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Hi Scotty, thank you for all your awesome work you do. One question hope it gets to you. Can you direct me to a product or way I can check the abs on my 2003 Tacoma. ? Thank you.
Well it kinda already is but it's turned off through the factory ECU settings. For example on most modern VW cars if you download a program called VagCom and but the obd 2 cable you can access the ECU and turn this feature on for many things. Or you just hook up the cable when needed and do it that way. The info is all there but the manufacturers don't want you messing around and making things worse or sometimes fiddling can void warranties so best to just leave it to the dealer while under warranty.
Scotty this is why you're so successful! Instead of being like many mechanics and refusing to evolve with your craft you jump in and get after it! Like a Renaissance man of mechanics!
You are the best thing that ever happen to a guy who doesn't understand new technology Points ,dwell ,plug gaps ,fire,fuel ,generator ,alternator , once was a day I could do basic stuff now I can't even change a cigar lighter fuse with out googling it first. Thanks JB
@@biniamdesta4947 Scotty only said it about 4 times, AND it's in the description...Go back, and watch it again, and pay attention, or read the description.
Dear Scotty, on your previous advice I got a BlueDriver and it works great. I used it to diagnose my Focus ST when a check engine light came on. I wanted to make sure it was ok to drive it to get fixed or whether it should be towed. It was a minor problem so it was drivable. It also works on our Escape and a friends Explorer. Mahalo(thank you) Scotty.
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing, Scotty! If you can do stuff like program keys, initialize those new PWM fuel pumps, run fuel injector test cycles and stuff this might be a real financial game changer for the DIY crowd such as myself.
So cool listening to Scotty . Straight forward no drama take it or leave it. It's a beautiful thing to have a resource without an underlying agenda. Go Scotty !
These tools are great in the right hands. But they can also just be flat out wrong too. I had to fix my 93 Oldsmobile myself after a good local mechanic with a good reputation relied too heavily on his diagnostic computer and he did it more than once. After intermittent stall outs while driving the first diagnosis by the computer was bad ecm and/or prom, but it wasn't a clear cut reading. Changed the ecm and it seemed to work, until it didn't. Same problem. Hook up to computer again, same funky readings. "I told you to change the prom too" he says. (I didn't know they were seperate at the time). They're not easy to get anymore, but I hunted one down and changed it. No improvement. Finally the car goes to cranks but no start. Tow it over to him one more time. After hook up to diagnostic computer one more time, he's got nothing. Can't figure it out, come get your car. After research and fumbling through finding location of crank sensor, for $20 I figure it's worth a shot before I scrap the car. Jack it up to get under it and find crank sensor but I notice something. The wires between the crank sensor and coil are exposed and bare in spots. The flex conduit and coating on the wires disintegrated from a previous oil leak allowing the bare wire to touch the engine. Once I pulled the wire away from the engine, it fired right up just like always. So I had to replace the wire and conduit and I put in the new crank sensor Even though probably nothing wrong with the old one. The point is the "good, experienced mechanic" did not bother to put it up on the lift and just check some wires for shorts because his computer diagnostic tool didn't tell him anything he could use. So..... I don't go to that mechanic anymore which sucks because it isn't easy finding one you can trust.
@@capecodcynic9008 but that's what it turned out to be...a shorted wire. I could be wrong but his diagnostics computer wasn't telling him it was a shorted out wire. And worse he didn't bother to look for it. He actually lost out on easy money as it wasn't that hard to fix and I'm not an auto mechanic by trade and didn't have the luxury of an equipped shop with a lift.
Don’t forget the ford and GM dealers charging for a stupid scan 😂😂 rather have my ram truck then a ford truck the ford certified techs can’t fix and then burns to the ground 😂😂
he hinted the phone takes longer.. which makes sense.. the software on your phone has to tell the device everything it has to do.. as opposed to firmware in a scantool.. but .. updating the software is easier so it can be more robust and up to date..
Scotty thanks for the advice. Being a retired aircraft mechanic, leaves me lots of time to work on our cars. But the high priced scan tools are bit more than I need. Would you please give a link, for the scan tool & software you demonstrated in this video? Keep up the great videos
Do you have to be somewhere where there is phone reception to use this product. $10 a year is not that bad. They also have an "S" module for $89 that does streaming data. What i would like to know is all the data is it on their website or is it on my phone that i can copy to my PC..or if i decide not to pay the yearly fee i no longer can access my data
@@meTimetraveler I would just email the company directly for the info but if it's $10 a year and only $60-$90 for the tool that's still way less then the expensive ones. He still should've put it in the video but it's not a big deal at $10 a year.
@@thegreendank1 yes I got 2 for $85 and I got doomed because it's only for one car reading and one per year ! For$10 charge for each additional one and it's yearly renew charge that I got pay that means $20 yearly for two cars ! That's to much
@@banger881 I mean I blow way more then that on coffee and it could save you from a crooked mechanic charging thousands for something that don't need fixing.
