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XTOOL D9 PRO Review. The Upgraded Version of D8 / A80 OBDII Diagnostic Scan Tool. DoIP & CAN FD

The new Xtool D9 Pro, which is the upgraded version of the D8/A80 line of diagnostic scan tools.

I review the new Xtool D9 Pro, which is the upgraded version of the D8/A80 line of diagnostic scan tools. This tool comes in two flavors, The D9, and the D9 Pro. (I will list the differences between the two models near the bottom of this video description) This is a brand new model for 2022 and it’s the first Xtool OBDII scanner to feature their new module topology mapping software. The D9 is ready for the future, too…. it’s compatible with the newer DoIP and CAN FD protocols. It has full bidirectional control, with 35+ special functions including ABS brake bleed. It’s also capable of ECU coding and ECU programming. (on only certain makes of vehicles) The BEST PART is the initial purchase price includes THREE YEARS of free software and make/model updates. Most high end scan tools like this typically only include one year of free updates. A full list of tech specs is included within the video.

If you’re looking for a very powerful high end scan tool that is somewhat future proof, be sure to put this one on your list of considerations. With it’s CAN FD and DoIP capabilities, and 3 year of free updates, this scan tool is ready for just about any vehicle that will hit the road within the near future.

Please be sure to post any questions or comments that you may have.

The difference between the D9, and the D9 Pro is:

  • D9 Pro supports ECU CODING for BMW / VW / AUDI / Škoda / BENZ…. The D9 only supports the VW / AUDI / Škoda.
  • D9 Pro supports ECU PROGRAMMING for BMW/ VW / AUDI / Škoda / BENZ / FORD (Offline) / MAZDA (Offline)…. the D9 does not.

Both of them come with the NON-OBD2 connector Kit

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Best Scan Tool, XTOOL A30-M, Cheapest Bidirectional OBDII Diagnostic Scanner

Best Scan Tool. XTOOL A30-M. Cheapest Bidirectional OBDII Diagnostic Scanner

The XTOOL A30M OBDII diagnostic scan tool is probably the best value scan tool available today. This Automotive scanner has the most functionality, including bidirectional control and ABS brake bleed, for the least amount of money on the market. It’s an OBDII dongle that works along with your portable smartphone or tablet. It can be an Android device, or an APPLE product….. Either way this device will work with your existing phone, tablet, iPad, etc. Unlike other OBDII dongles that require annual subscriptions per make/model, or annual subscriptions to enable certain scan tool functions, this scan tool has FULL FUNCTIONALITY for the life of the device. It also includes LIFETIME FREE software updates. Once you buy this scan tool, you will never pay another penny to continue using it. It’s purchase price, compared to it’s functionality makes it the best value on the Diagnostic scan tool market today….. Then, consider that it costs nothing extra to keep the tool running and up to date pretty much makes it a no-brainer.

The software that you download onto your portable device is called “ANYSCAN by XTOOL” and it’s the same software that is found in their high-end top tier scan tools. The user interface that appears on your phone is exactly the same user interface that appears on XTOOl’s $1200+ pro level diagnostic scan tools. Using this A30-M scan tool with my Samsung Android tabled (as shown in this video) gives me exactly the same user experience as using my XTOOL D8 or D9 scan tool.

I have reviewed other OBDII dongle scan tools in the past and not only did they charge a fee for everything, the mobile version that appears on the smartphone looks nothing like what would appear on their dedicated scan tool devices. The software was extremely clunky to use, not very intuitive, and even somewhat confusing. That is NOT the case with this new A30-M….. This thing works smooth and perfect!

Within only a few minutes, you can have this tool up and running on your mobile device, and scanning a vehicle for codes. However, once the software is installed on your device, I do recommend checking for, and installing any available updates to be sure your new tool and software are fully up-to-date and functioning at their best. The amount of time it takes to download and install updates depends on the total number of updates, the speed of your device, the speed of your internet connection, the amount of traffic currently using XTOOL’s web server, etc ,etc.

This A30-M scan tool is not like the other OBDII dongles that came before…. This tool is the real deal! It’s very powerful, it has tons of functionality, it has an affordable purchase price, it has a two year manufacturer’s warranty, it includes free software updates, and it’s very intuitive and easy to use. The dongle itself is fairly small…. It’s like having a pro-level scan tool in your pocket. This thing would be great for road trips across the country. You never know if/when you’re going to break down on long road trips. This tool will always be in my glove box. Hopefully if I have it, then I will never need to use it on my road trips. Lol.

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XTOOL D7 vs D8 Comparison. Differences Between These Two Diagnostic Scan Tools

XTOOL D7 vs D8 Comparison. Differences Between These Two Diagnostic Scan Tools

A quick video about the differences between the XTOOL D7 and XTOOL D8 diagnostic scan tools. I did separate review videos about each of these OBDII scanners a while back but there have been many questions about the differences between the two. See the links below for those review videos. Some of the differences pointed out in this video were sent to me by XTOOL, and some of the differences I have discovered myself. This may not be a 100% complete list.

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XTOOL D7 Diagnostic OBDII Bidirectional Control Scan Tool Review

Today we look a the XTOOL D7 Diagnostic OBDII Bidirectional Control Scan Tool. In this review I look at the functions, capabilities and the overall hardware of the D7. This tool is very similar ti it’s big brother, the D8 except it’s one inch smaller, has a smaller batter, no rear camera, and no rear kickstand. This tool has almost the same functionality of the D8, except it does not perform eeprom/ecu coding. The D7 advertises 28 special functions and has many bidirectional capabilities along with live data on all modules. It comes with a carrying case, battery charger, data cable and wired VCI.. This scan tool has a LOT of capabilities for the money.

Least Expensive Bi Directional Scan Tool with ABS Auto Bleed and MUCH more Xtool A30 Pro

This XTOOL A30 PRO scan tool might just be the cheapest, most affordable bi-directional scan tool available on the market today. Not only does it include ABS automated bleed (Auto bleed) but it is also a full function diagnostic scan tool with full bi-directional control AND live data on all vehicle modules and systems. This Scan tool is extremely affordable (low cost) compared to the other full bi-directional control scan tools on the market today. The XTOOL A30 PRO scan tool is wireless Bluetooth between the VCI (OBDII port) and the scan tool itself. It has built in WIFI to make one click updates super simple and easy. The scan tool has both a touchscreen, and physical buttons in case your fingers are too greasy to operate the on-screen buttons. The device itself carries a 2 year warranty. And the best part is FREE LIFETIME UPDATES. That last part is huge. I can’t think of any other scan tool in the US that has full bi-directional control with free lifetime updates. This product could very possibly change the entire scan tool industry, like the Maxicheck Pro did 3 years ago with it’s auto bleed capability when no other low priced scanner offered that capability. This new Xtool A30 Pro might set the precedent for lower priced bi-directional control scan tools, and/or do away with annual update fees. But in the meantime, this scan tool would be hard to ignore for someone looking for bi-directional control in a low priced device.