They cover service functions, but for me the biggest feature missing on that "slightly above entry level range" is bidirectional controls - for example you could operate the cooling fan control, EGR valves etc to help test the circuits. The Topdon software is Launch based. I have the Topdon ArtiMini which I use for most everyday diagnostic jobs - it is pretty much the same unit as Launch X431Pro Mini.
I noticed they all have much the same diagnostics underneath. The garage my Dad worked in had one of the early Launch machines, it was my job to update it via the internet. And by internet I mean dial up modem. :)
Do you have to pay every year in order for this OBD reader to work ? If you dont pay does that still work ? Do you need to have internet to used it ? If you don't updates does that still work without updates ? Out from the box can you used it without wifi or internet ? Can this scan for Fuel Pressure ? And can this scan for compression test ? Is this a Complete diagnostic Scan tools ?does it Scan from 1996 cars going up ? How about Toyota Camry 2001 2.2 Liter 4 Cyl or Buick Park Ave 2003 3.8 Liter does it Scan these cars ? Does this scan for battery ignition parameters ? Does it Scan for a bad head gaskets ? Is this the latest version 2024 ?
Hi purchased mine about 2 months ago just a home mechanic. Just wonder in live data does it give a battery condition. As just an amateur. Got mine on a good deal £229.
I've only seen battery condition on an ECU that reads and/or works that out itself. My example being a friends Freelander 2 that had a very vague error message on the dashboard. Diagnostics reading the battery condition from the ECU showed it as a fault and I can't remember the scale or figure but it was outside of spec. Tested battery with the TopDon battery tester thing I have and it confirmed battery was about 50% capacity and needed replaced. Brand new battery fitted, I think I told the ECU a new battery was installed. All errors cleared.
Will it code the injectors on your hilux? I have a kun26 also and am going to replace my injectors but I’ve not yet gotten around to buying a machine to code them, I’ve looked at a few around this price range but none are clear that they will actually do this
And that's the problem. Like a lot of the 'features' you don't know if they work until you try them. I've got the Toyota Techstream clone and I know it 'should' be able to. But I won't know until I have to.
@@DavidMcLuckie That's the issue I'm worried about, whether it will perform some specific features on a Lexus Hybrid. The £80 discount makes this unit tempting but if it can't do what I need it to do then I'll be in bother, again. I need to be able to turn on the Hybrid inverter cooling pump to prime the system after a coolant change and to also program the electronic headlight position. Do you know if it can/can't do this? Cheers
@@DavidMcLuckie my understanding is that that is technically pirated software, I know i can buy a “proper” setup or take it to a local garage but I would prefer to buy a unit that can do it all, why spend £400 when you can buy a Wi-Fi dongle for less than £20 and pay about £30-50 to get software such as Carly or similar to do everything except the service items
One question, is it possible to bring up the android homescreen by swiping up on the screen? To be able to change Android settings, install apps, or browse the web if you need to check something out quickly. Basically use it as a tablet. Thanks!
Both use basically the same interface and files for all the cars. You're really into comparing who has the best hardware and I don't have a comparable Launch unit to compare with.
Is that a thing? Do ECUs store previously cleared errors? I know some have flash counters so you check if it's had new software written. But unless the newest ECUs have started recording old faults I haven't seen it anywhere in the diagnostics.
I purchased the foxwel nt726 but It doesn't do component test on available systems ie like turn lights on etc, but it is a very good all system scanner I can use it to see if things are active but not use the scanner to activate them, can this tool do that I know the normal 800 can but its 150 a year for update
I'm looking for a new scan tool the 600 or the 800 im a pretty good DIYER and diagnostic guy been working on cars sense I was 14 now I'm 47 work all car I'm the neighborhood mechanic and way behind there that you recommend place call get back to me really appreciate it
bravo for the superb detailed video ... I would like to know for injectors if I want to change them it has the function new injector codes for an Opel year 2005 please? thank you very much and excuse my English I use an English French translator
So, Nolux on the Hilux then? :P Funny OS though, having some "borrowed" sounds from other platforms, like Windows98's "Chord" and the Nokia SMS tone, aswell as the jingly power-up sound from a number of low-end dashcams and GoPro-clones, cos why licence things eh?? :P
Electric handbrakes are a very complicated solution to a non existant problem! I hate driving with them and I hate the thought of having to work on them (thankfully our 13 year old Scoobies have proper handbrakes).
Love electric handbrake, but I've not had to werk on them. £400 heart attack, do they bundle a defibrillator in the price? Seriously, if you can fork out £400, is a good deal. I've taken my care to a national repair outfit, but they couldn't rest Citroen codes. Code readers for Citroen appear to be difficult to find. 👍
£400 isn't bad. When a garage charges £80 to read a code and diagnose why the engine light is on, it'll pay for itself eventually Not to mention, service yourself and reset oil lights, brake pad lights etc whichll also cost you too. With lifetime updates, it'll pay for itself and a 5 year warranty, it'll last a minimum of that
It's the way it is nowadays. Jackery is a good example and it worked very well for them. Massive advertising campaign, sending units to every UA-camr they could think of. Got stratospheric sales and are now one of the most recognisable brands for portable power storage.
Nie polecam. Nie przypomina to launch X431 nie da się tego porównać. Kupiłem wersję 16gb i odesłałem. Tester nie połączył się kilka razy z samochodem. Na całą aktualizację brakuje pamięci. Po aktualizacji nie dało się korzystać w samochodzie np z inspekcji olejowej, konieczna była kolejna aktualizacja, a taka możliwość tylko przy podłączonym testerze. Gorszego sprzętu nie miałem. Ładny wygląd i to wszystko. Tłumaczenia nie ma prawie. Nie warto
Ooo new toy! You can never have enough tools! I keep telling myself that 😅. Very cool!
"Here we go for bent pins" the voice of experience speaks! 😂 👍 🇬🇧 🔧
They cover service functions, but for me the biggest feature missing on that "slightly above entry level range" is bidirectional controls - for example you could operate the cooling fan control, EGR valves etc to help test the circuits.
The Topdon software is Launch based.
I have the Topdon ArtiMini which I use for most everyday diagnostic jobs - it is pretty much the same unit as Launch X431Pro Mini.
I noticed they all have much the same diagnostics underneath. The garage my Dad worked in had one of the early Launch machines, it was my job to update it via the internet. And by internet I mean dial up modem. :)
I like the little dongle that stays with it that’s tidy
Do you have to pay every year in order for this OBD reader to work ? If you dont pay does that still work ? Do you need to have internet to used it ? If you don't updates does that still work without updates ? Out from the box can you used it without wifi or internet ? Can this scan for Fuel Pressure ? And can this scan for compression test ? Is this a Complete diagnostic Scan tools ?does it Scan from 1996 cars going up ? How about Toyota Camry 2001 2.2 Liter 4 Cyl or Buick Park Ave 2003 3.8 Liter does it Scan these cars ? Does this scan for battery ignition parameters ? Does it Scan for a bad head gaskets ? Is this the latest version 2024 ?
Hi purchased mine about 2 months ago just a home mechanic. Just wonder in live data does it give a battery condition. As just an amateur. Got mine on a good deal £229.
I've only seen battery condition on an ECU that reads and/or works that out itself. My example being a friends Freelander 2 that had a very vague error message on the dashboard. Diagnostics reading the battery condition from the ECU showed it as a fault and I can't remember the scale or figure but it was outside of spec. Tested battery with the TopDon battery tester thing I have and it confirmed battery was about 50% capacity and needed replaced. Brand new battery fitted, I think I told the ECU a new battery was installed. All errors cleared.
naic one for all'. i love topdon
Love the channel. Where did you get your dc amps clamp meter ??
Regards Graeme
My DC clamp is a Uni-T meter. Seems reasonably accurate.
How is the topdon 2 years on?
Will it code the injectors on your hilux? I have a kun26 also and am going to replace my injectors but I’ve not yet gotten around to buying a machine to code them, I’ve looked at a few around this price range but none are clear that they will actually do this
And that's the problem. Like a lot of the 'features' you don't know if they work until you try them. I've got the Toyota Techstream clone and I know it 'should' be able to. But I won't know until I have to.
@@DavidMcLuckie That's the issue I'm worried about, whether it will perform some specific features on a Lexus Hybrid. The £80 discount makes this unit tempting but if it can't do what I need it to do then I'll be in bother, again. I need to be able to turn on the Hybrid inverter cooling pump to prime the system after a coolant change and to also program the electronic headlight position. Do you know if it can/can't do this? Cheers
@@DavidMcLuckie my understanding is that that is technically pirated software, I know i can buy a “proper” setup or take it to a local garage but I would prefer to buy a unit that can do it all, why spend £400 when you can buy a Wi-Fi dongle for less than £20 and pay about £30-50 to get software such as Carly or similar to do everything except the service items
For the TOPDON AD800BT OBD2 Scanner
On Amazon they said it does
Mileage Calibration: Copy or write the kilometer value
Please can you explain that?
Wondering what’s like on an ablue reset
Can it do new key programming,, cheers
cAAAAN, the Topdon disable the EGR valve on a Crafter/Sprinter ? :)
Not sure. I've only ever had EGR mapped out with an ECU flash.
Doubt it. It'll need taking out of the ecu, not just 'turning off'
I have a question from what year to to what years is it good for?
David what’s your thoughts on using heat wrap on an 8kw heaters exhaust ??
It stops it heating up things you don't want melted.
@@DavidMcLuckie aye but would you recommend it ?.
Will it do adaptive relearn for a ford focus transmission
One question, is it possible to bring up the android homescreen by swiping up on the screen? To be able to change Android settings, install apps, or browse the web if you need to check something out quickly. Basically use it as a tablet. Thanks!
Homescreen no. But there is a web browser built in.
@@DavidMcLuckie David swipe from the middle left to right
Weeeeeeeeeeeee!
Hi, so what is better, Topdon or Launch?
Both use basically the same interface and files for all the cars. You're really into comparing who has the best hardware and I don't have a comparable Launch unit to compare with.
@@DavidMcLuckie thank you David 😉👍
Is there inport duty if purchased in Republic of Ireland are there colens for sale if so how can we tell the difference
Does this have a history function of previously erased codes by another machine?
Is that a thing? Do ECUs store previously cleared errors? I know some have flash counters so you check if it's had new software written. But unless the newest ECUs have started recording old faults I haven't seen it anywhere in the diagnostics.
Autel 808 serie better?
I purchased the foxwel nt726 but It doesn't do component test on available systems ie like turn lights on etc, but it is a very good all system scanner I can use it to see if things are active but not use the scanner to activate them, can this tool do that I know the normal 800 can but its 150 a year for update
Negative. Other than actuating things like the electronic hand brake it can't energise individual components to test, sadly.
I'm looking for a new scan tool the 600 or the 800 im a pretty good DIYER and diagnostic guy been working on cars sense I was 14 now I'm 47 work all car I'm the neighborhood mechanic and way behind there that you recommend place call get back to me really appreciate it
bravo for the superb detailed video ... I would like to know for injectors if I want to change them it has the function new injector codes for an Opel year 2005 please? thank you very much and excuse my English I use an English French translator
In theory it should be able to do this. But without actually doing it I can't say for certain.
@@DavidMcLuckie thank you
yay
So, Nolux on the Hilux then? :P
Funny OS though, having some "borrowed" sounds from other platforms, like Windows98's "Chord" and the Nokia SMS tone, aswell as the jingly power-up sound from a number of low-end dashcams and GoPro-clones, cos why licence things eh?? :P
The Hilux probably isn't the best to demo on, it's solid basic ECU. :)
I wonder if those sounds are now so old they are beyond copyright?
My VW bus is so old that the handbrake is operated by steam.
does this do mercedes ?
👍👍👍
Electric handbrakes are a very complicated solution to a non existant problem! I hate driving with them and I hate the thought of having to work on them (thankfully our 13 year old Scoobies have proper handbrakes).
Love electric handbrake, but I've not had to werk on them. £400 heart attack, do they bundle a defibrillator in the price? Seriously, if you can fork out £400, is a good deal. I've taken my care to a national repair outfit, but they couldn't rest Citroen codes. Code readers for Citroen appear to be difficult to find. 👍
£400 isn't bad.
When a garage charges £80 to read a code and diagnose why the engine light is on, it'll pay for itself eventually
Not to mention, service yourself and reset oil lights, brake pad lights etc whichll also cost you too. With lifetime updates, it'll pay for itself and a 5 year warranty, it'll last a minimum of that
@@jjmmjj9999 £400 is bad because the same tool from ebay cost much less. I saw even below £300
I know I'm late to the party, but I just paid £260 on eBay for this tool. That is a fair price for this machine in my humble opinion.
@@stututugenerator5857im later than you and just paid £192 😅
must be the only dude that didn't get one for free from topdog i mean topdon.
It's the way it is nowadays. Jackery is a good example and it worked very well for them. Massive advertising campaign, sending units to every UA-camr they could think of. Got stratospheric sales and are now one of the most recognisable brands for portable power storage.
Nie polecam. Nie przypomina to launch X431 nie da się tego porównać. Kupiłem wersję 16gb i odesłałem. Tester nie połączył się kilka razy z samochodem. Na całą aktualizację brakuje pamięci. Po aktualizacji nie dało się korzystać w samochodzie np z inspekcji olejowej, konieczna była kolejna aktualizacja, a taka możliwość tylko przy podłączonym testerze. Gorszego sprzętu nie miałem. Ładny wygląd i to wszystko. Tłumaczenia nie ma prawie. Nie warto
did you try that device for EGR adaptation and DPF regeneration to your toyata?
Negative. So far I haven't needed to.
@@DavidMcLuckie i am planning to buy that device if dpf regen is working or not.
Discount code not working
Does it code diesel injectors?
It has that option yes.
You sure f…. That car up!! You put the steering wheel on the WRONG SIDE !!!!