For many years I've had a Bluetooth OBD2 reader and saved me and my friends on a few occasions. Like one time, the car(a Lexus, mind you) simply wouldn't start. It cranked ok, it started for a second, reved really high and it would shut down again. So I plugged the OBD2 reader in it, read the codes, found out that the throttle body was stuck opened. I removed the air filter box and tube and what can I see? A very small plastic from the air filter was stuck between the throttle body and the flap itself(it probably happened when I was changing the air filter). I simply removed it, carefully, not to go into the engine, and the car started right up. So thank you ELM327!
I have Audi A3 2001 NA 1.6L and one day my car ran wierd issues with idling and losing power up hill...that cheap ELM327 scanner told me Its P0102 Mass Air Flow Sensor., looked it up online and found I can clean it and was able to fix my own car and it worked like new again.
I scored one off a Mac tools truck back in 2010, still using it . Has paid for itself numerous times over. Once I learned how to use the real time and freeze frame data it was a game changer.
ThinkCar 1s Works! I thought I owed it to ThinkCar, to mention this, after my earlier posts. The first dongle never worked, even after the firmware and software upgrades. But, the replacement is working. It gives more info than my Scanguage 2. It has BCM, IPDM, ABS and SRS for instance. I can't get a transmission temperature, which I had hoped for; that is the Mfr fault. But, it has answered a question I had. My TPMS light stays off, except when I drive longer distances (maybe more than 30 mi.), then it stays on until I park. Found a BCM code C1709 for the RF TPMS sensor with ThinkCar 1s. ThinkCar 1s works with only one car. I've had my truck for 14 yrs and driven only 50k mi., so not a problem for me. The 1S comes with 1 yr Full Vehicle Modules Report. Subsequent years are $10, which I can live with. Bottom line, I didn't need it, but I'm glad I bought it; it's an educational thing for me, and I'm sure it will more than pay for itself.
Always enjoy your videos. have an issue for you to ponder. I started out as a mechanic back in the 70's and got away from it. You know what they say, "if you don't use it (knowledge), then you lose it. Ok so here is my issue. 2009 RAM 1500 4.7 purchased in 2013 with approx. 134,000 miles. Within the first week, after leaving a stop light, the engine (valves) were rattling like heck and blowing out so much blue smoke it was crazy. Took it back to the dealer and they drove it but it did not act up. It does not do it all the time. 6 years later and approx. 234,000 miles now on the truck and it still has this issue. When it happens, I have even mashed the gas harder trying to get it to do something other than keep blowing smoke. Truck has never really had any low end power but once going, it moves on down the road. What are your possible thoughts? Computer programming or what? have tried fuel system flushes of all kinds as well as gas treatments. Not planning on getting rid of truck as we really like the truck. No major issues but this irritating issue. Thank you for your time and thoughts.
I love Scotty. He is like a real life super hero. The money I have saved, the tricks I have avoided from the auto shop and the wisdom I have learned are the reason my car works right now.
Before Scotty: $5,000 of $10,000 goal reached. After Scotty: $50,000 of $10,000 goal and counting... I think Scotty deserves some equity in this company!
Ha! The MyThinkCar guys know what side their bread will be buttered on: already a HUGE link on their homepage to this video. Even Scotty's cat thinks this product has promise: he came out of hiding to upstage Scotty early in the vid!!
Nice like caraid delivered it before smartphones, way better with a laptop and a powerful network connection the 90€ option was nice. I still bought the one manufacturer option for more and enjoyed it on our Mercedes cars. Does all sorts of diagnosis things, even break service on a new c class w205 and tpms relearn
Scotty: This is really great! Looks like you can isolate to the correct malfunction fast! No flailing around like we used to do in the old days. This technology come from the new F-35 fighter plane that looks at thousands of items in real time. Repairs are straightforward and fast, thus getting the jet back into service in about a tenth of the time it used to take for past generations of fighter planes. Thanks for posting this one.
OBD2 Canbus Scanners are cheap and flooding the market, the $6 Mini Elm 327 works ok along with Torque You really need a Good Quality OBD2 Scanner and another for those proprietary models
Bought one that works on wifi and one blue tooth. Got them off ebay 5 yrs ago. The software is the problem, either it dosent work, they charge for it or it does not offer the codes "in that version" hopefully someone will come out with some good software , maybe this is the one
@@mobius972 i use an app OBD auto doctor on android with a cheap piece I found in a car I bought it's totally consistent but literally the only thing itll do for free is read codes that's is
The 3 levels of software, as explained by a programmer friend: 1. Software I would accept as a gift. 2. Software I would buy with my bosses money. 3. Software I would buy with my own money.
Hi Scotty! I've been watching your RUclips videos for years, very helpful, your videos have made my windows work fine and so many other things. Thank you and keep up the great work buddy. Your the Man!
Our 1971 Chevy c5 Truck sat unused for 2 years. It was such a relief to start it yesterday - hook up the battery, pour some gas into the carburetor, and turn the key- (there’s something said for simplicity!)
