$20* vs. $50 vs. $500 Diagnostic Scan Tools: WHICH IS BEST?
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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 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 RUclips, 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) 
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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
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 love this so clear and undestanding,thank you
This makes me feel so relieved you're doing everything on a mini too.
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
Please do more of these videos as technology goes up!
Will do!
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! 👊
Thank you so much for the video...can u teach us a little bit about the obd2 protocol sir....
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
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.
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.
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
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 video, very informative. Thank-You😁
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.
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?
that is nice to have I am thinking of getting one myself. thanks for the video
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.
Autel can do more on key programming,Launch can do more on bidirectional test.
Hi
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
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...
Wow. Interesting. I am so much interested in learning how to use these tools. I need more training
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.
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?
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 :-)
Very well done. Thanks I've been wanting one of these for better maintenance of my car, this is a reliable investment
They're nothing short of an awesome investment! Pay once, and you won't ever have to go to a shop for diagnostics.
is this available in the Philippines??? ive been wanting this tools....how much is it cost???
Best online review I've seen to date. Thanks for the comparisons just bought the AL319.
This told me that a $50 scanner will be completely fine for my use. Thanks for saving me money.
Happy to hear that Mark! Good luck with your new scanner 👍
Thanks for this sir its clear straight to the point
Very informative video!
wow....Thanks to share this informative video.
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.
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 ?
Good info pls keep posting diag stuff
I hope the scanners are very good and they are doing a lot jobs. I believe they are good all car or vehicle owners.
Thanks for completely and nicely explanation.
Really useful
Very educative, more of these scanning videos..
Thanks sir 👍👍
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.
Thank you ... Great job.
Great review Milan, loved that WiFi name, pmsl, mom’s are the best 😜😜👍👍
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 $500 tool to one car lol
I am in the market for Professional level scanner, i was looking at a G Scan 3 but after this i may reconsider the MK808BT
don't waste your money it does not have bi directional controls
I think a scan tool with at least bi-directional control is a must!
why do you say 'at least' ?
what is beyond that ?
I hope to make an investment soon, so I want to learn all I can before my purchase.
Autel ap200 is the new king of OB2s. Works as a scanner. Nd does special functions...Programs keys. Throttle relearn. Bleed ABS. Reset EPB. Should definitely switch out that crappy 20$ obd2 when the autel bluetooth is only 50$ on Amazon
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 $400 scanner, the 906BT it's 3X more expensive
am glad there is a Canadian you tuber lol
Thank you for the information
Nice video,I was just wondering does this platform allow you to change the paremeters such as adjust idle speed etc as I know some units allow you to do this?
Great video. The Autolink 519 can read air bag ,stability control and ABS?
Thank you
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I am in the market for a scanner. Have you heard anything about the Harbor Freight Zurich Pro? Does the Autel MK808BT have TPMS capability? Thank you again!!!
Autel's MK line are glorified code readers, if you want an actual Autel scan tool, go with their MS series. HF's Zurich Pro is actually a good scan tool to own that wont dent your wallet too much and has the same functions as Snap-On's or Mac's line of scan tools.
@@E-N-A-R-D-L-A-V Thank you for that input. There are so many diagnostic tools out there and the capabilities are all over the planet. It's so confusing and expensive.
@@dalebabbitt6185 make sure you get one with bi directional capabilities if you want to be able to do serious in depth stuff.. peace
The 100$ Bluedriver is my choice. Obviously not on here but it's the best for it's value and what it dose. It's Also really really famous.
I need something that can monitor trans temps while driving and sitting still and will also do TPMS sensors when rotating the wheels.
Ancel fx 6000 or foxwell nt624 elite are good tools and the nt650 elite is great for service
What about nt644??
"mom click this one" 🤣 this is every son's WiFi back at home 🤣🤣
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.
Master how much cost the upgrade every year. it’s a cost $$$$$ or reasonable cost. Thanks
cool video, I love Autel MK808BT.
