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rallyingden - 26/9/11 at 02:32 PM

Can anyone put me on to a professional software package or standalone device that gives comprehensive diagnostics on a wide range of vehicles. I'm fed up of these cheap, promise all, China import crap offers.
It has to handle European vehicles from the Ford, Vauxhall Etc. range and also Asian models like Hyundai, Kia Etc.
It must be capable of diagnostics AND reset of General engine, Air bag, ABS, etc.

Price is not an issue for the right piece of kit ........

Thanks
RD

speedyxjs - 26/9/11 at 04:30 PM

We use the Launch X431. Hasn't let me down on any car we have had in my workshop, everything from mercedes to fiat!

MikeR - 26/9/11 at 05:40 PM

i was just about to buy one of those cheap chinese obd readers and laptop s.w. Whats wrong with them? U2u if you don't want to dilute your thread.

britishtrident - 26/9/11 at 06:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
i was just about to buy one of those cheap chinese obd readers and laptop s.w. Whats wrong with them? U2u if you don't want to dilute your thread.



Most USB dongles are clones of the elm chip and aren't proper clones so may or may not work on particular vehicles or are not fully software compatible with the ELM chip. In addition the Bluetooth ones have additional problems. This type of interface won't generally give access to fault codes other than basic standardised P codes (ie power train that could effect emissions ) BUT for £12 quid or off eBay they are a very good buy for occasional user.

woolly - 26/9/11 at 06:01 PM

depends if you only want to do the engine or every thing

the launch does just about every thing and snapon do one bit pricey though.

engine only have a look here
http://www.obdkey.com/index.asp

but will not do cars pre 2002 or vans pre 2007 my experience anyway.

torque for android with that key is good

britishtrident - 26/9/11 at 06:22 PM

quote:
Originally posted by rallyingden
Can anyone put me on to a professional software package or standalone device that gives comprehensive diagnostics on a wide range of vehicles. I'm fed up of these cheap, promise all, China import crap offers.
It has to handle European vehicles from the Ford, Vauxhall Etc. range and also Asian models like Hyundai, Kia Etc.
It must be capable of diagnostics AND reset of General engine, Air bag, ABS, etc.

Price is not an issue for the right piece of kit ........

Thanks
RD


Launch, Bosch or Sykes Pickavant problem is you have to pay big bucks for coverage, updates & support

On the other hand Autel have just brought out a new hand held "pro" unit the MD801 http://www.auteltech.com/md801.htm that covers most manufacturers including ABS, SRS and auto transmission.


The other cheaper Autel are good tools at a bargain price with two or three units you could cover 97% of your needs without spending mega bucks.

http://www.auteltech.com/jp701.htm - Japanese & Asian cars
http://www.auteltech.com/eu02.htm -- most Eurpoean quality makes.
http://www.auteltech.com/us703.htm --- French cr*p
http://www.auteltech.com/fr704.htm -- GM, Ford & Chrysler tin

ceebmoj - 26/9/11 at 06:28 PM

It depends on how much you want to spend and what you wish to do with the tool.

they range fro autologic witch offers a dealer level and beond device
http://www.autologic-diagnostics.com/pages/homeproducts

to things like launch or autodiagnos to EobdII devices

britishtrident - 26/9/11 at 06:37 PM

Just add the Gendan site is worth a visit. http://www.gendan.co.uk/index.php

turboben - 26/9/11 at 08:32 PM

The Autel 70x tools are all the same with different software. The software is available on the web...

rallyingden - 26/9/11 at 08:39 PM

quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
quote:
Originally posted by rallyingden
Can anyone put me on to a professional software package or standalone device that gives comprehensive diagnostics on a wide range of vehicles. I'm fed up of these cheap, promise all, China import crap offers.
It has to handle European vehicles from the Ford, Vauxhall Etc. range and also Asian models like Hyundai, Kia Etc.
It must be capable of diagnostics AND reset of General engine, Air bag, ABS, etc.

Price is not an issue for the right piece of kit ........

Thanks
RD


Launch, Bosch or Sykes Pickavant problem is you have to pay big bucks for coverage, updates & support

On the other hand Autel have just brought out a new hand held "pro" unit the MD801 http://www.auteltech.com/md801.htm that covers most manufacturers including ABS, SRS and auto transmission.


The other cheaper Autel are good tools at a bargain price with two or three units you could cover 97% of your needs without spending mega bucks.

http://www.auteltech.com/jp701.htm - Japanese & Asian cars
http://www.auteltech.com/eu02.htm -- most Eurpoean quality makes.
http://www.auteltech.com/us703.htm --- French cr*p
http://www.auteltech.com/fr704.htm -- GM, Ford & Chrysler tin


Thanks for this ........ Their hand held pro is for the US market but will read basic OBD data for others .... Not what I'm after.

But the individual items seem to offer some way to what I am after and I have asked them for some further info and price, even these dont cover Hyundai which is one of my requirements.

Getting there

RD

DRC INDY 7 - 26/9/11 at 08:43 PM

I have and use a snap on solus pro not much that this does not do

Volvorsport - 26/9/11 at 08:47 PM

ive got an ELM 327 interface , and use free software on the net , like obdkey.

fazerruss - 26/9/11 at 08:48 PM

quote:
Originally posted by turboben
The Autel 70x tools are all the same with different software. The software is available on the web...


Where abouts is this available?
I would like to get an Autel 702 and the extra software would be usefull

fazerruss - 26/9/11 at 08:50 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Volvorsport
ive got an ELM 327 interface , and use free software on the net , like obdkey.


Is yours the USB type?
Does the software reset airbag, service lights?

turboben - 26/9/11 at 08:53 PM

I found the software on the digital kaos forum (there's a thread about not bothering with the 801) but i think its also available on the sealey website. I think they do a re-badged tool.

rallyingden - 26/9/11 at 09:05 PM

quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
We use the Launch X431. Hasn't let me down on any car we have had in my workshop, everything from mercedes to fiat!


Now that looks more like it ....... just trying to find price & dealer info

Thanks

RD

Volvorsport - 26/9/11 at 09:05 PM

yes , its a usb type , ive not used it to reset airbag or abs tho......dunno if it will .

i think its purely the software issue , theres a chap in nottingham who does it - but i cant find the bloody link .

rallyingden - 26/9/11 at 09:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
We use the Launch X431. Hasn't let me down on any car we have had in my workshop, everything from mercedes to fiat!



£2695.00 +VAT ............. How long is it till Santa comes.......

RD

Volvorsport - 26/9/11 at 09:29 PM

http://www.ecufix.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1&zenid=1kvbg2gl6p37gi8lb61cmfs536

get reading.......