A diagnostic scanner helps the motorist determine the source of the problem if the car suddenly becomes junk. They are divided into professional and amateur. The first are multifunctional, combined with many brands of cars, both new and old people. But their price tag is pretty high.
Amateur autoscanners are not so expensive, they do not determine as many defects as the pros models, but still the main components are checked quickly and soundly.
Since car dealerships raise prices for diagnostic equipment unreasonably high, it is better to look for such a device on aliexpress. Listed below are auto scanners that are most popular with buyers.
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NexPeak OBD2 ELM327 V1.5
- compatible with iOS, iPhone, Windows and Android
- no food needed
- Wi-Fi wireless
- compact
- only works on OBD-II protocol
- requires software installation
This scanner works with the engine control unit, and only with it, because it supports one protocol: OBD-II. The diagnostic result is displayed on the screen of a smartphone or laptop via Wi-Fi. It also erases engine start errors, reads sensor codes and builds real-time system operation graphs.
Elm327 OBD2 bluetooth version 1.5
- diagnostics in a couple of minutes
- simple operation
- decryption of trouble codes
- gives graphic information
- need to install software on a laptop or smartphone
- Only compatible with Android
A very simple and compact device that even a "kettle" will understand. Suitable for cars under 1996 domestic and imported. It is tiny, displays the diagnostic results via bluetooth on the tablet screen. Able not only to read trouble codes, but also to decrypt them.
Autoscanner OBD2 V310
- complete autonomy
- no laptop or tablet needed
- handy
- works at -300С
- no Russian language
- compatible with machines under 2001
This scanner has only 1 connector for operation: OBD-II. It displays information about the car itself (VIN, CVN, CID), reads fault codes, displays readiness data in real time. But he does not draw graphs, he does not decrypt the codes. In addition, the user is required to know a foreign language, because he refuses to write in Russian.
Elm327 bluetooth Vgate mini adapter
- compact
- inexpensive
- Russian interface support
- decryption of faults
- wide range of diagnostics
- need a computer
- incompatible with Apple products
A small adapter can successfully serve as a bluetooth board computer. It displays information about the speed, operation of the lambda probe, absolute air pressure, ignition timing and other indicators, and also decrypts their codes. To do this, download one of the many suitable programs in the AppStore or PlayMarket. Internet is no longer needed for operation: communication with the tablet is via bluetooth.
Launch X431 Creader 319 CR3001
- miniature size
- error reset
- may be a flight computer
- diagnoses old cars
- no detailed instructions
The multifunction scanner, which is connected to the car system via the OBD-II slot, can replace the on-board computer if the base one has stopped working. All information goes on the scanner screen. Codes are decrypted, errors are deleted.
It is useful to check the machine yourself before driving it for diagnostics to a service center. This will help you avoid cheating and overpayments for non-existent breakdowns.
