That panel that comes off the back is to use other modules with the scanner. I have a Thinktool Pros which has the same panel and uses the same software as that Kingbolen. Launch software. The modules that are compatible with my scanner and probably that one that attaches to the back are a printer, a work light, a battery tester, and a thermal imager. For my scanner there used to be a scope that attached back there too but they went to a different version that hooks up with a cord. I have the printer, work light, and battery tester for mine. They all work well. Nice video on this tool. Not a bad price for it on Amazon.
Hi Sherwood! 🎉 I have that tool and Launch Pro 3s plus. I love mine! the module programming works very good. The nice thing is they stay up-to-date for two years at no charge and the charges are very inexpensive after that!
Launch based tools are quite good depending on the android level, I loved my think pro S, had an awful experience with Topdon ultimately i upgraded to the launch pad 7 . Unbelievable power with European cars and excellent for US and Asia. The only downside is lack of accessories for the expansion port in America
Sherwood, at the 11 min mark you were trying to see 15 different pids. The pids were there but they are on the second page. You have to move the camera icon on the right side of the screen and then hit the arrow and it will change to the other page. My Launch 431 V+ is the same way. I think the software in this Kingbolen is the same as the Launch platform, don't know for sure but they are very very close to the same. Hope that helps.
Thanks for this review. Never heard of this brand before. Outside of Snap-On and Autel, there isn’t much info out there to go on. Looks like a good one to have as a back up.
Looks like the Thinktool PROS which is like the Launch X431 minus the topology. I believe they are all Launch based and quite good for the money. I can't find too many accessories for the expansion port.
The recording is in the settings area where you enter your information like your profile. Hit the little gear at the top right. There should be a my report area that is different then the report area on the main app home screen.
I really like the variety of content you provide. This was a great overview of the Kingbolen scanner. It has lots of features, which got my hopes up when I read "budget scanner." But for a shop, a $700 scanner is fine. For a DIYer at home, I'll stick with my Veepeak 😂
Thanks for doing these reviews. My scanner isn't supported with annual updates any longer. Getting to what can be tan expensive part of these tools. Please include what next years software update will cost.
Professor, would it be possible to see how a scope is used on park assist sensors? If it’s not possible, no worries. Great video today, guys! Can’t wait for the next one and the giveaway!
400 dollars is about my neighborhood for an aftermarket scan tool for home.have ford ids and fdrs at work.anything good for that price?I use a lot of transmission pids.
Would be interesting to see a review of an Android tablet app such as Car Scanner ELM OBD2 with a Bluetooth OBD2 connector. My thought is, I already own a $1000 tablet. Would a Bluetooth OBD2 connector and app be able to do most things an actual scan tool could do?
The real software is Thinkcar launch buys from thinkcar this is a fact not my opinion. Erik who used to work for launch took the relationship over to thinkcar when he started it. I’m a distributor.
@@ThunderbirdRocket anytime I know there’s a lot of information about that going around. If Erik stayed at launch it probably would of stayed launch. I’m glad he left to open thinkcar it was supposed to be a diy line that morphed.
I bought a scan tool I thought I researched it enough, not quite I am glad they're using a Ford, I bought mine for my F150 and was disappointed to learn that I couldn't use the special functions I couldn't disable the start stop. Very disappointed, so all I use it for is health scans and a couple other things, it really is useless to me, I get as much as I need out of a $30 dollar Launch I have.
The launch x431v is what I have been using for 6 years. I'm pleased with the performance. Even though If I would have bought the one for programming. I still would have needed to buy the subscription. So I still like it. The Pro3s is a very nice tool for the price. I have it in my basket. Waiting to buy it.
Got one 2 weeks ago from the kingbolen website for a good price. It's pretty similar to the kingbolen. It doesn't load into cars as fast though, somewhat of a disappointment on that part
I have the pro3s+. One of the cheapest tools you will get that has topology. Make sure you get the new version with the new box (the thing you plug into the obd2 port). It will be faster and the can-fd is built in.
