Well done video with useful details. I had watched about 20 other videos ... mostly about how to open the box and plug in the ODB II port. Thank You! Subscribed.
I know..... Most videos open the box and read the same info on the sales screen for the tool. Complete waste of time. I don't get excited about watching someone open a box. This video though adds some of the information I was looking for just to get started. Which is great to see someone supply useful information instead of just trying to get view ratings to make some $$$....
But the only problem is and they do not tell you I made this mistake you get three years of updates but if you click on and ask for added updates, it kicked your free updates out. They don’t tell you this until you do it until you put your email address in and your information I was just looking at prices what it would be and then I get a message across there that I will no longer get the free updates because I put my information in for added updates so that kicks that out or you to send the scanner back within the 30 days and get a new one and it starts over. That’s one way to fix the problem they want to pull that crap.
Thanks! Learned several new things. For the on unit live graphing, wish they would add both a -x and -y zoom buttons to decrease the default scale. Especially the y scale that defaults from 0 to 20. It auto scales pretty well in the recorded report but you have to leave live data to get to it.
Still no note of the inability of this unit to graph the function of the wide-band A/F sensor in live data. They claim it will be made useful in the next update to be released 01/24. You have to record the data stream then look at it in Data View
Has anyone been able to fully export a (longish) recorded session? I can only get a few minutes saved as CSV, and the advance to end of session and rewind to start of session icons, don't seem to have any function? Thanks
If you look on the far right side of the display, there is an icon that looks like a circular speedometer or tachometer gauge. Click the icon immediately below this icon. Let me know if you need more help.
Great video. I just ordered a D7 at a price I couldn't refuse. I did order another brand at a good price. Had more bells and whistles but 1st operation was to program a key fob for my 2011 Challenger. There are D7 videos showing the steps. Problem with the other brand was, it asks for the PIN code. I backed out, tried every combination of screens. No PIN displayed. I checked for videos on that brand. A few videos with other cars makers. Nothing for any Dodge. I looked at the D7 videos and tried to see if the other brand followed that screen sequence. It always skipped the screen to display PIN code. It jumped to the screen to enter PIN. Kept backing out them the car computer locked me out. Too many attempts. I guess getting to the request for the PIN counts as 1 attempt even if you do not attempt to enter a PIN. I checked the specs on the other brand. Says it programs keys. Called support where they told me I had to buy a specific tool from them that programs keys. Of course I sent that one back and good thing. Next day there was a flash sale on the D7. Lesson being. Not all scanners do what they advertise. As for videos. You do a good job of training, I used to be an instructor in the army for 4-wheel vehicles. One suggestion. Think of 2-3 ways to explain details. Which you did cover but most videos lack in that area,. And of course different operating systems are a little different. I use Linux but it is not difficult to use the info you supply and apply it to the way my laptop operates. I intend on adding a few videos myself since I have all the required programs and we need more training films. Keep up the great work,
Don’t get me wrong it’s a good scanner for the price. Very good quality a lot of information function testing covers a lot of vehicles but you just gotta watch the loopholes that they don’t tell you about.
That is a most interesting question. Keep in mind a sensor on a BMW may have an output voltage that decreases as temperature rises. However a Mercedes may have an output voltage that increases as temperature rises. So there's probably not a typical set of values for a particular type of sensor across all manufacturers. However the interpreted value by the computer from a sensor should be standard. For example a car that is running at normal operating temperature likely has a head temperature of between 80 and 120° C. I like your question though and would love to see a list of typical interpreted values for all types of sensors that are on a car. Regretfully I don't have that knowledge.
Do you know the sample rate exported to the csv file? I am looking for a tool that will record several times per second, more the better, specifically brake system sensors. Thanks!
Thanks man your instruction are very easy to understand,great job,im sure that a lot of other people agre with me.i was trying to get this scaner for a wile but after hear you on everything that this scaner do you convince me.wish that xtool see that and compensate you for it.the way you give the info.even a old guy like me understand
Hi Luis. I appreciate the feedback. If you have specific tests to perform on specific tools it is a good idea to contact the xtool support team and specifically ask if the tool you are targeting will do those tests.
