Does Walmart sell the best DIY diagnostics tool?
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- I picked up this Hyper Tough HT200 from Walmart, back in the oil change isle. Holy cow, this thing can read and clear codes in all modules, live data, and graphing. Along with Service functions all all this for less then $50!
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I was super impressed by this. By far the best of even the mid price scanners. All for $50. Reads transmission adapts, TC slip, on and on. All the sensors and voltages.
Dont hold your breath I have one and once I updated the software on my phone it never works again
Bought this thing on a whim and I'll be damned if it isn't the most useful tool that I own.
The better question the should be asked “ Are mechanics going to embrace their customers having this info ?” I say this because I bought it after having issues with my vehicle. Sent it off to a mechanic I don’t recognized. They told me I needed a new (Transmission ). I said ok what the cost ? They told me “3000 to 5000” so I said no had it towed back . I was going to have it junked. Well the tow guy was like “does the vehicle move ?” Of course I said no. He turned it on my car not only went into driver and reversed it didn’t skip gears . So I called my mechanic from home , told him what had happen. He told no way possible that it’s a transmission if it moves. So I bought this device . It diagnosed I needed a oxygen sensor and I had a plugged catalytic converter. I was so disappointed in the previous mechanic just trying to rip me off .
No they won't, I told them before hand I got the codes and he said "we don't need it we have to check with our scanner"
You are the customer. You can tell them you want them to replace the oxygen sensor and that’s it and they should just do it.
Thanks for honest review. Before I spend$60
on the HT 300, I wanted to check reviews...
Thanks for your video I deeply appreciate it it helps me on my Toyota Prius because I was skeptical on hybrid cars thank you
Chad as long as veterans like you keep testing Autel products, they will definitely make great products👍
Thanks for sharing Bro👍
Semper fi
Umm, he's the national sale manager for Autel, so my guess is that he's going to keep on "testing" Autel products. Sneaky Autel. Shame on you.
I’m glad your experience is much better than mine . I just bought one an hour ago from Walmart . Installed everything and updated it all . First scan it showed the wrong vin . I typed in the vin it told me I had a 2019 Jeep Wrangler . I have a 2011 Chevy equinox . Then after trying again it keeps saying not connected to device when I hit anything in the app
Sorry to hear you had issues. One thing I found was I forgot to update the Software on the VCI itself and that solved a lot of issues. I know you can call 855-288-3857 for Autel Tech Support and they can try and help
It looks like it shows immobilizer hot functions too. I figure once you actually try the Hot Functions listed, it's going to tell you after all your keys been erased to enter a PIN # you don't know how to get or tell you Function Not Supported or failed after all the keys been erased . Probably going to result in more DIY cars getting towed to shops. Cool though
You don't have to "read" the vin every time. It's permanently recorded in app memory.
Just hit the rectangle with the down arrow and click the vin you want.
Things awesome saved me so much money use it on my Maserati to rest oil and service light saved me 1000s of $
Um, this guy, Chad Schnitz, is the national sales manager for Autel! He's not just some random mechanic reviewing a tool, as this video portrays him to be. Lol I love the story of how he just happened to find this tool while he was shopping at Wal-Mart. Hilarious! Yeah, and monkeys might come flying out of my butt too!
How about being more honest and forthcoming in your marketing Autel? If this is a great product you shouldn't need to sell it with deceptive, disingenuous tactics, like dressing up your national sales manager as an indy mechanic who works out of his garage to make an "unbiased" user review video of your product.
Oh, and how dumb are you to feature him in other videos on your channel, wearing his Autel uniform and hoping, I guess, that nobody would notice? Lol! You can't make this stuff up! ua-cam.com/video/gS6iJARP5JQ/v-deo.html
I own this product and several other OBD2 scanners and I can tell you that the HT200 uses the same vehicle-specific software as the high-end Autel, Launch, Topdon and ThinkCar/Thinktool scanners. And 14 reset/service functions are included at no additional cost. What it doesn't do is bi-directional/actuation controls/tests and ECU coding.
Wow that sucks that he did us like he did but I gotta admit it's a really nice OBD2 dongle for the price and knowing if it's junk like the innova I just paid $114 for at oreillys at least Walmart has an easy return policy
We need a Walmart and a Home depot and a Rileys in the uk
Thank you for the video
If only you had a Honda. love to know if it would add a key.
It looks great so far. Thanks for you video
No you have to spend several hundreds for that kind of option of a scanner.
What about honda HDS HIM (Chinese clone) for diagnosis and key or honda easy key maker (Chinese) for just a key
Old comment but it lets you add the key fob but not the key itself
Thank you
I have same one for same problem abs light cant seem to find it on my toyota plus when it was plugged in the engine would not kick start nothing i had to pull keys out unplug scared me i paid 65 for this so i can know what exactly is wrong with my car in certain areas anyways like your video its alot better then the last one i watched
Check the pins on the OBD2 connection. I have seen this issue when the pins on the dongle get bent, or if the pins in the connectory are worn or broken.
@@FlashPerformance see i checked that the first time everything lools good even auto zone check engine machine worked but i havent had that light on ever since i fixed it i bought the thing yesterday an was kinda worried cuz the car wouldnt start unless i unplugged it so i think i did something wrong with the new device not sure i just dont want to pay someone if i have a good idea of what it js i just want to find out myself and do my own labor on it cant find anything about the machine that supports abs only certain things its a good device i guess if u know exactly how to use it for certain things
Also when i try to run the scan it always stops at 29% not 1 % more the device seemed reasonable $60 but its not allowing me to do certain things it claims on the package
@@jhnde8099 I have a toyota and I do not have that issue. I would check a few things first. Make sure the VCI software is up to date. Second I would try the Generic OBD scan. This will tell us if the tool is communicating with the vehicle.
Please sir can you use AP200 to programming ECM, and am from Ghana how can i get some thank you for your good job
There are no programming capabilities on the AP200 you would need a J2534 device to program.
hey im looking to buy a used car and was thinking of picking this up to check out the cars i look at to make sure they dont have any issues,do you think this is a good idea for that?
If you are only scanning one brand of vehicle this is a perfect solution. If you were trying to scan multiple brands that make cause you more expense, you could also look into an MD808P
Will this read injector balance rates and boost psi?
Is the latest version of this scanner now the HT500? Also is this HT200 the same as the Autel AP200?
Can you reset elev counter fault on that one??
will it check monitors, im readiness and mode 6 in OBD2 section like the maxisys. either way i will be buying one....
Yes, under Eobd, you can see monitors and some mode 6. I can see misfires on Ford... This tool is like and MX808 for one vehicle.
i just recently seen this at wally world i have a 05 ford f250 6.0 the live data caught my attention how does this work on diesels specifically a bad injector/injector test?
You will be able to see the live data for the injectors, like fuel pressure, injector pulse, duty cycle. However this tool doesn't have any "Tests" you can't do a buzz test or injector kill... Just live data
I have the same OBDII scan tool please please download the proper app for your vehical you get all the furures plus more too test your vehical right mine came out telling me with the ford app I have a bad powertrain control module witch is accurate cause my 2006 Lincoln Zephyr had problems with the main computer going out
Is there two apps to download ? We got this tool at wallmart ,but got it at 10% off bc someone brought it back on a refund and after downloading what the app store showed it's not giving me all these options that it's giving this guy here in the video the wise guy but anyway what it is doing let me get registered and the color on the chip itself was a green at first and then after I registered it it would turn to blue but as you can see about in the 5-minute marker so 515 and the right of the screen he's got a picture of the app and all the little zip files he didn't do that for me is that because someone has already probably processed the goods out of this thing and I'm like f****** with some trash here that's already been used or am I missing something in the app store
Can you help me? Will this tool read my 2001 VW transmission temperature? My car needs transmission fluid changed and without a tool to read it’s temp… it’s impossible!! Please help thanks
Yes, you should have no problem getting trans temp using this tool.
please tell me, I want to buy IM608 for diagnostics and coding! or better Maxisys elite, thanks for the answer !!!!
