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Pros & Cons
Pros
The scanner is easy to use and works as advertised. Comes with a usb cord for updates via pc. I also have a wifi device and an ipad app that connects easier and gives me more info that i can use.
The al419 helps you connect to your car's obd port. It's very handy for vehicle check ups.
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Quality
As to its ease of use: lightweight, easy-to-read screens and the cables including the usb for upgrades are straightforward.
Needed a simple and reliable code reader and this one does all my vehicles, recommend to anyone as it's straightforward and sim... Read More
Compairing this unit to the previous bluetooth reader i used with my phone the interface, navigation of menus and such is slow and clunky.
The autel al419 narrowed it down to a single major item, but offered three simple alternatives - like change the transmission f... Read More
Price
An inexpensive way to read and clear trouble codes.
Awesome - i used one of those clunky bluetooth scanners because they were inexpensive (cheap).
So the device seems to already have paid for itself.
Bought a new cap for the ford ranger for under $10 and the code has been gone for a month.
Competitiveness
I used aptdiff to compare the binarys of the 419 to the 519 and the only difference was in the first line of the hex code.
Bought as as replacement for a recently returned diagnostic scanner of a cheaper brand.
With this unit i usually have to wait about 10 secs for it to gather data before it displays depending on what menu option you ... Read More
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- This product had a total of 113 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 13 2024.
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Doesnt do abs transmission or tire monitor reset
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I had to contact their support to get clarification on steps to download and update the software on it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
One of the screw threads in the cord connector was stripped out of the box and it needed a software update as well but for the price and usefulness i liked it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Once again i find myself reviewing an item which i purchased as a doityourselfer
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For the most part this is a tool that should be used by someone with a good amount of experience as a mechanic
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Occasionally it can mislead you if you dont have an appropriate amount of experience in a given area
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
What bothers me my 2003 silverado can have a hard time connecting
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im not sure if its the truck or this tool but it is finicky when you want connect or reconnect
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