Cheap vs Expensive OBD Scanners

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  • čas přidán 10. 07. 2021
  • In This video i will be comparing car obd2 scan tools of all price points. the dnose, the Innova 5210, and the thinktool mini. Each OBD car scanner is prices differently from cheap scan tool to expensive. Which obd reader you should buy depends on what you're looking for in a diagnostic OBD reader. Diagnostic scan tools are very important in fixing your car. Reading engine codes is the first step to diagnosing whats wron with your car or truck. I will cover the different features and show you what cheap vs expensive scan tools do in terms of features. The features on an expensive scan tool like the think tool mini differ vastly from a cheap obd2 reader. so if you ever wondered which scan tool i should buy then this will help you figure out what price point you want to be at. So lets start the show down if cheap scan tools against expensive car and truck scanners!
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Komentáře • 226

  • @JayPlays35
    @JayPlays35 Před 2 lety +226

    So I came across your channel last night and I have been binge watching all of your content its awesome to have found a channel that's so in-depth and detailed but also being entertaining, you're a hard worker and its shows .As an auto technician student I'm looking to be able to flip cars for cash to help support my young family and this channel has given me so much information thx for all you do

  • @sran9492
    @sran9492 Před 3 lety +5

    Man, you make awsome videos, you can explain everything to someone even if they dont know anything about cars

  • @kemetresearcher3780
    @kemetresearcher3780 Před rokem +5

    Straight to the point on information delivery.

  • @YaKa2x
    @YaKa2x Před 3 lety +14

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  • @Adones09
    @Adones09 Před 3 lety +3

    Another well detailed video, thank you!

  • @BuddysDIY
    @BuddysDIY  Před 3 lety +13

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  • @marksantos2276
    @marksantos2276 Před rokem

    Really good comparison of the three you selected

  • @jeffgiles4693
    @jeffgiles4693 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Found the channel not long ago and am so glad I did!

  • @67k
    @67k Před 2 lety +30

    Man I'm in love with your videos, honestly. Keep up the great content, I hope you maintain your upload rate

    • @BuddysDIY
      @BuddysDIY  Před 2 lety +4

      Absolutely brother. More greatness to come!

  • @jpp7728
    @jpp7728 Před rokem

    Your channel has the best explanation and easy to understand 😊

  • @billszymborski584
    @billszymborski584 Před rokem +8

    Wow! Great job on the video man! I have been working on cars for 50 years and am getting lost by all the electronics. I am learning a bunch and catching up a bit. I bought the Innova 5210 and like/agree with your assessment of it. Once again, great job and keep it up!!!

  • @ismailsaleh7688
    @ismailsaleh7688 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you so much! ❤ I'm new to cars and your channel is very helpful !!!!! Greetings from Bulgaria

  • @jgbfb
    @jgbfb Před 2 lety +1

    I typically have a $40 one. Works like it should.

  • @blitz0138
    @blitz0138 Před 2 lety +2

    I've been watching a handful of your content and i must say, your doing a fantastic job, you def deserve more views!

  • @MiraTong
    @MiraTong Před 3 lety +1

    Great video, Thank you!

  • @tls5669
    @tls5669 Před rokem +2

    Innova scanners are nice. I have a higher end one. Made in the US too!

  • @user-wt3jt8iz9h
    @user-wt3jt8iz9h Před 8 měsíci

    Wow I love that 3rd one 😍

  • @Star_Taro
    @Star_Taro Před 2 lety +2

    This is awesome. The higher the tool price the more I wanna buy the best one. Maybe the $100 will do for now

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths Před rokem

      I have two mid level priced scanners and so far they do what I need to diagnose issues with my cars. I use them mostly to check if my car will pass smog before spending money and time at smog station.

  • @gregoryc5989
    @gregoryc5989 Před 2 lety

    Really enjoy the content. thanks

  • @lt3880
    @lt3880 Před rokem

    just what I wanted to know, thanks!

  • @jasonknight3962
    @jasonknight3962 Před 2 lety +12

    Awesome videos. I'm only a weekend warrior myself, but always looking to learn more. I like how you explain so much in your videos. You do an exceptional job. Thanks for doing what you do. You're awesome.

  • @AF1MIDS
    @AF1MIDS Před 2 lety +2

    Good Morning Brother, Are you able to make a video explaining short term and long term fuel trim, how it works and how to use it for diagnosing vehicles?

