HINT: if you click on library, you can access Alldata, Identifix etc. All the info you need including wiring diagrams is available right from the tablet. No need to go back and forth to a computer for repair info. Great tool I just got the Phoenix Smart this week.
I have the TopDon Phoenix Smart and love it! I had a memory issue with my first model and Topdon sent a new one, no questions asked even after I had it for a couple months. It's been working great. However, I have seen multiple times, incorrect voltage readings on oxygen sensors and ignition voltage parameters. If I see a voltage parameter out of bounds, I'll first make sure I can trust the data.
Mr Danner always delivers😅... I've been waiting to see videos of the topdon phoenix in action.... I think I'm obsessed with topdon products now and even though I know that I can't possibly afford the topdon phoenix, I do believe in miracles😅😅. Thanks for the great work sir
Your videos Paul, your videos Paul...you're by far epically on top of your game...you have changed an entire industry and that my friend is why you are so unique and blessed 🙌 😇
Great video Paul as always and like PAULY'S AUTO said you HAVE changed the industry for the Better.The TOPDON tool looks like a good tool going to have to look into getting one. God Bless you and your family Paul.
Brings back memories of a 2006 RAM 1500 Bighorn HEMI regular cab at CARMAX I ended up having to not buy. They offered to fix it, not them, dash has to come apart, but they send it out was going to take over a week so I got impatient and got another vehicle. I really wanted it. They even loaned me a car the whole time for days they had it looked at. The blend doors are cheap plastic and break. Heater Treater makes metal replacement doors and related parts so it never has to be fixed again. This kind of job is a nightmare. Credit to the salesman to test all the doors/vents and HE noticed it.😇
@@M_Phipps0520 I think ThinkTools and TopDon buy their equipment from the same manufacturer. I have a ThinkTools Pros and everything looks like same right down to the case that was included. The scope is even the same exact one and a different color, but everything is identical even the packaging it came in. This one has probably a few more features in the next model up in the ThinkTool. But, my Think tool was about 1K and the scope was 1K too. But, I love the ThinkTool so far and I only had a problem with one of my cars. Ivan at Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics uses it a lot if you want to see more of that one in action.
Paul, the reason why it didn't come up when you "scanned" the modules is because you chose scan which just checks which modules are present/alive on the network, you'd have to choose smart scan to check which are alive/active on the network along with DTCs
@The Smart Guy I know but there needed to be another one when I showed my surprise that there were codes and wondered why I missed them. My fault for sure
That's a sweet scantool. But for me, just needing it for my own cars and family members cars.. That $900 topdon makes more sense; or the Xtool D8, or even the Autel 808 now that it has bi-directional controls added to it; or the Thinktool. It's such a great time to get into scantools though- since they are being forced to compete, everyone is putting out excellent stuff, trying to out perform the next guy. The beauty of the free market at work.
Great video. Love the TopDon. I’ve got the ThinkToolpros and I think it will do most of the same things, maybe. The TopDon is a lot more money so it probably does much more. Wish I could afford it. Thanks for the video Paul.
Love the intro, it was like Tony Stark getting geared up😍 Caleb is great, but your filming skills are at another level SD😍 Thanks for sharing SD😍 Stay Blessed Danner Family❤
Have you tried the Matco 4.0? That's my primary scan tool and this one looks VERY similar. Also my 4.0 comes with a Matco rebranded Hanatek 4 channel scope, does the Phoenix include lab scope capabilities?
Very nice video, that Phoenix Max looks awesome, I just got the Phoenix Lite 2 from Topdon and I love that one. Does not have scope abilities but very nice scan tool.
Hey Paul, right at the end you said Android based. I have heard of some reprogramming from some OE sites that don't like working well on Android-based devices, this is something to test once you have a need for this type of work which may not be very often, looking forward to more hands-on with this kewl tool, appreciate all that you do.
I have an 04 sports trac. 4.0l. Power feels like its at 50%. Takes 20 seconds to get from 50 to 70mph. Transmission shifts perfect. Engine sounds very healthy. Sounds like a bad cat but I hollowed out all 4. Tps replaced. Maf replaced. Coil pack replaced just bc. 0 codes. Any clue where to start?
