$20* vs. $50 vs. $500 Diagnostic Scan Tools: WHICH IS BEST?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2024
- Troubleshooting problems has only gotten easier since vehicles are now equipped with OBD2 (on board diagnostic) features. With that being said, with cars being so advanced, finding smaller problems has become more difficult to diagnose. Bringing your vehicle to a shop is not only costly, but sometimes it is something you need not to worry about. Your Check Engine Light (CEL) will come on for many different reasons. It can be anything from you having to tighten your gas cap, or you having to replace your engine. Those are both problems, however you don’t need to go to your mechanic for both of them. You can easily save yourself hundreds of dollars by scanning your car with an inexpensive scanner. Something as cheap as $20 could save you thousands in the long run.
The VGate $20* scanner (amzn.to/34IY9WD) is a wireless WIFI dongle that relies on you owning a phone or a tablet. The dongle connects to your device wirelessly, and allows you to use an app that you have downloaded from the App Store to help diagnose problems with your car. The reason why there is an asterisk next to the $20 is because some applications are free and others are not, meaning the total price for you to be able to scan your car can be more than $20.
The $50 Autel AL519 scanner (amzn.to/2r8OPMZ) is a corded unit that is very good at scanning the basic problems like engine & transmission codes. Given its price, you get a rather in-depth look into your vehicle’s operations. Both the hardware to connect it to your vehicle, and the software are included, which means this is an all-in-one unit. For $50, you can scan your vehicle. This device cannot scan things like your ABS system, SRS, Sonar, TPMS, and other features. It can tell you engine and transmission codes, it can give you the live data from your ECU, and has a Readiness test which will help you determine if your vehicle will pass an emissions test.
Moving up to the $500 Autel MK808BT scanner (amzn.to/37V0NKZ), this thing is a beat. You get a large touch screen display that allows you to do all of the features of the cheaper $50 scanner, and SO MUCH MORE! Since it is based on Android, it is essentially a tablet that has automotive capabilities. You can access the internet, log into TH-cam, and scan your car at the same time. This scanner is targeted towards the advanced DIY car enthusiast as it does have a higher price tag, however it gives you so much more information from your vehicle. Whether you have an old manual car with no amenities, or a high end mercedes loaded with all of the bells and whistles, this Autel scanner can tackle the job. It connects to your car via bluetooth, has built in Wifi, is extremely universal, comes with a carrying case, and you can even diagnose your car from outside of the vehicle since it is wireless. It can fix address countless problems like ABS, SRS, DPF,
TPMS, Oil Reset, Key Fob Programming, SAS, injector relearn, and so much more. NOTE FROM AUTEL: please note that MK808BT only support TPMS sensor ID relearn(can't support TPMS programming and TPMS activate) and key fob programming function is mainly designed for Asian vehicles that have low-grade anti-theft systems and NOT intended for AUDI, Benz, BMW, VW which have advanced IMMO systems, please contact seller to check compatibility before purchasing.
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Video Chapters
Introduction: (0:00)
Scanner Overview: (0:35)
$20 Scanner: (1:41)
$50 Scanner: (4:09)
$500 Scanner: (7:18)
Vehicle Diagnostics: (9:33)
Another Vehicle Diagnostics: (12:07)
Live Data: (14:18)
Overview: (15:56) - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Thanks for your video. I think the version on mobile can be very convenient for a buyer that go to inspect a potential car to purchase, it's discreet, and nobody will notice that the car is scanned.
I think if you own a MINI Cooper you might as well just leave the reader connected all the time. 😆
A Christmas tree is true?
This is good idea. To help people to turn off the CEL on.
Please make sure you know what to activated the system components test Otherwhile end up with damaging the vehicle CPU, Always refer to
the owner manal beforr using any electronic toys.
lol true. my 08 mini cooper s never stop turning on the check engine light, everytime have something new comes up.
Okay okay
LMFAO
Please do more of these videos as technology goes up!
Will do!
I have the small Autel unit you showed and I just purchased the MK808TS so I could get the extra TPMS functionality. We own 5 vehicles so I can't wait to start using it!
