CGSULIT OBDII Scan Tool Review
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2021
- Originally recorded June 24, 2021.
The dreaded Check Engine Light. That comes on, it's going to be a problem. Most of us have heard that if the light goes on, we can go to the auto parts store and they can read the code for free. But the whole ploy is to get you to buy stuff while you're there, and an unscrupulous salesperson might try to sell you stuff you don't need, that won't fix the problem.
Not to mention, they can't even clear the code for you. Wouldn't it be a heck of a lot easier to be able to read that code out yourself? Now you can, nice and inexpensively with the CGSULIT OBDII Scan Tool. Color backlit display is easy to read even in direct sunlight. Also has a convenient I/M button that will allow you to access the readiness monitors of your car. Most cars 2001 and newer are allowed to have one system not ready, and if you get to that point, you can get your car inspected and pass.
This is a basic level scan tool; if you're looking to read out and erase the code, you can do it with this. It's much more convenient to do it yourself, and be armed with the knowledge of the code and what might be wrong, rather than drive out of your way to the auto parts store, where they'll try to sell you things you don't need. Or, you might very well catch your mechanic in a lie, wanting to charge hundreds and hundreds of dollars for work they were never going to do. Armed with the knowledge, that's no longer a concern.
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Well done videos. I like visuals much better than boring paper manuals included in the kit. You do great stuff and show many great points and options
Thank you very much!
Nice review. The actual live data was very helpful.
Thanks.
Will this work on a 2015 silverado
This works on any vehicle that is OBDII-compliant.
Very nice! Now people can fix car!
Yes, this worked well.
I just picked this model up. I'm still trying to figure out how to make the graphing feature of the scan tool useful. The graph seems to have such a small fast running x-axis it's hard to see a long term graph. I must be doing something wrong with the tool.
The axis should resize as time goes on. Otherwise, it's a basic scan tool, the screen is only so big, there's not much you're really going to see anyway.
How does this compare to the FOXWELL reviewed (not about the battery tester)? Also, which a longer cord? Thx.
They will both have the same feature set for the most part. I believe this one has a slightly longer cord.
@@jaykay18 Thank you!
@@brightonmusic No problem, best of luck!
Can this tell you your battery condition?
This is a fairly extensive review of almost 13 minutes. In that time, I covers the major functions of the tool. If I had overlooked a major function such as battery testing, that would be a pretty big oversight on my part. I don't overlook things, I check them carefully. Then, while editing, I see if there's anything important that was left out, and if there were, I go back and reshoot. I'm a perfectionist. It has to meet MY lofty standards before I'm satisfied with it. Then, and only then, will it get the green light for upload.
It never ceases to amaze me how people look to buy about the cheapest scan tool there is out there for the one thing they rely on, day in, day out, their car, and then they expect the world from it for 40 bucks. If you want a battery tester, buy a battery tester. A good battery tester will have much more stringent parameters and test for a lot more things. There are some that have printers and can print you a health report, and you can check your battery every month to see how it's doing. The sky's the limit.
Is the manual available as a PDF download? I ordered this but want to check out how to use it before I get it.
If it's not on the Amazon listing page, you can do a quick search for it. Otherwise you can contact the manufacturer and they can probably email it to you.
Quite honestly, there's no manual required, you can play with this all day and not mess anything up. The only thing it can do is READ information, not write back. The one thing it can do is erase the codes, but it's only sending a command to the car's computer to have that done. As far as what all the data means that it can read, there's the Internet.
Yeah. Thanks. I found a manual for a 205 model. I'm looking for the methodology to test for my Fuel Trim code. 👍
@@pay9011 If it's too lean (adding fuel), check for vacuum leaks. Use a FLAMMABLE fluid, like chlorinated brake clean (make sure it's flammable), if the engine speeds up, you found you vacuum leak. Otherwise, it could be a dirty MAF sensor, use specific MAF sensor cleaner (from the auto parts store, other cleaners will damage it). It's delicate, so be careful. Spray it clean, leave it to dry for a half hour and put it back.
If it's running too rich (subtracting fuel), there could be many causes. This site explains what to look for: www.carparts.com/blog/p0172-code-fuel-system-too-rich-bank-1/
@@jaykay18 Thanks a bunch!
@@pay9011 No problem, best of luck!
I just noticed how light colored the woodgrain in your car is. Wow. I don't think I've ever seen a car with woodgrain that light. Usually it's a darker, deeper tone.
That's the color that was used. Wasn't originally a fan of it myself, but that was the only option. I'm fine with it now. I believe the previous generation, in the XLE line, had darker woodgrain.
I find it very odd, although I'm used to darker woodgrain. Yes, you are right (I checked a 2005 and it's darker). Which is weird, especially considering the generation after yours (2012 is what I used for reference), they went back to a dark color. I guess they decided that they didn't like the light, or it cost more to make. Of course, you can get used to anything in any car, really. Of course, going from a V8 to a 4 cylinder will take time to adjust, but you will adjust. The one thing I don't know if I could adjust to would be a CVT... although I guess you'd probably get used to not shifting.
@@isaac24 Yeah, I originally found the lighter woodgrain to not be as visually appealing. One thing it does do is mask scuffs, the darker woodgrain would allow the scuffs to show better.
CVTs are better these days, but I still can't get used to them, they always sound like a very sick geared transmission that's slipping and sliding its way through the gears.
Same.
I don't like them either, they are just plain weird. However, I know of 3 people who have Subarus with CVT's (2 Outbacks and a Forester), and none of them have issues, and one has 303k miles.
@@isaac24 Bully for them.
This is no longer available .. Scotty does a review of a CGSULITE scan tool also this week I think it's a different model tho
I just checked, it so seems that the one Scotty reviewed is also no longer available.
It is still available i just bought one. I came today.
@@barryseifert6053 where did you get it ? From the link in the description ?
@@xadam2dudex It's available through that link.
@@xadam2dudex Sorry for the long delay but yes from the link .
Can this model read airbag codes etc.?
No. You need a "higher level" scan tool for that. Search my channel for "higher level scan tool", I have reviewed some that can.
@@jaykay18 Ok, Cool 😎
@@TonyStarkDC This is my favorite: ua-cam.com/video/VkH49a_dGEg/v-deo.html
You must have a box of OBDII scanners from China. It seems like your most common reviewed item.
I have a bunch. You had your chance for a free one, but felt it was a scam; I am proof it's not.
I don't need one. Besides, most of the cars I've been looking at buying don't have OBDII ports; they were made before that was mandated.
@@isaac24 Tsk, tsk. You don't need one, but when you DO need one, you won't have one. Preparedness is the very first step.
As for your non-OBDII cars, you're going to pay a premium to have mechanics work on them because they DON'T have that. Most want to plug in a scan tool, find out what the code is, and then let their experience guide them as far as what work needs to be done. Without that, they'll have to dig through their archived tools and pull out a timing light and distributor wrench. That's where the big bucks come in.
I haven't needed one in how long?
I'm not letting a mechanic touch my car, unless the transmission needs to be replaced, or something. Unless, of course, the car is $1000 and the transmission is $1200, then off to the junkyard it goes, and it will sit there for 20 years.
@@isaac24 It's like the jumper cables in the garage. Does absolutely no good when you're stuck in the rain at the grocery store.
Apparently, you're going to be going through cars really quick and just replacing them when they break, since you don't know the first thing about how to fix them.
Man, I'm dreading taking the transmission out of my truck. There's something up with the slave cylinder, but it's a gm made truck so it's going to be hard to remove 😑 well in all fairness all car manufacturers do the same thing with their transmission, but I hate gm lol
Always fun.