Paul, I don’t recall any videos or your classroom instruction where you cover scan tool input and output controls and in this case explaining what’s happening with the the blend door and HVAC module using the scan tool ??…a lot of our Corvette owners have Tech 2’s but don’t know how to use output controls to further diagnose their cars instead of just reading a code and changing a part !!
The input side of the blend door is a potentiometer, which is Chapter 7 material. The output side and using the scan tool in a bidirectional mode is Chapter 3 material (Transistor Drivers and Output Solenoids) I have probably more than a 100 videos, both lectures and case studies covering this material. 🙂
Top Dons vehicle coverage checker on their website leaves a lot to be desired. They appear to be very limited on Nissan products functionality but cant be sure due to lack of info.
In my Fiat when the hvac unit sets a dtc for one of the actuators, it doesn't move it anymore even in the actuation test. If I clear the dtc it will work again, until it sets the dtc again of course
How much does this jewel sell for? Love the technology available to the tech these days. Makes me laugh at the days when I though my tach & dwell meter were high tech.
$4500. Pricey but a bargain compared to Snap-On. They have much lower priced options that are quite powerful; own a Topdon Phoenix Lite 2 myself. Great tool.
great stuff very fascinating glad it all got fixed too...would love to live next door to you and then Scotty Kilmer on the other side that would be unbelievable....
without and before you even diagnosing, I auto-assume the common failed blend door actuator. it's probably doing the click-clack dance at startup and now and then. lol
To me there's no point in buying a mechanic's grade level scan tool unless it has bi-directional control. Spend the extra money to get it. This video is a prime example of why.
Really I think for a tool to be considered "mechanics grade" it has to have some bi directional controls and functions. Otherwise in my opinion if it doesnt it's just a generic obd2 code reader for the diy contingent and certainly not a pro level tool.
There's no point in buying a bi directional scanner if you have no idea how to use it. Saw a guy with a snap on modis but didn't have a clue about short term fuel trim, he basically had a $5000 code reader.
@ScannerDanner Sir, I think you are my last hope to fix my dream car. I am ready to drive from Texas to your location if you agree to work on my vehicle. Couple of mechanics and finally the dealer of nissan said they couldn’t locate or diagnose power short to ground. Please say yes. I’ve been following your channel for a couple of years so far. I’ll hit the road If you agree and give me the date and time, if not I will still be a big fan of yours. Thank you
hi danner have an issue in my car 2000 ml55 amg ac compressor engage and blow cold air for 10 to 30 min and then low side pressure rise up and blow warm air up and the compressor still engaging -the prev owner has changed low pressure hose after gas leak and didn't work -and i changed the compressor valve and changed the oil to make sure it in level -i checked pressure it's ok -no electrical problems and no fault codes
From what I've heard. Launch does not have support in the US and Topdon absolutely does. I think that is why? I've heard they are essentially the same tools but I cannot speak to that personally
Yeah.. The xtool's D8 and D9 look identical to the Autel layout too. There's a little bit of copy/ paste, reverse engineering going on I think. But GOOD; let them compete so that the price keeps coming down, because we see what happens when there is a monopoly on information: The SnapOn' were up to $10k for decades.
Im sure you allready checked the tiny hard plastic vacume lines on the passenger side running from the heater blend door actuator. Those lines get brittle and decompose. Often when they start failing the air will jump from vents to defrost or heat when accelerating.
@@ScannerDanner i see its 2014. Thanks for the videos im out of practice and due to severe head trauma im not sure what i remember or remember incorrectly.
