Autel AL419

[Pontiac787]

Anybody have one? I’m looking for a basic code reader and this seems like it would fit the bill for about $30. I have a car with a check engine light on which is my motivation. I only work on my own cars so this thing will spend most of it life in the toolbox.

 

[Perroflojo]

I got the Al319 model and works pretty good. You can read the O2 sensors, air mass meter not bad for the price.

 

[Pontiac787]

Thanks

 

[mfewtrail]

The Launch CR319 will do codes and live data for $20 in a more compact unit than the AL419.


The Hyper Tough HT200 is another tool to consider if you have a smartphone to pair it with. $50 and it will read engine, trans, abs, srs, etc. live data, codes, plus perform some relearn and reset functions. The HT200 is just a Walmart's rebrand of the Autel AP200 at a slightly lower price point.

 

[Pontiac787]

Great info.

 

[richfinn]

Thinkdiag is a good option (basically a software/vci version of Launch Diagun)

Available in single brand if you only work your own car or pro with all brands

Will comm with all modules on a car (not just emissions related)

Bidirectional/graphs data/special functions etc

You do need an Android device and an Internet connection

If you have a Ford Forscan/Forscan Lite are also really excellent and almost free (you just buy a VCi)

 

[Rinspeed]

I have an Ancel AD410 and it works pretty damn good for the money, I think it was $40 or so off Ebay.

 

[Pontiac787]

The Launch CR319 will do codes and live data for $20 in a more compact unit than the AL419.

I think I'll try the CR319 since it can test O2 sensors and its a few bucks cheaper.