The IM608 is better for Keys, if you are doing programming and coding on BMW and Benz go with the Elite
Thank you so much!!!
Does it allow you to test alternator, transmission, starter and battery? in using it to buy a used family car
The testing of the battery, starter, and alternator would be done by onother tool. Yes yo transmission testing and codes
Can you see misfires? I have a p0300 on my 04 ram hemi
Yes. You can see your misfires via the Mode 6 or Engine live data.
If you select toyota as your free vehicle, can you scan lexus as well? Or if you select Honda, does it work with acura as well and so forth....
Yes, that is correct. GM would give you GMC, Chevy, Buick, Pontiac, Cadillac. Toyota would give you Toyota, Lexus and Scion
Flash Performance so why do they charge you for each one separately?
@@wendellgreenidge3362 To keep the cost of the tool down. If you would like to have all vehicles and all service functions you can purchase the Autel MX808 for $550
Flash Performance no I mean why charge for acura and Honda separately if it’s the same software
@@wendellgreenidge3362 GM would give you GMC, Chevy, Buick, Pontiac, Cadillac. Toyota would give you Toyota, Lexus and Scion. Purchase Honda you would also get Acura. Purchase VW you also get Audi.
So do you have to buy the apps all over again when you change your phone?
The Apps follow your registration ID, if you change phones you will use your same log in on the new phone and re download the apps
Has anybody used this to check timing?
Where does this plug into the vehicle?
Into the OBD2 Port, usually near your knees under the steering wheel.
Will this tell you which cylinders are misfiring??
Yes, but not all vehicles are smart enough to tell you that. You may need to use mode 6 on some vehicles
How do I use mode 6. I don't know how to work this thing yet. Mine autel maxi 200
Does this also work with the torque app to add gauges to an android device?
No, it will not work with any other app or device. however the App does have the ability to see gauges in live data settings
Will this do a forced regeneration
Yes, you can do DPF force regen on vehicles up to 1 ton
Can this tell you about your ac
You will have access to the HVAC module and live data. You will have to know what to look for inside that module.
Does this tool do all the same functions as the ( Autel AP200 Ap200 Smartphone Diag App Code Reader )
Yes, same tool private labeled for Walmart
@@FlashPerformance Good to know because there is a difference in price of $20 to $30 for the Autel branded unit VS the Walmart unit.
@@VeggieBeard shhh, don't tell :o)
please tell me. I have to buy Elite USA VERSION or ELITE regular. Thank you very much for your reply. Good luck !!!!!!!!
does this really allow you to reset the bms system?
Yes, it is a simple process located under the service Icon.
Does it read transmission codes from months prior?
Yes, it will read current, Pending, and saved codes. As long as the code has not been erased by another shop it can be read.
U had to pay for the app ???
The first selection is free, and all generic OBD is free
@@FlashPerformance never answered the question , is there a charge for info ?
@@markshultz640 The first manufacturer is free, so no you don't have to pay for that information. That includes read and clear codes in all modules, live Data, Graphing, and service functions. If you would like to and additional manufacturer there is a charge for that additional line. That purchase lasts 12 months and give you the same features for that time frame.
Thank you!!
Will this Obd2 reader work with other apps such as torque?
No, this tool will only work with the HyperTough HT200 app.
Do i have to buy each manufacturer?
One manufacturer is free, others can be purchased as needed
How much per manufacturer?
@@jon44602 Its around $20 per manufacturer, and that gives you a year of access. Cost depends on Android or IOS, but $20 should be close.
Why is my shit not working its not connecting anymore
Contact tech support 855-288-4587, I have not had any issues with connecting