@@ScannerDanner I appreciate it. The short n skinny on it. My friend near 80 has a 90 f150 4.9l efi auto trany. Rear tank inop for decades. 6 years ago was running rough. I put alternator, belts hoses and a batt. He was to do plugs rotor and cap. I moved to houston. They had me come back to ft worth to re- remodel a house that was messed up. Truck was barely running now. He tried to pull the plugs but couldn't. They'd back easy a few turns then dead stop. I shot pb all over and went in with them then out then in and out. They had basically welded themselves in the engine. They had slag all over the smooth area past the threads all around the electrode. Git em out sucked the slag out of the cylinders. New plugs rotor cap fuel filter. The one on it looked 20 years old and was backward. Purred like a kitten. Ran like a bat out hell. 200k miles never heard it run that good. Sits most of the time. At idle 1.5 - 2 mins it had a hiccup. So tiny it wasn't a miss. It was nothing and I'm anal about that stuff. Planned on high pressure fuel injector flush. Jim obsessed on the hiccup. Day and night revving it up pissing his wife off. She calls a shop. They get it for a week. I hear him driving up and it sounded worse than before I tuned it up. I think they jacked with the timing and used the wrong marks on the timing gear cover. That 4.9 has two sets of marks and one notch out of the damper on the back side and a hairline scribe 1/8 " long near that. Red paint t had been a slopped around and saw it over the notch. Then I checked fuel pressure. 0 on the rail koeo. Three times 0. Started it and had 0 on rail with it running. Killed it. Undid gauge little gas squirted on my hand nit a lot. Pulled filter. Rigged up gauges under the truck after flushing fuel filter best I could. Put it on connected to fuel filter out. Koeo very little movement. 10 times 30 psi. Left it for hour came back 25psi. Reconnect line and gauge on rail. Koeo 30 psi. Started it 30 psi. Pulled pressure relief hose. No difference until I stick my thumb over hose then idle increased very little no diff in pressure. Rigged up connections without a filter. 35 psi. Couldn't run it like that. New filter 32-35 psi. Hard start. Even koeo multiple times before cranking it. Poor acceleration. Rough idle punch it and get pvvvttttsss stp spet pvvvvtttsz. I understand it should have min 45 psi up to 60psi. Don't think it's back filling the rear tank that is inop. It's never gotten over flowed no gas smell no fuel in vac hose on regulator. Check engine light hasn't ever come on which is amazing because it was running like it had it only had 2 cylinders. Only thing I can think next is pumpand whole set up in the tank considering it's a 90 and never been changed. Any thought ls or ideas I'd gladly welcome. I enjoy your videos. It's helped my memory some. Sadly other days I don't know whether to scratch my watch or wind my ass.
@davidreynolds4684 1. make sure you have a good power and ground at the pump 2. Pinch off the return line or block it off and recheck psi. This will test for a stuck open fuel psi regulator. That system should put out near 100 psi with that line blocked if the pump is good. It is very unlikely this is your issue though based on your symptoms and the fact that I've never, not once, seen a stuck open regulator on one of these systems.
@@ScannerDanner I'll just have to save up for a bit. For now the one I have will suffice, it's a couple of years old Matco branded Launch scantool. It works fine but with a $1400 update cost I'll just save the extra to get all the fancy new features.
The topdon Phoenix has probably 90% of everything this fancy one has. It just doesn't have that topographical map where it shows each module-- But that's not really necessary anyway. But as for actuating things and reading sensors and codes, etc.. It's hard to be the sub $1k scanners these days.
just think how easy it would be to diag your power wagon if the climate control stopped working. its like my 1994 ram 2500 max of 10 min without any scanner you can diag it. the more i learn the more i love 2002 and older cars and trucks
I have the Matco Max Flex Pro scanner and it looks strikingly like your Topdon scanner, design and topology. But Matco rebrands most of their stuff, so not too surprising. Nice first look at the tool. 👍👍
How you fix that is to NOT USE IT.. Stop adjusting that dial so much. I just leave everything on full blast and either turn it on or OFF. Period. Leaving it running, while barely turned up is just silly to me. Either blast it full steam or leave it off. Operating the stystem this way makes it last much longer. You don't need your AC or heater running all the time in the background, even though you have it turned way down; that's why these things tend to fail for some people. Stop fiddling with it. lol
The Phoenix Plus is around $1000 and is more than capable. Combine that with a Pico scope and you are all set for way less money. A 4424A starts at about $1600.