I like the Zeus but I’m not a fan of the fact it runs on Windows. The OS can be glitchy and requires a lot of patching and security software too. It’s slow to boot but once it’s up it works great. If you can live with a 2 channel scope as opposed to a 4 I like the Triton D10 better. The proprietary OS is quick. Boot up time is quick so if you want to turn it on and off to maintain battery life you can. If you need a shop solution and want the bells and whistles of shop key or Mitchell or other productivity tools instead of having that on a PC then Zeus it is. If you want a scanner and don’t need all that and a 2 channel scope is doable get the Triton D10.
I was disappointment to find out that this scanner does not support Body Control Module programming for my 2007 Mazda 6 . This was the Kingbolen K10 so i doubt the 8 could.
I follow you from Mauritania, how about you send me some tools as a gift for me to start with cars, the mecanic here in my f...k me so many time, and a start learn everything about cars but sill don't have any tools. If you are interested in bringing some joy to the life of one of you'r followers cross the border, just contact me .
That panel that comes off the back is to use other modules with the scanner. I have a Thinktool Pros which has the same panel and uses the same software as that Kingbolen. Launch software. The modules that are compatible with my scanner and probably that one that attaches to the back are a printer, a work light, a battery tester, and a thermal imager. For my scanner there used to be a scope that attached back there too but they went to a different version that hooks up with a cord. I have the printer, work light, and battery tester for mine. They all work well.
Nice video on this tool. Not a bad price for it on Amazon.
Yes he buys from thinkcar
Hi Sherwood! 🎉 I have that tool and Launch Pro 3s plus. I love mine! the module programming works very good. The nice thing is they stay up-to-date for two years at no charge and the charges are very inexpensive after that!
Myself I use Xtool very happy with it !!
Launch based tools are quite good depending on the android level, I loved my think pro S, had an awful experience with Topdon ultimately i upgraded to the launch pad 7 .
Unbelievable power with European cars and excellent for US and Asia.
The only downside is lack of accessories for the expansion port in America
Sherwood, at the 11 min mark you were trying to see 15 different pids. The pids were there but they are on the second page. You have to move the camera icon on the right side of the screen and then hit the arrow and it will change to the other page. My Launch 431 V+ is the same way. I think the software in this Kingbolen is the same as the Launch platform, don't know for sure but they are very very close to the same. Hope that helps.
Thanks for this review. Never heard of this brand before. Outside of Snap-On and Autel, there isn’t much info out there to go on. Looks like a good one to have as a back up.
Looks like the Thinktool PROS which is like the Launch X431 minus the topology. I believe they are all Launch based and quite good for the money. I can't find too many accessories for the expansion port.
The recording is in the settings area where you enter your information like your profile. Hit the little gear at the top right. There should be a my report area that is different then the report area on the main app home screen.
This tutorial is VERY HELPFUL ! Great 👍🏼 insight into what will be a nice next lesson for us do it yourselfers !
👊🏼 🔥 💻 📈 🎯
I really like the variety of content you provide. This was a great overview of the Kingbolen scanner. It has lots of features, which got my hopes up when I read "budget scanner." But for a shop, a $700 scanner is fine. For a DIYer at home, I'll stick with my Veepeak 😂
It won't replace my autel anytime soon but looks like a good unit overall.
Thanks for doing these reviews. My scanner isn't supported with annual updates any longer. Getting to what can be tan expensive part of these tools. Please include what next years software update will cost.
Professor, would it be possible to see how a scope is used on park assist sensors? If it’s not possible, no worries. Great video today, guys! Can’t wait for the next one and the giveaway!
400 dollars is about my neighborhood for an aftermarket scan tool for home.have ford ids and fdrs at work.anything good for that price?I use a lot of transmission pids.
If you had to select just one scan tool what would you choose?
Would be interesting to see a review of an Android tablet app such as Car Scanner ELM OBD2 with a Bluetooth OBD2 connector.
My thought is, I already own a $1000 tablet. Would a Bluetooth OBD2 connector and app be able to do most things an actual scan tool could do?