Find yourself a car that is the easiest and cheapest to repair and maintain and if some goes wrong a friend and RUclips's like Scotty are always there to help with repairs that you can do yourself. The money that you will save in the long run by not owning today's impossible do yourself repairs cars will more than paid for you to rent whatever car you like for long/out of town trips. I did this myself ten years ago when I purchase a 1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2WD 6 Cylinders with 100.000 miles on it and now it has 250.000 miles on the odometer and It has never let me down.
Backstory of this video 😂 Random guy calling Scotty late at night *Hey Scotty we have your Toyota Celica , don't call cops or tell anybody or we will be forced to do nasty things . Like putting a BMW and Mercedes badges on it and adding air suspension. You have box in front of your doors with a product , follow the instructions*
@@Piznick64 yup! I blew up my old ProScan OBD2 adapter while playing around with connecting to a 1993 Chevy ODB1 car. The I damaged the ELM327 chip and it will cost $29 for the new chip. I figured for $10 more I can get a way more advanced option to the old technology.
Positive follow up. My phone shows that the dongle is still not pairing. But, it changes from red to blue (showing connection,) and I was able to get Full Vehicle and OBDII scans. It has TPMS and BCM. One scan showed no codes, and a separate scan showed low tire pressure x 4, but no tire was actually under inflated. All this came after multiple new updates to software, firmware, bluetooth, etc. on Oct 2nd. Promising, but not quite there. I feel pretty good, though, that the bugs will get worked out.
Cat: is that human making those crazy noises again? I DON'T CARE..I just know I can depend on that human to give me something to eat day after day. LOL
checked there kickstarter and they are not straightforward about the device subscription based usage: the 1S is 1 year/VIN what does that even mean. is it free the first year then pay $10 a year? under FAQ they say that full diagnostic will only work on 1 car per device, so i cant use it on someone else car or will the $10 thing kick in now? FAQ contains really simple questions and nothing relates to actual frequently asked questions also standard version says 100 days/vin so it only works the first 100 days? if u go to comments they said that the only difference is the blackbox but this doesnt seem to be the case.
First 2000 early investors will get 1 year free subscription...that's on the kickstarter website. I put up $69 on kickstarter, so I'm expecting to get both the thinkcar 1 and 1s modules, plus the 1 year free subscription (I'm like the 1,500 the investor according to kickstarter. We shall see what they deliver come Sept 5.
Subscriptions are more lucrative and stable of a revenue source. Adobe went to them without a problem, despite the grumbling. Nike's now offering a subscription for kids' shoes!
Michael Ball Adobe is a greedy company and I will never pay for their services again. Glad I found the loophole out of their bullcrap 350 dollar cancellation fee.
I'm not even into cars. But I love your channel.... Every episode has useful information ... and you're just an entertaining person. Kudos for doing a great channel!
I have a bmw with the n52 engine. The bmw special software can access all sensors like variable valve timing positioning and tests, piston force sensors, the brake pumps, can switch off ignition and injection to the cylinder(s) you select, even software upgrades. It would be interesting to see what that obd tester can do.
@@marshark8270 I see you commenting in a few places, and seem to know about the product. I have a question, what Andriod version will the app work with?
@@simplytired2109 but the root idear of swarm lofgic or cloud service came from autoaid, you can even hire a pro mechanic who calls back and does deep analyses... Caveat? Need laptop and high speed internet
Is it really better than Torque pro with a $20 bluetooth OBDII adapter? The one I use is quick and it scans virtually every PID in the car and gives codes in less than a minute. It also gives live data like fuel trims, timing advance, live O2 voltage reading and graphs all this data in near real time. And it's been out for years.
I’ll happily pay a subscription if it means that in 3 years from now it’ll still have the profiles of all the newer cars released since. I won’t pay anything unless it has all the custom codes for my current car, though. Still, this is absolutely amazing compared to what I’ve seen so far, so I’ll be curious to try one and see how much it can pick up. Especially if it lets me recover data from the black boxes of the wrecks I’ve bought, I’ve always been curious about that.
I'm using the plug-in "Autool 60" device that you yourself touted some time ago. It also plugs into the OBD port of your car...and it is a gauge you mount on your dashboard that allows you to see all kinds of car functions....battery voltage, oil temp, water temp, RPM....I think 14 different things you can toggle-thru...and it displays up to 4 things at once. BUT...it's also a scan tool AND code reader and code eraser.....nice piece for about $35 . The instructions however are in "Chinglish"......you may need CS help as the manual is lousy.
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Hi Scotty, thank you for all your awesome work you do. One question hope it gets to you. Can you direct me to a product or way I can check the abs on my 2003 Tacoma. ? Thank you.
Happy birthday!
Thanks Scotty Where can one buy?
It won't last long after warranty expire...it is good if you own a garage shop....
What's the name of it
Who else thinks this stuff should all be built into the onboard computer screen already?