.... how much for TopDon Tool .... which Regions of the world does the tool cover ? Eg USA , England , Australia , .... therefore can it be up dated to reflect the other regions ? These are fair enough questions.... eg I am in the Southern Hemisphere so Australia , Some USA , English , European are Applicable I post this here to give another reasonable point of view Thanks muchly Edit Futher research has indicated that the vehicle data list is cloud based That there is an extra range of heavy duty connector cables that seem to indicate " Volvo , lveco , Fiat , Renault , Man , Cat , .... , " European range of " Trucks " ( cables don't seem to be present , can be ordered separately at an extra charge ) please do verify Australian vehicles eg Ford Falcon EB or later , ( GM ) Holden Commodore VN , VK or Later , Valiant Chrysler ... and or access to these vehicles Information is not available Even LDV which is Asian , Chinese built don't seem to be available / are not present $ 7149 local $ ..... $ 6899 Aust $ to $5999 Aust $ ..... $ 4,394.38 USD approx ..... wow $4500 USD ( JB Tools ) , $4995 , " Alibaba has copies ( USD $2500 , USD $2900 ) BE AWARE " ..... £3,495.00 A1 Diagnostic Solutions Wow Watch out for copies , fakes KNOW WHOM YOU ARE BUYING FROM ASK THEM TO GUARANTEE THE CHAIN OF SUPPLY Just saying verification is everything Fakes steal your money and time Thanks for reading P.s I like to do my homework , check the item out thoroughly before purchase and know as much as reasonably possible to make an excellent choice of purchase... life's fun
It covers all regions cloud programming needs vpn in USA and Spain. There are no fakes just and autel has no fakes either it’s just regional sales with ip limitations. TopDon has thinkcar programming in it as well so you’ll find them the same. As a USA seller we are retricted to USA/Canada sales. Hope that makes sense. Just to Clarify you can use/buy anywhere on the globe
I sell in USA for $4500 with 3 years. Alibaba is china support and $3600 the $2600 is if you buy 20+ is how they do it typicality. I’d never buy from them but it’s a real max
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HINT: if you click on library, you can access Alldata, Identifix etc. All the info you need including wiring diagrams is available right from the tablet. No need to go back and forth to a computer for repair info. Great tool I just got the Phoenix Smart this week.
Subscription needed?
@@MF-iy6oy maybe just first born ? Or is that Snap On ? First born plus their first born .... etc
Yes, if you have subscriptions to any or all of the websites they are preloaded.
Oh ok thank you!
do you know if the phoneix plus can register winter to summer tpms
I have the TopDon Phoenix Smart and love it! I had a memory issue with my first model and Topdon sent a new one, no questions asked even after I had it for a couple months. It's been working great. However, I have seen multiple times, incorrect voltage readings on oxygen sensors and ignition voltage parameters. If I see a voltage parameter out of bounds, I'll first make sure I can trust the data.
Super helpful ! Extraordinary detail taught about this scan tool ! Great lesson on car HVAC repair too !! Thanks !!
Mr Danner always delivers😅... I've been waiting to see videos of the topdon phoenix in action.... I think I'm obsessed with topdon products now and even though I know that I can't possibly afford the topdon phoenix, I do believe in miracles😅😅. Thanks for the great work sir
this dude is awesome.
thank you for helping us all become better at what we do.
Your videos Paul, your videos Paul...you're by far epically on top of your game...you have changed an entire industry and that my friend is why you are so unique and blessed 🙌 😇
Great video Paul as always and like PAULY'S AUTO said you HAVE changed the industry for the Better.The TOPDON tool looks like a good tool going to have to look into getting one. God Bless you and your family Paul.
looks like a nice tool. We use an Autel Maxisis Ultra and have really no problems and keep up a large fleet. Great tools in the digital age.🙏🙏🙏
The Autel Ultra, is a gun 🔫 👌.
Brings back memories of a 2006 RAM 1500 Bighorn HEMI regular cab at CARMAX I ended up having to not buy. They offered to fix it, not them, dash has to come apart, but they send it out was going to take over a week so I got impatient and got another vehicle. I really wanted it. They even loaned me a car the whole time for days they had it looked at.
The blend doors are cheap plastic and break. Heater Treater makes metal replacement doors and related parts so it never has to be fixed again. This kind of job is a nightmare. Credit to the salesman to test all the doors/vents and HE noticed it.😇
That is some really cool functionality testing of the top don. Nice scan tool.
I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a topdon for awhile. Great video Paul as always!
Topdon is getting good reviews. Sure looks like a value tool. 👍
I am not so sure on value as this phoenix max is over $5000
@@M_Phipps0520 I wasn't aware it was that much $$. It must have an oscilloscope as well for that amount.
@@IAMNOSLEEP well that’s what I saw for price when I google searched it anyway.