  • @user-nw4vz2ju2n
    @user-nw4vz2ju2n Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing contents once again ✅💯

  • @LessThanHandy
    @LessThanHandy Před 3 lety +22

    Good line up for beginners to pros... 👍

  • @cacadorcurioso7224
    @cacadorcurioso7224 Před 2 lety

    The vw beetle in a good condition is a gold Mine, you should get one in the next vídeo!

  • @christopherjohnson1266
    @christopherjohnson1266 Před rokem +1

    Hey buddy I purchased the thinktool max. Definitely gives u a great deal of data and info but I'm having trouble interpreting some of this data in regards to diagnostics. Could u please consider making a diagnostic video using it. Thank you!!

  • @carlospedreno8230
    @carlospedreno8230 Před rokem

    Making great videos man! Keep on going

  • @vvolodin1972
    @vvolodin1972 Před 2 lety +3

    Just found your channel and can't stop watching. Learned a lot. Thanks.

  • @eddiecordova8648
    @eddiecordova8648 Před 2 lety

    Great content, good job

  • @muhammadsayed3599
    @muhammadsayed3599 Před 3 lety +13

    Sir huge fan of yours

  • @lyterman
    @lyterman Před 11 měsíci +1

    Very helpful, thanks, Buddy. I guess we'll get a little ambitious and try the "weekend warrior" $100 scanner.

  • @waynesworld8930
    @waynesworld8930 Před 2 lety

    thanks your good,keep it up!

  • @dt1133
    @dt1133 Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome content. Thank you.

  • @paultadki8007
    @paultadki8007 Před rokem

    What brand is the red one that one seems like its super helpful

  • @IEatTread
    @IEatTread Před 3 lety +24

    Will the standard range button when you are looking at a module give you the spec of what it is supposed to be?
    Also, would I be able to test NOx sensors on diesels, injectors and turbo actuator tests?
    Thanks

    • @BuddysDIY
      @BuddysDIY  Před 3 lety +4

      I haven't tried any turbo diagnosis on this scanner. And in terms of spec it does let you know if it's withen standard range. But obviously when you have a boost leak for example your numbers will be everywhere on multiple readings.

  • @saeedalomari3578
    @saeedalomari3578 Před 2 lety +2

    Who came here just to check for any more car flipping vids We love you flipping videos.

  • @smileyleaves3066
    @smileyleaves3066 Před rokem

    Love your vids ❤

  • @jasonknight3962
    @jasonknight3962 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi buddy, I have a quick question about scanners and was wondering if you could help? The scanners in your video, do they need special softwares to read the car its plugged into? Or does it have options already installed?

  • @Omar784
    @Omar784 Před 3 lety +2

    Another great video

    • @BuddysDIY
      @BuddysDIY  Před 3 lety

      Appreciate you💪

    • @Omar784
      @Omar784 Před 3 lety

      @@BuddysDIY np problem bro I bought the budget scan tool u had a video a while back for like 30 something and I works great

  • @bm_wuratli6883
    @bm_wuratli6883 Před rokem

    im curious if u can do that as well in THINKCAR THINKSCAN Max 2 with the camera led?

  • @scramator9077
    @scramator9077 Před rokem +1

    Can you do a power balance test with the innova 5210

  • @anthonydowns45
    @anthonydowns45 Před 2 lety +1

    Will these scanners work for 7.3 PSD? Buzz test etc.

  • @WaynesAdventure
    @WaynesAdventure Před 10 měsíci

    Wow that’s nice

  • @sulleke911
    @sulleke911 Před rokem +1

    Question: With the cheapest obd reader: can you also erease airbag codes? I have a Mercedes SLK 2009 with an airbag waring popping up. 1 replaced it and the warning light is still on.

  • @McHighler
    @McHighler Před 3 lety +2

    I've never seen anyone make a video on this before. Props

    • @deerhunter8533
      @deerhunter8533 Před 2 lety

      There are thousands of videos on this subject

  • @RagingBull721
    @RagingBull721 Před rokem

    What about Bluetooth code readers like BlueDriver, u should make a video on them

  • @CooperCarr
    @CooperCarr Před 3 lety +15

    I use the Blue Driver which is a pretty dope OBDll scan tool

    • @BuddysDIY
      @BuddysDIY  Před 3 lety +6

      I personally have t had much luck w those phone scanners

    • @PLAYCOREE
      @PLAYCOREE Před 3 lety +1

      @@BuddysDIY Blue Driver is the only good phone scanner that I know, but also has it price.

