Hi Scotty, big fan of your Instragram posts, I'm currently living in Chile and planning as soon as prices go down in the after market to acquire a Toyota 4runner 2010-2012. But I would like to have a scan tool to be able to perform a test before I buy it of all systems if possible (engine, transmission, A/C, alternator) as I live in a city and most people rarely off-road here I'm worried about the 4wd systems not been used ever and having problems because of that. Obviously, I'll like to keep using the scan for DYU after. My budget is $200, and I've been looking at Innova and Foxwell brands but there are too many models and it's difficult to decide. Please help {black}:idontknow:
Given your budget and requirements (which doesn’t seem possible to satisfy both and still have a quality scan tool), I would consider the $249 (US dollars) Autel MaxiDiag MD808 Pro - a handheld scan tool which scans all computer modules and does everything my $400 Tablet Autel MX808 can do except it offers fewer service functions (see link below to see difference between the MD808 and MX808) - if you need some of those service functions then you step up to the MX808 (plus it’s a tablet, easier to see/read). However, the MD808 Pro comes with free lifetime updates unlike the MX808 (where it is free for one year only). See link: https://www.aeswave.com/MaxiDiag-MD808-Pro-p9591.html
For vehicle coverage, enter that tool here to see if your car(s) is covered:
https://www.autel.com/vehicle-coverage/coverage2
The MD808 is the best bang for the buck for a $200-$300 scan tool. Keep in mind this is a North American Model. You will have to call up or contact Autel and see which equivalent model they have that is supported in your region. This is very important if you want warranty to be honored and need service or software updates in the future on it.
Also, when you get to those price points I only recommend buying from an authorized dealer if you care about support, service, software updates, and warranty, and to make sure you don’t get scammed. Note: Amazon is NOT an authorized dealer for Autel. (That link I put up going to aeswave.com - they are an authorized Autel dealer whom I’ve bought stuff from in the past, but again that’s a North American model, so check with Autel to see what equivalent model they have.)
If you need some bi-directional ability, then consider the $330 Innova 5610 (non RS is fine) - these is the same one that Scotty has used in some videos (except his said RS but it’s the same thing). That also scan every module on the car.
See below:
https://www.innova.com/collections/all/products/carscan-pro-5610#fullFeatureContent
To be safe, check to see all the features it can perform for your vehicle: scroll down to ‘Coverage Checker’ down below on that page and select the tool and your vehicle.
https://www.innova.com/collections/all/products/carscan-pro-5610#fullFeatureContent
It also tells you which bi-directional services it can perform.
In case you wonder the difference between the non-RS and RS, see email response below from Innova when I asked them:
“The 5160RS and 5610 are the exact same tools in features and coverage, but just have different colors. You can purchase the 5160RS off Amazon. I do not know why the prices are different, even though these tools are the same except for colors. The 5610 is less expensive.“
Also, if you buy the Innova tool I recommend you buy from them direct on their store to get the latest firmware, or one of their authorized dealers, and to not get scammed - but ordering from them direct might be wise. Some of these scan tool companies (like Autel) don’t sell direct and rely on dealers, but it seems Innova sells direct - which is a plus. Be sure to check with Innova as well and see if their model is supported for your region. These scan tools are investments (and not cheap) so it’s important you get a supported version (in the region you live) from an authorized dealer so it does not become a potential (costly) paperweight later on.
Well by the anova that you can afford the most expensive one you can afford the more they cost the better they are