@@M_Phipps0520 I think ThinkTools and TopDon buy their equipment from the same manufacturer. I have a ThinkTools Pros and everything looks like same right down to the case that was included. The scope is even the same exact one and a different color, but everything is identical even the packaging it came in. This one has probably a few more features in the next model up in the ThinkTool. But, my Think tool was about 1K and the scope was 1K too. But, I love the ThinkTool so far and I only had a problem with one of my cars. Ivan at Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics uses it a lot if you want to see more of that one in action.
Paul, the reason why it didn't come up when you "scanned" the modules is because you chose scan which just checks which modules are present/alive on the network, you'd have to choose smart scan to check which are alive/active on the network along with DTCs
I had Caleb put that note in there as I've since learned that. Guess it wasn't clear enough of a note lol. Thank you!
@@ScannerDanner looking back at the video, there IS a note, stupid me 😅 sorry for the mistake
@The Smart Guy I know but there needed to be another one when I showed my surprise that there were codes and wondered why I missed them. My fault for sure
That's a sweet scantool. But for me, just needing it for my own cars and family members cars.. That $900 topdon makes more sense; or the Xtool D8, or even the Autel 808 now that it has bi-directional controls added to it; or the Thinktool. It's such a great time to get into scantools though- since they are being forced to compete, everyone is putting out excellent stuff, trying to out perform the next guy. The beauty of the free market at work.
I love that top don.Thanks Danner
Great video. Love the TopDon. I’ve got the ThinkToolpros and I think it will do most of the same things, maybe. The TopDon is a lot more money so it probably does much more. Wish I could afford it. Thanks for the video Paul.
I have the thinktool PROs as well, and this topdon and the PROs look almost identical in the menus and functions except one is blue and one is red.
Hello Paul, I appreciate so much your videos, thanks a lot for it!!
Nice!
Imagine having ScannerDanner as your neighbour 😎
I'm just Paul to them 🙂
@@ScannerDanner nice
Sounds like great scanner.
Love the intro, it was like Tony Stark getting geared up😍
Caleb is great, but your filming skills are at another level SD😍
Thanks for sharing SD😍
Stay Blessed Danner Family❤
Very nice Paul
Thanks a lot for share this video Paul.
Hey Paul.Thanx bro.😎
Have you tried the Matco 4.0? That's my primary scan tool and this one looks VERY similar. Also my 4.0 comes with a Matco rebranded Hanatek 4 channel scope, does the Phoenix include lab scope capabilities?
The tool seems pretty neat you said it can also do like a oscilloscope readings
Yes, it has a 4 channel scope that I have not used yet but will soon for you guys
I had the like nr. 1000
Greeting from Germany
Very nice video, that Phoenix Max looks awesome, I just got the Phoenix Lite 2 from Topdon and I love that one. Does not have scope abilities but very nice scan tool.
does this unit work with newer cars. ie.2021-2022 cars. does it need to have Can fd capability
@John Hill I am not sure, I just did full system scan on a 2018 Honda and it pulled up all the modules
@@NutsandBoltswithTone was just wondering if these scanners work on newer models before i purchased one or does it need to have Can Fd protocol
@@johnhill3644 I'll contact them and let you know. The Phoenix lite 2 will be on a great deal on black Friday
@@NutsandBoltswithTone thank you. was looking at this lite unit or the phoneix plus unt. does the lite2 have topogly
I really need that scanner
Does it program All kinds on modules
Hey Paul, right at the end you said Android based. I have heard of some reprogramming from some OE sites that don't like working well on Android-based devices, this is something to test once you have a need for this type of work which may not be very often, looking forward to more hands-on with this kewl tool, appreciate all that you do.
I have an 04 sports trac. 4.0l. Power feels like its at 50%. Takes 20 seconds to get from 50 to 70mph. Transmission shifts perfect. Engine sounds very healthy. Sounds like a bad cat but I hollowed out all 4. Tps replaced. Maf replaced. Coil pack replaced just bc. 0 codes. Any clue where to start?
Very cool. Would the Phoenix Lite allow you to do the same actuator testing?
Yes sir
Good job man
Thanks 😊.Would you be able to do the same thing, with the other scanner, Topdon lite?
Yes!
