THINKCAR BD6 Bidirectional Scanner Review

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  • Опубликовано: 4 янв 2025

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  • @philip4717
    @philip4717 28 дней назад +1

    Does this scanner fit for Volvo V40 D2, 88Kw? Maybe you will advice another scanner?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  28 дней назад

      Hi, Yes it supports Volvo, you can see it when I go over vehicle coverage (feel free to use the video chapters to jump to the section you want to see). And I have more scanner reviews on my channel in the playlist "OBD2 Scanner Reviews" if you like to compare them, Cheers!

    • @philip4717
      @philip4717 28 дней назад +1

      @ Thank you for your quick reaction ! Cheers from the Netherlands

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  28 дней назад

      @@philip4717 You're welcome, Cheers from California! 😎

  • @oligi2002
    @oligi2002 Месяц назад

    Can it reprogram the key fob for infiniti fx50 after ecu change?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Месяц назад

      Hi O! Yes while the scanner support IMMO access being able to add a key will depend on how many keys you have, if your car requires a new pin code, if you are adding a new key fob or a used one etc. In some cases a dedicated IMMO tool will also be needed if you are trying to re-use a previously assigned key fob where you need to make it "virgin" again using the dedicated IMMO tool, or if you are trying to clone a key outside of the vehicle (and other locksmith level functions). Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to perform the function you need. Cheers!

  • @migstube8193
    @migstube8193 2 месяца назад

    Can this find bad speed sensor / for each wheel after abs light turn on

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Месяц назад +1

      Hi M! This scanner does support access to ABS module. Just remember that finding an issue is a combination of multiple things. First the scanner will only help if there is a DTC set. If there is a DTC set some vehicles will have a generic one and some have more detail ones that narrow down the issue. And finally sometime physical confirmation or testing will be required by your mechanic to confirm the issue found. Cheers!

  • @4reel162
    @4reel162 2 месяца назад

    Are the reset really free lifetime as what the seller from an online shopping here in my country said so? And can it scan a mitsubishi 2008 outlander?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  2 месяца назад

      Hi 4! Yes as explained on the video, the scanner supports free lifetime updates. Regarding Mitsubishi, you can see if your vehicle brand is included when I go over the vehicle coverage list (feel free to use the video chapters to skip to the section you want to see) Cheers!

  • @mavisn9121
    @mavisn9121 4 месяца назад

    Does it retract the EPB? Because you said reset, i wonder if it retracts the brake during maintenance service.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  4 месяца назад

      Hi M! Reset is the generic term scanners use to say that their system can access a particular module (in this case the ABS system). Depending on the vehicle there may a few options in there or many options in a particular module. So while this scanner supports access to the ABS module, being able to activate a specific component varies from vehicle to vehicle (vehicles have different levels of control, some allow you to active more things than others) Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!

  • @michaelbillups4186
    @michaelbillups4186 5 месяцев назад

    Is the 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO a downloadable vehicle for this reader? Also, when I click on the link, one of the first specs says "5 resets lifetime free". Are they referring to resetting trouble codes only 5 times, or are they talking about resetting the actual obd scanner 5 times?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Michael! Ah unfortunately most scanners (if not all scanners that I have tested) do not show Pontiac. What they usually do, is that is covered under the GM coverage. However Thinkcar does accept VIN numbers if you want them to confirm for you. Cheers!

  • @jjcarlos
    @jjcarlos 3 месяца назад

    Hello, does it detect multiple ECTs Data just like in a Honda that does have 2 ECTs? Thank you.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  3 месяца назад +1

      Hi JJ! Ah yes the scanner does support streaming live PID's being able to stream a specific component varies from vehicle to vehicle (vehicles have different levels of communication, some allow more things than others) Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to read the specific PID you need. Cheers!

    • @jjcarlos
      @jjcarlos 3 месяца назад +1

      @@AlexAutoFun thanks a lot

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  3 месяца назад

      @@jjcarlos You're welcome!

  • @Qwerty_47-n1f
    @Qwerty_47-n1f 3 месяца назад

    Does it show data stream graphs of Prius ABS system?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  3 месяца назад

      Hi ! Ah yes the scanner does support streaming live PID's being able to stream a specific component varies from vehicle to vehicle (vehicles have different levels of communication, some allow more things than others) Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to read the specific PID you need. Cheers!

