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5.0 out of 5 starsNice For The Price
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2016
I have an old-school Snap-On scanner, as I used to do a lot of repair work. It finally winked out after many years of use/abuse. Today I only maintain 3 vehicles, so there's no need for a full-blown commercial model. But, I wanted something more than a basic code-clearer.
Very happy with this scanner so far. The display is a vast improvement over my old pro scanner. Easy to read and navigate, with a logical button layout and positive feedback. Buttons are well-protected, covered with rubber boots. Don't know if they're waterproof, but they should resist most gunk and grease. More rugged than I expected from a DIY tool, although it could use more rubber case cushioning.
In operation, it works as advertised. Recognized all three of our domestic vehicles (2002,2003,2013). I miss some features of my pro scanner, such as the ability to test individual sensors and PCM programming, but that's not a deal-breaker at this price. The Code Connect troubleshooter is impressive. As I scrolled through the various codes and likely causes, it seemed obvious that this was compiled by experienced mechanics. Firmware is updateable, a big plus. I expect this unit will stay fairly current for many years to come.
Not cheap, but for it's intended purpose it's a good value. Sort of a bridge between blue-chip scanners and cheap throw-aways. If you plan on diagnosing and repairing yourself, can't go wrong here.
