My first car in the late 1970’s was a Ford Escort mark 1. No ECU, everything was basic. Points, spark plugs and cables, and rotor arm were easy to replace consumables. I even learned how to reset the timing using a timing light. From time to time mechanical items failed and these were quickly replaced following a trip to the local breakers who allowed me to strip parts from wrecks stacked two high. No health and safety. Those were the days of happy, joy free motoring. Now the car I have scares me with its warning codes, most of which require a trip to the garage. The days of “simple repairs” with Haynes manual to hand are over 😢. The ODB scanners are great tools for those who understand the codes and what needs to be done.
First off all cheers 🍻 for the mention Ian have The S600 I can't praise it enough. The first bit you are in is Live Data it's really handy. What I like about the Kingbolen is straight forward. I going to be honest I have used it on a few car's now I also use Launch and TopDon, which is Bluetooth. Very handy, no cable. I bought a few of them because of my job as you know Ian I can't fault the Kingbolen at all. 👍
I just got a new smartphone, it asked so many questions on setup 🙄 i was just stabbing in the dark. So i know how you feel with this gadget, at least you can learn it bit by bit.
Yeah the more tools you review they will send you I bought a kingbolen mini diag obd for special offer £55 because seen it on chops garage their stuff is good 👍
I was offered the mini Bluetooth to review but they said I would need a tablet to properly view it, so Kingbolen offered this self contained unit instead.
@@Man-in-da-shed you can use the mini diag on your phone because I seen it being used on chops garage because I have to watch channels fixing cars because I've been brought up in the motor industry since I was eight years old
Well it does as much as an OBD tool can do which is give you some vague information that a qualified mechanic will try and figure out. It's true though the battery on your vehicle looks low again. I think this must be chronic to newer cars. My mum has a mazda that has been into the shop under warranty for battery problems many times to no avail. Eventually she just put it on a charger whenever she is at home. For me I have an older JDM diesel without any diagnosis tools on it. When it runs like shit I tell the symptoms to my neighbor the mechanic and then I try things. The good old days eh?
I think if I put something like that on my car it would have a heart attack and advise to scrap it! I wouldn't have a clue what it was telling me anyway. Take care, Poo
i can not say anything with sence about the mechanics and the device you using, got not enough knowlage but i can say one thing about self video ... please learn how to hold your phone as you recording to just not cover the microphone hole ... cheers Eun
My first car in the late 1970’s was a Ford Escort mark 1. No ECU, everything was basic. Points, spark plugs and cables, and rotor arm were easy to replace consumables. I even learned how to reset the timing using a timing light.
From time to time mechanical items failed and these were quickly replaced following a trip to the local breakers who allowed me to strip parts from wrecks stacked two high. No health and safety.
Those were the days of happy, joy free motoring.
Now the car I have scares me with its warning codes, most of which require a trip to the garage. The days of “simple repairs” with Haynes manual to hand are over 😢.
The ODB scanners are great tools for those who understand the codes and what needs to be done.
At least im not the only one having problems with the old scrap wagen
Looks like you need the battery cha4ged and load tested……many things on recent cars only need a higher voltage output. 👍🧐
First off all cheers 🍻 for the mention Ian have The S600 I can't praise it enough. The first bit you are in is Live Data it's really handy. What I like about the Kingbolen is straight forward. I going to be honest I have used it on a few car's now I also use Launch and TopDon, which is Bluetooth. Very handy, no cable. I bought a few of them because of my job as you know Ian I can't fault the Kingbolen at all. 👍
I just bought one last week. Had a bad sensor which put my GMC into limp mode. Sensor is NLA so had to find a good used one. Good video buddy. :)
I just got a new smartphone, it asked so many questions on setup 🙄 i was just stabbing in the dark. So i know how you feel with this gadget, at least you can learn it bit by bit.
MiL status is if the ECU ( Engine Control Module) has an active Check engine light.
Them tippett's are dancing to my favourite tune, ,,, Marine pass out, lol,,,
Handy tool lan enjoy your new toy 😊
Just got to figure out the many many uses
I can fix many things but my car I leave for the professionals, is nice to know in advance what the problem is.
Great review Ian but not for i just take my car to my mates garage and say here sort this out 👍👍👍👍
Safest thing
Yeah the more tools you review they will send you I bought a kingbolen mini diag obd for special offer £55 because seen it on chops garage their stuff is good 👍
I was offered the mini Bluetooth to review but they said I would need a tablet to properly view it, so Kingbolen offered this self contained unit instead.
@@Man-in-da-shed you can use the mini diag on your phone because I seen it being used on chops garage because I have to watch channels fixing cars because I've been brought up in the motor industry since I was eight years old
Once you get the hang of that Ian it will be a god send, wish i had something like it
Well it does as much as an OBD tool can do which is give you some vague information that a qualified mechanic will try and figure out. It's true though the battery on your vehicle looks low again. I think this must be chronic to newer cars. My mum has a mazda that has been into the shop under warranty for battery problems many times to no avail. Eventually she just put it on a charger whenever she is at home.
For me I have an older JDM diesel without any diagnosis tools on it. When it runs like shit I tell the symptoms to my neighbor the mechanic and then I try things. The good old days eh?
In truth a diesel is the wrong car for me as I only travel 7 miles to work. I’ll put the battery conditioner on it for a spell
Ian I now you problem someone put the steering wheel on the rong side 😂😂😂😂
I think if I put something like that on my car it would have a heart attack and advise to scrap it! I wouldn't have a clue what it was telling me anyway. Take care, Poo
It was scary to be able to read so much Data, and not know what it means
Does it do crank relearns?
Absolutely no idea. 🤷
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lol your next impulse buy will have to be an aston martin now pmsl
Hmmmm. Do they do an estate 🤔
@@Man-in-da-shed lol
How come you don't have an aston martin, isn't that what all scrappers drive?😂
i can not say anything with sence about the mechanics and the device you using, got not enough knowlage but i can say one thing about self video ... please learn how to hold your phone as you recording to just not cover the microphone hole ... cheers Eun
Good point. I wondered why the sound was muffled
Just light a fire under it 😂
It would be easier to teach a caveman rudimentary quantum theory. 😊
Your not wrong
@@Man-in-da-shed *You're *
Point made. 😬🙄🤔🤫✌️