Will the Xtool D8BT work with a Cord?

To satisfy the Xtool fans who wonder if the D8BT will work with a cord I connect a cord to the D8BT to see if it will work.
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[@TurnThemWheels]

They should have made it to use either Bluetooth or the Corded cable on the d8bt

[@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176]

Thanks for trying! I got a 30+ ft long cable for my D8 that is supposed to arrive monday. I also got a duel obd2 plug in for my blue driver dongle. I have frequently run graphs with blue driver on my Fire 10 in tablet. I wanted to be able to have both of them on at the same time if I want. Thanks again for your input.

[@bernardaflores1720]

Thanks for this update, I got the D8 and so far real happy. Because of your other video, I did bought a long extension for it.

[@calholli]

I was happy before.. But now with the topology and graphing upgrades- It's really been much better than I ever expected to get out of it. and it's so good with making keys too. I don't think there is any other option in this price range that has topology.

[@bernardaflores1720]

@@calholli Nice cake

[@feyrrari]

Topology is nice. I hope they bring it to the D7. 🏌‍♂️🎆

[@tomn8tr]

Thanks for the demo, you saved me from buying the cable and trying the same. Can't wait for the topology upgrade!

[@TurnThemWheels]

Yep same

[@alyte11]

I originally bought both because I wasn't sure which version I would prefer. I also thought the D8BT could use the cord but was sadly disappointed. I returned the corded version because the cord just got in the way, I also have an extension cord. Having to charge the BT version is an extra step but I have no regrets with my decision.

[@u.s.a.198]

Thanks!

[@andres777video]

Bought the XTool D8s (newer version of D8) corded, because it charges while connected to OBDII on each car, BT discharges, then you need to find an AC outlet to start charging, when we are broken on the highway, or on a farm or at the track, you will be in trouble... Also to run diagnostics on car lots, if you buy many used cars like we do...good luck, great devices...

[@737mechanic]

Yes that is one benefit of having the D8. I had the D8 before I had the D8BT and I never had to plug my D8 in to charge because I used it enough to always keep it topped off from the OBD port. But the battery in my D8BT last so long that I have never had it die on me when I need it. I personally would not give up my BT because it is very nice to be able to take it out under the hood when I need too.

[@calholli]

You can order a 10ft extension so that it will still reach basically anywhere on the car if you need it. It's just a simple VGA plug I believe. Edit: Oh, I guess you already have one. :)

[@jonyovanno4145]

And now you can get it with WiFi instead of Bluetooth!

[@737mechanic]

I did a video on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mauli2WnYs99eNU

[@asummers2729]

Mate at least your one works! I had nothing but problems!

[@737mechanic]

What kind of problems did you have?

[@TurnThemWheels]

You received the package deal on buying and sending back the d8. I purchased the d8bt and I really like it

[@737mechanic]

I initially bought the D8 and when the BT came out I asked xtool what I needed to do to get a BT and they worked out a deal where I paid the difference and they would send me the BT and I could return the D8 to them.

[@TurnThemWheels]

@@737mechanic yessir , i invested into the xtool d8bt

[@brandonkimmer286]

It is, you need to disconnect Bluetooth device before using the cable, it's under setting and bluetooth.

[@737mechanic]

Tried it and it will not work.

[@WV591]

How did you get the Topology and ADAS software update?

[@737mechanic]

I updated the app. Here is a video I did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fajUpmyqaMmsiqM

[@zw3245]

Hi, in setting section, can you tell me the version of your vci please ? I have vci81 with firmware version : 32775, is it the same for you ?

[@mso1758]

How about a USB-OBDII cable?

[@lile4146]

I tested both units in September and cable wouldn't work with BT

[@angelalexander2562]

What's up brother I'm looking for a scanner, I'm looking between the Xtool D9s and the launch Pro 431 Pro 3s, what do you recommend?

[@737mechanic]

xtool D9s

[@lu-is-lit]

Do you know what is the official websites for xtool?

[@737mechanic]

xtooltech

[@TurnThemWheels]

Why does the d8bt even have the vga style connector on the top? For connection to an external display?

[@calholli]

I think it's still the same hardware. It's just that the D8bt software is different. But if you downloaded the D8 software, I bet it would still be able to use the plug; the software is just so different. For example, the new "topology" upgrade came out on the D8, but then it didn't come out on the D8bt for several weeks later. Because it's not the same software, and they had to get all the bugs out of it. So that's pretty interesting.

[@TurnThemWheels]

@@calholli hmm that makes sense. I am a D8BT user, I have posted some videos. Interesting comment 👍🏻🤙🏻

[@deanmorris3582]

Does the d8 wired version work with a Bluetooth interface of a different make ?

[@737mechanic]

No, I started out with the D8 and I asked Xtool if I could buy just the VCI and make mine Bluetooth and they said no I would have to buy the D8BT.

[@kckuc310]

Why is the connector even there?

[@737mechanic]

I am sure it is because the main hardware is the same as the D8 but the D8 and D8BT use different base software the D8BT APP software isn't written to use the Serial port.

[@michaeltammaro482]

What year is your D8? Is it a 2022 or 2023? I am NOT disputing what you're saying in your video but how much sense does that make for XTool to incorporate the OBD-2 INPUT on the unit and it NOT be able to communicate with the vehicle as an alternative to BT? Why even put the INPUT connection there if that's the case? SMH.

[@737mechanic]

Mine is a 2022 model and I can't answer as far as what sense any of it makes but I can answer to the fact that xtool themselves emailed me and told me that it would not work but I still didn't believe them so once I had the cord I checked to see and you see the video.

[@amiralshoq]

I do not recommend buying it at all. XTool D8 fails to correct the mileage for most modern Korean, Japanese, American and European chines vehicles also!!

[@737mechanic]

That's a lot of mileage correction. I have only had to correct mileage on 3 different makes and models and it worked great. Now keep in mind this is NOT a dedicated mileage correction tool, in fact as far as I know it is the ONLY scan tool that offers that ability. My Snap-On Verus, Autel, and Launch will not correct the mileage on anything. It sounds like you need a dedicated mileage correction tool, NOT a diagnostic scan tool. It also sounds like you might be doing something illegal.

[@feyrrari]

The remote access is actually good enough on the D7. The latency is about 1-2 seconds. It's OK. If you really need to operate outside the vehicle. 🪶

[@calholli]

Oh wow.. so even though it's corded-- you can still access it from your laptop or something, from under the hood? Interesting.

[@feyrrari]

@@calholli yup. 🏌‍♂️🎆