Good guidance. Now If I could only get my D7 so speak proper 2018 Traverse language/syntax. all attempts to 'test' any actionable device, i.e. windows, wipers, door locks etc. return argument out of range error. But the email report function is worth its slowness scanning (autoscan) missing modules as it works its way thru it list.
You should open the ticket with X Tool Tech by clicking the top right hand side icon present on many of the diagnostic screens. That will generate an email and include information relevant to the issue so the next tool can help you best solve it. Taking this action is the only way they will learn about issues with certain Vehicles because obviously they cannot test with every combination of vehicle that exists. I have done this before and they are very responsive and receptive.
These types of tools are designed to help leed you in the right direction You must have some or a lot of technical ability and understanding of how the system works before you should attempt to repair a modern car, cause you could very easily cause a lot more harm than good.
@@johnmitchell8925 Thanks. After several weeks working on my Opel Tigra I bought an Xtool D7. My cheap readers found no faults. The D7 likewise. 3 weeks daily frustrating exchanges with Xtool I gave up and a garage took the car. They checked my work and didn't have a clue. Latest news is oil in the ECU connector, I suspect from oil pressure switch by capillary action. Mechanic never heard of it. He's sent ECU to be tested. Thanks.
Good afternoon I am one of your subscribers. How can you get live O2 sensor data on my d7 scan tool can you help me with it. Can I have your email address also.
Hi wendell. I am certainly happy to help you. Look in my TH-cam channel profile for my email address and send me your contact information and I will reach out to you privately.
Good afternoon I went to your channel trying to get your email address but it is not popping up. Can you send it to me here and I will contact you privately, I would happily take the help.
@@wendellreid5697 if you check using a phone browser under my channel About info it hides the details section. But if you check using Firefox or likely another browser on a computer and then click "for business inquiries" it will reveal my email address. Or you can post your email here and also include the word "asdf123" in your comment which triggers my "hold for review" feature and I will reach out to you before your address becomes publically viewable
you can post your email here and also include the word "asdf123" in your comment which triggers my "hold for review" feature and I will reach out to you before your address becomes publicly viewable
Question about the modules that are listed, after an AutoScan. Now with Topology this is laid out nicer. How do we know if a module is really there, but communications has been lost with it, maybe due to a broken can-bus circuit, or the module is just bad. The reason I ask this is, when I Auto Scan my 2014 Silverado there are few modules greyed out, I don't think this a problem, because my Silverado is in very good condition with no problems. I'm assuming these modules possibly for different variants of the Silverados. But what if I was working on a vehicle in poor condition, and trying to determine .... is that module really there ???? I've seen Ivan on Pine Hollow Diag do a 'health scan' and say "oh there's no communication with that xxxx module".
I have a D9 pro and notice the same thing! I haven't missed a problem yet because of this bit don't think this tool is reading all modules properly, lie I'd swear they are there but the scanner isn't picking them up. So far I like the older X-431 Launch we have at work better.
Does this tool have the same pre set values in live data that are known for the car Like the Autel Scan Tool? I like this tool better (more options), from what i can see. Unfortunately , you can set custom set values, but what i you don't the min/max values for all your sensors. Is there an option to download or collect all sensor min/max values?
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Well done video with useful details. I had watched about 20 other videos ... mostly about how to open the box and plug in the ODB II port. Thank You! Subscribed.
Great video ! Very helpful unlike the ones telling how to open box and plug in. Have you done one about the xtool d8 bt ? Subscribed
I know..... Most videos open the box and read the same info on the sales screen for the tool. Complete waste of time. I don't get excited about watching someone open a box. This video though adds some of the information I was looking for just to get started. Which is great to see someone supply useful information instead of just trying to get view ratings to make some $$$....
I was struggling with recording data on the D7 and playng it back. This really helps. Thanks for taking the time to lay it out.
But the only problem is and they do not tell you I made this mistake you get three years of updates but if you click on and ask for added updates, it kicked your free updates out. They don’t tell you this until you do it until you put your email address in and your information I was just looking at prices what it would be and then I get a message across there that I will no longer get the free updates because I put my information in for added updates so that kicks that out or you to send the scanner back within the 30 days and get a new one and it starts over. That’s one way to fix the problem they want to pull that crap.
