Just to clarify one thing: At one point I say "Topscan is the First (that I've found) All System, Bluetooth Style Scanner, that works on Most Makes and Models..." Up to now, every Bluetooth Scanner I've used either has VERY LIMITED FUNCTIONALITY on Most Makes and Models OR has Full System Scan Capabilities on VERY Select Makes and Models... Basically Topscan filled the major gaps that generally come with Bluetooth Tools AND it Costs Way Less than many others. Plus its an additional 5% on Amazon: amzn.to/4cUiY42 USE CODE ✅ Topscan0718

The subscription fee is a deal breaker. I hate subscriptions.

You can thank all the hackers out there that broke the vin matching so we and independent car shops can repair cars. The right to repair is a huge deal now a days.

With all new cars having built in screens & internet these days, i dont see the reason why scanners are still being used. There should be new regulations that force manufacturers to have fully complete built in diagnostics software.

When I connect to Bluetooth does it say in a Chinese woman’s voice “Ze Blootoos diwice has connicted uh... successfullAy”?

2 videos in a week? Step mom must have gotten stuck in that pesky dishwasher again!

I can vouch for the Topscan because it diagnosed an issue with a battery control module for my Chevy volt and I got it replaced under warranty. If I had waited 3 months then it would have been out of warranty. Saved me thousands of dollars.

I always like how the scope footage is like a year old in Sam's vids

You can TDI swap it …. I happen to have a v10 tdi for you😂😂

Sam is the new Ron Popeil

Wish I would have known about T Ninja Pro for keys back when I owned my 04 S4 and 07 RS4. I had a replacement key that wouldn't start the car on the 04 (opened the doors, etc., but when started the immobilizer killed the start immediately) and a replacement key that wouldn't open the doors on the RS4 but was fine for starting the motor because I kept my original metal key w/chip and put it in a new case which for some reason would never unlock the doors). For less than the dealership would charge me to either replace or fix both keys I could have bought the TNP. Just traded them off for a new Porsche Cayman S so I kind of went with the most expensive fix (lol). Great info about the keys because there's so much smoke and mirrors type obsfucation about smart key programming on the net I can truthfully say this was the most informative and straight-forward solution I've ran across...and, I've tried researching solutions until I just gave up and lived with what I had. Nuggets like this is why I love your channel.

I easily rebuilt it, sleeves, pistons 4032, rods 4340, cylinder head rebuild, 2 turbos and crazy tune 👌🏼.

Sam with a fresh haircut finally. Doesn’t look homeless anymore.

Please advised of topscan's year fee it really disappointed me when i get it

as an amateur car thief, this is great info thanks....... JOKING

Samcrac will buy a junk vehicle and make it fun fix! He's calm and work with complete ease, what a great guy💯👍

What a nightmare of an engine bay.

Been using torq for the longest time I love it

Thanks Sam for being a true diy repair enthusiast!

Liking the TopScan. It's worth buying it just for one Service reset. The speed at which you could create the new key for the Rangey is why so many are being stolen. It's scary for such an expensive car.

That's a group Vag car, you could diagnose that with a Casio clock and some aligator clips...

Top Don actually make great diagnostic tools. They were a little cheaper a few years ago when they were less known.

Sam, everyone knows you just unplug the parking brake and aply 12v to the contacts to unlock the caliper, then reverse the polarity to close the caliper again. Everyone has a 12v battery, no need for a scan tool to do that.

Look how easy a car is to steal with these scanners.

If you can make a dead Audi run you must be from a other planet...one with superior intellect and skill.

I have an xtool ip616 scanner that has lifetime free updates and it can even program keys. I programed some keys for my mom's mini van. It programs them so fast that those vans with the plastic keys that you turn are not really safe. She always leaves her mini van unlocked. I could be in it with that scanner and have a key programed in like 30 sec and be taking off with it. But of course who wants to steal a town and country mini van? Kind of scary how fast it programs them. The scanner can be purchased for like 240 dollars for a used one on ebay. aka manufacturer returned one.

Well done! The effort and passion are evident.

I was about to buy a topscan from your affiliate link until I heard about the subscription fee. A year is nothing, this is something I'd buy to use for years. Seems like a far better investment to go with something with lifetime updates

Everyone knows that if you have a VAG product you should get VCDS - that's the only tool you need and it's around $400. Basically exactly the same as the dealer tool.

What's up with the 2022 borescope footage??

Dang! I would rebuild the S6 but I live in Germany :) AluSil sleeves and refurbishing the head. New injectors, new pistons and rings and off you go

Appreciate the clarity around subscription fees and benefits.