Paul, I don’t recall any videos or your classroom instruction where you cover scan tool input and output controls and in this case explaining what’s happening with the the blend door and HVAC module using the scan tool ??…a lot of our Corvette owners have Tech 2’s but don’t know how to use output controls to further diagnose their cars instead of just reading a code and changing a part !!
The input side of the blend door is a potentiometer, which is Chapter 7 material.
The output side and using the scan tool in a bidirectional mode is Chapter 3 material (Transistor Drivers and Output Solenoids)
I have probably more than a 100 videos, both lectures and case studies covering this material. 🙂
Domino effect. Great analogy. Unfortunately 😂
Top Dons vehicle coverage checker on their website leaves a lot to be desired. They appear to be very limited on Nissan products functionality but cant be sure due to lack of info.
In my Fiat when the hvac unit sets a dtc for one of the actuators, it doesn't move it anymore even in the actuation test. If I clear the dtc it will work again, until it sets the dtc again of course
How much does this jewel sell for? Love the technology available to the tech these days. Makes me laugh at the days when I though my tach & dwell meter were high tech.
$4500. Pricey but a bargain compared to Snap-On. They have much lower priced options that are quite powerful; own a Topdon Phoenix Lite 2 myself. Great tool.
great stuff very fascinating glad it all got fixed too...would love to live next door to you and then Scotty Kilmer on the other side that would be unbelievable....
without and before you even diagnosing, I auto-assume the common failed blend door actuator. it's probably doing the click-clack dance at startup and now and then. lol
To me there's no point in buying a mechanic's grade level scan tool unless it has bi-directional control. Spend the extra money to get it. This video is a prime example of why.
The Phoenix Lite is $800 and is a full function bi-directional scan tool. (Just an FYI for those looking)
Oh and I agree btw!
Really I think for a tool to be considered "mechanics grade" it has to have some bi directional controls and functions. Otherwise in my opinion if it doesnt it's just a generic obd2 code reader for the diy contingent and certainly not a pro level tool.
@@jeffcompton6937 Agreed.
There's no point in buying a bi directional scanner if you have no idea how to use it. Saw a guy with a snap on modis but didn't have a clue about short term fuel trim, he basically had a $5000 code reader.
@ScannerDanner Sir, I think you are my last hope to fix my dream car. I am ready to drive from Texas to your location if you agree to work on my vehicle. Couple of mechanics and finally the dealer of nissan said they couldn’t locate or diagnose power short to ground. Please say yes. I’ve been following your channel for a couple of years so far. I’ll hit the road If you agree and give me the date and time, if not I will still be a big fan of yours.
Thank you
Hi Paul, do you keep all of your scanners in the cold garage?
It's not too cold in there but no, not always
cool
hi danner
have an issue in my car 2000 ml55 amg
ac compressor engage and blow cold air for 10 to 30 min and then low side pressure rise up and blow warm air up and the compressor still engaging
-the prev owner has changed low pressure hose after gas leak
and didn't work
-and i changed the compressor valve and changed the oil to make sure it in level
-i checked pressure it's ok
-no electrical problems and no fault codes
"the Google wasn't helping me." I could picture it!! HA HA HA
Very intresting.thanks & all good for you.
Got me wondering why the equivalent Launch scan tool is around $2500 and the Topdon max is $4000??
From what I've heard. Launch does not have support in the US and Topdon absolutely does. I think that is why? I've heard they are essentially the same tools but I cannot speak to that personally
The Topdon appears to be identical to my ThinkTool, with just a different name and color.
And both of them are copies of the Launch scan tool.
Yeah.. The xtool's D8 and D9 look identical to the Autel layout too. There's a little bit of copy/ paste, reverse engineering going on I think. But GOOD; let them compete so that the price keeps coming down, because we see what happens when there is a monopoly on information: The SnapOn' were up to $10k for decades.
@@calholli Agreed!
B1082 mech fail follow the factory test procedures. Inspect for binding in the box if ok replace the motor.
Im sure you allready checked the tiny hard plastic vacume lines on the passenger side running from the heater blend door actuator. Those lines get brittle and decompose. Often when they start failing the air will jump from vents to defrost or heat when accelerating.
No vacuum lines, completely electronic door motors on this
@@ScannerDanner i see its 2014. Thanks for the videos im out of practice and due to severe head trauma im not sure what i remember or remember incorrectly.