What's the difference between a30m and d7
When you want your car to break just so you can play with your new scan tool 😁
Thanks! Learned several new things. For the on unit live graphing, wish they would add both a -x and -y zoom buttons to decrease the default scale. Especially the y scale that defaults from 0 to 20. It auto scales pretty well in the recorded report but you have to leave live data to get to it.
Really great information most other channels don't go into.👍
I appreciate that!
Very good video, I learned some interesting things
Still no note of the inability of this unit to graph the function of the wide-band A/F sensor in live data. They claim it will be made useful in the next update to be released 01/24. You have to record the data stream then look at it in Data View
11:09 great presentation
Has anyone been able to fully export a (longish) recorded session? I can only get a few minutes saved as CSV, and the advance to end of session and rewind to start of session icons, don't seem to have any function? Thanks
Thanks for the infolooking forward to seeing more
How do u program new ecu no one has a reel video for that im going insane
you didnt show what you clicked to get to the screen where you set the upper and lower limits... it just pops up on the screen... what did you press??
that is at about 8:30 min in the video thanks.
If you look on the far right side of the display, there is an icon that looks like a circular speedometer or tachometer gauge. Click the icon immediately below this icon. Let me know if you need more help.
Thank you. Fantastic educational skill
Great video. I just ordered a D7 at a price I couldn't refuse. I did order another brand at a good price. Had more bells and whistles but 1st operation was to program a key fob for my 2011 Challenger. There are D7 videos showing the steps. Problem with the other brand was, it asks for the PIN code. I backed out, tried every combination of screens. No PIN displayed. I checked for videos on that brand. A few videos with other cars makers. Nothing for any Dodge. I looked at the D7 videos and tried to see if the other brand followed that screen sequence. It always skipped the screen to display PIN code. It jumped to the screen to enter PIN. Kept backing out them the car computer locked me out. Too many attempts. I guess getting to the request for the PIN counts as 1 attempt even if you do not attempt to enter a PIN. I checked the specs on the other brand. Says it programs keys. Called support where they told me I had to buy a specific tool from them that programs keys. Of course I sent that one back and good thing. Next day there was a flash sale on the D7. Lesson being. Not all scanners do what they advertise. As for videos. You do a good job of training, I used to be an instructor in the army for 4-wheel vehicles. One suggestion. Think of 2-3 ways to explain details. Which you did cover but most videos lack in that area,. And of course different operating systems are a little different. I use Linux but it is not difficult to use the info you supply and apply it to the way my laptop operates. I intend on adding a few videos myself since I have all the required programs and we need more training films. Keep up the great work,
thanks for the great feedback.
Great video. I've had the xtool for about a year and I didn't realize it could do all that
Don't feel bad. Same exact thing for me with this scan tool.
Don’t get me wrong it’s a good scanner for the price. Very good quality a lot of information function testing covers a lot of vehicles but you just gotta watch the loopholes that they don’t tell you about.
Like what?
how does one add a printer? I have two on the network the D7 attaches to but it reports no services
I have posted a video on my channel showing how to connect to a printer.
Where can we find a source for the normal values?
That is a most interesting question. Keep in mind a sensor on a BMW may have an output voltage that decreases as temperature rises. However a Mercedes may have an output voltage that increases as temperature rises. So there's probably not a typical set of values for a particular type of sensor across all manufacturers. However the interpreted value by the computer from a sensor should be standard. For example a car that is running at normal operating temperature likely has a head temperature of between 80 and 120° C. I like your question though and would love to see a list of typical interpreted values for all types of sensors that are on a car. Regretfully I don't have that knowledge.
@@mrdiyguy123 This makes sense. It would be nice to have these parameters set in the ECM by the manufacturer and viewable with the live data
Bosch book isn't bad for values, since so many sensors are Bosch, otherwise Mitchell, online or dealer if lucky.
Did you have to load a program on your pc to look at the csv files?