    • @conormcgregor5460
      @conormcgregor5460 Před 3 lety +4

      Phone OBD2 scanners are junk. They don't work with abs or srs or electric park brake resets universally, most phone obd2 don't even offer the srs reset some offer it to a few cars later releases .
      A good scanner should be able to easily plug in and be able to read any car that pulls up. Phone scanners are a good start for someone who is looking to read CEL (check engine lights) and it is better than nothing if it works for your car, I had torque mobile phone obd2 and this one allowed me to check or clear check engine light also told me 0-60mph times if I wanted to do some pulls. Also told me boost and vacuum levels for my turbocharged engine
      Iv had a few brands Of mobile phone obd2 I tested them some worked on certain brands some cars just didn't allow it.
      With the icarsoft scanner I bought I can plug into any OBD2 vehicle it communicates fast does the job. I work on all my family's vehicles mechanical electrical body and fabrication. I do anything I need to do and Iv saved my family well over 150k.

    • @siiioxide7807
      @siiioxide7807 Před 3 lety

      The processing power of modern smart phones is easily double that of the high end scanners. The fact EVERYONE is after easy money these days is the only reason there is no open source obd code. I'm more than sure someone somewhere would have written an app that works better than a scanner but can't release it due to legality.

    • @PLAYCOREE
      @PLAYCOREE Před 3 lety

      @@siiioxide7807 Checkout AndrOBT it is open source as far as I know, playstore and github

  • @djagad
    @djagad Před 2 lety

    Nice video

  • @Mattjor
    @Mattjor Před 2 lety

    Does the expensive tool come with the camera attachment

  • @alexguerra2398
    @alexguerra2398 Před 2 lety

    Hi buddy do you recomend the innova 6030 scaner ?

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths Před rokem +1

    Unless you are a shop or professional mechanic the cheaper OBDII scanners are the best choice.

  • @Jay-oe2od
    @Jay-oe2od Před rokem

    what's a good one to test heated seats

  • @maninbootsuk
    @maninbootsuk Před rokem

    can any of those perform a (forced purge) on a DPF...?

  • @LM-rk3nm
    @LM-rk3nm Před 2 lety +1

    Good video.
    But ABS is not Analog Braking System.

  • @josephmedina4197
    @josephmedina4197 Před rokem

    Do you know any good scanners for vehicles that are 1994 and older because as you might know they have a weird connectors

  • @brandonewing5468
    @brandonewing5468 Před 2 lety

    Will that last reader program keys?

  • @xtdrxblaze6254
    @xtdrxblaze6254 Před rokem

    Gonna become a full time mechanic. I have a nice discount on Snap-on rn what one should I get??

  • @hiabst
    @hiabst Před 2 lety

    Do you know about the carly obd? It costs 150€ i think and connects to your phone

  • @lifewithjesse_la
    @lifewithjesse_la Před 2 lety +2

    That $500 scanner is definitely worth it

  • @jaquaarweeden1526
    @jaquaarweeden1526 Před rokem

    Does the 500$ reader do abs for ALL models? I thought I read it only does abs for some models not all

  • @desipranksterz7909
    @desipranksterz7909 Před 2 lety +6

    Hey buddy appreciate the video, do any of these scanners report live data? I want be able to use one to determine if the odometer has been rolled back or not

  • @Demaxxii
    @Demaxxii Před 2 lety

    Do you prefer think tool mini or cr max

  • @voice_crack_gamer6937
    @voice_crack_gamer6937 Před 2 lety

    what about the blue driver that chrisfix uses

  • @victorcenteno3678
    @victorcenteno3678 Před 2 lety

    Can the 500 dollar scanner relearn a crankshaft position sensor on a 2016 Honda Accord?

  • @coolguyiscoolguy3589
    @coolguyiscoolguy3589 Před rokem +1

    O actually use the blue drive obd2 it's a Bluetooth obd reader and the I use it's app never really had a full one just used
    The Bluetooth ones

  • @bcooke2121
    @bcooke2121 Před 9 měsíci

    Will the $100 scanner let you know if your torque convertor is bad??

  • @F142Lock
    @F142Lock Před 2 lety +1

    Good job Budy man! Are u in SE Fl?

