needs to be up to date in order to be auto auth compatible. It will still work on older chryslers and to read codes on SGW equipped vehicles with out being up to date.
@jnotah
Why does Auto Auth care if the scanner is up to the minute on software with Launch?
@@adamcweber No clue.
Ivan what company do you purchase just the transducers from?
Why would he give you that information? His transducers are reasonably priced. Buy one or don’t, but don’t expect him to give you access to his supplier. Do you ask the waitress at the diner where they buy their eggs?
@@alantrimble2881 🙃🤐
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Ivan have a wonderful Thanksgiving you and the Ms try and take a day off buddy you look tired
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Comprehensive reviews.
The Bots are here tonight, SMH
i thought i was first but those bots beat me 🤕
I win
Ivan fyi I bought the Thinktool Pros last year on your recommendation and I am very disappointed in how poor it is for my vehicles and really weak on all BMW models .
@@paulgilliland2992 really? It's great on the Europeans! 🤔
I'm still using my Verus, and my up-to-date Harbor Freight ZurichPro for diags and bidirectional controls.
I do own that GooLoo 4000 and for a few years now, a couple uses a month, and it has NEVER let me down!!!
Go to Ivan's link and get a couple!!! GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT!