THINKCAR BD6 Bidirectional Scanner Review

[@Elvis_Pond5]

It's like having a mechanic in your pocket 👍

[@AlexAutoFun]

Perfect way to describe it Elvis! Have a great weekend man 🍻

[@seyibale]

Exactly!👍

[@4reel162]

Are the reset really free lifetime as what the seller from an online shopping here in my country said so? And can it scan a mitsubishi 2008 outlander?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi 4! Yes as explained on the video, the scanner supports free lifetime updates. Regarding Mitsubishi, you can see if your vehicle brand is included when I go over the vehicle coverage list (feel free to use the video chapters to skip to the section you want to see) Cheers!

[@Frostensen]

Great review. One question though, can it show ECU requested turbo boost and actual (delivered) values?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thank you F! Yes the scanner does support access to ECU PID's however actually being able to read a specific component or data varies from vehicle to vehicle (vehicles have different levels of detail here depending if they are equipped with such sensors and if those sensors can communicate back to a scanner) Thinkdiag does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific PID you need. Cheers!

[@Frostensen]

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks. I'll download and see if it forks without the dongle so I can list PIDs I need.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@Frostensen You're welcome!

[@artarius]

Would it read transmission problems on basic cars?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi A! Nope, this scanner does not support access to the TCM. Here is a good alternative that does have TCM support kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpybaX2YnMpkppo Cheers!

[@michaelbillups4186]

Is the 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO a downloadable vehicle for this reader? Also, when I click on the link, one of the first specs says "5 resets lifetime free". Are they referring to resetting trouble codes only 5 times, or are they talking about resetting the actual obd scanner 5 times?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Michael! Ah unfortunately most scanners (if not all scanners that I have tested) do not show Pontiac. What they usually do, is that is covered under the GM coverage. However Thinkcar does accept VIN numbers if you want them to confirm for you. Cheers!

[@mavisn9121]

Does it retract the EPB? Because you said reset, i wonder if it retracts the brake during maintenance service.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi M! Reset is the generic term scanners use to say that their system can access a particular module (in this case the ABS system). Depending on the vehicle there may a few options in there or many options in a particular module. So while this scanner supports access to the ABS module, being able to activate a specific component varies from vehicle to vehicle (vehicles have different levels of control, some allow you to active more things than others) Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!

[@jjcarlos]

Hello, does it detect multiple ECTs Data just like in a Honda that does have 2 ECTs? Thank you.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi JJ! Ah yes the scanner does support streaming live PID's being able to stream a specific component varies from vehicle to vehicle (vehicles have different levels of communication, some allow more things than others) Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to read the specific PID you need. Cheers!

[@jjcarlos]

@@AlexAutoFun thanks a lot

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@jjcarlos You're welcome!

[@80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction]

Heyyy Alex. Long time no chat. Do you know for sure if it works for a BMW hybrid?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi 80's! Ah BMW does show on the vehicle coverage list as shown on the video (feel free to slow the video using the gear icon if you want you want to see the list in a slower speed) Cheers!

[@80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction]

@@AlexAutoFun I researched it and can't find anything. Does it show 330e?

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction Hi 80's! If you use the chapters of the video you can jump to the vehicle coverage section. Regarding the model, scanners normally only narrow down to Make "Modules" (vehicle model would only come up with a VIN number when connected to the vehicle). Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!

[@80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction]

@@AlexAutoFun TYVM!

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome friend!

[@johng.4959]

Awesome and helpful! Thank you!👍

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome and thanks John, Cheers!

[@Qwerty_47-n1f]

Does it show data stream graphs of Prius ABS system?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi ! Ah yes the scanner does support streaming live PID's being able to stream a specific component varies from vehicle to vehicle (vehicles have different levels of communication, some allow more things than others) Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to read the specific PID you need. Cheers!

[@nfssteve828]

can it turn off periodic inspection or set mileage inspection ?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi N! I'm assuming you are referring to the "Maintenance Required" message some cars display when they are due for normal service. Those can typically be reset without a scanner using the the advanced menu options in the car's dash or infotainment system. But yes the BD6 does include several reset modules as shown in the video. Also Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!

[@ateeone]

Thank you Can we make second key on citroen ce new model when we have pin code please?

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome A! Ah yes while the scanner support IMMO access being able to add a key will depend on how many keys you have, if your car requires a new pin code, if you are adding a new key fob or a used one etc. In some cases a dedicated IMMO tool will also be needed if you are trying to re-use a previously assigned key fob where you need to make it "virgin" again using the dedicated IMMO tool, or if you are trying to clone a key outside of the vehicle (and other locksmith level functions). Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to perform the function you need. Cheers!