1.5k views In 6 minutes, I didn’t realize this many people don’t have anything to do on a Tuesday

We want the $4,000 tool for one time use.

I love that a $60 scanner has Bugatti on the list... I imagine all the owners will grab one quick

Truly excellent information. And your examples and demos help immensely. Great professional video. Thanks a bunch.

“Blue driver” The best OBD No fees!!!

Parking break I used a 9 v battery with Clips , easy to retract. The motor

Thank you for being a fabulous. I’m an automotive guy and any tips of future technology coming is fantastic. I can certainly say broken rings in a V1 would make me run away faster than the speed of light sometimes when I see how much is underneath the bonnet of motor vehicle I think to myself is there not an easier way, to do maintenance on them maintenance the most frightening word on the planet cheers mate thank you for being you. Regards Al down under.

Really great video and information. I hate being dependent on someone else for my repairs. Thank you Sam 😁👍🏻

i use the autel scanners for key programming and key module programming they work well they also have universal fobs you can program to a car in a emergency with out acually getting a vehicle specific key from like Amazon right away

two videos in two days thank for lord Samcrac is back to back like he never left us for a month

This is great that OBD has improved so much but is obviously still pretty limited on some tools. Keep in mind that the CEL and basic scan tool is ONLY there to protect the catalytic converter and your emissions system. But also remember codes are only a partial tool to fix an issue. Does either of these work on older OBD 2 systems that still used priority software? (GM TECH 2 and Nissan Consult was still required well into the early 2000s) Or any adapters for anything pre-96 when the port was made standard?

It’s cool watching people that know what they are doing. You know what you are doing. So………cool video.

Thanks Sam ... great walkthrough and this really narrowed down the scanners that I'm now looking at ... 👍

Yes, you are absolutely right saying that manufacturers install components like sensors in impossible places, so you can't get to them and for a small and cheap part you have to disassemble half the engine. I recently had such a case with a Nissan Rogue SV 2017 2.5 l. Check engine code was 2004- IMRC stock open bank 1. The problem was Int manifold runner position sensor which is installed in the lower left part of the intake manifold, you can't get to the sensor without removing the complete manifold. Of course the sensor is worth $30 - $150 on the market or at the dillers is around 300 dollars , the entire manifold is about 600 - 700 dollars, add to that over 700 dollars for work and installation with tax comes to 1,500 dollars. Fortunately, and with a lot of work around disassembly and assembly, with a new manifold repair costs $900. You see what kind if shit are new cars today , like my Nissan Rogue with only 50k miles , not to mention paint clear coat being almost entirely piled off. Don't buy junk !

I got my Launch Elite VW audi scanner last month, it works cool on my Audi 2006

Had some bills to pay! 😂

I've got two S6 Audi's with ok engines sitting in my yard. If you need an engine might be able to help, might be interested in buying this one as well if you end up getting rid of it.

I saw Rich as a car manufacturer on your scanner. Now we know 👴🏿👽🚘🎬

You should do a video on rebuilding the steering column lock module. Easy rebuild, but for people who can't get their S6 started, this is usually the culprit. Also curious if you have had issues with it. If not, you can unlock the steering column module through VCDS. if the module isn't completely fried.

more vids on diagnostic tools and generally on the modules found on a modern car and how to reprogram then and why and when it`s necessary to do so .

I use my XTool A30m bidirectional scan tool all the time. IMO these days get a scan tool that gives you ability to control systems.

I got a Topdon Phoenix Lite for about $500. Very powerful and useful.

AMERICAN V engines don't number down one side, the alternate For example - the passenger side cylinders, on an LS engine are 2,4,6,8. The driver side is 1,3,5,7 Edit for spelling

Very informative video Sam

Topscan pro has an immobilizer also so you can make new keys also.

I watched this video after you posted and went out and bought it since I have 4 vehicles I needed spares for. Got it 2 days ago and I cannot believe it only has explorers to 2019! My wife has a 2020, the new body style. Ridiculous you spend 500$ and it doesn't have a vehicle 4 model years ago. The t ninja pro

You didn't talk about what are arguably the best tools if you have the laptop - Dealer like tools you install on a laptop. MultiEcuScan for Fiat/Alfa/Lancia, VCDS for the Audis/VW's and i'm sure there is all sorts of software that exists for other brands. These are normally one of payments of around $100-200, to get dealer level access to your car for as long as you want.

The device might cost $60 but each software set will cost you EXTRA money as well as a yearly subscription.

Love the video! Love most your videos....Is your stepmom seeing anybody at the moment? Im asking for a friend

@Samcrac get cracking and get some of your projects completed 😂 Thanks for your videos I always look forward to them

Almost bought one of these until I learned about the commonly broken $4000 intake manifold, full engine removal for O2 sensor or steering rack change, and coolant orings dumping coolant into the back of the engine.

I miss stepmom 😢

Great review on tools thanks.

Are any of these scanners compatable with motorcycles ?

The Audi is definitely a nice car Sam, it's unfortunate that the engine has failed. Someone needs to come up with an easy LS Kit for cars like this and many other European Cars with Failing Engines, that are in North America. The 3 biggest issues that would need to be addressed, Engine to Transmission Adapter, Electronics and HVAC. But it would definitely be a money maker and would save a lot of these cars from becoming parts cars. I'm curious on the low dollar scan tool when selecting country, what would happen if you selected Europe, Would you get different information?? Theas high dollar scan tools definitely need to be regulated, since thieves are using tools like these too steel cars.

Sam, come on, there are gobs of Bluetooth OBDII scanners that don't require a yearly paid membership.

4 weeks come on Sam we need some new content

I have the one called Fixd, really helpfull but yeah, suscriptions suck

Good Vid Samcrac, question... is there a tool that will program my forward facing camera that is for the lane departure feature on my 2013 Cadillac XTS ?

So, Project Farm for Scan Tools !!!! : )

Only 3 models came up for audi seems a bit rubbish to me.

Great video Sam and so informative, many thanks.

this saves big money, thank you

That was very informative. Thanks Sam!

I've tried to fix, or at least diagnose a module in my 2010 F150. The parking brake light is permanently on. Consequently I get the chime for 5 minutes and cant use cruse control. BTW, the parking brake isn't physically on! And the foot pedal works fine if I actually need the brake. I've replaced the switch twice! But Ford say I need to replace the BCM and replace the keys! I have FIXD and VEEPEAK diagnostic tools. Neither will even see the parking brake light! I'm over in Orlando if you want to look! Suggestions?

Has the law finally court up to you Sam

I have the topscan tablet and love it

Great diag tool vid. Thanks to Sam got the middle model for Prime Day price. Sad to see yet another Audi V10 car become "parts". If I had the time, storage, and You Tube channel that would be a great project just for engine content alone. Just not much out there in the YT world on Audi 5.2L V10 engine. Another channel recently posted an engine tear down. As a D3 S8 owner this info is gold. Thanks Again Sam.

Very helpful! Avoiding the Stealership is essential!

New video missing since last 2 weeks bro

Well im rolling the dice with the Topscan

Well done, Sam. Thanks!!

Just picked up a TopScan! Great info

That S6 engine bay has less room than my V10 Touareg has.

Thank you for the info on these.

That's what happens when the FSI Fuel Pump gives up the ghost you get pre-ignition or engine knock it will destroy a piston in quick order. Fix is new engine, or used one, and a reminder to service your FSI Fuel Pump cam lifter pump, or not to run hot ECU tunes on an engine that has limited fuel delivery capabilities. That dam shame someone kept driving it with a check engine light like that....

Car won't start ,firstbthing i check is the spark plug wet i mean fuel on it.If is give spark so i can check the ignition coli at that way and compression. This all what you need for boom. 💥

If anyone manages to replicate programming a used key for any car using a t ninja pro, please post that video for us to see.

The Mucar BT200 will do the same thing as your first scanner, and it is cheaper. Have used it quit a bit to diagnose issue on many vehicles. In fact, the interfaces look extremely similar. Wouldn't doubt they are actually the same. BTW.... The app has constant updates, and NO ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEE!

Topdon is okay, but if you'e going to spend 500 or more, you should just get an Autel. Its about as close to a snap on as you can get.

I don't like how Audi's are engineered.

Thanks Sam, very informative..😊

Hey Sam, have you upgraded your camera? I see some quality changes in the video.

Sam, just bought an Audi S5 2011 as an extra vehicle. I want to do as much work as I can myself. Thanks for the video. Any other suggestions?

Thanks Sam. Topscan it is. I have foxwell but it’s limited. Thanks again

Thanks Sam.. very helpful 👌

Save watch again thank you

Topdon or kingbolen ediag both great on Volkswagen. I'm expecting to replace the ediag I have once it gets over 1 year of use as the licencing fee is almost as much as the unit.