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@chiefgeek202025 күн бұрын
website says they don't support Jeep, seems weird - can anyone confirm?
@MrSamPhoenixАй бұрын
The competition is heating up. I have a Launch x431 CReader for Honda/Acura scanner and love it. It comes with free lifetime software for one manufacturer and its subsidiaries. But all others are yearly subscriptions.
@DIYAutoworksNGАй бұрын
That, my friend is what excites me the most; the competition heating up. Soon other manufacturers will have to follow suit. We shouldn't have to keep paying steep subscription fees.
@MrSamPhoenixАй бұрын
@ Agreed! I naught myself a Launch CReader x431 months ago. It’s great, but I have to pay a yearly subscription fee for other makes… that sucks.
@chuckvanvleet1268Ай бұрын
Only got 2yrs free with a x431 then it's 450$ to renew
@MrSamPhoenix6 күн бұрын
@@chuckvanvleet1268I’m sorry, for clarification I own a Launch x431 CReader Elite for Honda/Acura vehicles. It comes with free lifetime updates for those manufacturers. But you can always add other car makers, but it’ll cost you a yearly subscription.
@SanneEscudero-z7wАй бұрын
I love your reviews about the scanntools.. I'm still hoping to have one of that someday. 😊
@DIYAutoworksNGАй бұрын
Thanks mate! Regarding scanners. I encourage you to start with what you can afford. I started with one of those very cheap ELM dongles that only did generic codes. But through that, I learnt the basics of reading livedata etc. I got that for less than $10.
@SanneEscudero-z7wАй бұрын
@DIYAutoworksNG I have also the Bluetooth one thinkcar bd6 and I enjoy using it as a beginner. 😅 Btw thanks for the reply chief!! ❤️
@1Man7713 сағат бұрын
Yes, I would like to see a video on all keys lost; Lost key removed and add 1 new key if possible. Thanks NG.
@groovymoon10 күн бұрын
Nice video. Can it: 1) program GM key fobs? 2) Retract Electronic park brakes? 3) Calibrate rear liftgate and hands free liftgate ECU's?
@DIYAutoworksNG9 күн бұрын
I'd recommend consulting customer car for a definitive answer since I haven't personally tried those.
@davi5music5214 күн бұрын
I like it but - can do it scn coding? After module replacement in Mercedes ?
@perryallan3524Ай бұрын
Another option which I own is Youcanic. No subscriptions. Just purchase once and update as long as the scanner does not die from old age. Uses bluetooth to read the dongle. No cable needed.
@DIYAutoworksNGАй бұрын
That's great to hear. Does it also support bidirectional/ECU coding?
@perryallan3524Ай бұрын
@@DIYAutoworksNG I'm not sure of he full capabilities in regards to programming. It can reset ABS and other systems. It had bidirectional testing, etc. I personally think if I have to replace and ECU that its likely cheaper to pay someone to do it than to maintain the equipment needed, and subscriptions needed, to do it. You should test their scanner. Recently they included a video probe camera with the scanner. Something other companies charge for. Youcanic also has a subscription service for factory maintenance manuals and procedure for your car (I think for $39/year). I will likely be buying that - at least for 1 year just to download all the wiring diagrams and other things.
@Bizija12329 күн бұрын
I like that your review is brief yet you hit most of the important points. If this tool has lifetime free updates, lifetime maintenance functions, lifetime coding, then it is a game changer for sure. I do not know of any scantool that has lifetime coding capability. Maybe xtool? One thing I hate that manufacturers do is that they list what it can do but they never list what it cannot do. It seems that this one cannot: -Perform online coding -program ecu/firmware -No vag guided functions -Graph more than 4 data PID -topology map
@DIYAutoworksNG28 күн бұрын
Thanks mate! Yea, I don't know any tool that has lifetime coding. The 689 certainly doesn't do ECU programming, that would be too much of an ask at the point. You're also right on no topology scan. Will check online coding/VAG guided functions when I have the opportunity.
@alperraim138528 күн бұрын
Which affordable scanner does ecu/firmware programing? Launch?
@ElangeluxhnАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing your findings.
@DIYAutoworksNGАй бұрын
You're welcome
@Norseman220Ай бұрын
I have the bluetooth version on its way right now looking forward to test it on my Mercedes GLC 250D. I hope it will be able to clear any future AdBlue codes which I am sure will come.
@DIYAutoworksNGАй бұрын
Cool. Let us know how it goes.