I want I comparison between ANCEL VS AUTEL VS FOXWELL MK/4000/NT/ AND...ALL VS PIRATE'S
Even though it doesn't have a multimeter or scope you can still graph oxygen sensors and other sensors a real great tool really recommend it
This makes me feel so relieved you're doing everything on a mini too.
The second one was showing same what 3rd one! I own second tool and it does show fault code and live data and description, low voltage or open circuit etc.
I love this so clear and undestanding,thank you
Thank you so much for the video...can u teach us a little bit about the obd2 protocol sir....
thanks for clearing that up; was wondering about that recently, i'll probably go with the $50.00 version.
Where can u buy it with 50 $pls?
liviu cozma im pretty sure Amazon has it
Just got my Autel Maxisys MS906TS and love it. Borrowed my co-works MS906BT to reprogram my ecu since I manual swapped my 2001 Honda accord due to a failing baxa automatic transmission. Loved the tool and decided to buy one.
Happy to hear that man! 👊
Glad to see more uploads! I subscribed because of the mini. I saw a cooper s (I see them literally everywhere at my university) and for some reason that particular cooper s made something click with me , and now I want one.
Don't do it.
Yea they are ....... dont
Awesome scanner but I would recommend getting the 908 series which has bi-directional control so you can manually operate most devices on your car manually and properly diagnose all your issues with whatever is going on in your car. This scanner also has a feature that will tell you if someone has recently reset the DTC‘s if you’re buying a used car, this is invaluable and can save you thousands of dollars.
Can you tell the full name of 908 scaner please?
iNet Baho it’s the Autel MS908BT and I also have the maxiscope by Autel. I would have preferred the pico automotive scope but it’s four or five times the price of the autel.
Damn that mf cost 2k
908 cost $800.00 a year for updates..So unless you work on 30 vehicles a week..I doubt it's worth the extra money...You can get an MP808BT that does most the stuff you will use...And it cost $125.00 a year for updates...
Autel can do more on key programming,Launch can do more on bidirectional test.
Hi
Very well done. Thanks I've been wanting one of these for awhile.
Hey Tom! They're great investments. They easily pay for themselves after you use them a couple times. Shop rates are only going up so these things are a must!
@@milanmastracci where in God's name u can buy that one with 50$, the tablet can't find but the unit with cable its about 400$...thank you!
Most stuff you replace in new cars need to be programed today so just a cheap scan tool to get the codes and look them up. Myself I like the blue driver one.
Master how much cost the upgrade every year. it’s a cost $$$$$ or reasonable cost. Thanks
awesome job, thanks for sharing the info. What do you think about Autel MD806, that kind of middle of the line. Is it good enough for DIY user ?
Nice video. I just wish you would have shown the graphing feature with the engine running not just blank scrolling with no data. My youtube search continues for a review showing live graphing. Thanks for posting.
have you found any good videos or scanners?
Excellent information yet for me that extreme intrigue you have with all this electronic jargon will probably fade as you get older. The 2017 Ford I drive has a big touch screen computer in the middle of the dash which I have found to be totally useless. Now an engine management light comes on now and again and I have to run round after mechanics to keep getting it switched back off. I would swap everything behind that silly touch screen for the built in diagnostics you can download to your Android for 3bucks! Couple that with tin plated wheel nuts that round off and it makes me wonder what happened to Henry Ford? Your explanation of software options was excellent, many thanks.
For the Autel 808, you still have to pay annual fees to upgrade your scanner after the free 1st year of use. It is not cheap. Tough for an amateur user. Find products with no fees if you are an amateur.
do you mean scanner would not work after the free 1st year of use?
I also want to know scanner will not work all function if I don't renew it
Scanner will work after that year
It will still work but only up until the year it’s updated to.
Thank u Milan, I really have learned a lot.
I need something that can monitor trans temps while driving and sitting still and will also do TPMS sensors when rotating the wheels.
I wouldn't recommend leaving the wifi dongle in your odbII port. Most of them I've seen take power from a constant hot line to run itself and the wifi, instead of a switched circuit. This means it is a constant draw on your battery.
