Good video here, but you should give ball park prices on what these various models cost ?? It's very important to the average user. Also I think there is an upgraded version of the OBD2 100, for 2021, and it's called OBD2 - 500, and it has a larger LCD screen, and I believe it's 2.8 inches, which is great. Just wondering if the OBD 2 -500 will do everything the OBD2 - 100 will do ? I'm thinking of buying one, as they have very good reviews. Maybe you know something about the OBD 2- 500 Model, as you seem very knowledgeable.
I have a 2003 Buick Park Avenue, the service engine light recently came on, and the volt like came on due to a defective alternator and stayed on even though the alternator was replace. I purchased a THINKOBD 500. To try and diagnose the problem, all it shows is unable to read vehicle and ask me to make sure it's OBD II compatible ? Which it is- I'm not sure what my next step should be? I'd like to turn of the service engine and volt light if possible.
I purchased the model 100 simply to check IM readiness. There are two screen which come up. One is since cleared and the other one is this cycle. This cycle has not changed in a year now, since I was last due for an emissions test. Which one tells me if I will pass the test?
I need to update my system after retrofitting a new combox. Since the combox does not have my vehicle's vin number, I need a way of adding that and possibly other information. Which one of these scanners will allow me to do that? Bmw 2013 x5
yes I see in specs that some of the thinkcar dongles allow ecu coding...If I have a blank ecu does this mean I can use it to program it...or is it just to set the vin?
If you contact Thinkcar directly they will be able to assist you with the answers: Their CS team email is support@thinkcarus.com Their customer hotline is 1-833-692-2766. (Available Mon-Fri from 8AM to 5PM Pacific)
@@blackboxmycar But if I didn't renew it, is it rendered useless for that particular subscription? Some of the older Scanners can be updated for up-to-date information, or more cars, but the existing, non-updated data is still available.
let's say I want to buy an used car, and I'm afraid the mileage has been modified. Will the ThinkOBD 100 be able to detect the real mileage in the car?
Yo Luis, That's an excellent question. I'm kind of familiar with OBD Scan Tools. I've been using them ever since the red Snap-on Brick circa 1999. That was a terrible design. It took catriges for different vehicles, and the internsl 9 volt battery was always dead. Lol Anyways, I'm going to go out on a limb and say no. Usually in order to access the vehicle's odometer you need a dealer level manufacturer specific Scan Tool. These cost around $5K-$10K or more, and are usually only sold to new car dealerships. Or I could be wrong, and a 14 year old kid has figured out how to "jail break" a car's PCM like an iPhone. Just off the top of my head I've been able to get reliable odometer information from carfax. That was expensive though $100 for 3 vehicle reports. -Chuck
Hi Luis, if you want something that's manufacturer-specific (like what you're asking will be manufacturer-specific), then we recommend the ThinkDiag as it allows for manufacturer-specific tests. If you provide me with your car make and model, then we can double check with ThinkCar too to make sure!
Yo Moog, I'm a retired auto mechanic. I've followed the deleopnent of OBD2 for the past 27 years. I've had the "displeasure" of diagnosing, and repairing OBD1 vehicles, (model year 1981-1995). Such a pain. Lol Yes it's true car makers, and the California Air Resource Board are currently working on OBD3. However, I'm willing to bet dollars, to donuts it will be at least two decades before it's implemented arcross the global fleet. And when it does, it will most likely still use the same 16 pin DLC (Diagnostic Link Connector). Last time I checked, less than half the pins are needed to run the current OBD Canbus protocol. They made the DLC 16 pin for future development, and manufacturer specific functions. So this means all previous OBD2 Scan Tools will still work on OBD3 vehicles, they just won't have access to the newly developed emission, and diagnostic strategies. So what I'm trying to say, is any current OBD2 Scan Tool will work, and be useful for the next 20 years. -Chuck
Hi Moog, when you start off with OBD ports "removed soon" from cars, and then continue with cars "slowly" implemented with their own systems, aren't those statements contradictory? As far as we have heard from our customers, they have had a lot of success using OBD scanners with their vehicles. Of course, some have more features than the other, and the challenge is often to figure out which one is right for them. Hope this helps!
@@blackboxmycar Yo BBMC, The three biggest reasons OBD1 was ditched in 1995 for OBD2 in 1996 are the following. 1.) Industry Standardization. OBD1 vehicles required a different scan tool for each manufacturer, or "brand". Or a really expensive scan tool that took different cartridges for each brand, and sometimes there were multiple cartridges for each brand. The most popular scan tool of the early era was the red Snap-On brick, it was around $5,000, and there different cartridges, and keys, (there were keys that fit in the DLC connector too, I'm telling you it was a nightmare dealing with) were sold separate and were around $100 each. That means if you worked on all brands of cars you had to have a $5,000 scan tool, and $2,000 in cartridges. OBD2 kind of solved this at made it much easier for the repair industry to only need one scan tool that worked on all brands of vehicles. 2.) With OBD2 DTC's (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) are stored in the vehicle's computer after the ignition is turned off. With OBD1, as soon as you shut the car off with an illuminated check engine light, the DTC is lost. 3.) Bi-Directional communication OBD1 could only "pull" info from the computer. OBD2 has the ability to perform self tests like commanding certain actuators to function to verify proper operation. Like commanding a digital EGR valve to open to to witness an engine stumble, to verify the EGR, and it's passageways are working. What Moog is talking about is going back to OBD1 in the sense there will be no industry standardization, and each manufacturer will make their own communication protocol. This would be a step backwards. -Chuck
Hi Pokash, you can find the main differences here: www.blackboxmycar.com/blogs/news/3-things-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-obd-ii-scan-tool If you have any specific questions, please ask us directly at info[at]blackboxmycar.com
Good video here, but you should give ball park prices on what these various
models cost ?? It's very important to the average user. Also I think there is
an upgraded version of the OBD2 100, for 2021, and it's called OBD2 - 500,
and it has a larger LCD screen, and I believe it's 2.8 inches, which is great.
Just wondering if the OBD 2 -500 will do everything the OBD2 - 100 will do ?
I'm thinking of buying one, as they have very good reviews. Maybe you know
something about the OBD 2- 500 Model, as you seem very knowledgeable.
6:11 can the thinkdiag + . Connect applications via Bluetooth to odb2 besides thinkdiag app
I have a 2003 Buick Park Avenue, the service engine light recently came on, and the volt like came on due to a defective alternator and stayed on even though the alternator was replace. I purchased a THINKOBD 500. To try and diagnose the problem, all it shows is unable to read vehicle and ask me to make sure it's OBD II compatible ? Which it is- I'm not sure what my next step should be? I'd like to turn of the service engine and volt light if possible.
Does the 660 able to program new tpms sensors and able to read transmission temp? Thanks
I purchased the model 100 simply to check IM readiness. There are two screen which come up. One is since cleared and the other one is this cycle. This cycle has not changed in a year now, since I was last due for an emissions test. Which one tells me if I will pass the test?
Is there a Thinkcar Scanner that can show me how full my DPF filter is ? ( Nissan Navara NP300 Pickup )
I have the thinkobd 500 and it's not saving the data so I can print it off. Any help.
Please contact ThinkCar for support directly as we do not carry that product.
I need to update my system after retrofitting a new combox. Since the combox does not have my vehicle's vin number, I need a way of adding that and possibly other information. Which one of these scanners will allow me to do that? Bmw 2013 x5
Best review I saw
Thank you for the compliment, Daniel!
how do you turn check engine light off with T100
Does anyone know if any, all or some of these devices measure trans temp?
The ThinkDiag is able to do this 😊
Can the 660 program new tpms sensors?
am planning to buy a scanner for my bmw 2014 550 , am new but i am a DIY guy so can u do a videos of thinkcar 660 vs AncelBM700?
yes I see in specs that some of the thinkcar dongles allow ecu coding...If I have a blank ecu does this mean I can use it to program it...or is it just to set the vin?
If you contact Thinkcar directly they will be able to assist you with the answers:
Their CS team email is support@thinkcarus.com
Their customer hotline is 1-833-692-2766. (Available Mon-Fri from 8AM to 5PM Pacific)
Does the thinkscan s99 require the use of a laptop??
For the ThinkDiag, when the subscription expires, is the ThinkDiag useless?
No your subscription can be renewed!
@@blackboxmycar But if I didn't renew it, is it rendered useless for that particular subscription? Some of the older Scanners can be updated for up-to-date information, or more cars, but the existing, non-updated data is still available.
Does it work with VW? 2008 vw Beeetle
Yes. It is compatible with most cars from 1996 onwards.
What’s a good dash cam with a suction mount and a GPS under $200? I will be switching the dash cam between different cars
Hey Mastergenie, we'd go for the VIOFO A129 Plus Duo. We strongly recommend it!
@@blackboxmycar Is there another GPS module I can buy so I can switch the dashcam between cars.
What about the s99 and 601, 609
Think OBD2 500 works not with Seat Cordoba 2003
let's say I want to buy an used car, and I'm afraid the mileage has been modified. Will the ThinkOBD 100 be able to detect the real mileage in the car?