Nope. Notepad should do it.
Can't seem to find the folder for csv's?
Do you know the sample rate exported to the csv file? I am looking for a tool that will record several times per second, more the better, specifically brake system sensors. Thanks!
I am guessing once per second. Maybe the sample rate is configurable
Thanks man your instruction are very easy to understand,great job,im sure that a lot of other people agre with me.i was trying to get this scaner for a wile but after hear you on everything that this scaner do you convince me.wish that xtool see that and compensate you for it.the way you give the info.even a old guy like me understand
Hi Luis. I appreciate the feedback. If you have specific tests to perform on specific tools it is a good idea to contact the xtool support team and specifically ask if the tool you are targeting will do those tests.
Good guidance. Now If I could only get my D7 so speak proper 2018 Traverse language/syntax. all attempts to 'test' any actionable device, i.e. windows, wipers, door locks etc. return argument out of range error. But the email report function is worth its slowness scanning (autoscan) missing modules as it works its way thru it list.
You should open the ticket with X Tool Tech by clicking the top right hand side icon present on many of the diagnostic screens. That will generate an email and include information relevant to the issue so the next tool can help you best solve it. Taking this action is the only way they will learn about issues with certain Vehicles because obviously they cannot test with every combination of vehicle that exists. I have done this before and they are very responsive and receptive.
@@mrdiyguy123 Thank you, I will give that a try.
Amazing. Will it tell you why a car won't start? Thanks.
These types of tools are designed to help leed you in the right direction You must have some or a lot of technical ability and understanding of how the system works before you should attempt to repair a modern car, cause you could very easily cause a lot more harm than good.
@@johnmitchell8925 Thanks. After several weeks working on my Opel Tigra I bought an Xtool D7. My cheap readers found no faults. The D7 likewise. 3 weeks daily frustrating exchanges with Xtool I gave up and a garage took the car. They checked my work and didn't have a clue. Latest news is oil in the ECU connector, I suspect from oil pressure switch by capillary action. Mechanic never heard of it. He's sent ECU to be tested.
Thanks.
Good afternoon I am one of your subscribers. How can you get live O2 sensor data on my d7 scan tool can you help me with it.
Can I have your email address also.
Hi wendell. I am certainly happy to help you. Look in my TH-cam channel profile for my email address and send me your contact information and I will reach out to you privately.
Good afternoon I went to your channel trying to get your email address but it is not popping up. Can you send it to me here and I will contact you privately, I would happily take the help.
@@wendellreid5697 if you check using a phone browser under my channel About info it hides the details section. But if you check using Firefox or likely another browser on a computer and then click "for business inquiries" it will reveal my email address. Or you can post your email here and also include the word "asdf123" in your comment which triggers my "hold for review" feature and I will reach out to you before your address becomes publically viewable
Good morning try using Firefox and safari to locate your email and it is still hidden I am getting through to it.
you can post your email here and also include the word "asdf123" in your comment which triggers my "hold for review" feature and I will reach out to you before your address becomes publicly viewable
Question about the modules that are listed, after an AutoScan. Now with Topology this is laid out nicer. How do we know if a module is really there, but communications has been lost with it, maybe due to a broken can-bus circuit, or the module is just bad.
The reason I ask this is, when I Auto Scan my 2014 Silverado there are few modules greyed out, I don't think this a problem, because my Silverado is in very good condition with no problems. I'm assuming these modules possibly for different variants of the Silverados. But what if I was working on a vehicle in poor condition, and trying to determine .... is that module really there ???? I've seen Ivan on Pine Hollow Diag do a 'health scan' and say "oh there's no communication with that xxxx module".
I have a D9 pro and notice the same thing! I haven't missed a problem yet because of this bit don't think this tool is reading all modules properly, lie I'd swear they are there but the scanner isn't picking them up. So far I like the older X-431 Launch we have at work better.
Does this tool have the same pre set values in live data that are known for the car Like the Autel Scan Tool?
I like this tool better (more options), from what i can see. Unfortunately , you can set custom set values, but what i you don't the min/max values for all your sensors. Is there an option to download or collect all sensor min/max values?