Hmmm . . . I wonder if I can use this scan tool to bleed the ABS module on my 1998 K1500.
Sherwood there are mac vandenbrink videos on RUclips I found one for sure on diagnostics beyond the scan tool
Seems most of these scan tools are using Launch software
True
And a very good operating platform
The real software is Thinkcar launch buys from thinkcar this is a fact not my opinion. Erik who used to work for launch took the relationship over to thinkcar when he started it. I’m a distributor.
@@weldingjunkie ok it's on a lot of the scanners topdon, launch, this one! I have a thinkdiag with the same menu's
@@weldingjunkie
Thanks for the information
@@ThunderbirdRocket anytime I know there’s a lot of information about that going around. If Erik stayed at launch it probably would of stayed launch. I’m glad he left to open thinkcar it was supposed to be a diy line that morphed.
The reason some things are slow is because it only has 2Gb of RAM. The K8 is a rebranded Launch, but the Launch 8 inch models have 4Gb of RAM.
Got the launch x431 from amazon great scanner i perfer it over the snap on verse
I bought a scan tool I thought I researched it enough, not quite I am glad they're using a Ford, I bought mine for my F150 and was disappointed to learn that I couldn't use the special functions I couldn't disable the start stop. Very disappointed, so all I use it for is health scans and a couple other things, it really is useless to me, I get as much as I need out of a $30 dollar Launch I have.
Use forscan it’s much better for Ford vehicles.
New subscriber. Eric sent me. 👍🏼
Great video, thank you.
Automotive Test Solutions is primary, this would be a good secondary tool.
Anybody have any experience with the launch x431 pro3s+? Looking for a good upgrade my self
The launch x431v is what I have been using for 6 years.
I'm pleased with the performance.
Even though If I would have bought the one for programming. I still would have needed to buy the subscription.
So I still like it.
The Pro3s is a very nice tool for the price. I have it in my basket. Waiting to buy it.
@@2nickles647
agreed
@2nickles647 thanks for the reply! I currently have a snap on apolo D9 and I'm just not happy with it for the price
Got one 2 weeks ago from the kingbolen website for a good price. It's pretty similar to the kingbolen. It doesn't load into cars as fast though, somewhat of a disappointment on that part
I have the pro3s+. One of the cheapest tools you will get that has topology. Make sure you get the new version with the new box (the thing you plug into the obd2 port). It will be faster and the can-fd is built in.
Does it do misfire live data?
I still think the zues plus is the best value scope and scanner integration out there. Im interested in others opinions.
I like the Zeus but I’m not a fan of the fact it runs on Windows. The OS can be glitchy and requires a lot of patching and security software too. It’s slow to boot but once it’s up it works great. If you can live with a 2 channel scope as opposed to a 4 I like the Triton D10 better. The proprietary OS is quick. Boot up time is quick so if you want to turn it on and off to maintain battery life you can. If you need a shop solution and want the bells and whistles of shop key or Mitchell or other productivity tools instead of having that on a PC then Zeus it is. If you want a scanner and don’t need all that and a 2 channel scope is doable get the Triton D10.
Cool
Is is exactly a thinktools pros.
I was disappointment to find out that this scanner does not support Body Control Module programming for my 2007 Mazda 6
. This was the Kingbolen K10 so i doubt the 8 could.
The K7--7.0 is half the price of the K8--8.0
What about Autoauth ?
Yes, it support Autoauth and works well on FCA newer cars
was going to say best test for scanners is nissan
Could you do video on coding, please?
$399 upgrade per year after 2 years doesn’t seem reasonable.
Nice but not ATS😉
I follow you from Mauritania, how about you send me some tools as a gift for me to start with cars, the mecanic here in my f...k me so many time, and a start learn everything about cars but sill don't have any tools.
If you are interested in bringing some joy to the life of one of you'r followers cross the border, just contact me .
Launch with a different name.
Uhhh maybe read the book....or send it to me and I'll let yall know....again another long screwdriver fix