    • @BuddysDIY
      @BuddysDIY  Před 2 lety +2

      Im in Melbourne homie

    • @F142Lock
      @F142Lock Před 2 lety

      @@BuddysDIY coll man, I'm Hollywood.
      Keep doing what you doing
      You gonna get far, people like you videos ! Also do Autorepairs and simple stuff that people look to learn from you.
      I'll buy you a coffe on my way through Melbourne.

  • @DylanJacob23
    @DylanJacob23 Před rokem

    Does the $500 scanner have obd1 attachments?

  • @dwill_thegod
    @dwill_thegod Před 2 lety

    Do any of these let me relearn the CKP I keep throwin code P0315 in my 08 Dodge Avenger 2.4L my basic little scanner won’t do it.

  • @Leeam.092
    @Leeam.092 Před rokem

    I need any opinions about autel maxiap 200

  • @gabtand
    @gabtand Před 2 lety

    I have an Opel Zafira 2011 model, Diesel. Let me ask all of you if I can use a high end OSD to connect it at my car via Bluetooth.

  • @salvadormoran8364
    @salvadormoran8364 Před rokem

    Which one can rest the seatbelts and airbags

  • @julianoliva2850
    @julianoliva2850 Před 3 lety +4

    So to ur experience wich one do u suggest us to buy ???

    • @BuddysDIY
      @BuddysDIY  Před 3 lety +5

      I use the Innova when I go check out a car. But the big fancy thinktool is the move if you want to really get into fixing cars as a side or full-time gig

  • @whitefreeman5798
    @whitefreeman5798 Před rokem

    does anyone know if they make one that will let you turn off the factory security system in gm vehicles that fails very often and leaves people stranded or spending hundred or more trying to replace parts in an attempt to get back running

  • @MPulicci78
    @MPulicci78 Před 2 lety +1

    Can you program keys? Adjust shift firmness? Change fuel maps? (Thief stole one of my cats)? With the $100 dollar one or Dino need the $500 dollar one? Thanks Mike

  • @rawlemajor3385
    @rawlemajor3385 Před 2 lety

    How do you program keys

  • @stevebilenky4059
    @stevebilenky4059 Před rokem

    Will the $100 scanner work on a 99 mercedes R129 Sl500

  • @justbking6699
    @justbking6699 Před rokem

    What about ones like FIXD that use bluetooth to a cell phone?

  • @mandolinman2006
    @mandolinman2006 Před 2 lety +1

    Is there a relatively cheap scan tool you can recommend that can read transmissions? I know there are some that can read if a torque converter is going out, but I'm hesitant to drop $1k on something I'll rarely use.

    • @deerhunter8533
      @deerhunter8533 Před 2 lety

      What kind of car?

    • @bcooke2121
      @bcooke2121 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@deerhunter8533 I have a 2017 Chevy SS and would like a scanner that could tell me if it was my torque convertor..Thanks for any help!!

  • @isaacgalvan8494
    @isaacgalvan8494 Před rokem

    Will this program key fobs

  • @dragonhart7288
    @dragonhart7288 Před 2 lety

    Quick question sir. Do i need to pay for every car model i need to use the Thinktool mini? Thank you in advance.

  • @dylanh6998
    @dylanh6998 Před 2 lety

    I just ordered the Autel MD806 Pro, what are your thoughts on that scanner? Worth the cost?

  • @xfrog62
    @xfrog62 Před 7 měsíci

    Please help! I have a 2011 535ix N55 F10. I bought a Foxwell NT510 scanner and it is unable to reset the service due and the oil change alert. I want a new scanner that will do this but don’t want to waste any more money. Any advice? Thanks

  • @waynesworld8930
    @waynesworld8930 Před 2 lety

    Im a new sub.

  • @danielsgrunge
    @danielsgrunge Před rokem

    For 500 that's a hell of a tool

  • @adanr150
    @adanr150 Před 9 měsíci

    The 500$ scanner not popping up on Amazon. What brand is it

  • @rafaelfeliciano4886
    @rafaelfeliciano4886 Před rokem

    What's the name of the las scanner ??