Yes, along with the ability to program your own duplicated keys and to change function for the buttons on your remote key fob.
Me since the beginning of obd
Not gonna happen, would reduce dealer service revenue. Service department accounts for majority of dealers profits and must be protected at all costs.
Manufacturers prefer ya not try to fix your own car.
Well it kinda already is but it's turned off through the factory ECU settings. For example on most modern VW cars if you download a program called VagCom and but the obd 2 cable you can access the ECU and turn this feature on for many things. Or you just hook up the cable when needed and do it that way. The info is all there but the manufacturers don't want you messing around and making things worse or sometimes fiddling can void warranties so best to just leave it to the dealer while under warranty.
0:42 thumbs up for the cat suspiciously walking by lol
Oh ,you saw that too . Suspicious cat right there.
@James Eslick lol
Thumb up the cat?? You're sick..
@FlamQ Dbltap really? Gotta love cats lol
Can anybody find this online? I see blue driver for 99 what is the name
Finally something that he admits beats his $5000 scan tool 😅
Need this cant find anything to properly diag my suzuki. I got obdjscan for my jeep but nothing for other cars
I doubt it can do live data with a running misfire count.
@Beardio LMAO
@Beardio need a tampon with that?
ALE melchenko yeah I agree! Acting like a chick getting her period!
Scotty this is why you're so successful! Instead of being like many mechanics and refusing to evolve with your craft you jump in and get after it! Like a Renaissance man of mechanics!
You are the best thing that ever happen to a guy who doesn't understand new technology
Points ,dwell ,plug gaps ,fire,fuel ,generator ,alternator , once was a day I could do basic stuff now I can't even change a cigar lighter fuse with out googling it first. Thanks JB
This would be great when buying a used car. You can run a scan on the used car and see what problem it has before buying it.
I just bought mines. I do buy & sell cars from time to time, this will be EXTREMELY helpful.
Minus the fact that the full scan functionality is limited to a single vehicle per purchase.
It looks like the fullscan purchase is $10 per year.
Ricky Rock did you use it yet
@@biniamdesta4947 Scotty only said it about 4 times, AND it's in the description...Go back, and watch it again, and pay attention, or read the description.
Dear Scotty, on your previous advice I got a BlueDriver and it works great. I used it to diagnose my Focus ST when a check engine light came on. I wanted to make sure it was ok to drive it to get fixed or whether it should be towed. It was a minor problem so it was drivable. It also works on our Escape and a friends Explorer. Mahalo(thank you) Scotty.
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing, Scotty!
If you can do stuff like program keys, initialize those new PWM fuel pumps, run fuel injector test cycles and stuff this might be a real financial game changer for the DIY crowd such as myself.
So cool listening to Scotty .
Straight forward no drama take it or leave it.
It's a beautiful thing to have a resource without an underlying agenda.
Go Scotty !
Man i hear ya. It shoudnt be so hard to find
These tools are great in the right hands. But they can also just be flat out wrong too. I had to fix my 93 Oldsmobile myself after a good local mechanic with a good reputation relied too heavily on his diagnostic computer and he did it more than once. After intermittent stall outs while driving the first diagnosis by the computer was bad ecm and/or prom, but it wasn't a clear cut reading. Changed the ecm and it seemed to work, until it didn't. Same problem. Hook up to computer again, same funky readings. "I told you to change the prom too" he says. (I didn't know they were seperate at the time). They're not easy to get anymore, but I hunted one down and changed it. No improvement. Finally the car goes to cranks but no start. Tow it over to him one more time. After hook up to diagnostic computer one more time, he's got nothing. Can't figure it out, come get your car. After research and fumbling through finding location of crank sensor, for $20 I figure it's worth a shot before I scrap the car. Jack it up to get under it and find crank sensor but I notice something. The wires between the crank sensor and coil are exposed and bare in spots. The flex conduit and coating on the wires disintegrated from a previous oil leak allowing the bare wire to touch the engine. Once I pulled the wire away from the engine, it fired right up just like always. So I had to replace the wire and conduit and I put in the new crank sensor Even though probably nothing wrong with the old one. The point is the "good, experienced mechanic" did not bother to put it up on the lift and just check some wires for shorts because his computer diagnostic tool didn't tell him anything he could use. So..... I don't go to that mechanic anymore which sucks because it isn't easy finding one you can trust.
Brian James its an Oldsmobile what did u expect
Yes cars have gotten so complicated and rely on scan tools so much that sometimes people forget the basics
Your mechanic was a parts changer.
Scan tools ONLY check electronics. They can’t diagnose a loose nut behind the wheel...
@@capecodcynic9008 but that's what it turned out to be...a shorted wire. I could be wrong but his diagnostics computer wasn't telling him it was a shorted out wire. And worse he didn't bother to look for it. He actually lost out on easy money as it wasn't that hard to fix and I'm not an auto mechanic by trade and didn't have the luxury of an equipped shop with a lift.
