The Ancel X7 Scan Tool. A Long Term Reveiw. Some Hits, and a few Misses too!

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Farpoint Farms Restorations and Repairs

8 ай бұрын

I've owned this budget scanner for right at a year now and have had the time to work with it quite a bit. I can say that it is NOT on par with professional scan tools from Matco, Mac, Snap-on, or the better aftermarket brands like Launch, OTC, and Autel.
That said, it also doesn't suck. It's a decent tool with an Android 8 operating system and a 10 inch screen. It still gets updates and offers some but not all the bi-directional controls techs need. It makes for a great back up tool and an excellent tool for use as a inspection tablet.
Overall, at the price these are selling for, it's not a bad option. I just wish the processor was a little faster.
You can get one here:
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@YllaStar95970 8 ай бұрын

A print out for the current customer, and future customer offers a media we are used to, especially now Service Data has moved away from a book, a till receipt just doesn't cut it.👍

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 8 ай бұрын

Agreed. It's simple to send a report to a customer from this via email. Then follow up with a call to explain the needed repairs. It adds confidence that your a good tech.

@nolynoe5796 8 ай бұрын

I bought mines 2 years ago from OBDspace, and free lifetime upgrades was advertised. After owning a Snap-On Modis Edge at $900 a year I thought was kool so I gave it a shot. After 2 years of ownership they now want $99 a year. It’s a small price to pay but it’s not what I was offered at the time of purchase. I’m more of a VAG guy so for me this doesn’t do it. Thought I share that!!!

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 8 ай бұрын

Hmm. I wasn't aware of that. Did the screen pop up and tell you your sub had expired? So far the updates have been free for this one.

@Patriot-hz8xk 8 ай бұрын

Wait, the description for this computer says it runs air bag & srs codes! And you said it doesn't go onto airbags?

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 8 ай бұрын

Not on all cars! On some cars it will go into every sub system, but there are certain years, makes and models that not all functions work. They update the tool so they fix stuff like this as they go.

@RD-zq7bp 6 ай бұрын

Will this show live cylinder misfire and which cylinder is misfiring along with how many misfires? Thanks

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 6 ай бұрын

Yes.

@matthewwiegrefe3958 4 ай бұрын

@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs do you have a video of that? I have a 2000 Chevy pickup that has a random misfire that I have been trying to figure out

@nashnicholson4467 3 ай бұрын

Can you view live data to diagnosis 02 sensors not reading and a TCM reset?

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 3 ай бұрын

Yes, and on most cars yes.

@arnulforamirez4836 Ай бұрын

i am waiting for unit to come in and am wanting to know if it work on most fords chevys

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs Ай бұрын

Most, yes. All? No. It's better on Asian cars for sure.

@richardlopez4563 6 ай бұрын

Can this monitor live cylinder function?

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 6 ай бұрын

Misfires? Yes, in livedata it shows up on most models.

@not-a-raccoon 3 ай бұрын

Looking at getting my own scan tool rather than using the shop tool. Debating vetween the x7 and tye otofix d1 or d1lite 🤔

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 3 ай бұрын

You need to go with what you think you need for the money- if you are a general tech, you might go with the lesser model, if you are a more experienced tech, then go for the one that does more

@mackraftchannel5466 6 ай бұрын

Thiis scanner is to see the tampered mileage ?

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 6 ай бұрын

On some cars yes. The actual milage is listed in the details screen for the car scan.

@mackraftchannel5466 6 ай бұрын

@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs so this ancel x7 is to work to tampered ?

@user-px1py3qx1u 5 ай бұрын

Will this allow you to monitor emissions systems on gm diesels and check diesel injector performance?

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 5 ай бұрын

I have not had a chance to use this on a US diesel vehicles. I only use it on gas engines. I would reach out to Ancel directly to see if it will

@jamesbrayall8288 2 ай бұрын

will it do any older cars and trucks like 2007 chevy and 99 s10 ????????????

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 2 ай бұрын

Yes, 1996 and newer.

@bufoalatorre1936 4 ай бұрын

Will it work on a 2000 7.3 powerstroke

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 4 ай бұрын

Yes.

@mikekopisz1227 7 ай бұрын

I went with the X7HD for the big stuff and a V6 pro+ for the automotive OBD stuff....the V6 does a lot for the price..on point with autels(and better) ...id recommend the V6 pro vs the X7 (12v obd)....for $60 more,its worth it.....The X7HD for heavy diesel does a ton of stuff...both units for around $1000 ....that what it costs to update a snap-on😂

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 7 ай бұрын

I looked at the V6. It reminds me a lot.of the Autel unit. Maybe next time!

@Inokea 7 ай бұрын

I was wondering about the comparison between the X7 and V6 Pro+ and whether it was worth the price difference as I didn't read anything which was convincing enough to choose one or the other. Thanks for sharing a firm opinion.

@larrymckinney6745 2 ай бұрын

I have a 1999 Mercedes Benz S 500 can it read my ECU

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 2 ай бұрын

Can't say for sure as I haven't worked on one of those yet, but I'd guess that it could.

@tinanoko9041 8 ай бұрын

They is a new version update 13.2give some information about new version

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 8 ай бұрын

Not much changed to be honest. Some functions work better, but many still have issues.

@bobbeyer-zd7sl 3 ай бұрын

Well, this worked out of deleted Eco.Diesel

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 3 ай бұрын

Cool!

@andyvieira6118 3 ай бұрын

I bought the x7 hd to use on daf trucks well this is pure garbage.

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 3 ай бұрын

I am sorry you feel that way

@lalitoojos 3 ай бұрын

Hello there .I got a 2008 Nissan Altima and I think I need to replace the ecm whit this scanner I will be able to program the key and the ecm ??????

@janosradi4087 2 күн бұрын

Ez az X7 egy nagy rakás fos 25 autóból egyél se kommunikál

@williamyoung5353 2 ай бұрын

Dose it scan abs can you reprogram key fobs

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs 2 ай бұрын

It reads the ABS systems on most, but not all of the cars I've used it with. It does not program keys.