Its an impressive machine! 👍
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.
And I enjoy your lecture on car scanner and type
With autel md805 you can't go wrong full system scan for whole the car 👍👍👍
For BMW’s the best diagnostic tool is a cheap windows laptop with INPA installed. It can do things even that $500 tool can’t. And the information is all accurate.
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Rick Hackman ha ha true dat. I do own 2 of them but luckily none of them turned out to be a money pit so far. One of my colleagues had one and it cost him a lot of money to keep it on the road though.
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
Thank you excellent continue other videos
:53 seconds in. Had to subrcribe, extremely informative video!!
Good video bro 👍🏼
Hello guys how are youll doing today hope all is well bless for sharing keep up the great work bless day
Nice video and Good job, it was very interesting. Thank you ///////////////////////
Yeah I have a couple inexpensive ones and then I have one that's all right I bought at Harbor Freight I think it was $177 it was a z 13
The maxi one looks more better then the rest. If you are doing heavy work on cars like. I do get that. I use a snap on scanner called motis that cost $6000.00 I did not pay for it but the maxi does that same thing as the snap on but cheaper so if you are looking to get a scanner get a maxi you don't need something that expensive
Yes- Mom Click This One. That's genius. If you could see the remote I gave my mom, with a paper shield over the buttons she doesn't need...anyway, another great video. Thanks!
Ahaha Andrew I feel your struggle! 😂
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!
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
I’ve used BlueDriver for several years. For $100 it’s been well worth it.
Hey
Have you had any issues with the app not wanting to load with the blue driver. I bought the fixd Scanner and it worked really well the first day and then after that the app will not load at all
@@killerofkingz8536 no, I have it on both my phone and iPad without a problem. Sorry. I know you have probably tried all these things but just some ideas.
Cold reboot your device.
Remove the app, reboot, and reinstall the app.
Check you have a recent os installed.
Good luck!
you get what you pay for！ i think ELM327 is a good ,smart and cheap obd2 scanner for your cars.
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.
DO you know if the 808 is able to adjust the Evap purge valves and all that? Change the positioning and all that essentially?
I payed over a hundred dollars for my foxwell nt 510 for my 2001 vw jetta gls. Works good enough but wish I had a better one lol.
Good teaching
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?
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?
mk 808 I used I love it
What do you think about iCarsoft CR PRO? It worth or not, price-capability/quality ratio price? Thank you :)
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?
Great vid
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?
Nice exposure! I live in Nigeria, Can I buy from Amazon? Thanks for your helpful guide.
A comment on your suggestion: Never leave the OBDII in the port when you don't use it as it would draw constant power from the battery when the car is off.
I leave AutoBrain plugged into my OBD II port all the time. It does some diagnostics and can reset the check engine light. Its been plugged in for almost 3 years now.
That is not always true. Most modern OBD2 readers (bluedriver example) can be plugged in all the time without battery drain.
This is from a personal experience. Left OBDII reader on a Camry with brand new battery for two weeks while I was travelling and the battery was dead on my return. Normally the battery does not drain that fast. My guess was the WiFi kept sending signals.
@@gzhang207 Point taken. I have to remember not to leave the OBD II sitting in my undriven car for two weeks unless my booster is in the trunk.
My second guess is that the drain rate may depend on the OBDII reader: wifi based consumes more power while bluetooth based consumes less.
I was hoping you would get into the airbag module
You should have compared the bluedriver
Well done
Does the ICar adapter work for the BMW E46 platform? if not what apps and OBD adapters work for the E46?
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?
Man I like that diagnosis is for how much?
Hi bro thanks for your information it’s good. Please how can I get the big OBD please help me I need one
What about the BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBD 2 device connected with Torque Pro including the plugins?
Is it good also?
Question about the $500 bluetooth one. What if your electronics are meSsed up and your cars bluetooth is not working?
At some point, please check out Innova scanners. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at what they allow you to do that these don't, at very attractive price points.
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