Yo Luis,
That's an excellent question.
I'm kind of familiar with OBD Scan Tools. I've been using them ever since the red Snap-on Brick circa 1999. That was a terrible design. It took catriges for different vehicles, and the internsl 9 volt battery was always dead. Lol
Anyways, I'm going to go out on a limb and say no.
Usually in order to access the vehicle's odometer you need a dealer level manufacturer specific Scan Tool. These cost around $5K-$10K or more, and are usually only sold to new car dealerships.
Or I could be wrong, and a 14 year old kid has figured out how to "jail break" a car's PCM like an iPhone.
Just off the top of my head I've been able to get reliable odometer information from carfax.
That was expensive though $100 for 3 vehicle reports.
-Chuck
Hi Luis, if you want something that's manufacturer-specific (like what you're asking will be manufacturer-specific), then we recommend the ThinkDiag as it allows for manufacturer-specific tests.
If you provide me with your car make and model, then we can double check with ThinkCar too to make sure!
will any of these units work on a 2002 f-350 diesel
Hi Steve, the ThinkDiag and Scanner will. You can check the coverage here: www.mythinkcar.com/coverage/checklist
Do you have Saab specific Diag setup? Does the 660 do Saabs?
We don't have a Saab specific setup video unfortunately, but as long as the Saab is newer than 1996 it will work.
Not a review. Just advertisement for someone who doesn't even know what scanner useless
Just too bad ODBII are getting removed soon from cars
Hi Moog, where are you seeing that OBD-II ports are being removed from cars? There are still a lot of cars on the road today that have OBD ports :)
@@blackboxmycar they almost all have now but they are slowly going to implement their own systems for most.
Yo Moog,
I'm a retired auto mechanic.
I've followed the deleopnent of OBD2 for the past 27 years. I've had the "displeasure" of diagnosing, and repairing OBD1 vehicles, (model year 1981-1995). Such a pain. Lol
Yes it's true car makers, and the California Air Resource Board are currently working on OBD3.
However, I'm willing to bet dollars, to donuts it will be at least two decades before it's implemented arcross the global fleet.
And when it does, it will most likely still use the same 16 pin DLC (Diagnostic Link Connector). Last time I checked, less than half the pins are needed to run the current OBD Canbus protocol. They made the DLC 16 pin for future development, and manufacturer specific functions.
So this means all previous OBD2 Scan Tools will still work on OBD3 vehicles, they just won't have access to the newly developed emission, and diagnostic strategies.
So what I'm trying to say, is any current OBD2 Scan Tool will work, and be useful for the next 20 years.
-Chuck
Hi Moog, when you start off with OBD ports "removed soon" from cars, and then continue with cars "slowly" implemented with their own systems, aren't those statements contradictory?
As far as we have heard from our customers, they have had a lot of success using OBD scanners with their vehicles. Of course, some have more features than the other, and the challenge is often to figure out which one is right for them. Hope this helps!
@@blackboxmycar
Yo BBMC,
The three biggest reasons OBD1 was ditched in 1995 for OBD2 in 1996 are the following.
1.) Industry Standardization.
OBD1 vehicles required a different scan tool for each manufacturer, or "brand".
Or a really expensive scan tool that took different cartridges for each brand, and sometimes there were multiple cartridges for each brand.
The most popular scan tool of the early era was the red Snap-On brick, it was around $5,000, and there different cartridges, and keys, (there were keys that fit in the DLC connector too, I'm telling you it was a nightmare dealing with) were sold separate and were around $100 each.
That means if you worked on all brands of cars you had to have a $5,000 scan tool, and $2,000 in cartridges.
OBD2 kind of solved this at made it much easier for the repair industry to only need one scan tool that worked on all brands of vehicles.
2.) With OBD2 DTC's (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) are stored in the vehicle's computer after the ignition is turned off.
With OBD1, as soon as you shut the car off with an illuminated check engine light, the DTC is lost.
3.) Bi-Directional communication
OBD1 could only "pull" info from the computer.
OBD2 has the ability to perform self tests like commanding certain actuators to function to verify proper operation. Like commanding a digital EGR valve to open to to witness an engine stumble, to verify the EGR, and it's passageways are working.
What Moog is talking about is going back to OBD1 in the sense there will be no industry standardization, and each manufacturer will make their own communication protocol. This would be a step backwards.
-Chuck
What is the difference between the 100 and 20?
Hi Pokash, you can find the main differences here:
www.blackboxmycar.com/blogs/news/3-things-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-obd-ii-scan-tool
If you have any specific questions, please ask us directly at info[at]blackboxmycar.com