@davidreynolds4684 I'm sorry to hear that my friend. Anything I can do for you? I'd be happy to
@@ScannerDanner I appreciate it. The short n skinny on it. My friend near 80 has a 90 f150 4.9l efi auto trany. Rear tank inop for decades. 6 years ago was running rough. I put alternator, belts hoses and a batt. He was to do plugs rotor and cap. I moved to houston. They had me come back to ft worth to re- remodel a house that was messed up. Truck was barely running now. He tried to pull the plugs but couldn't. They'd back easy a few turns then dead stop. I shot pb all over and went in with them then out then in and out. They had basically welded themselves in the engine. They had slag all over the smooth area past the threads all around the electrode. Git em out sucked the slag out of the cylinders. New plugs rotor cap fuel filter. The one on it looked 20 years old and was backward. Purred like a kitten. Ran like a bat out hell. 200k miles never heard it run that good. Sits most of the time. At idle 1.5 - 2 mins it had a hiccup. So tiny it wasn't a miss. It was nothing and I'm anal about that stuff. Planned on high pressure fuel injector flush. Jim obsessed on the hiccup. Day and night revving it up pissing his wife off. She calls a shop. They get it for a week. I hear him driving up and it sounded worse than before I tuned it up. I think they jacked with the timing and used the wrong marks on the timing gear cover. That 4.9 has two sets of marks and one notch out of the damper on the back side and a hairline scribe 1/8 " long near that. Red paint t had been a slopped around and saw it over the notch. Then I checked fuel pressure. 0 on the rail koeo. Three times 0. Started it and had 0 on rail with it running. Killed it. Undid gauge little gas squirted on my hand nit a lot. Pulled filter. Rigged up gauges under the truck after flushing fuel filter best I could. Put it on connected to fuel filter out. Koeo very little movement. 10 times 30 psi. Left it for hour came back 25psi. Reconnect line and gauge on rail. Koeo 30 psi. Started it 30 psi. Pulled pressure relief hose. No difference until I stick my thumb over hose then idle increased very little no diff in pressure. Rigged up connections without a filter. 35 psi. Couldn't run it like that. New filter 32-35 psi. Hard start. Even koeo multiple times before cranking it. Poor acceleration. Rough idle punch it and get pvvvttttsss stp spet pvvvvtttsz. I understand it should have min 45 psi up to 60psi. Don't think it's back filling the rear tank that is inop. It's never gotten over flowed no gas smell no fuel in vac hose on regulator. Check engine light hasn't ever come on which is amazing because it was running like it had it only had 2 cylinders. Only thing I can think next is pumpand whole set up in the tank considering it's a 90 and never been changed. Any thought ls or ideas I'd gladly welcome. I enjoy your videos. It's helped my memory some. Sadly other days I don't know whether to scratch my watch or wind my ass.
@davidreynolds4684
1. make sure you have a good power and ground at the pump
2. Pinch off the return line or block it off and recheck psi. This will test for a stuck open fuel psi regulator. That system should put out near 100 psi with that line blocked if the pump is good. It is very unlikely this is your issue though based on your symptoms and the fact that I've never, not once, seen a stuck open regulator on one of these systems.
How you take out airbag ?
Disconnect the battery first and then wait a few minutes
Looks like a good tool, wish I had 5k to get it
You can get the Phoenix Smart for under 2500
The Phoenix Lite is $800!
@@ScannerDanner I'll just have to save up for a bit. For now the one I have will suffice, it's a couple of years old Matco branded Launch scantool. It works fine but with a $1400 update cost I'll just save the extra to get all the fancy new features.
The topdon Phoenix has probably 90% of everything this fancy one has. It just doesn't have that topographical map where it shows each module-- But that's not really necessary anyway. But as for actuating things and reading sensors and codes, etc.. It's hard to be the sub $1k scanners these days.
@calholli this model comes with a 4 channel lapscope too
just think how easy it would be to diag your power wagon if the climate control stopped working. its like my 1994 ram 2500 max of 10 min without any scanner you can diag it. the more i learn the more i love 2002 and older cars and trucks
I have the Matco Max Flex Pro scanner and it looks strikingly like your Topdon scanner, design and topology. But Matco rebrands most of their stuff, so not too surprising. Nice first look at the tool. 👍👍
It seems to have more features
7:00 the commanded needs a different name
14:00 you press cancel to release control back to the car
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Speaking of a guy name Tom, Paul what’s up with Tommy Wolf from Positive Lead Diagnostics?
