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User Interface

Customers generally find the user interface of the ANCEL Heavy Duty Truck Scanner HD601 easy to use with clear instructions for diagnosing codes on heavy duty trucks and cars. However, some users have noted that it takes longer than their previous scanners to retrieve codes.

Live Data

Customers are generally positive about the live data feature of the ANCEL Heavy Duty Truck Scanner HD601. They appreciate being able to access real-time information beyond just error codes, such as fuel usage and idling time. However, some users have noted that not all live data is available for older trucks and that scrolling through the values can be time-consuming.

Connectivity

Customers have generally positive opinions about the connectivity of the ANCEL Heavy Duty Truck Scanner HD601, with many praising its ability to save time and money by allowing local troubleshooting. However, a few customers reported issues with connecting to certain vehicles and clearing codes.

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Compatibility

Customers have a generally positive opinion about the compatibility of this diagnostic scan tool with various heavy duty trucks and cars, but some reported issues with specific engine models such as Paccar and Cummins. The scanner is able to read and clear codes for most vehicles, including Freightliner, International, Detroit, and Peterbilt, among others. However, some users have encountered difficulties with certain engine models and features not being available as advertised.

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Quality


Easy to use; good length cable; clears codes well


Good quality, very pleased with its accuracy, ease of use, and reliability.


Attempted to hook it up to a 99 pick up truck and was not able to connect using the generic obd-ii function.


Pulled and erased code on hino 268.

Price


So far the readings are accurate for the price.


Figure for the price range it’s a good deal, specially to keep in the truck incase you ever need it again or down the road and ...  Read More


I didn’t want to send it into the shop because down time means no $$$$.


Much cheaper than going to a mechanic and pinpointed the problem on the semi.

Packaging/appearance


With all the scan tools that are available this one kind of sets itself apart from the pack.

Competitiveness


I've used a lot of different car code readers, but this was the first truck reader i've seen of this style.


Went through 3 other brands before finding one that will actually read freightliner truck system.

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  • Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 77.5% of the reviews are reliable.
  • This product had a total of 902 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 31 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Not bad for beginner something to start with


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Purchased to scan the codes on a 94 cummins n14


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Attempted to hook it up to a 99 pick up truck and was not able to connect using the generic obdii function


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It shows it has an obd function that might work on vehicles before obdii


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I do not advise purchasing as a car scanner


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Which is misleading from the description


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    When i receive it i feel that it is a quality device


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    When the fault code reader check engine light comes on it describes the fault

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