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Budget scan tools - my blog
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6 years 10 months ago - 6 years 10 months ago #24628
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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.
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6 years 10 months ago #24642
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This is the kind of info we need around here. 
That Autel AL539. :ohmy: 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? :silly:
That Autel AL539. :ohmy: 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? :silly:
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- Give code definitions with numbers!
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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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6 years 10 months ago #24805
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I think I should get commission 
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6 years 10 months ago #24823
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Check's in the mail.
:lol:
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. :huh: I have regrets. :silly:
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.
:lol: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. :huh: I have regrets. :silly:
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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6 years 10 months ago #24833
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Crap, that's not exactly my issue. :silly: I've got English everything, just no icons:
Swapping between languages doesn't help.
But many thanks for that suggestion!
Swapping between languages doesn't help.
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6 years 10 months ago - 6 years 10 months ago #24846
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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. :huh:
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. :huh:
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Stop fiddling!!! :pinch: 
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And....... today I ordered yet another tool to add to my list to review.
The Nexas NL102P {"P" for "Plus"}. Nexas NL102P
I will test all of the tools then sell the ones I don't want/need.
The Nexas 102P could be a game changer if it does what they say it does.
12v cars 24v trucks, full system scanner and DPF regeneration - all for $100!.
I will start a new blog involving all of the scan tools I have acquired and keep adding to it as I use the various tools - then re-write it in a few months with my conclusion{s}.
I work at an auto electrical shop that does a large variety of vehicles - in New Zealand we also have "AU Ford and Holden" and Japanese imports that use the "JOBD" protocol so scan tools are tested to their limits of 'weirdness'
The Nexas NL102P {"P" for "Plus"}. Nexas NL102P
I will test all of the tools then sell the ones I don't want/need.
The Nexas 102P could be a game changer if it does what they say it does.
12v cars 24v trucks, full system scanner and DPF regeneration - all for $100!.
I will start a new blog involving all of the scan tools I have acquired and keep adding to it as I use the various tools - then re-write it in a few months with my conclusion{s}.
I work at an auto electrical shop that does a large variety of vehicles - in New Zealand we also have "AU Ford and Holden" and Japanese imports that use the "JOBD" protocol so scan tools are tested to their limits of 'weirdness'
Getting involved in discussions because I have a lot to learn still.
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