  • @vitalikll7028
    @vitalikll7028 Před 2 lety

    Hey the second scanner will it tell me if a spark plug is miss firing or with cylinder

  • @davidhopkins8518
    @davidhopkins8518 Před rokem +1

    Which one of these is best to pinpoint an actual sensor? I'm tired of getting these generic codes. I have a 2005 X3 BMW with P0171 and P0174. I've replaced the Oxygen Sensors, but it came right back on. I just hate having to guess at which sensors are bad. There are no known vacuum leaks either... So all I want is a scanner that says it's this sensor that is bad, so I don't have to guess at which 5 sensors it could be. Which one do you think will be best??

    • @imindough
      @imindough Před rokem

      I am looking for one also have you had any luck David?

    • @SquidCS
      @SquidCS Před rokem

      Idk if you are still having those issues with your car but idk why you would replace an o2 sensor bc of those codes, usually you only need to change an o2 if you get a code for them. Those codes are bank 1 and bank 2 going lean which could mean a number of problems but none of which you would really be able to find out by hooking a scanner up to it. Theres a ton of places you could be getting a vacuum leak from expecially on a bmw so that could range from a hose being cracked or your throttle body or intake manifold gasket leaking. The other way is that you could not be getting enough fuel from either a weak fuel pump or clogged injectors. You can hook up a fuel pressure gauge to see if your fuel pump is giving the correct amount of pressure but that doesnt rule out the injectors being clogged

  • @elliotthope1
    @elliotthope1 Před rokem

    “The refresh rate on this thing is super fast. Remember it was every half a second it was refreshing on the other live date for the $100 scanner, this thing refreshes a couple times a second “.
    So they literally refresh at the exact same rate. Once every half second is the same thing as a couple times a second.

  • @siddigelhindi3751
    @siddigelhindi3751 Před rokem

    Can I use it will the car is moving

  • @Dannyvinmiami
    @Dannyvinmiami Před 10 měsíci

    Is the 6100p better then 5210 innova

  • @AG-rr3qd
    @AG-rr3qd Před 2 lety +3

    On the 100 dollar one, I read that it’s only compatible with one VIN number and then you have to purchase keys to scan for other? Is this true? Would be a huge con if trying to scan multiple vehicles for flipping

    • @BuddysDIY
      @BuddysDIY  Před 2 lety +4

      No sir. It's plug and Play

    • @AG-rr3qd
      @AG-rr3qd Před 2 lety +1

      @@BuddysDIY nice just ordered one, thanks for the vids man. Very informative

    • @raula.delgado3109
      @raula.delgado3109 Před 2 lety +1

      @@AG-rr3qd hi did you follow through with your order? heard the same thing wonder if you are limited

    • @vytautaskryzius2556
      @vytautaskryzius2556 Před 2 lety

      @@AG-rr3qd how does it work ? Any update ?

    • @AG-rr3qd
      @AG-rr3qd Před 2 lety +1

      @@vytautaskryzius2556 it’s worth it, it gives as many reads as you need. The part where I read it would only release 1 VIN numbers information was wildly inaccurate. It’s a great tool!!

  • @76rmyers
    @76rmyers Před 3 lety

    I was looking at the "think" line of devices and their website says it can program keys. I didn't see that option on your tool. Does it have that option? I'm kinda doubting it

    • @MrReinhardt86
      @MrReinhardt86 Před 3 lety

      If you listen, at 12:50 he says it can program keys

    • @T0tenkampf
      @T0tenkampf Před 2 lety

      He programmed the jeep key with it in another video

  • @leonardmc3451
    @leonardmc3451 Před 4 měsíci

    👍🏻information

  • @joelveira3795
    @joelveira3795 Před měsícem

    Can the Innova work on Japanese vehicles

  • @dc-wp8oc
    @dc-wp8oc Před 2 lety

    Can the high-end scanner run a diagnostic just on the ECM functionality?
    And what kind of scanner would you recommend for a pre-1996 vehicle that has OBD-1 capability or are these scanners backward compatible?

  • @ef4768
    @ef4768 Před 2 lety +1

    can you flip cars without the fixing part ? cause i dont know anything about fixing cars.

    • @efrengonzalez5534
      @efrengonzalez5534 Před 2 lety +2

      The idea is to get a car for cheap to fix it's issues. Then you will get profit from fixing it yourself.
      You don't want to spend more or close to what the car would sell for.

  • @fabianrivera67
    @fabianrivera67 Před 2 lety

    Can the 500 scanner reprogram throttles ???

  • @rickybobby7326
    @rickybobby7326 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Amazon don't carry the 500$ anymore what would you suggest?