It does everything SDS does from what I can tell. Actuations, live data, quick test, read codes, etc.
I’ll fire mine up later today and do some screen shots (something else it does, too.) -D > On Mar 18, 2023, at 9:36 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > 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 > _______________________________________ 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