Also it will in time ruin your main computer.
@@steveoatway7001 I know someone right now, that had to replace main ECM in 2008 chevy impala because the
"DONGLE WAS TURBO MODE" it was so turbo it burnt the ECM OUT, I mean hooking car amps or stereo wrong and it burnt and smells burnt
@@watup110875 Wow, did they leave it in for a long time?
@@steveoatway7001 They drove it that way for I think about a year maybe year and half, but said that wasn't the problem ROFLMOBO
@@watup110875 Okay, now this weird. You know something the rest of us don't.
Awesome video, very informative. Thank-You😁
The challenge that demands manual diagnosis is when the scanner says no codes found and no faults and yet the vehicle has fault lights on, this is where you really need to know what you're doing.
It’s good to know both, Manuel and quick diagnosis.
Nice video,I was just wondering does this platform allow you to change the paremeters such as adjust idle speed etc as I know some units allow you to do this?
I own that Autel ML619. It's in the glove box of my Toyota. I've used it to read live data cause I suspected low fuel pressure but the only time I've ever read actual codes was on Euro vehicles of other people.
How you like it?
@@MexiKing74 So far it has never failed me, though I've used it on a grand total of 6 vehicles.
The main reason I bought it is because my wife owned a Suzuki Swift that would raise low voltage codes whenever the battery went dead, and those codes would not clear by themselves. That car had three modules (airbag, brakes, engine), of which the Autel could read only two modules. It could not read the engine module, but that is not because the Autel is bad, it is because Suzuki used their own data layer in earleir vehicles (called SDL, Suzuki data layer). Thankfully the modules that raised the codes were the two it could access.
The other cars I accessed: 2007 Toyota Corolla, 2016 Toyota RAV4, 2015 Kia Soul, 2017 (ish) VW Golf GTi (evap problem), and a Mercedes Benz ML Diesel (threw a code and car went into limp mode in a very remote area, causing the owner much heartache...). All of them perfect.
But as I said... I don't get to use it much. My own vehicles don't ask for much.... cause they're Japanese :-)
"mom click this one" 🤣 this is every son's WiFi back at home 🤣🤣
that is nice to have I am thinking of getting one myself. thanks for the video
What do you think about iCarsoft CR PRO? It worth or not, price-capability/quality ratio price? Thank you :)
DO you know if the 808 is able to adjust the Evap purge valves and all that? Change the positioning and all that essentially?
Great video. The Autolink 519 can read air bag ,stability control and ABS?
Thank you
Great video. Can the autel maxicom rewrite a vin number? I replaced my pcm and program the key, but the vin number has to be rewrite to the current pcm.
No
Awesome Video, I have a question is the MK808BT able to open and close modules, abs ports, shut off injectors, coils, etc? I'm looking for something better but don't want to spent 4k plus updates on snap on.
You want the autel MP808 which has full bi directional control.
What about the Autel MaxiAP AP 200? It's a bit slower but it does almost all the things the $500 Autel one does. What's your take on it?
Thanks . That s a lot of good info buddy.
Got a OBD2 but I think I need to move up to a scanner. Too many issues require more detailed info in order to pin point the problem and not guess to much if u like to do it yourself.
How do I order it to Nigeria?
hello could you (whit the maxicom ) for example change the serial numbers of new injectors whit this tool ?
Thank you for god idea and information
I am a mechanic and new in Canada
Which diagnostic scan is the best for fuel and diesel systems
There is no one scanner that does everything. Innova 5610 with limited bidirectional function is good value at $250-$330.
Thinkcar Thinkdiag has a smorgasbord of customized dongles scanners.
Fox well NT530 has ABS BLEED Feature. Highly customized packages with reasonable fees.
How much do you want to spend? Scanners over $700-800 will have full features for professional mechanics. Complete pro scanners will cost thousands
Usually $1800-$15,000
Best wishes.
I have a 2009 Honda Civic. Does the scanner tool tell the actual tire pressure? Also, does it have the ability to capture all the data and trend over a long period of time?