[@ateeone]

@@AlexAutoFun thank you very much

[@henhoor]

bluetooth connection is damm slow, 1 minute + to scan it .... bmw is using wifi adapter now , almost instant read ...

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi H! Scanning speed is usually a result of the processing power on the wireless dongles (some use slower chipsets and some use faster ones. Additionally speed will also vary depending on the number of systems on a vehicle that need to be scanned and how fast the vehicle allows them to communicate back to the scanner. However here is another good alternative if you want to try a different one kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHi6hKt7jauVhck And I have more scanner reviews on my channel in the playlist "OBD2 Scanner Reviews" if you like to compare them. Cheers!

[@zen6643]

Can you please explain what does mode 8 do on obd function?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Zen, it's basically bidirectional control (ability to send commands to the the vehicle to activate or control certain components or systems) Cheers!

[@zen6643]

@@AlexAutoFun basically an active test but with limited command right? only certain function is avaiable

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@zen6643 The amount of control will vary tremendously from vehicle to vehicle (vehicles have different levels of control, some allow you to active more things than others) Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!

[@nameernurez888]

Hi do you pay for its subscription after 1 year as well?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Nameer! There is no subscription to pay, and free lifetime updates are included, Cheers!

[@nameernurez888]

Thank you for your reply!!

[@nameernurez888]

⁠@@AlexAutoFunalso please clarify to me that it does a full scan on different car models….im gonna use it on different cars as well. I’ve been using a basic obd code reader & want to upgrade to one that does EPB system Abs system Srs airbag Transmission Air conditioning Oil system Battery system Basically I want a obd that can do all systems diagnostics, that I can use on different cars since we own a workshop. Would you recommend this ? And is it’s model thinkcar bd6? Thank youuu!

[@nameernurez888]

@@AlexAutoFunhi Alex!! I think the THINKCAR BD6 is the best option for me! Thanks a lot to your review…just a final question on the THINKCAR website it goes for about £45. and on eBay ranges from £25 to £35 , and I have to buy it off eBay only…what do you suggest?

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@nameernurez888 Hi Nameer! Yes, as shown on the video it can perform a full system diagnosis. Regarding my recommendations, feel free to use the chapters on the video to jump to that section "Final Thoughts" where I go over who is this scanner for. Cheers!

[@gregmich2445]

I did not see Toyota in the list?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi G! Toyota does show on the vehicle coverage list (feel free to slow the video using the gear icon if you want you want to see the list in a slower speed) Cheers!

[@thekingofscrap]

Can do clutch adaptation?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi T! As shown on the video, the BD6 includes access to 5 main service functions: Oil, EPB, ABS Bleeding, IMMO, Throttle Adjust. If you need access to other modules like TCM for clutch adaptation, you will need a more advanced scanner like this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/opbUioGGf5Zpg5Y Cheers!

[@jasonhoe9646]

Can this check true car mileage?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Jason! Ah that can be tricky. If the mileage has been modified, it may have been modified in multiple places making detection difficult if not impossible in some cases. However yes on some vehicles where the mileage is stored in several places, and not all of them were updated, that discrepancy could lead a mechanic to suspect something is off (but again unfortunately if there are several mismatching numbers, the real number may be unknown). There are also other ways to determine if a ECU has been manipulated , they are more complicated and require specialized software but they usually only reflect that a change was made but not what the change was. Cheers!

[@jasonhoe9646]

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks for the info 😇

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@jasonhoe9646 You're welcome!

[@cosmincosmin5361]

I can code injectors??

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi C! Nope, as shown in the video, the BD6 only supports 5 maintenance functions (injector coding is not included). Here is a good alternative that does support coding kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpybaX2YnMpkppo Cheers!

[@ianatkinson8464]

😎👍

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Ian!

[@yasserdjaarit]

Please to drop the app for bd6

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi U! The BD6 will not work correctly without the App. Cheers!

[@yasserdjaarit]

Thank u Alex, I need the app sa will download it, if u share the link it will be helpful.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@user-rj7pp9gt6l Hi! As mentioned on the video, the App is available from the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Cheers!

[@nameernurez888]

Cant find the thinkcar bd6 on eBay? Any help is appreciated!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Nameer! I do not recommend buying from an unapproved source as you may be missing warranty, update coverage, support and worse case potentially receive a fake (a more common issue lately). I placed a link to the scanner in the video description to get the scanner from ThinkCar. Cheers!