Supports OBD1 protocols for older vehicles Easy operation with function hotkeys and help button

Most affordable option - Diagnose 4 major systems (engine, AT, ABS, SRS) The color screen shows live data in graph form Includes a tester for both 12-volt and 24-volt batteries Still, it's a lot of OBD-II scanner for the money.3.01 pounds 4-System Diagnostics (Engine, Transmission, ABS, SRS) ✔ ✔ ✔ All-System Diagnosis - ✔ Oil Reset - ✔ ✔ EPB Reset - ✔ ✔ ABS Bleeding - ✔ Gear Learning - ✔ TPMS Reset - ✔ Battery Replacement - ✔ Battery Tester ✔ - Supported Protocols OBD2 OBD1, OBD2 OBD2, EOBD Pros - 4-system diagnosis Its excellent array of diagnostic tests, Wi-Fi connectivity and game-changing 5-inch touchscreen are held back by the ArtiDiag500's big, heavy and cumbersome case, as well as its too-short cable. Topdon's ArtiDiag 500 offers an in-depth look inside any car's operations and does a lot for $170. Its two-year warranty and lifetime updates go beyond the basic coverage that other scanner makers provide. The scanner comes with a short booklet that Topdon calls a User Manual but getting the most out of the scanner will require some trial and error. However, it worked well with a third-party OBD-II extension cable. The ArtiDiag500 took roughly 20 seconds to link with my car, but with a cable of only 47 inches, it barely reached into the engine bay. It worked fine on my home's wireless LAN as well as on my phone's hotspot.

After selecting my language, I needed to pick my Wi-Fi network and enter the passcode. Topdon ArtiDiag500: Setupīecause of its Wi-Fi capabilities, the Topdon AritDiag500 took a few extra minutes to set up. The Wi-Fi link is also for updating the system's software. Anything I retrieved could be sent as an email via the Wi-Fi connection. I was able to read the data stream from a variety of automotive sensors and colorfully graph them. There are also icons for upgrading the scanner's system, looking at the raw data and making configuration changes in the settings. The main screen has sections for Diagnose, running a I/M pre-inspection test, OBD-II details and the vehicle's battery voltage. It's significantly larger than the 4.3-inch non-touch screen on the other horizontal OBD-II scanner we liked, the Foxwell NT614 Elite.īased on Android 7.1, the ArtiDiag500's software is icon-based and always displays a battery indicator in the upper left corner displaying the scanner's current charge level. Looking like an overgrown portable gaming console, the ArtiDiag500 has a 5-inch horizontal color touchscreen that shows 1280 x 800 resolution and reliably responds to touches and swipes. Fortunately, it's easy to disconnect the cable when stowing the unit. It comes with a padded case, but the scanner won't fit with its cable attached.

Despite inset grips in the back, the ArtiDiag500 can be cumbersome to hold in one hand.

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