Matco MPS700 scan tool opinions

[battlegraduate09]

http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/MPS700/TRILINGUAL-OBDII-CAN-AND-ABS-SCAN-TOOL/

Im looking at this scanner, i can get it for 299 from my local dealer till may 6th, Just looking for opinions on it.
If anybody has one tell me what you think.

Thanks,
Josh

 

[Syndicate]

I had one of those for about a month. I bought 2 lots of tools and it was in it. Took awhile to figure it out, (it did not come with directions), but I found a manual on the web and used it 3 times when my truck engine light came on. It worked for me to figure out what was going on. I did not use it for any other diagnostic testing though, just as a basic code reader. I am sure some people either have used this or have this, and have much more experience than I, just give it some time they will chime in. BTW that is a good price for it. I ended up selling mine on eBay for 150. Should of got more I guess but the guy was totally happy with it.

 

[wheats71]

the code connect feature is very helpful i find.
the live data list can be lacking especially for older models.
i wish you could see misfire counters on it

 

[otis66]

This is the same scan tool only rebranded. I believe OTC makes this scan tool. The Actron CP9580 is a better bargin.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...N-25iq?itemIdentifier=61988&_requestid=641505
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...N-25iq?itemIdentifier=61988&_requestid=641505

 

[Sh1thead]

Its a rebadged actron unit for the most part i believe useful as a code reader and some live data ... i've used the launch brand of code reader and found them to a little more useful but thats just my opinion.

 

[jdjm]

Check amazon for the code reader. I got the actron model last year for $140. Same as the otc and the matco.

 

[battlegraduate09]

ok well im using the reader now, and not trying to be a stickler but rebadged or not (i knew otc made scanners for matco, as well as mac) thats not what im looking for info on.

I have one now, used it twice already, is there a list of vehicles that the code connect works on? i cant get it come up on my duramax.

 

[Seanbev24]

Like others have said, it's rebranded so you can get the exact same thing cheaper. My shop has the OTC branded version and I think it's good for what it is... a code reader with some extra features. I like to use it for quick checks before I hook up my Modis.

 

[battlegraduate09]

sooo about the code connect feature, the top ten fixes deal yadda yadda

do i have to set that up or not? i hooked up to 2 different vehicles and it didnt come up on the screen. If this wont work on my chevy duramax i will return it, im always messing with that truck and thats the main reason i checked this scanner out

 

[Seanbev24]

ok well im using the reader now, and not trying to be a stickler but rebadged or not (i knew otc made scanners for matco, as well as mac) thats not what im looking for info on.

I have one now, used it twice already, is there a list of vehicles that the code connect works on? i cant get it come up on my duramax.

It's hit or miss when it'll work, but the code connect feature is mostly useless anyway. If you get a tps code, the top fixes will be the tps sensor, 1 fix will be the wiring harness, and 1 fix will be replaced the ecm. I really think it does more harm than good.