Autel al619 updates?

[bowlofturtle]

This question is directed mainly to autel users.

If I buy a used autel off ebay, will I be able to update it? Or do I need to pay for the updates?

 

[Showkey]

Only........If you buy a subscription. It can also depend on where the unit originated........some sellers are not legit. Clone of a clone so to speak can be a update problem. My 802 was $100 after 1 year or two. I have not updated mine and it works on my vehicles. If I wanted to work on newer vehicle or had problems communicating a current update might fix those issues.

 

[bowlofturtle]

Only........If you buy a subscription. It can also depend on where the unit originated........some sellers are not legit. Clone of a clone so to speak can be a update problem. My 802 was $100 after 1 year or two. I have not updated mine and it works on my vehicles. If I wanted to work on newer vehicle or had problems communicating a current update might fix those issues.

Thanks for that bit of info.

I see used units in ebay for $50-80 and new ones from ebay/other sites for $150.

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[FULLSCALE302]

I don't remember having to pay anything to update my AL619, but I'm pretty sure I had to set up an account and password to do it... which could make it tough to update a used one if a previous owner has done it already.

 

[Cope]

I have an AL539, and have not had to pay or show proof of purchase to update it.

 

[Showkey]

Thanks for that bit of info.

I see used units in ebay for $50-80 and new ones from ebay/other sites for $150.

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Even "NEW" have reported issues with updates and support highly dependent on where its purchased. Direct purchase and ship from "far off lands" can be a problem.

 

[Cope]

Even "NEW" have reported issues with updates and support highly dependent on where its purchased. Direct purchase and ship from "far off lands" can be a problem.

This is true. Buy from a US vendor with US tool and you're covered above qand beyond what's right. I bought from Autel offshore and have had almost zero support. Autel America covered my out of warranty unit with a new one.