~$500 Scan Tool

[rijndael]

I need a better scan tool. If I'm willing to spend around $500, what's the best one to get? I've been looking at the Launch X431.

This would be for Honda, Toyota and Ford.

 

[Wrench97]

Which X431 are you seeing for $500?

What do you have now and what are you looking for it to do I.E. view data, graph data, bidirectional control, ABS, SRS, Body modules, HVAC?

 

[dtnel]

Depends on what you want it to do? Look at AESwave.com. they have a Autel tpms one that'll do codes, tpms, resets and other things. It costs about $200 per yr for updates.

It cost more than $500 on the site but best prices always come if you call and speak with Jorge I believe it is. Anyone who does sales can help you. There's the guy who started it and his son.

Also ask them if they have any traded equipment.

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[KBigg]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MBSZH48/?tag=atomicindus08-20

There is a clip and save coupon for $46 so it will end up just a hair over $500.

 

[rijndael]

Which X431 are you seeing for $500?

It's about $600, which is close enough to $500.

What do you have now and what are you looking for it to do I.E. view data, graph data, bidirectional control, ABS, SRS, Body modules, HVAC?

 

[Wrench97]

I ask because there are several X431's the 431 diagun IV has the functions but looking at more then a few data points the screen gets too small for me, the larger screen X431's run 1K or more. On the plus side the diagun can do a lot key programming, tpms resets and my favorite Volvo oil life resets........

 

[rijndael]

Yes, the one I was looking at was a Diagun.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

What year range are you looking for? A used snap on tool might fit your needs and budget perfect.

 

[rijndael]

2007 (Ford), 2010 (Toyota) and 2017 (Honda)

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Not gonna get a used snap on tool updated that high at a decent price, a new autel 906 would be cheaper than a used snap on unit.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Autel mk808 fit with your needs? I'm very happy with my 906 from autel. Check into update costs as well

 

[rijndael]

Yes, it looks like it will. Thanks.

 

[m96ag]

I don’t think the MK808 does bidirectional controls. I have an MP808TS that I’m very happy with that has all the features you’re looking for plus a TPMS tool built in.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Based on a video via an Amazon review, the mk808 does not have full bidirectional control. It does have electric parking brake, battery registration, a bunch of "relearn" procedures.

MP808 appears to have full bi-directional; without a video of it working I cannot confirm that "full" means identical to my 906.

Launch X431 DIAGUN looks like the main competitor. I picked Autel because I wanted to buy my 906 from an authorized dealer with good customer support. The X431 looks like a nice tool though. Autel Mp808 has a better processor speed, but when you're graphing a bunch of stuff at once you're already entering "filtered data" territory anyways.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Also - define your bidirectional needs? Honk the horn and adjust purge valve duty cycle? Or just do the basic re-learn procedures?

 

[Kaane]

Cheapest best setup is autel DS808, its the cheapest bidirectional fully featured autel scanner.

About $649

https://www.autelonline.com/autel-c...-OA97f2f6HEPyHRckMgO2XMUIf80Fje4aAmjsEALw_wcB