Yeah was great channel
Busy with work and two little ones! But he's killing it at VW! Hoping to have a few beers with him tonight
Replace plastic parts with parts from Heater Treater, you DO NOT want a come-back.
Heater Treater?
Common failure on Malibu's too. Just a domestic epidemic.
How you fix that is to NOT USE IT.. Stop adjusting that dial so much. I just leave everything on full blast and either turn it on or OFF. Period. Leaving it running, while barely turned up is just silly to me. Either blast it full steam or leave it off. Operating the stystem this way makes it last much longer. You don't need your AC or heater running all the time in the background, even though you have it turned way down; that's why these things tend to fail for some people. Stop fiddling with it. lol
Same as the Thinktool pros and Launch.....probably made by the same company.
3.5L*
Messing with air bag power still on. Risky Business. I don't like to tempt fate, i disconnect ground & wait before begin. I'm a flat rate guy Toyota
Agree!!
🤣😬finger cross no dash removal require
Damper motor gear probably stripped click click click or weak
3.6? You don't work on many Fords. We can teĺl.
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I guess we can put away the AC stuff now. I left a 30# bottle of 134a in my truck all of last winter and never used it
You forgot the calibration on the new motor door hvac
That's ok.. It's not off by much. Less than 1%. I think it kinda learns over time anyway, as you crank it from 0% to 100% and vise versa.
@@calholli it's not only the % is also the speed of action versus all the sensors
First.
I've been fixin' almost everything for years with just a flat head and electric tape. . . to hell with all these fancy-wancy tablet thingy's, smh'
Topdon Phoenix max is$5100 from a Google search
I sell them for $4500 with 3 year subscription in USA.
The Phoenix Plus is around $1000 and is more than capable. Combine that with a Pico scope and you are all set for way less money. A 4424A starts at about $1600.
.... how much for TopDon Tool
.... which Regions of the world does the tool cover ?
Eg USA , England , Australia , .... therefore can it be up dated to reflect the other regions ?
These are fair enough questions.... eg I am in the Southern Hemisphere so Australia , Some USA , English , European are Applicable
I post this here to give another reasonable point of view
Thanks muchly
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Futher research has indicated that the vehicle data list is cloud based
That there is an extra range of heavy duty connector cables that seem to indicate " Volvo , lveco , Fiat , Renault , Man , Cat , .... , " European range of " Trucks " ( cables don't seem to be present , can be ordered separately at an extra charge ) please do verify
Australian vehicles eg Ford Falcon EB or later , ( GM ) Holden Commodore VN , VK or Later , Valiant Chrysler ... and or access to these vehicles Information is not available
Even LDV which is Asian , Chinese built don't seem to be available / are not present
$ 7149 local $
..... $ 6899 Aust $ to $5999 Aust $
..... $ 4,394.38 USD approx ..... wow $4500 USD ( JB Tools ) , $4995 ,
" Alibaba has copies ( USD $2500 , USD $2900 ) BE AWARE "
..... £3,495.00 A1 Diagnostic Solutions
Wow
Watch out for copies , fakes
KNOW WHOM YOU ARE BUYING FROM
ASK THEM TO GUARANTEE THE CHAIN OF SUPPLY
Just saying verification is everything
Fakes steal your money and time
Thanks for reading
P.s I like to do my homework , check the item out thoroughly before purchase and know as much as reasonably possible to make an excellent choice of purchase... life's fun
Thank You Paul
Your work , Your information , Your presentation is Brilliant Sir as Always
It covers all regions cloud programming needs vpn in USA and Spain. There are no fakes just and autel has no fakes either it’s just regional sales with ip limitations. TopDon has thinkcar programming in it as well so you’ll find them the same. As a USA seller we are retricted to USA/Canada sales. Hope that makes sense. Just to Clarify you can use/buy anywhere on the globe
I sell in USA for $4500 with 3 years. Alibaba is china support and $3600 the $2600 is if you buy 20+ is how they do it typicality. I’d never buy from them but it’s a real max
Good job ❤❤❤❤