Cheap vs Expensive OBD Scanners

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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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@JayPlays35 2 жыл бұрын

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@iamamp3pimp 11 ай бұрын

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@sran9492 2 жыл бұрын

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@kemetresearcher3780 Жыл бұрын

Straight to the point on information delivery.

@jeffgiles4693 4 ай бұрын

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@billszymborski584 Жыл бұрын

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!!!

@67k 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BuddysDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brother. More greatness to come!

@jpp7728 Жыл бұрын

Your channel has the best explanation and easy to understand 😊

@Adones09 2 жыл бұрын

Another well detailed video, thank you!

@marksantos2276 Жыл бұрын

Really good comparison of the three you selected

@ismailsaleh7688 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BuddysDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@jasonknight3962 Жыл бұрын

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.

@blitz0138 2 жыл бұрын

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

@vvolodin1972 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BuddysDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to have you brother

@gregoryc5989 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy the content. thanks

@LessThanHandy 2 жыл бұрын

Good line up for beginners to pros... 👍

@BuddysDIY 2 жыл бұрын

That was the goal!!

@MiraTong 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Thank you!

@user-wt3jt8iz9h 8 ай бұрын

Wow I love that 3rd one 😍

@carlospedreno8230 Жыл бұрын

Making great videos man! Keep on going

@dt1133 Ай бұрын

Awesome content. Thank you.

@Star_Taro 2 жыл бұрын

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

@GuitarsAndSynths Жыл бұрын

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.

@muhammadsayed3599 2 жыл бұрын

Sir huge fan of yours

@MrTgif100 2 жыл бұрын

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@user-nw4vz2ju2n 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing contents once again ✅💯

@AF1MIDS 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@tls5669 Жыл бұрын

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

@lt3880 Жыл бұрын

just what I wanted to know, thanks!

@areboy2020 2 жыл бұрын

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

@christopherjohnson1266 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@lyterman 11 ай бұрын

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

@robertovalenciavalencia4427 5 ай бұрын

Right..way better..scanner.

@eddiecordova8648 2 жыл бұрын

Great content, good job

@paultadki8007 Жыл бұрын

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

@jasonknight3962 Жыл бұрын

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?

@IEatTread 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@cacadorcurioso7224 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bm_wuratli6883 Жыл бұрын

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

@waynesworld8930 2 жыл бұрын

thanks your good,keep it up!

@scramator9077 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a power balance test with the innova 5210

@anthonydowns45 2 жыл бұрын

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

@smileyleaves3066 Жыл бұрын

Love your vids ❤

@sylvesteraben Жыл бұрын

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.

@saeedalomari3578 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BuddysDIY 2 жыл бұрын

More to come

@saeedalomari3578 2 жыл бұрын

Yep I def assure that

@Omar784 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video

@BuddysDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you💪

@Omar784 2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@McHighler 2 жыл бұрын

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

@deerhunter8533 2 жыл бұрын

There are thousands of videos on this subject

@alexguerra2398 2 жыл бұрын

Hi buddy do you recomend the innova 6030 scaner ?

@Mattjor 2 жыл бұрын

Does the expensive tool come with the camera attachment

@WaynesAdventure 9 ай бұрын

Wow that’s nice

@brandonewing5468 2 жыл бұрын

Will that last reader program keys?

@Jay-oe2od Жыл бұрын

what's a good one to test heated seats

@xtdrxblaze6254 Жыл бұрын

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

@josephmedina4197 Жыл бұрын

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

@RagingBull721 Жыл бұрын

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

@maninbootsuk Жыл бұрын

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

@djagad 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@DylanJacob23 Жыл бұрын

Does the $500 scanner have obd1 attachments?

@jaquaarweeden1526 Жыл бұрын

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

@voice_crack_gamer6937 2 жыл бұрын

what about the blue driver that chrisfix uses

@Leeam.092 Жыл бұрын

I need any opinions about autel maxiap 200

@hiabst 2 жыл бұрын

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

@victorcenteno3678 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Demaxxii 2 жыл бұрын

Do you prefer think tool mini or cr max

@bcooke2121 9 ай бұрын

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

@dwill_thegod 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@isaacgalvan8494 Жыл бұрын

Will this program key fobs

@desipranksterz7909 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BuddysDIY 2 жыл бұрын

The 450 dollar one reports live data for all functions

@trendmarcevan7342 2 жыл бұрын

My $20 one does

@rawlemajor3385 2 жыл бұрын

How do you program keys

@stevebilenky4059 Жыл бұрын

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

@dc-wp8oc 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@salvadormoran8364 Жыл бұрын

Which one can rest the seatbelts and airbags

@xfrog62 6 ай бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Im a new sub.

@adanr150 9 ай бұрын

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

@siddigelhindi3751 Жыл бұрын

Can I use it will the car is moving

@MPulicci78 2 жыл бұрын

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

@deerhunter8533 2 жыл бұрын

None of that

@CooperCarr 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BuddysDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I personally have t had much luck w those phone scanners

@PLAYCOREE 2 жыл бұрын

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

@conormcgregor5460 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lifewithjesse_la 2 жыл бұрын

That $500 scanner is definitely worth it

@BuddysDIY 2 жыл бұрын

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@cheyenneobregon184 2 жыл бұрын

@@BuddysDIY thank you for the quick reply!

@rafaelfeliciano4886 Жыл бұрын

What's the name of the las scanner ??

@vitalikll7028 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BuddysDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@dragonhart7288 2 жыл бұрын

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

@deerhunter8533 2 жыл бұрын

@LM-rk3nm 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. But ABS is not Analog Braking System.

@joelveira3795 22 күн бұрын

Can the Innova work on Japanese vehicles

@dylanh6998 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ttttopobdddd6632 2 жыл бұрын

Nice choice

@justbking6699 Жыл бұрын

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

@whitefreeman5798 Жыл бұрын

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

@xiaw317 3 ай бұрын

Why the emission test says not available?

@GuitarsAndSynths Жыл бұрын

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

@danielsgrunge Жыл бұрын

For 500 that's a hell of a tool

@F142Lock 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Budy man! Are u in SE Fl?

@BuddysDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Im in Melbourne homie

@F142Lock 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Dannyvinmiami 10 ай бұрын

Is the 6100p better then 5210 innova

@mandolinman2006 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of car?

@bcooke2121 9 ай бұрын

@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!!

@davidhopkins8518 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@SquidCS Жыл бұрын

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

@leonardmc3451 3 ай бұрын

👍🏻information

@coolguyiscoolguy3589 Жыл бұрын

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

@julianoliva2850 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BuddysDIY 2 жыл бұрын

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

@1gospelmusicmixpro.717 2 жыл бұрын

Can you send me the link of an $500 Obd Reader

@gabtand 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@76rmyers 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@T0tenkampf 2 жыл бұрын

He programmed the jeep key with it in another video

@fabianrivera67 2 жыл бұрын

Can the 500 scanner reprogram throttles ???

@isaacgalvan8494 Жыл бұрын

Yes I have it

@ef4768 2 жыл бұрын

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

@efrengonzalez5534 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@AG-rr3qd 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

No sir. It's plug and Play

@AG-rr3qd 2 жыл бұрын

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

@raula.delgado3109 2 жыл бұрын

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

@vytautaskryzius2556 2 жыл бұрын

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

@AG-rr3qd 2 жыл бұрын

@@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!!