Just picked up a ZR11s from HF so I can do a battery reset/adaption for a VW. On the box it says it can do it but after many attempts it fails to do it.
Thanks for the heads up.. I haven't tried every feature.. I think its a good Scanner for the Money from what I've have boughten in the past years in scanners. Thanks for watching
Dont expect a tool to do everything but when harbor freight support team is called and they tell me it should work, i expect the 20 percent restock fee to be waived when i return it. I at least want a scan tool to work on MY vehicle
I recommend everyone to buy the Extended Warranty from Harbor Frieght. They have so many 1 time use of tools that folks bring back just to use once on a Project they had to crack down on the restocking feed unfortunately. I've beem dealing with HF for almost 20 years. Its Slippery Slope with China made Tools these days too. Thanks for watching! !
So i guess i'm one of the 1 time users you mention? That's the most uneducated comment ever and i would never spend even more money for a tool that doesnt perform as advertìsed
@@DaveStar-s1eI Understand your upset.. These days aren't hard to do. So much China junk is made. Just look at the Vehicle we have to Repair that Costs so much money. No one answers questions. We all got so many questions with no answers in the world we live in. I'm just saying these scanner work good for what they are. Been in the Buisness for 30 years and they came along ways with these scanners for the Average Wrench. There simple to use for the most part and do alot of functions. Is it the Holly Grail of scanners Absolutely Not. But for the Money.. It makes me money daily. I have over $5k in other name brand scanner[s] that are not Even Able to update software. Thank You for comments. I do & Folks appreciate the Feed Back. Have a Good Day! !
Didn't say much about that unfortunately. I don't do alot of transmission work. I'm sure its Not as good as the Launch.. Snap On or Matco tablets scanners. Thanks for watching.
@@kennylavay8492 I understand that and I did look into them.. This is a Very Small unit with alot of options for what it is for what I do(light diagnostics). I had a Launch scanner 10 years ago. It wasn't a tablet style But it worked good. HF has the Replacement Warranty /upgrade that I really Like too. Appreciate the Heads up and thanks For watching.
I had no issues so far. I actually just went and traded it in for the 1 year replacement Plan. I really like this Scanner. Easy to use and does alot for how small the unit it. Highly recommended. Thanks for watching
I finally hooked it up to my truck, came up with 83 hidden codes, many of them the codes are unknown definition, states please update firmware. Were you able to hook it up to your PC to update the firmware?
Thats Unfortunate.. I never tried to Bleed brakes from the Machine. You find it does so much for a Small Scan Tool Mainly I use it for ABS/TPS and Live Data and DTC. For the money it does so much though. HF Has a tough Return policy. 7 days for the refund due to so many folks returning tools after just using for a couple of Jobs. I do make Money with my Scanner. Hope you get your car figured out. Thanks for watching.
@@505fastlife6 I understand.. I have a Old Matco Determantor. was good for the smart cable hookups and doing ABS Bleeding and other now they don't update. So your always purchasing something new unfortunately. Thanks for watching
Be Warned people!!! DO NOT UPDATE the firmware on any of these Zurich scanners. Looks like the same firmware V02.04.57 is a generic version for the ZR13s and ZR15s. Once you update the firmware and it will wipe out your database to upload a new one but will never complete. The scanner will work but with no database, you will not get any codes so pretty much..... you have a BRICK. Ask me how I know.
I never update these small scanners. You have the option. I just trade my in every year for the new Scanner with the HF replacement plan for the Money. Thanks for watching
After one day of trying to update this scanner’s software, I gave up and took a hit on the BS restocking fee at HF. Do not buy this crap. Packaging states it’s Pc and apple compatible, but it’s not. Apple cannot upload the PC software to there operating system, and the same software would not function properly on a new PC as well. Customer support is non existent as the packaging website forwards to HF product page 🤡 Avoid this product and get something else. HF can go pound sand at this point, as most of their “cheap” stuff is no longer cheap and/or worth getting anymore. Would rather go to Menards or Walmart for some cheap tools and roll the dice there. You were warned 😠
I understand frustration these days with Cheap crap. That's why I buy a warranty with everything from Harbor Frieght. I just return everything and get new. I haven't had to update this scanner since I've bought a year ago. works. Good still for me. Thanks for watching
Does it reset Electric park brake to replace pads ?
It does not have that option
Unfortunately, it does not support that option. Thanks for watching
What are you guys meaning by that I was able to use it to release the calipers with it and changed the brakes on a 2021 equinox
It doesn't support that@@jasonbilby1279
@@Garyjorges79 It states on the box and website that is supports electronic parking brake release
Just picked up a ZR11s from HF so I can do a battery reset/adaption for a VW. On the box it says it can do it but after many attempts it fails to do it.
