OTOFIX D1 Review. What’s it like?

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  • Опубліковано 18 лип 2023
  • OTOFIX D1 Review. What’s it like?
    Here it is!
    The promised video reviewing the OTOFIX D1.
    Please accept my apologies for the video lengh, but I felt it necessary
    to give this tool a really good test as I found it very impressive .
    I know its mentioned in the video, but I want to emphasise that I was not paid to review , therefore this and indeed ALL my reviews are totally impartial .
    Ive been given a link to an Amazon listing where you can buy one of these at a discounted price. The link is below;
    Here are the link and code for you.
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    Start Date:17/07/2023 10:00 BST
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    Link: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B81DFRLR
    #OTOFIXD1 #autel #otofix #diagnostics
    Checkout my other videos for more automotive and other cheery stuff 😀 I try to make one new video every week.
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    I love reading comments, and try to answer them all as soon as I can.
    I appreciate every view I get. Thank you all very much 👍
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    Don
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 35

  • @Gary_in_NoVA
    @Gary_in_NoVA 25 днів тому

    I just got a D1 Pro. I like it. One thing: I’m diagnosing a P0455 Evap Leak and it does an evap system check, but I can’t find a way to individually control the purge valve or canister vent valve so I can do a smoke test. The capability might be hidden there, but I haven’t found it yet.
    One good thing: it DOES have a transmission temp PID for draining/filling transmission fluid in Lexus/Toyota “lifetime fluid” transmissions. That was a must-have capability for me.

    • @shoestringmotoring
      @shoestringmotoring  25 днів тому +1

      I like it too. Can’t help you with your smoke test though.
      It has been a really useful tool for me in what I’ve needed.

  • @minikbey1025
    @minikbey1025 11 місяців тому

    Pretty good review mate.

    • @shoestringmotoring
      @shoestringmotoring  11 місяців тому

      Thank you for saying so. It took me a couple of weeks to do though 👍

  • @ianmatterson5632
    @ianmatterson5632 6 місяців тому

    i have the d1 pro, and with a little shopping on amazon was able to make a stand and also steering wheel hangers for easy use both in and out of the cars

    • @shoestringmotoring
      @shoestringmotoring  6 місяців тому

      That’s great. I’ve made something myself too, but it should have been part of the design in my opinion. Thanks for the comment, it’s much appreciated

    • @ianmatterson5632
      @ianmatterson5632 6 місяців тому

      100 agree i also think they could have included the topology map,especially concidering the amature market they are looking to sell to who would greatly benifit and learn from such a feature..jmho @@shoestringmotoring

  • @zaroktv5513
    @zaroktv5513 11 місяців тому

    I have an older version and I agree about the need for some kind of handle.

    • @shoestringmotoring
      @shoestringmotoring  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes it annoyed me several times not having one.

    • @ianmatterson5632
      @ianmatterson5632 6 місяців тому

      i made one for hanging on the steering wheel and one that acts as a kind of tablet stand, looks pretty cool ,well i think it does..jmho

  • @thebaldmechanichardatheari1124
    @thebaldmechanichardatheari1124 6 місяців тому

    Just got one. Just for personal use. Seems ok.

    • @shoestringmotoring
      @shoestringmotoring  6 місяців тому

      I use mine for personal use too. Compared to many I’ve used, I think it’s pretty good. Thanks for the comment. It’s much appreciated

  • @Sae-fu5ch
    @Sae-fu5ch 5 місяців тому

    Great video!
    I’m torn between a otofix d1 max or a kingbolen K10.?????

  • @Andyspeeder7
    @Andyspeeder7 2 місяці тому

    You can update the dongle without it being in the car , just plug onto charger and will update

  • @emininfilmdunyas6486
    @emininfilmdunyas6486 11 місяців тому

    I looked at your link, but I found it cheaper on eBay!

    • @shoestringmotoring
      @shoestringmotoring  11 місяців тому

      If you can find it cheaper and you want one, then that’s good. My link was provided to me. I am not connected to OTOFIX.

  • @thegameaxe561
    @thegameaxe561 11 місяців тому

    Do you like it more than your TOPDON tool?

    • @shoestringmotoring
      @shoestringmotoring  11 місяців тому

      I do, except for the lack of handle. The TOPDON doesn’t quite have the same features and it’s much bigger, not that I mind.

  • @tubergonz
    @tubergonz 9 місяців тому

    I just bought this planning to use it to diagnose hvac issues on my 06 Odyssey. The bi-directional capabilities for this are staggeringly disappointing. I can't even see the blend door positions, much less manipulate them. I can't even see the cabin temp sensor output. It's getting returned.

    • @shoestringmotoring
      @shoestringmotoring  9 місяців тому

      Sorry to hear that. I don’t work for them though. In my case, I was quite impressed. I suppose it depends on what you need. I didn’t need to look at blend door issues, but it did help me with roof issues, so it did help me confirm the issues I had.

    • @bigbothoee8617
      @bigbothoee8617 5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for this comment I'll be saving that bit more getting the autel ultra hopefully
      Was looking at cheaper alternatives I have several but always disappointed

  • @ianmatterson5632
    @ianmatterson5632 7 місяців тому

    km to miles, changed in settings from metric to imperial

  • @ThePoacher19
    @ThePoacher19 10 місяців тому

    How does it compare to the topdon phoenix like 👍

    • @shoestringmotoring
      @shoestringmotoring  9 місяців тому

      I’ve had to think about this as they are both very good, however I think the TOPDON takes the prize as it comes with many other connection leads to use it on vehicles that don’t use the ‘standard’ OB2 plug, such as Mercedes for instance. For this reason, it’s more versatile.

  • @theredbaron6936
    @theredbaron6936 Місяць тому

    How much are the yearly update fees on this?

    • @shoestringmotoring
      @shoestringmotoring  Місяць тому +1

      I’m not sure. I got two years free with mine though.

  • @stickshorts9199
    @stickshorts9199 11 місяців тому

    Looks good but too expensive in my opinion.

    • @shoestringmotoring
      @shoestringmotoring  11 місяців тому

      There are many diagnostic tools available. Which one is right for you really depends on what you need it for. The more features they have, the more expensive they will be.

    • @educationaltvshows9950
      @educationaltvshows9950 3 місяці тому

      D1 lite is same. 250 $ from Ali

    • @Andyspeeder7
      @Andyspeeder7 2 місяці тому

      I paid £249 on ebay for D1 lite and well worth it could only imagine how good the D1 Pro would be but unfortunately didn't have £550 to spare