@oscarchakanetsa842528 күн бұрын
Wow life time free updates is a win win for me
@DIYAutoworksNG27 күн бұрын
A real win for consumers!
@georgesaid5366Ай бұрын
We need to show as a key programing video and if you connect the tool key 101. Thanks
@DIYAutoworksNG28 күн бұрын
Noted!
@niksababic797011 күн бұрын
Nice review 👍🏻 Can it code a replaced steering rack on Bmw's E and F series?
@DIYAutoworksNG9 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. Not sure. Will be best to ask tech support.
@victordgonzalez9510Ай бұрын
Thanks for the review man! It would be great if you show us in a next video about key programming on that scanner, like you said on the Honda!!!
@rolandhellermann940427 күн бұрын
Dieser Scanner wird den kompletten Markt revolutionieren! Autel verliert dadurch den grössten Kundenkreis! Gefolgt von Launch! Gott sei Dank tut sich was! 😅
@DIYAutoworksNG27 күн бұрын
Yes! 😂🤣🤣🤣 That is exactly my excitement!
@kevinpalmer7452Ай бұрын
Good review 👍
@DIYAutoworksNGАй бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@jasonc.468327 күн бұрын
One Downside is that ThinkCar is not Yet part of the NISSAN AUTOAUTH. I wonder if that changes for the future
@DIYAutoworksNG27 күн бұрын
I see. I did see a portal for purchasing an FCA AutoAuth pass on the tool. Honestly didn't know Nissan uses AutoAuth (not one of the brands I'm close to). Good flag. From what year?
@jasonc.468327 күн бұрын
@DIYAutoworksNG mostly 2020 and up. Like the Rogue and Pathfinder that I seen. They are blocking all functionality without having autoauth even code clearing.
@DIYAutoworksNG23 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing. My goodness. Even code clearing? That's mean.
@OgunjobiDavid9 күн бұрын
Thanks for this review. I want to understand something though, when you say EVU coding, di you mean I can use it to swap or replace ECU or just make modifications like daylight running etc?
@DIYAutoworksNG9 күн бұрын
It's both, but not on every car. It's coverage list still applies.
@stevediaz1533Ай бұрын
I think you should better clarify the lifetime update. Because as mentioned in some brochures thats full system diagnostic lifetime update. Yeah you will be able to scan and delete but i think most of it capabilities will be restricted. Because ive seen many reviews about the dongle type from the same company that being restricted after the subscription. Hope it has been changed and you are correct then that would be really a bang for our buck!
@DIYAutoworksNGАй бұрын
. The dongle type has it in the fine detail that certain functions will cease except you pay a fee, but not this one. No restrictions at all. I also asked the company (while prepping the video) point blank whether functions will be withdrawn at any point, their answer was that functions will rather be added.
@stevediaz1533Ай бұрын
@ nice!!! Then im getting one soon 😅 just purchased the pro elite… gotta sell these soon and get that 😂
@MenkynNАй бұрын
Hello sir can’t you recommend a scan tool for key programming for germans cars.
@csan255Ай бұрын
Does it have the feature of showing the ATF fluid temperature for those sealed transmission? Second question. Can it show you the temperature of the coolant?
@DIYAutoworksNGАй бұрын
I was able to read the transmission fluid temp on both the Honda and the Toyota. I didn't check on the Benz. Affirmative on coolant temp.
@JorgeRiquelme-65Ай бұрын
No tiene topología de red?
@DIYAutoworksNGАй бұрын
No graphical topology scan. The closest to it is the System Scan
@ANDY-we7mrАй бұрын
YES BUT NO TOPOLOGY MAPPING AND WHAT ABOUT KEY CODING I RATHER PAY THE EXTRA AND GET THE LAUNCH X431 PRO PLUS V5 OR 3 😊
@DIYAutoworksNGАй бұрын
It doesn't have topology, but it does key coding/programming for cars with low level immobilizers
@alperraim138528 күн бұрын
The extra you mean double even triple price
@mplscarsales6652Ай бұрын
Would the 689BT be the same functions just Bluetooth I like wireless better .can you do a video of the full accces to the FCA SGW online help .
@DIYAutoworksNGАй бұрын
The 689BT has exact same functions. The Bluethoot wireless connection is just the difference. Got you on FCA SGW online! There's a portal for purchasing from AutoAuth on the tool.