I have the FIXD bluetooth scanner that connects to my phone through the app & till this day it’s pretty accurate.but I’ve been wanting to get a higher end tablet scanner. To be able to diagnose my cars better. Any brand recommendations?
Hello good video what is the name brand of the one scanner that is $50 that's a good bargain for life scanning I've seen them like $100
Do you feel you need a bidirectional scanner like the autel 906?
Will the last scanner select out a specific issue? I have a P0173 I think . Rich Bank 2 or something. It could be 4 different things. Would the last scanner be able to tell me exactly what the issue is?
I have a blue driver code scanner, Bluetooths to my phone or iPad, one feature I like with these types of readers is that I can create a report and email that report. It reads a whole lot more than the expensive reader we have at work
We have the blue driver scanner, it wouldn't identify 2006 Mercedes but the more expensive autel did identify it and scanned everything.
@milanmastracci does the Maxi read wheel speed sensors?
Hi bro thanks for your information it’s good. Please how can I get the big OBD please help me I need one
Can we perform utility functions.
Like abs brake system bleeding for ls 460 2014. Or other utility functions and ecu programing.
Active test
Like oprate fuel pump with scanner device.
Yes to brake bleed. Mk808 is not full bi-directional so active tests are Limited. Ms906bt is full bi-directional but cost a bit more.
Very informative video!
Wassup man , can the maxicom bleed the abs pump?
What about actuator testing and mode 6?
Autel mk after throttle body clean is it can reset the TPS? And is it have transmissions temperature??
Hello Mr , MilanMastracci.
I've been searching for a good diagnostic scanner for awhile now, I'm not a professional, but I do fix cars. I know dongles have yearly fee, is it really needed to upgrade if not working on newer cars? what about the dongles you have the cable and not Bluetooth. Please let me know , thanks.
Would the direct connected one show information faster?
Nexpeak nx501. I just found 2 malfunctioning ignition coils so only had to buy 2 so it saved me from buying a whole new set. Happy.
Usually when one goes the others aren’t far behind
Also it could throw codes if the voltage isn’t consistent with all the ignition coils
wow....Thanks to share this informative video.
I have 2000 Toyota Corolla LE(automatic transmission), my floor shifter is locked sometimes, other time I can’t turn engine on, I must shift gear to N then I can turn engine on. I don’t know the cause from shift solenoid or brake light switch or transmission solenoid....
I don’t see any check light on dashboard.
Can you tell me which scanner can detect this problem, showing me what wrong????
Thanks,
Does the ICar adapter work for the BMW E46 platform? if not what apps and OBD adapters work for the E46?
Great video! What camera do you use to record your videos? Keep up the good work!
Hey man! this is the camera I use. I plan on upgrading the near future to a full frame camera, but that will come in time. amzn.to/2Rwk2oj
What about the BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBD 2 device connected with Torque Pro including the plugins?
Is it good also?
Thanks for this sir its clear straight to the point
Hey I’m currently looking to purchase the mk808 for cyber Monday but don’t know if to get the Bluetooth or wire connection, which would you say would be best?
Thank you ... Great job.
Can you compare the $500 one to obdeleven
Wow. Interesting. I am so much interested in learning how to use these tools. I need more training
Would that 808 be able to turn off the dod/afm bs i have for my chevy? Or would i need to get the fancy tuner for that? Also what about key programming, im assuming it can but id rather ask, im just a diy nti/bpi
Good info pls keep posting diag stuff
Big thanks always from north iraq kurdistan i really enjoyed and learned a lot from this review. I want to get a chard cods how can i?
like for all the shorten words.
for example you just mentioned.
(ECT) witches stands for (engine cooling temperature)
Probably best to either use a search engine (e.g. Google) or contact the company that sells or manufactures the scan-tool or app.
If you purchase a 12.1 screen with the OBD-II connector with Nav, entertainment, etc. for $500 you will be able to do the same thing and end up with a really cool entertainment system.
