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Budget scan tools - my blog
10 Nov 2018 19:06 - 10 Nov 2018 19:08 #24628
by Desmond6004
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Budget scan tools - my blog was created by Desmond6004
I decided to use my photography website to add a blog on auto electrical. Today I published one on
"Budget scan tools"
for those interested and welcome any feedback or additional information.
Getting involved in discussions because I have a lot to learn still.
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11 Nov 2018 12:00 #24642
by Tyler
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This is the kind of info we need around here. 
That Autel AL539.
Scanner, multimeter, and Amazon has them with one day shipping for $100? Holy value Batman!
Who do I talk to at Autel to send me a demo unit?
That Autel AL539.
Scanner, multimeter, and Amazon has them with one day shipping for $100? Holy value Batman!Who do I talk to at Autel to send me a demo unit?
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17 Nov 2018 18:04 #24804
by Tyler
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Bought an AL539B thanks to you! 
I'm excited to compare it to the Midtronics battery tester at work.
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17 Nov 2018 18:58 #24805
by Desmond6004
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I think I should get commission 
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18 Nov 2018 12:45 #24823
by Tyler
Check's in the mail.
Have you tried the software update function on your AL539? I saw it mentioned in the manual and tried it out for giggles. Now the splash screen doesn't show up, and none of the main menu icons are there, just the text.
I have regrets.
Otherwise, this thing is fantastic! Mode $06 is better than my Modis Ultra on Enhanced OBDII vehicles. Even the multimeter did a better job than it should have while testing a CAN network:
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Desmond6004 wrote: I think I should get commission
Check's in the mail.
Have you tried the software update function on your AL539? I saw it mentioned in the manual and tried it out for giggles. Now the splash screen doesn't show up, and none of the main menu icons are there, just the text.
I have regrets. Otherwise, this thing is fantastic! Mode $06 is better than my Modis Ultra on Enhanced OBDII vehicles. Even the multimeter did a better job than it should have while testing a CAN network:
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18 Nov 2018 20:01 #24833
by Tyler
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Crap, that's not exactly my issue. I've got English everything, just no icons:
Swapping between languages doesn't help.
But many thanks for that suggestion!
I've got English everything, just no icons:
Swapping between languages doesn't help.
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19 Nov 2018 10:44 #24845
by Tyler
"Hello IT, have you tried turning it off and on again?"
That's a good idea, though. If that doesn't work, I may just leave it. As long as the functionality is still there, I'm happy.
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"Hello IT, have you tried turning it off and on again?"That's a good idea, though. If that doesn't work, I may just leave it.
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19 Nov 2018 10:50 - 19 Nov 2018 11:16 #24846
by Tyler
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Did I mention the Mode $06 functionality? Noah wasn't kidding - this is fantastic!
The PID/TID translations for Enhanced OBD2 are on point. Pretty sure my Modis doesn't offer this.
Also decided to see what kind of fuse is installed for the ammeter. The manual mentions popping the fuse, but doesn't specify what kind of fuse or how to replace it.
The PID/TID translations for Enhanced OBD2 are on point.
Pretty sure my Modis doesn't offer this.
Also decided to see what kind of fuse is installed for the ammeter. The manual mentions popping the fuse, but doesn't specify what kind of fuse or how to replace it.
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19 Nov 2018 18:07 #24859
by Desmond6004
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Stop fiddling!!! 
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