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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jmunk on December 28, 2014, 03:40:33 PM

Title: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: Jmunk on December 28, 2014, 03:40:33 PM
I'm on the hunt for a cheap scan tool to use for myself and friends. Cheap is key, looking for under $75. I've found the following two, reviews seems to be good on Amazon for both. Looking for any input since your all cheap as well. The Autel has a Enhanced Mode 6 function, not too sure I know anything about it. I found the cheapest price for both at Auto in Box, both are ching chong meow.

http://www.autointhebox.com/autel-autolink-al519-obdii-can-code-reader-al519-autel-new-generation-diy-tool_p134.html (http://www.autointhebox.com/autel-autolink-al519-obdii-can-code-reader-al519-autel-new-generation-diy-tool_p134.html)

http://www.autointhebox.com/original-launch-creader-vi-auto-code-reader-with-color-screen-support-english-spanish-french_p5.html (http://www.autointhebox.com/original-launch-creader-vi-auto-code-reader-with-color-screen-support-english-spanish-french_p5.html)

Feel free to suggest another cheap one.
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: ratcityrex on December 28, 2014, 05:17:48 PM
Step dad has one he got off ebay for $20. Reads real time data as well as codes. Just have to use a laptop.
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: Jmunk on December 28, 2014, 09:53:12 PM
I saw those on Amazon and Ebay, the ones I saw are wireless and plug into the OBD port and use bluetooth or wifi to communicate with your phone or laptop. Most are geared for Android devices or PC, I'm a Apple person. I think for ease of everything I'm going to get a old fashion handheld scanner.
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: Teg2boo on December 28, 2014, 11:43:48 PM
You said it. You are an Apple guy. Just buy the most expensive and shiny thing that does the same thing as the 15$ device.  :Jew:

Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: ratcityrex on December 29, 2014, 12:56:08 AM
Lmfao
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: highroller54 on December 29, 2014, 11:22:44 AM
Lol!! iPhone 6 checking in
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: Jmunk on December 29, 2014, 02:35:43 PM
You said it. You are an Apple guy. Just buy the most expensive and shiny thing that does the same thing as the 15$ device.  :Jew:

Not saying Apple is better then android but that's the two way I got. Anyone use a app for either phone to view codes and data with one of the cheap obd wifi devices?
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: Teg2boo on December 29, 2014, 03:04:55 PM
You said it. You are an Apple guy. Just buy the most expensive and shiny thing that does the same thing as the 15$ device.  :Jew:

Not saying Apple is better then android but that's the two way I got. Anyone use a app for either phone to view codes and data with one of the cheap obd wifi devices?

I use the 15$ device with Android. Works perfectly. The app is called Torque, or something like that.

Found it:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en

Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: highroller54 on December 29, 2014, 03:48:10 PM
I was going to buy a Samsung s5 but my kids both have iPod touches and text me. The 6s makes that easy, it was on sale on Boxing Day for 79.99 so fuck it. Works good
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: Jmunk on December 29, 2014, 05:43:34 PM
Dash command is a apple software, by the reviews it seems it's about the same as torque. I might give it a try seeing how cheap it is.
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: Jmunk on December 31, 2014, 09:11:06 PM
Ordered the Autel AL519 from Amazon $69.

If anyone cares I'll update once it arrives.
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: 92CXyD on January 01, 2015, 01:46:37 PM
Ordered the Autel AL519 from Amazon $69.

If anyone cares I'll update once it arrives.

Screen shots, maybe a detailed how-to please.  :noel: :noel: :noel: :noel:
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: Aero on January 03, 2015, 02:47:48 PM
I've had pretty good luck with this bluetooth adapter and the torque app on android.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NLQAHS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NLQAHS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en)
$24 and under $5 for the app.
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: ratcityrex on January 03, 2015, 04:34:47 PM
Wow aero sighting. Where the fuck you been man?
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: Teg2boo on January 04, 2015, 11:24:25 PM
There's all kind of adapter on DX.

http://www.dx.com/s/obd2 (http://www.dx.com/s/obd2)
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: Aero on January 05, 2015, 10:42:41 PM
Wow aero sighting. Where the fuck you been man?

Student loans, marriage and two children, have gotten into firearms all take my time and money.

Still have the non running (go figure) talon in the garage waiting..
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: Jmunk on January 06, 2015, 09:37:45 PM
The Autel came in today, I'll play with it this weekend and do a short review for any further cheap asses. So far the little I played with it I'm happy. I really want to try the "mode 6" and live data feature to look at fuel trims.
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: Ntrain2k on January 07, 2015, 07:27:30 AM
I use my ultragauge for codes, live data, etc.
Title: Re: Looking for cheap scan tool, Launch vs. Autel ?
Post by: Joseph Davis on January 08, 2015, 04:13:44 PM
You said it. You are an Apple guy. Just buy the most expensive and shiny thing that does the same thing as the 15$ device.  :Jew:

GOD BLESS YOU FRENCH-CANADIAN