  • @zen6643
    @zen6643 5 месяцев назад

    Can you please explain what does mode 8 do on obd function?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад

      Hi Zen, it's basically bidirectional control (ability to send commands to the the vehicle to activate or control certain components or systems) Cheers!

    • @zen6643
      @zen6643 5 месяцев назад

      @@AlexAutoFun basically an active test but with limited command right? only certain function is avaiable

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад

      @@zen6643 The amount of control will vary tremendously from vehicle to vehicle (vehicles have different levels of control, some allow you to active more things than others) Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!

  • @ateeone
    @ateeone 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you
    Can we make second key on citroen ce new model when we have pin code please?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад +2

      You're welcome A! Ah yes while the scanner support IMMO access being able to add a key will depend on how many keys you have, if your car requires a new pin code, if you are adding a new key fob or a used one etc. In some cases a dedicated IMMO tool will also be needed if you are trying to re-use a previously assigned key fob where you need to make it "virgin" again using the dedicated IMMO tool, or if you are trying to clone a key outside of the vehicle (and other locksmith level functions). Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to perform the function you need. Cheers!

    • @ateeone
      @ateeone 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@AlexAutoFun thank you very much

  • @artarius
    @artarius 2 месяца назад

    Would it read transmission problems on basic cars?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  2 месяца назад

      Hi A! Nope, this scanner does not support access to the TCM. Here is a good alternative that does have TCM support ruclips.net/video/Pk88Jbge1p8/видео.html Cheers!

  • @medranovideohd6559
    @medranovideohd6559 8 дней назад +1

    Tengo un mercedes-benz CLK320 2002. Me podría ser útil para el. Saludos desde República Dominicana

  • @nfssteve828
    @nfssteve828 5 месяцев назад

    can it turn off periodic inspection or set mileage inspection ?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад

      Hi N! I'm assuming you are referring to the "Maintenance Required" message some cars display when they are due for normal service. Those can typically be reset without a scanner using the the advanced menu options in the car's dash or infotainment system. But yes the BD6 does include several reset modules as shown in the video. Also Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!

  • @samsonjeyaselvan4796
    @samsonjeyaselvan4796 2 дня назад

    2.02pm thinkdiag or bd6, which is better

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  День назад

      Hi! The Thinkdiag has more capability than the BD6 (it also has a higher cost than BD6). Here is the full review for the Thinkdiag so you can see the rest of it's features ruclips.net/video/Yy21TsscA_c/видео.html Cheers!

  • @Elvis_Pond5
    @Elvis_Pond5 6 месяцев назад +4

    It's like having a mechanic in your pocket 👍

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  6 месяцев назад +1

      Perfect way to describe it Elvis! Have a great weekend man 🍻

    • @seyibale
      @seyibale 4 месяца назад +2

      Exactly!👍

  • @Denip86
    @Denip86 9 дней назад

    У меня Delphi DS150, использую для себя,иногда другим подключить,читает все машины проблем не было. Стоит ли мне покупать Thinksafe bd6 вместо DelphiDS150? В Thinksafe bd6 функционала больше чем в Delphi? Не берем во внимание то что для Delphi нужен компьютер.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  9 дней назад +1

      Hi! Unfortunately I have not tested the DS150 so I can't comment on how it's performance or how it compares to the BD6. I will see if we can add it to the list of scanners to review (list is getting longer by the day! LOL) Stay tuned, Cheers!

    • @Denip86
      @Denip86 6 дней назад

      ​@@AlexAutoFun When buying thinkcar bd6, it turns out that you don’t need to renew your subscription after a year? After a year, it will work as it did initially, all brands of cars, 5 resets, etc.?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  4 дня назад

      @@Denip86 Hi D! The BD6 does not require a subscription, as explained in the video the updates are free. I think you are thinking of the Thinkdiag, here is the review for it ruclips.net/video/Yy21TsscA_c/видео.html if you want to compare to the BD6 Cheers!

  • @HensyRedmi
    @HensyRedmi 2 месяца назад

    Can it read the actual mileage?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi H! If the mileage has been modified, it may have been modified in multiple places making detection difficult if not impossible. However yes on some vehicles where the mileage is stored in several places, and not all of them were updated, a discrepancy may be detected but again the true mileage will be unknown. There are also other more advanced ways to determine if the ECU has been manipulated but they require specialized equipment and usually again they can only reflect that change was made but not what the change was. Cheers!

