Does it run thru various tests like SDS does or does it just read codes? Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 18, 2023, at 8:21 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Much easier to use, far less hassle not dealing with power, cables, a > laptop, etc., etc. Makes it super easy to scan a car and look at the codes, > you just plug it in to the OBDII port, turn on the key, it scans the vehicle > for it’s VIN and gives you a choice of running a quick test or going into a > specific ECU. It does all the stuff the SDS does and even better, it records > the reports for you and gives you the ability to email copies to whomever you > wish. > > When you drill down into the codes it gives you the DTC number and a button > that does a Google search for that number, which is also nice. You can do > actuations and read actual values, too. Much easier to do when doing a > driving test. > > It’s literally an SDS system in a handheld device. I ran it against my SDS > and everything came out the same. > > -D > >> On Mar 18, 2023, at 9:14 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> What is the point of this if you have SDS? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>> On Mar 18, 2023, at 8:08 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> It’s a “Launch” device, an Android based handheld scanner. Floyd caught a >>> big sale on them a while back and we both snagged one. Both of us had our >>> first one die on us, or become unreliable. Mine acted like it was dead, I >>> believe his did the same. I requested a replacement, Floyd cashed out. >>> >>> They’re actually quite good when they work. They do everything the DAS >>> system does as well as generate reports of the tests that you can email the >>> result from. >>> >>> I’m still on the fence, as I’m waiting for my second one to puke, but maybe >>> it won’t. >>> >>> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XWVNBB6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details >>> >>> I wouldn’t pay $180 for one, although I see they’re offering a $50 off >>> coupon, making it $129. I think that’s about what we paid. >>> >>> I won’t mention your burnout suggestion to Mrs. Dan. She make take it >>> literally. >>> >>> -D >>> >>>>> On Mar 18, 2023, at 1:13 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Ran a scan with my new Chinee scan tool >>>> >>>> Elaborate please. New SDS? New Autel? New Topdon? >>>> >>>>> They’re nearly new and in good shape, so I’ll use them for now >>>> >>>> I'd probably practice burnouts with ESP off when you find your staggered >>>> wheels. >>>> >>>> Rick >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
