Month: July 2022

Foxwell NT809BT OBDII Diagnostic Scan Tool Review. NEW!

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Foxwell NT809BT OBDII Diagnostic Scan Tool Review. This is a very familiar scanner since I already reviewed the NT809 NON BT several months ago. This new NT809BT is basically the exact same tool, but it’s Bluetooth wireless instead of being a corded tool. This video is a rough overview of the tool since my original review of the original corded tool already exists here on YouTube. This Foxwell OBD2 scanner is a very capable tool with a fair amount of bidirectional control. You can graph live data, save live data, and keep a vehicle history all within the tool itself. This new tool also comes with a blow mold case instead of the hard canvas bag the original Nt809 came in. The tool physically seems very well built with a responsive touchscreen with ample brightness for bright daytime viewing. If you’re in the market for a good scan tool with above average capabilities, make sure you put this one on your list of considerations…. it’s pretty good!

My original review of the NT809 non BT (corded) scan tool:
https://youtu.be/6_aylG_BVlc

Thanks for watching.

XTOOL D7 Major Upgrade Added New Features And Special Functions.

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The recent update on the XTOOL D7 added many new features and special functions to this already great diagnostic scan tool. The upgrade added vehicle-specific functions, such as Fuel Trim Reset, fuel alcohol composition reset, fuel injector balance, EVAP service bay test, reset transmission adaptation, passenger presence system re-zero, crankshaft variation re-lean, etc. It basically made the D7 function exactly the same as the D8, with the exception of some ECU coding and configuration abilities on some makes/models. This is a huge upgrade and makes the D7 probably the lowest price scan tool on the market with this much capability. (as of the day this video was uploaded, anyway. Things can change with time) If you’re in the market for a new scan tool, you must give this tool some consideration. If you already have a D7, be sure to download the new update to get all of this new functionality goodness. There was a glitch getting my D7 scan tool to download and install this new update correctly…. I show in this video how to force the device to pull down the new software package. If you’re having any trouble getting the update on your D7, be sure to watch this video to see the fix.

In this video I mention certain things from my previous D7 and D8 videos for comparison. Those videos can be found here:

My original D7 VS D8 video:
https://youtu.be/0YIsIVlX1hw

My original D7 video:
https://youtu.be/IyVgp5iNxQU

Thanks for watching.

Autel DS808K ODBII Diagnostic Scan Tool Review With New Features

A review of the Autel DS808K OBD2 diagnostic scan tool with new features as of June 1st 2022.

A review of the Autel DS808K OBD2 diagnostic scan tool with new features as of June 1st 2022. The DS808K is a diagnostic scan tool kit with full bidirectional control and with a full set of OBD1 adapters. This scan tool has the same features and functionality as the larger 906, but in the 808 line of scan tools. It’s been about two years since I featured an Autel scanner on this channel and it was a nice change to finally get to use one again. Autel scanners have always been at the top of the food chain for imported scan tools and this one is no different. This tool is very powerful with it’s complete full bidirectional control ability and it’s software that is relatively free of glitches. It just works, and it works smoothly! On June 1st 2022 Autel sent out a full line of updates for the 808 family of scan tools. This particular model of 808 has always had the same functionality as the 906 but it did gain the ability to be compatible with FCA “Auto Auth” which is needed for some functions when working on 2018 and newer Fiat / Chrysler Automobiles. If you want to have have full access to those vehicles, you will need a scan tool compatible with “Auto Auth” and this tool has that ability. It also gained the “Digital Inspection” function which is the ability to operate the Autel MV105/108 digital inspection camera directly on this scan tool. If you’re in the market for a very capable full bidirectional control scan tool that runs smoothly with no glitches, be sure to take a good look at the Autel DS808K.

More specs listed below: (also listed in the video)

AUTEL DS808K SPECS

  • 1 Year manufacturer warranty.
  • 12 Months (1 year) free software and firmware updates.
  • Updates after the free period is over are $280 per year. (at time of this video)
  • Device retains full functionality at is current software level if you decide to not buy future updates.
  • Cortex-A9 processor 1.6 GHz processor.
  • 64GB storage and 1GB Ram.
  • 5000 mAh battery.
  • 7-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen.

NEW for DS808 as of June 1st 2022

  • “Auto Auth” for FCA vehicles.
  • Digital Inspection function to be used with AUTEL MV105/108 digital inspection cameras.

Thanks for watching.