“At the Fiat Chrysler dealers” shows dump lol
i was just about to say that lol
2:06 😂😂👍
Don’t forget the ford and GM dealers charging for a stupid scan 😂😂 rather have my ram truck then a ford truck the ford certified techs can’t fix and then burns to the ground 😂😂
Not wrong
@sploofmonkey You could do that on any OBD-1 car, GM you jumpered two terminals on the ALDL connector, Ford had a way that I've forgotten, etc.
I would've appreciated a side-by-side test vs. your often-mentioned "$5,000 scan tool"(especially how long it took.&accuracy.
Same that's the real test.
I support this idea.
He obviously did it ,or else how would he know?
he hinted the phone takes longer.. which makes sense.. the software on your phone has to tell the device everything it has to do.. as opposed to firmware in a scantool.. but .. updating the software is easier so it can be more robust and up to date..
You can't even change a tire, be quiet and listen, you might learn something
Mechanics that rip-off people are so triggered from this video rn.
They hate people like scotty with a passion
No we're not. They want to help people. It's all about helping people.
Heavy...heavy sarcasm.
The mechanic learn from the place the heirs them.... Car Dealers !
To scrud people....
They scam people in order to afford their fat wives huehuehue
Scotty thanks for the advice. Being a retired aircraft mechanic, leaves me lots of time to work on our cars. But the high priced scan tools are bit more than I need.
Would you please give a link, for the scan tool & software you demonstrated in this video?
Keep up the great videos
At first I started watching your channel for specific reasons. Now I keep looking for new posts. Keep em coming. You're awesome.
The ThinkCar requires a yearly subscription. I think that bears mentioning, Scotty.
Yes, to activate the whole system testing function, an additional service fee of $9.95 per year is required.
Do you have to be somewhere where there is phone reception to use this product. $10 a year is not that bad. They also have an "S" module for $89 that does streaming data. What i would like to know is all the data is it on their website or is it on my phone that i can copy to my PC..or if i decide not to pay the yearly fee i no longer can access my data
@@meTimetraveler I would just email the company directly for the info but if it's $10 a year and only $60-$90 for the tool that's still way less then the expensive ones. He still should've put it in the video but it's not a big deal at $10 a year.
@@thegreendank1 yes I got 2 for $85 and I got doomed because it's only for one car reading and one per year ! For$10 charge for each additional one and it's yearly renew charge that I got pay that means $20 yearly for two cars ! That's to much
@@banger881 I mean I blow way more then that on coffee and it could save you from a crooked mechanic charging thousands for something that don't need fixing.
Scotty keepin up with the times! All of your fans are so appreciative of you!
For many years I've had a Bluetooth OBD2 reader and saved me and my friends on a few occasions. Like one time, the car(a Lexus, mind you) simply wouldn't start. It cranked ok, it started for a second, reved really high and it would shut down again. So I plugged the OBD2 reader in it, read the codes, found out that the throttle body was stuck opened. I removed the air filter box and tube and what can I see? A very small plastic from the air filter was stuck between the throttle body and the flap itself(it probably happened when I was changing the air filter). I simply removed it, carefully, not to go into the engine, and the car started right up. So thank you ELM327!
I have Audi A3 2001 NA 1.6L and one day my car ran wierd issues with idling and losing power up hill...that cheap ELM327 scanner told me Its P0102 Mass Air Flow Sensor., looked it up online and found I can clean it and was able to fix my own car and it worked like new again.
I scored one off a Mac tools truck back in 2010, still using it . Has paid for itself numerous times over. Once I learned how to use the real time and freeze frame data it was a game changer.
ThinkCar 1s Works! I thought I owed it to ThinkCar, to mention this, after my earlier posts. The first dongle never worked, even after the firmware and software upgrades. But, the replacement is working. It gives more info than my Scanguage 2. It has BCM, IPDM, ABS and SRS for instance. I can't get a transmission temperature, which I had hoped for; that is the Mfr fault. But, it has answered a question I had. My TPMS light stays off, except when I drive longer distances (maybe more than 30 mi.), then it stays on until I park. Found a BCM code C1709 for the RF TPMS sensor with ThinkCar 1s.
ThinkCar 1s works with only one car. I've had my truck for 14 yrs and driven only 50k mi., so not a problem for me. The 1S comes with 1 yr Full Vehicle Modules Report. Subsequent years are $10, which I can live with. Bottom line, I didn't need it, but I'm glad I bought it; it's an educational thing for me, and I'm sure it will more than pay for itself.
I purchased a FIXD scanner and have been happy with it so far. So much better than the old cable code reader I had been using.
Both Thinkcar 1 and 1 S requires annual fee $9.95 per VIN for Full Vehicle Health Scan Report & Real-Time Remote Diagnostic
nicoro3 CR Seems alright for a car out of warranty.
That’s why I drive a 30 year old car. Less crap. The extra fuel it uses is worth every cent.