Thanks for the heads up.. I haven't tried every feature.. I think its a good Scanner for the Money from what I've have boughten in the past years in scanners. Thanks for watching
Excellent detailed review
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching
Dont expect a tool to do everything but when harbor freight support team is called and they tell me it should work, i expect the 20 percent restock fee to be waived when i return it. I at least want a scan tool to work on MY vehicle
I recommend everyone to buy the Extended Warranty from Harbor Frieght. They have so many 1 time use of tools that folks bring back just to use once on a Project they had to crack down on the restocking feed unfortunately. I've beem dealing with HF for almost 20 years. Its Slippery Slope with China made Tools these days too. Thanks for watching! !
So i guess i'm one of the 1 time users you mention? That's the most uneducated comment ever and i would never spend even more money for a tool that doesnt perform as advertìsed
@@DaveStar-s1eI Understand your upset.. These days aren't hard to do. So much China junk is made. Just look at the Vehicle we have to Repair that Costs so much money. No one answers questions. We all got so many questions with no answers in the world we live in. I'm just saying these scanner work good for what they are. Been in the Buisness for 30 years and they came along ways with these scanners for the Average Wrench. There simple to use for the most part and do alot of functions. Is it the Holly Grail of scanners Absolutely Not. But for the Money.. It makes me money daily. I have over $5k in other name brand scanner[s] that are not Even Able to update software. Thank You for comments. I do & Folks appreciate the Feed Back. Have a Good Day! !
Does it do hidden transmission codes?
Didn't say much about that unfortunately. I don't do alot of transmission work. I'm sure its Not as good as the Launch..
Snap On or Matco tablets scanners. Thanks for watching.
@@Garyjorges79 For 300.00 dollars you could have gotten the launch for a few dollars more on sale.
@@kennylavay8492 I understand that and I did look into them.. This is a Very Small unit with alot of options for what it is for what I do(light diagnostics). I had a Launch scanner 10 years ago. It wasn't a tablet style But it worked good. HF has the Replacement Warranty /upgrade that I really Like too. Appreciate the Heads up and thanks For watching.
Can it work with 2024 Toyota Camry? Thanks.
No
Yes.. it does all OBD 2. It has to by Law since 1996. Thanks for watching
How is it holding up?
I had no issues so far. I actually just went and traded it in for the 1 year replacement Plan. I really like this Scanner. Easy to use and does alot for how small the unit it. Highly recommended. Thanks for watching
@@Garyjorges79 Appreciate the reply, just picked one up!
I finally hooked it up to my truck, came up with 83 hidden codes, many of them the codes are unknown definition, states please update firmware. Were you able to hook it up to your PC to update the firmware?
I never hooked it up to my PC for Any updates yet. Mine seems to be doing good Haven't hooked it up to any newer vehicles either
@Gary_1979 my zr13 doesn't work right after updating
Does it read Trans. Temp?
If the vehicle allows it from the CPU, it will, I believe
Bought one and would not perform the abs bleeding on my fusion. Harbor freight would not stand behind this product
Thats Unfortunate.. I never tried to Bleed brakes from the Machine. You find it does so much for a Small Scan Tool Mainly I use it for ABS/TPS and Live Data and DTC. For the money it does so much though. HF Has a tough Return policy. 7 days for the refund due to so many folks returning tools after just using for a couple of Jobs. I do make Money with my Scanner. Hope you get your car figured out. Thanks for watching.
No scanner out there can do it all. It might not have worked on that make and model but would on another vehicle that is just the way it goes.
@@505fastlife6 I understand.. I have a Old Matco Determantor. was good for the smart cable hookups and doing ABS Bleeding and other now they don't update. So your always purchasing something new unfortunately. Thanks for watching
@@Garyjorges79 my reply was to @davestar7442 above you.
Be Warned people!!! DO NOT UPDATE the firmware on any of these Zurich scanners. Looks like the same firmware V02.04.57 is a generic version for the ZR13s and ZR15s. Once you update the firmware and it will wipe out your database to upload a new one but will never complete. The scanner will work but with no database, you will not get any codes so pretty much..... you have a BRICK. Ask me how I know.
I never update these small scanners. You have the option. I just trade my in every year for the new Scanner with the HF replacement plan for the Money. Thanks for watching
After one day of trying to update this scanner’s software, I gave up and took a hit on the BS restocking fee at HF.
Do not buy this crap. Packaging states it’s Pc and apple compatible, but it’s not. Apple cannot upload the PC software to there operating system, and the same software would not function properly on a new PC as well.
Customer support is non existent as the packaging website forwards to HF product page 🤡 Avoid this product and get something else.
HF can go pound sand at this point, as most of their “cheap” stuff is no longer cheap and/or worth getting anymore. Would rather go to Menards or Walmart for some cheap tools and roll the dice there. You were warned 😠
I understand frustration these days with Cheap crap. That's why I buy a warranty with everything from Harbor Frieght. I just return everything and get new. I haven't had to update this scanner since I've bought a year ago. works. Good still for me. Thanks for watching