@TheFrugalHugelGardenerАй бұрын
I have the 689BT. I used the Wi-Fi in my driveway, and it had no problems connecting or staying connected. I like the unit, and I have been playing with most of the features. There are a lot of menus to get into, and even more to dive into each component within the menus. I love the LIVE feature because you can actually see what your components are doing. I have three other OBD2 dongle scanners for my phone, none of which I liked, but I think this blows them all away. you can take screenshots. and record live reports, along with regular reports. you can save them, and email them to whatever email you want. all the emails were received in my inbox. all in all, I love this unit. I think they are always working on updates, and they will improve even more. it does not have mapping, but I hope to see this in the future. It will be a learning curve until you know what everything does. while in the truck I go to the browser and look up the codes, or what the live reading are supposed to read for my auto. I love that it does just about every auto, where other scanners only work with certain vehicles. I originally purchased it to do a PDF regeneration, which more the paid for this unit on that savings alone. But I love all the other features and you got to love the real-time LIVE scan. It is a very nice scanner. as far as price. I searched and found a discount code for - $110.00 and -$220.48 off and used both on the order. you do the math. hope this helps.
@trupowergaming341427 күн бұрын
this scanner can support indian car?
@DIYAutoworksNG27 күн бұрын
It supports many Asian brands. You can go to the coverage tool on the website to check if the specific Indian cars you have in mind are covered.
@lewiskelly1427 күн бұрын
Needs more concurrent graphs and topology
@DIYAutoworksNG23 күн бұрын
Valid points. Though I've never seen topology in a free lifetime tool.
@DuaneDonaldson25 күн бұрын
Most scanners DO NOT tell you if a module is installed if it is DEAD but actually in the vehicle. There is a list programmed into the car, lets call it a text document, even the full list is in the programming, the tool does not tell the truth. There are several tools that give free lifetime updates.
@DIYAutoworksNG25 күн бұрын
I don't know of another bidirectional + ECU coding-tablet-style tool with over 30 service functions, that has free lifetime updates. Will honestly appreciate if you can list the others out there.
@stevediaz15339 күн бұрын
Hello brother, im here again at your review 😅 As you know bought lots of xtools due to your reviews then next i got a launch pro elite aswell then now ive sold it as well. As your previous review of this you clarified this is lifetime update. So is this the best scantool this coming 2025? Appreciate your opinion. Should
@DIYAutoworksNG9 күн бұрын
You know how it goes bro, difficult to really pick a best scanner lol. Just so many variables, including what the user wants out of a scan tool/the features we prioritize. This scanner has its limitations, but men, packing in bidirectional, service functions and coding into a lifetime update tool is some serious business. I'll still yet to do some key programming on it, so the jury is still a bit out on this one, however, it ranks high.
@stevediaz15339 күн бұрын
@ true! And the bluetooth connectivity is also something to consider for its price point. Now im into this or could be a otofix! Thanks really. I also read your page description and mentioned you are a med doctor 😅 quite same here a radiographer now venturing into car fixing 😅 i think i saw who’s footsteps should I follow 💪
@valdirsilva6067Ай бұрын
Olá, link????
@DIYAutoworksNGАй бұрын
Added to pinned comment and description. Thanks for watching!
@namzy410Ай бұрын
Nice
@DIYAutoworksNGАй бұрын
Thanks!
@chuckgoodman187622 күн бұрын
I purchased the 689bt 7 days ago (nov 22 ) and found it is not accurate. the tool is not great and the seller advertises 30 day trial will not answer my email and will not take the tool back. Do not buy from this seller
@DIYAutoworksNG22 күн бұрын
What seller please? The link in the description?
@jesusisking9165Ай бұрын
Please I need your number I have a car giving me problems I believe you can solve it . I’m in Abuja please send me your number
@chuckgoodman187622 күн бұрын
I purchased the 689bt 7 days ago (nov 22 ) and found it is not accurate. the tool is not great and the seller advertises 30 day trial will not answer my email and will not take the tool back. Do not buy from this seller
@chuckgoodman187622 күн бұрын
I purchased the 689bt 7 days ago (nov 22 ) and found it is not accurate. the tool is not great and the seller advertises 30 day trial will not answer my email and will not take the tool back. Do not buy from this seller
@chuckgoodman187622 күн бұрын
I purchased the 689bt 7 days ago (nov 22 ) and found it is not accurate. the tool is not great and the seller advertises 30 day trial will not answer my email and will not take the tool back. Do not buy from this seller