  • @alexanSerra
    @alexanSerra 2 месяца назад

    Is this compatible for nissan diesel engine

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Месяц назад

      Hi A! Ah If you are referring to heavy duty vehicles that run on 24V, not it only supports 12V vehicles. Cheers!

    • @alexanSerra
      @alexanSerra Месяц назад

      @AlexAutoFun friend. i mean for nissan nv350 urvan diesel .it is 12v

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Месяц назад

      @@alexanSerra Hi A! Ah yes 12V Nissan is supported by the scanner, you can see this during the vehicle coverage portion of the video (feel free to use the video chapters to jump to the section you want to see) Cheers!

    • @alexanSerra
      @alexanSerra Месяц назад +1

      @@AlexAutoFun thanks friend

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Месяц назад

      @@alexanSerra You're welcome!

  • @80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction
    @80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction 4 месяца назад

    Heyyy Alex. Long time no chat. Do you know for sure if it works for a BMW hybrid?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  4 месяца назад +1

      Hi 80's! Ah BMW does show on the vehicle coverage list as shown on the video (feel free to slow the video using the gear icon if you want you want to see the list in a slower speed) Cheers!

    • @80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction
      @80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction 4 месяца назад

      @@AlexAutoFun I researched it and can't find anything. Does it show 330e?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  4 месяца назад +1

      @@80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction Hi 80's! If you use the chapters of the video you can jump to the vehicle coverage section. Regarding the model, scanners normally only narrow down to Make "Modules" (vehicle model would only come up with a VIN number when connected to the vehicle). Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!

    • @80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction
      @80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction 4 месяца назад +1

      @@AlexAutoFun TYVM!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  4 месяца назад

      You're welcome friend!

  • @QAVI007
    @QAVI007 Месяц назад

    There are several products, can you rate them according to the functionality and features?
    1- THINKDIAG Mini OBD2
    2- ThinkCAR BD6
    3- MUCAR Driver Scan OBD2
    4- MUCAR BT200
    5- MUCAR BT200 PRO
    6- THINKDIAG PRO
    And which one is the latest also which one doesn't require any subscription?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  Месяц назад

      Hi A! I'm not familiar with the scanners you listed, the BD6 is the only I have reviewed from the list but I will see if we can add them to the list of to review (list is getting longer by the day! LOL) Stay tuned, Cheers!

  • @thekingofscrap
    @thekingofscrap 4 месяца назад

    Can do clutch adaptation?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  4 месяца назад

      Hi T! As shown on the video, the BD6 includes access to 5 main service functions: Oil, EPB, ABS Bleeding, IMMO, Throttle Adjust. If you need access to other modules like TCM for clutch adaptation, you will need a more advanced scanner like this one ruclips.net/video/leqYNPJ16M4/видео.html Cheers!

  • @johng.4959
    @johng.4959 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome and helpful! Thank you!👍

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  6 месяцев назад

      You're welcome and thanks John, Cheers!

  • @gregmich2445
    @gregmich2445 5 месяцев назад +1

    I did not see Toyota in the list?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад

      Hi G! Toyota does show on the vehicle coverage list (feel free to slow the video using the gear icon if you want you want to see the list in a slower speed) Cheers!

  • @nameernurez888
    @nameernurez888 6 месяцев назад

    Hi do you pay for its subscription after 1 year as well?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  6 месяцев назад

      Hi Nameer! There is no subscription to pay, and free lifetime updates are included, Cheers!

    • @nameernurez888
      @nameernurez888 6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for your reply!!

    • @nameernurez888
      @nameernurez888 6 месяцев назад

      ⁠@@AlexAutoFunalso please clarify to me that it does a full scan on different car models….im gonna use it on different cars as well.
      I’ve been using a basic obd code reader & want to upgrade to one that does
      EPB system
      Abs system
      Srs airbag
      Transmission
      Air conditioning
      Oil system
      Battery system
      Basically I want a obd that can do all systems diagnostics, that I can use on different cars since we own a workshop. Would you recommend this ? And is it’s model thinkcar bd6? Thank youuu!

    • @nameernurez888
      @nameernurez888 6 месяцев назад

      @@AlexAutoFunhi Alex!!
      I think the THINKCAR BD6 is the best option for me! Thanks a lot to your review…just a final question on the THINKCAR website it goes for about £45. and on eBay ranges from £25 to £35 , and I have to buy it off eBay only…what do you suggest?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  6 месяцев назад +1

      @@nameernurez888 Hi Nameer! Yes, as shown on the video it can perform a full system diagnosis. Regarding my recommendations, feel free to use the chapters on the video to jump to that section "Final Thoughts" where I go over who is this scanner for. Cheers!

