I have a phone app called Car Scanner that does most of the basic functions, like clearing codes but that little scanner looks like a nice addition for the toolbox. Good price too. Thanks for the review!
I have several vehicles that I want to reprogram the ECUs. What is your opinion of the best low cost units to consider? In example I want to reprogram the 99 GM ECU for a 6.5TD/4L80E being transplanted into an 86 vehicle.(RV) Other examples are reman ECUs for backups. Dodge, GM, etc.
Can this be left plugged in all the time (even when the car is parked)? If I'm driving and the car throws a code, does the code automatically appear on the screen? Or, do I have to initiate a scan after the CEL is lit?
You could; it will be a small draw on the battery. In "live stream" the code should show up, but I haven't tried to see if it will pop up on the read code screen right then and there.
The car cannot tell what the air temp is outside. That is for the HVAC, not the engine. It _does_, however, have an Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sender.
@@GregWellwood The Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans had an air temp sensor in the bumper. MAF sensors also include air temp too, right? I'm not in the mainstream auto service anymore, and probably just running on assumption. Thank you.
I got the BD310 to use for speed and rpm's displayed on a 10" Lenovo tablet because in my 2016 Class A motorhome, the Ford F53 gauges pre-Godzilla (which are much better) are damn near impossible to see in bright sunlit days. This device works great however the numbers are in orange, which of course is washed out in bright sunlight!! I cannot find anything anywhere about changing the fonts to black for the readout dashboard so now I have to squint to see the readout on the Lenovo tablet but I can at least still see it. Does anybody know how to change the font colors to something other than Ancel orange???
Great video, better than most, I’ve had mine for a couple years and still doesn’t disappoint for the price, cheers mate…👍
I have a phone app called Car Scanner that does most of the basic functions, like clearing codes but that little scanner looks like a nice addition for the toolbox. Good price too. Thanks for the review!
Looks like a good one. Glad you reviewed cause at that price i would expect less. Good value.
Great video. Looks like a very useful tool to have in the garage.
Great informative video. Thank you.
Wow, that's a really great deal. Maybe I'll go get one.😀
I have several vehicles that I want to reprogram the ECUs. What is your opinion of the best low cost units to consider? In example I want to reprogram the 99 GM ECU for a 6.5TD/4L80E being transplanted into an 86 vehicle.(RV) Other examples are reman ECUs for backups. Dodge, GM, etc.
I have used HP Tuners, TunerPro, and Tuner Studio only. I might not be the best source for variety.
@@GregWellwood Thank you sir, and teachers are valuable people.
Will it monitor transmission oil temp? That's the main reason i would like it, as my 2019 tundra does not have a trans oil cooler, not temp guage.
It would be advisable to add one.
Not many cheap OBD2 will however you could use a digital handheld temperature gun to check the temperature.
Can this be left plugged in all the time (even when the car is parked)? If I'm driving and the car throws a code, does the code automatically appear on the screen? Or, do I have to initiate a scan after the CEL is lit?
You could; it will be a small draw on the battery. In "live stream" the code should show up, but I haven't tried to see if it will pop up on the read code screen right then and there.
Understood....THANK YOU! I'll let you know....@@GregWellwood
Does it tell you about fuel system, injectors,coils
It will tell you only what both the scan tool and the ECU agree to show you. Every vehicle is different.
How does a computer controlled vehicle not have an Ambient air sensor? MAT only?
The car cannot tell what the air temp is outside. That is for the HVAC, not the engine. It _does_, however, have an Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sender.
@@GregWellwood The Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans had an air temp sensor in the bumper. MAF sensors also include air temp too, right? I'm not in the mainstream auto service anymore, and probably just running on assumption. Thank you.
I got the BD310 to use for speed and rpm's displayed on a 10" Lenovo tablet because in my 2016 Class A motorhome, the Ford F53 gauges pre-Godzilla (which are much better) are damn near impossible to see in bright sunlit days.
This device works great however the numbers are in orange, which of course is washed out in bright sunlight!! I cannot find anything anywhere about changing the fonts to black for the readout dashboard so now I have to squint to see the readout on the Lenovo tablet but I can at least still see it.
Does anybody know how to change the font colors to something other than Ancel orange???
Throw ANCEL a email and hopefully they update there software, good point.
@@Searay68 - I did, so far NADA.
does this do the hvac actuator motor calibration?
I don't think it will; it doesn't really "talk" to the components, it just "looks."
Cheap OBD2’s don’t.
Can this clear a p252f code?
Check your oil dip stick to check if there’s too much oil has been put in, you don’t need a scanner for that.
Is there an Electronic Parking Brake(EPB) function for changing rear brake pads for Audi?
Counting engine codes #obd1
This will not plug into OBD-1
@@GregWellwood oh I know! tell the kids at school back in my day... We used to..
I feel your pain. The struggle is real😭