That’s definitely true, only bad news is it’ll limit your $500 tool to one car lol
Does it reprogram ecm
Question about the $500 bluetooth one. What if your electronics are meSsed up and your cars bluetooth is not working?
I look to read codes and clear them on my ford transit f350 2016/2017 what can be good device for me?
am glad there is a Canadian you tuber lol
Can this tools programs car keys and inbuilt remote controls
I hope the scanners are very good and they are doing a lot jobs. I believe they are good all car or vehicle owners.
I'm a 23 year mechanic and tbh the mk808 is the best scanner u can buy, even if ur a home mechanic, %100 recomended
Can this scanner rewrite a vin number? I replaced my pcm and now I need to rewrite the vin. Key is already programmed.
It MAY depend entirely on the vehicle. Some will, some won't. That's why most Pros have MULTIPLE scan tools.
ger tis no it’s a code resder do not buy this if you are trying to code a vin
Cody Koala this is a low line Autel any prof tech should be buying the 906BT at a minimum
@@weldingjunkie Really dude? this is a $400 scanner, the 906BT it's 3X more expensive
I need one of those device, how can I get one
I am using bmw 320 I E90,had a problems steering lock (cannot start and can't move the steering) which one suitable for my car.tq
hey mate, does it show which traction sensor or connections could be faulty.?
Where did you get the Autel scan tool the $500 one. How is it for minis that's what I would be using it on mostly.
Hey Mike! This here is the $500 scanner (amzn.to/2Ppz7VZ). It is great for my mini. I've had mine for awhile now, and when I started it up for the first time after building the engine, I plugged it in and I could see countless codes that the smaller and cheaper scanners couldn't pick up. The hard problems to fix aren't typically engine problems, they're the body or electronic problems throughout the vehicle. If I didn't have this scanner, I'd have to bring my car to the stealership and pay them at nearly $200/hr for their shop rate to diagnose and fix my problems. I thought it was a much smarter move to do it myself 👍
I pay tow truck and deliver my 2015 be Jetta to the VW dealer in Ft Myers and they say we cannot make diagnostic the car because we cannot connect the computer there is not functioning.I don't know what is the problem and what I can do with the car
To confirm the MaxxiCOM would erase the airbag light after fixing the problem?
Thank you for the information
carly only works with mini, vw, audi vehicles to code/program.
does it model able to reprogram the tpms and able to detect low battery..etc..
No, there's a separate model for that
Last I saw a few days ago costs about $750ish from Amazon
Look it up, research it...
Which one is better Launch creater V+ or CrankiOBD 100
Milan please want a scan tool that can calibrate dodge caliber Transsmission
Thank you excellent continue other videos
Is the update of the device system really expensive??? or i can upgrade the device online?? I heard that to update the systems device can cost more than 100 bucks
How do these compare to Fixd?
does it do mode 6
Which one does mileage correction?
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I am in the market for a scanner. Have you heard anything about the Harbor Freight Zurich Pro? Does the Autel MK808BT have TPMS capability? Thank you again!!!
Autel's MK line are glorified code readers, if you want an actual Autel scan tool, go with their MS series. HF's Zurich Pro is actually a good scan tool to own that wont dent your wallet too much and has the same functions as Snap-On's or Mac's line of scan tools.
@@E-N-A-R-D-L-A-V Thank you for that input. There are so many diagnostic tools out there and the capabilities are all over the planet. It's so confusing and expensive.
@@dalebabbitt6185 make sure you get one with bi directional capabilities if you want to be able to do serious in depth stuff.. peace
hello I purchased 2 cars one has very low millages I want to know if the odometer has ben rollback witch one should I get also need to scan my 2 cars for any dashboard light
I wonder if the $500 OBDII does discontinued vehicles like Pontiac and Oldsmobile. Why would I care? The 2008-9 Pontiac G8 was cool. They were driving excitement!
Does it also give you the expected normal range and potential cause of deviations?
"mom click this one" 😂
How much for the yearly subscription.?.? Forgot to mention that
Will it work on smart car 451 ? The mk808 bt?
cool video, I love Autel MK808BT.
Its an impressive machine! 👍