So true
Just wanted to say I love ya from one mechanic to another! I always trust your knowledge when I need help and it never fails!
Thanks scotty for being so honest
Scotty, You are a blessing for us. You are a true American Patriot. THANKS!
I see you Scotty flexing that Galaxy s10!!! 🤑🤑🤑
my S9 broke
@@scottykilmer Dang, atleast you got a better phone!
Still better than Apple products tbh, Samsungs are like the Toyotas or Hondas of smartphones
buy a heavy duty case!
@@frooz442 ya and apple are the Mercedes. Useless crap that costs a fortune lol.
I love the fact that I can scan my engine light for free with a paperclip for my OBD1 car.
Caayydenn MacGyver’s replacement for the $5000 Scan tool😁
@Youll Never Know If you scan with a paper clip the data goes to your desk stapler or letter opener.
@Youll Never Know lol it's a simple enough car that you don't really need live data to know what's wrong with it
When my cat hears Scotty's voice he comes and sits on me and watches. I think he will be a mechanic.
WIlliam Dusseau: He's looking for Scotty's pillows on his sofa!
😺lol!!!😅
What's better, the bluedriver or this new ThinkCar? Do you still recommend buying it
Always enjoy your videos. have an issue for you to ponder. I started out as a mechanic back in the 70's and got away from it. You know what they say, "if you don't use it (knowledge), then you lose it. Ok so here is my issue. 2009 RAM 1500 4.7 purchased in 2013 with approx. 134,000 miles. Within the first week, after leaving a stop light, the engine (valves) were rattling like heck and blowing out so much blue smoke it was crazy. Took it back to the dealer and they drove it but it did not act up. It does not do it all the time. 6 years later and approx. 234,000 miles now on the truck and it still has this issue. When it happens, I have even mashed the gas harder trying to get it to do something other than keep blowing smoke. Truck has never really had any low end power but once going, it moves on down the road. What are your possible thoughts? Computer programming or what? have tried fuel system flushes of all kinds as well as gas treatments. Not planning on getting rid of truck as we really like the truck. No major issues but this irritating issue. Thank you for your time and thoughts.
Finally someone undercut those extremely overpriced scan tools.
I love Scotty. He is like a real life super hero. The money I have saved, the tricks I have avoided from the auto shop and the wisdom I have learned are the reason my car works right now.
Before Scotty:
$5,000 of $10,000 goal reached.
After Scotty:
$50,000 of $10,000 goal and counting...
I think Scotty deserves some equity in this company!
Ha! The MyThinkCar guys know what side their bread will be buttered on: already a HUGE link on their homepage to this video. Even Scotty's cat thinks this product has promise: he came out of hiding to upstage Scotty early in the vid!!
Nice like caraid delivered it before smartphones, way better with a laptop and a powerful network connection the 90€ option was nice. I still bought the one manufacturer option for more and enjoyed it on our Mercedes cars. Does all sorts of diagnosis things, even break service on a new c class w205 and tpms relearn
Scotty: This is really great! Looks like you can isolate to the correct malfunction fast! No flailing around like we used to do in the old days. This technology come from the new F-35 fighter plane that looks at thousands of items in real time. Repairs are straightforward and fast, thus getting the jet back into service in about a tenth of the time it used to take for past generations of fighter planes. Thanks for posting this one.
I owned a 1985 sedan deville and a 1986 eldorado both had on-board diagnostics, not the most complete but still helpful. Progress???
And it is approved at video 00.42 by the black and white 🐈 big fat cat.
You obviously have not seen big fat cats.
1speed2racer7 yeah... Scottys cat is quite slim! In good shape!
That cat is just about in every video.
OBD2 Canbus Scanners are cheap and flooding the market, the $6 Mini Elm 327 works ok along with Torque
You really need a Good Quality OBD2 Scanner and another for those proprietary models
What can it do
Bought one that works on wifi and one blue tooth. Got them off ebay 5 yrs ago. The software is the problem, either it dosent work, they charge for it or it does not offer the codes "in that version" hopefully someone will come out with some good software , maybe this is the one
@@mobius972 i use an app OBD auto doctor on android with a cheap piece I found in a car I bought it's totally consistent but literally the only thing itll do for free is read codes that's is
Software should be treated like a new car. Never get the first version.
He mentioned that.
Exactly
@@bomark2002 I don't think it's comparable, you don't magically get updates for your cat your home, you do with software.
gotta love new gadgets that arent real expensive!!
The 3 levels of software, as explained by a programmer friend: 1. Software I would accept as a gift. 2. Software I would buy with my bosses money. 3. Software I would buy with my own money.
I have the BlueDriver and find it to be amazing! This one looks real good, too. I will definitely keep this one on my radar. Thanks a lot!
Thanks Scotty!! I just ordered 2 units after watching more videos on their website. This device looks very promising.
Looks like a great OBD reader,I'll be getting one. Thank Scotty.
I can see that this thing will be sold out already by the end of the weekend...