  • @Frostensen
    @Frostensen 4 месяца назад +1

    Great review. One question though, can it show ECU requested turbo boost and actual (delivered) values?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you F! Yes the scanner does support access to ECU PID's however actually being able to read a specific component or data varies from vehicle to vehicle (vehicles have different levels of detail here depending if they are equipped with such sensors and if those sensors can communicate back to a scanner) Thinkdiag does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific PID you need. Cheers!

    • @Frostensen
      @Frostensen 4 месяца назад

      @@AlexAutoFun Thanks. I'll download and see if it forks without the dongle so I can list PIDs I need.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  4 месяца назад

      @@Frostensen You're welcome!

  • @cosmincosmin5361
    @cosmincosmin5361 3 месяца назад

    I can code injectors??

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  3 месяца назад

      Hi C! Nope, as shown in the video, the BD6 only supports 5 maintenance functions (injector coding is not included). Here is a good alternative that does support coding ruclips.net/video/Pk88Jbge1p8/видео.html Cheers!

  • @jasonhoe9646
    @jasonhoe9646 5 месяцев назад

    Can this check true car mileage?

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад

      Hi Jason! Ah that can be tricky. If the mileage has been modified, it may have been modified in multiple places making detection difficult if not impossible in some cases. However yes on some vehicles where the mileage is stored in several places, and not all of them were updated, that discrepancy could lead a mechanic to suspect something is off (but again unfortunately if there are several mismatching numbers, the real number may be unknown). There are also other ways to determine if a ECU has been manipulated , they are more complicated and require specialized software but they usually only reflect that a change was made but not what the change was. Cheers!

    • @jasonhoe9646
      @jasonhoe9646 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@AlexAutoFun Thanks for the info 😇

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад

      @@jasonhoe9646 You're welcome!

  • @yasserdjaarit
    @yasserdjaarit 5 месяцев назад

    Please to drop the app for bd6

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад

      Hi U! The BD6 will not work correctly without the App. Cheers!

    • @yasserdjaarit
      @yasserdjaarit 5 месяцев назад

      Thank u Alex, I need the app sa will download it, if u share the link it will be helpful.

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  5 месяцев назад

      @user-rj7pp9gt6l Hi! As mentioned on the video, the App is available from the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Cheers!

  • @henhoor
    @henhoor 2 месяца назад +1

    bluetooth connection is damm slow, 1 minute + to scan it .... bmw is using wifi adapter now , almost instant read ...

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  2 месяца назад

      Hi H! Scanning speed is usually a result of the processing power on the wireless dongles (some use slower chipsets and some use faster ones. Additionally speed will also vary depending on the number of systems on a vehicle that need to be scanned and how fast the vehicle allows them to communicate back to the scanner. However here is another good alternative if you want to try a different one ruclips.net/video/rGWSxEXFbOg/видео.html And I have more scanner reviews on my channel in the playlist "OBD2 Scanner Reviews" if you like to compare them. Cheers!

  • @MohammedAli-z7o3r
    @MohammedAli-z7o3r 2 месяца назад

    Difference between thinkcar BD6 vs thinkdiag OBD2

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  2 месяца назад

      Hi M! There are significant differences, for example the BD6 only supports a few service functions where the Thinkdiag has more. Here is the full review for the Thinkdiag ruclips.net/video/Yy21TsscA_c/видео.html so you can compare it to the BD6. Cheers!

  • @nameernurez888
    @nameernurez888 6 месяцев назад

    Cant find the thinkcar bd6 on eBay? Any help is appreciated!

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  6 месяцев назад

      Hi Nameer! I do not recommend buying from an unapproved source as you may be missing warranty, update coverage, support and worse case potentially receive a fake (a more common issue lately). I placed a link to the scanner in the video description to get the scanner from ThinkCar. Cheers!

  • @ianatkinson8464
    @ianatkinson8464 6 месяцев назад

    😎👍

  • @SachinBhoir-cl7nm
    @SachinBhoir-cl7nm 8 дней назад

    Sir india car saport

    • @AlexAutoFun
      @AlexAutoFun  8 дней назад

      Hi! You can see if your vehicle make is supported when I go over vehicle coverage (feel free to use the video chapters to jump to the section of the video you want to see), Cheers!