Scottster, I've learned tons from you. Thank you
Finally there is something that can beat his $5000 scan tool hehe
Hi Scotty! I've been watching your RUclips videos for years, very helpful, your videos have made my windows work fine and so many other things. Thank you and keep up the great work buddy. Your the Man!
What’s the best obd2 tool under $120? Think car or BlueDriver…..something else? But no yearly fees
Your *Life-Coach* walked through the shot starting at 00:42 !
Meeow
Meowdules 🤣😅
0:44 cat just finished taking a dump.
Torque app has been out for several years and does most of this.
Our 1971 Chevy c5 Truck sat unused for 2 years. It was such a relief to start it yesterday - hook up the battery, pour some gas into the carburetor, and turn the key- (there’s something said for simplicity!)
Find yourself a car that is the easiest and cheapest to repair and maintain and if some goes wrong a friend and RUclips's like Scotty are always there to help with repairs that you can do yourself. The money that you will save in the long run by not owning today's impossible do yourself repairs cars will more than paid for you to rent whatever car you like for long/out of town trips. I did this myself ten years ago when I purchase a 1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2WD 6 Cylinders with 100.000 miles on it and now it has 250.000 miles on the odometer and It has never let me down.
Backstory of this video 😂
Random guy calling Scotty late at night
*Hey Scotty we have your Toyota Celica , don't call cops or tell anybody or we will be forced to do nasty things . Like putting a BMW and Mercedes badges on it and adding air suspension. You have box in front of your doors with a product , follow the instructions*
🤣🤣
hahahaha so good.
I've got the BlueDriver scanner and it's pretty darned good!
"At Fiat/Chrysler dealerships..." Cuts to an image of a dump. Love your sense of humor Scotty! (Not far from the truth either)
You the man scotty a real honest guy.
Scotty you're doing great things. No mechanic I know would expose anything like this.
Best commercial for any device, EVER! Scotty tells how it is.
This seems well worth checking out. Thank you!
Ill wait on that, Scotty. I bought the Bluedriver a few months ago. Plus, its too new.
I use the BlueDriver one. Which one is better?
Thanks for all this videos Scotty !! All this new tools make our life’s much better and easier 😎
That cat walking in the background is life
ValleySun Dog training Valley it is actually just a cat.
Nailed it.
@@BlueFinch that's like, your opinion, man. 😂
I agree.
I learned from Scotty to wait a bit before buying new stuff :))))
You watch Star Trek too ... ;)
But in this case...I wouldn't wait...and didn't!
@@Piznick64 yup! I blew up my old ProScan OBD2 adapter while playing around with connecting to a 1993 Chevy ODB1 car. The I damaged the ELM327 chip and it will cost $29 for the new chip. I figured for $10 more I can get a way more advanced option to the old technology.
You're right, it doesn't work so far. A lot of users complained on the app.
And since today is mechanic friday, I'm giving away a new Honda Civic
And a tuxedo cat to boot!
Positive follow up. My phone shows that the dongle is still not pairing. But, it changes from red to blue (showing connection,) and I was able to get Full Vehicle and OBDII scans. It has TPMS and BCM. One scan showed no codes, and a separate scan showed low tire pressure x 4, but no tire was actually under inflated. All this came after multiple new updates to software, firmware, bluetooth, etc. on Oct 2nd. Promising, but not quite there. I feel pretty good, though, that the bugs will get worked out.
Thanks for the heads up Scotty
Scotty looks like he's been enjoying some chocolate
His wife gave him leftover chocolate cake for lunch.
@Joe Casson It's not that, look at his lower lip, under that. I mean sure it may not be chocolate, but it probably is, cause it's so good!
the most powerful car repair channel on youtube !!!!
I wonder what Scottys cat thinks when he's yelling in front of his camera XD
Cat: is that human making those crazy noises again? I DON'T CARE..I just know I can depend on that human to give me something to eat day after day. LOL
Thanks Scotty. Honest mechanics seem to be a dying breed. They don't have to RIP off people.
Scotty rockin the s10 now
You should point out this only works properly on North American VIN numbered cars. You have viewers worldwide.
Well Scotty I think you just singlehandedly boosted their Kickstarter from 8 to NINETEEN K.
checked there kickstarter and they are not straightforward about the device subscription based usage:
the 1S is 1 year/VIN what does that even mean. is it free the first year then pay $10 a year?
under FAQ they say that full diagnostic will only work on 1 car per device, so i cant use it on someone else car or will the $10 thing kick in now?
FAQ contains really simple questions and nothing relates to actual frequently asked questions
also standard version says 100 days/vin so it only works the first 100 days? if u go to comments they said that the only difference is the blackbox but this doesnt seem to be the case.
First 2000 early investors will get 1 year free subscription...that's on the kickstarter website.
I put up $69 on kickstarter, so I'm expecting to get both the thinkcar 1 and 1s modules, plus the 1 year free subscription (I'm like the 1,500 the investor according to kickstarter. We shall see what they deliver come Sept 5.
Thanks Scotty and keep on trucking
Dealers are not going to be happy with this thing. Gracias Señor Scotty.
Sounds great but it's not quite ready yet, so I'll keep rocking with the blueDriver for now.
Thinkcar requires an annual subscription, I would rather pay more but pay once.
Subscriptions are more lucrative and stable of a revenue source. Adobe went to them without a problem, despite the grumbling. Nike's now offering a subscription for kids' shoes!
Michael Ball Adobe is a greedy company and I will never pay for their services again. Glad I found the loophole out of their bullcrap 350 dollar cancellation fee.
@@ixionn563 can you tell us the loophole
@@fransicofuentes704 Not such a loophole if he tells you and they patch it lol
@@ixionn563 Do you mind sharing the loophole?
hey scotty! good afternoon, hope you're having a great day! :)
I'm not even into cars. But I love your channel.... Every episode has useful information ... and you're just an entertaining person. Kudos for doing a great channel!
I have a bmw with the n52 engine. The bmw special software can access all sensors like variable valve timing positioning and tests, piston force sensors, the brake pumps, can switch off ignition and injection to the cylinder(s) you select, even software upgrades. It would be interesting to see what that obd tester can do.
Question could I use this when shopping for a used car. Pop this in and see what if any issues with car.
dealer wont let you do it
Take it for a test drive and accidentally slip it in and take a peek behind the curtain.
I wish I could find a scotty in my neck of the woods.
Nextdoor tends to give reliable references from your neighbors.
I'm not seeing it. They just added social media to a scan tool. Why would I pay extra for that?
*pay a fraction
It’s only 59$..
Same thing as a OBD11 for my Audi I love that thing bang for the buck for sure .
I just now placed my order for one of these on their Kickstarter page. Thanks Scotty!
Scotty, how much did you pay for your $5,000 scan tool?
Zero
So...now we can ALL send our info to you!..GREAT!!!
Now I see why Scotty is so fired up. He just went worldwide courtesy of Thinkcar. 😎
Pretty cool, but I think I will wait till it is out of kickstart before I think about getting one of these.
Hi, actually you can get a super good price on Kickstarter
@@marshark8270
I see you commenting in a few places, and seem to know about the product.
I have a question, what Andriod version will the app work with?
Thank you for keeping us up-to-date on the good stuff Scotty.
So between this one and bluedriver.. which one wins?
Scotty’s always gotta flex his $5,000 scan tool 😎😏
I think I will wait until 10 other companies put out carbon copies of this that don't require a subscription
Torque app with a bluetooth OBDII adapter. Works great. THIS is the carbon copy.
@@hobohacker258 Pretty sure Torque doesn't check body codes.
Launchtech has had this for a few years now, this isn't new.
AMEN!!!
@@simplytired2109 but the root idear of swarm lofgic or cloud service came from autoaid, you can even hire a pro mechanic who calls back and does deep analyses... Caveat? Need laptop and high speed internet
Now if we had that in the medical field, we could get a good diagnosis on our own.
Is it really better than Torque pro with a $20 bluetooth OBDII adapter? The one I use is quick and it scans virtually every PID in the car and gives codes in less than a minute. It also gives live data like fuel trims, timing advance, live O2 voltage reading and graphs all this data in near real time. And it's been out for years.
Love that he left the cat walking across the front yard in the video (0:45).
"As far as I can tell, it's $59." Now, that's confidence you can trust.
NO!!! - I will not buy something just to pay a subscription fee to use what I already own.
Same as getting married, you pay for it .. And still pay every month and wait till you get divorced and have kids .. You really pay for it monthly
@@michaelc9128 dam bro😂😂😂😭
Michael C preach
I’ll happily pay a subscription if it means that in 3 years from now it’ll still have the profiles of all the newer cars released since.
I won’t pay anything unless it has all the custom codes for my current car, though.
Still, this is absolutely amazing compared to what I’ve seen so far, so I’ll be curious to try one and see how much it can pick up. Especially if it lets me recover data from the black boxes of the wrecks I’ve bought, I’ve always been curious about that.
@@michaelc9128 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Scotty please help. I have a 2013 corolla 1.8L hard to start when cold. It has new plugs, MAF sensor is good. What could be wrong?
Tim nugent sell it and get a civic
check fuel pressure
Michael Bartjen how to fix if low pressure?
Also Autozone scanned it and had no codes
@@joe6131 change fuel filter first, if its still low change fuel pump, this problem might give fault codes
I'm using the plug-in "Autool 60" device that you yourself touted some time ago. It also plugs into the OBD port of your car...and it is a gauge you mount on your dashboard that allows you to see all kinds of car functions....battery voltage, oil temp, water temp, RPM....I think 14 different things you can toggle-thru...and it displays up to 4 things at once. BUT...it's also a scan tool AND code reader and code eraser.....nice piece for about $35 . The instructions however are in "Chinglish"......you may need CS help as the manual is lousy.