Customer Reviews
I've tried multiple scanners and I have settled on the XTool D7 for my DIY home mechanic work. I like the bi-directional capabilities of this scanner. It does more than just read OBDC II error codes, it will scan every electronically controlled system on the car, front to back. It finds codes that my other scanners do not. Very comprehensive.
One of my favorite features is Key Programming under the Special Functions. I had a few beat-up key fobs that were falling apart. Now my cars have new keys I ordered from Amazon and programmed with the XTool D7. Do you know how much money that has saved me? I can easily pay for this scanner just by programing three or four keys for myself, compared to what a dealer charges to do it.
After an update a few months back, this scanner is virtually the equivalent of the XTool D8, a much more expensive scanner. All that is missing on the D7 is ECU coding, which is something a DIY person should not do anyway because it can totally whack your car's computer if you enter incorrect coding. If you don't need to directly program your car's computer, the D7 has everything you will need to maintain your vehicle. I love the detailed reports that I can send myself from the D7 and print them on my computer's printer.
I use this scanner regularly to make sure nothing is failing on my five cars. It covers them all, with a 3-year free software upgrade. After three years it will cost you a little over $100 per year to keep the subscription current, in case you need to cover new cars. Your older cars will not require an upgrade to continue scanning them. I highly recommend this full car/truck computer system and OBDC II scanner..
I was able to find and clear so many faults. I have a Kia,Hyundai Ford and Honda. I was able to clear multiple false codes allowing my Hondas driver aids to be usable again. The Kia I was able to follow a fault in vehicle stability fault to a bad wheel sensor, live data showed the tire sensor indicated a speed of 157 mph, the car was sitting in park in the driveway. The Ford I was able to clear the faults after the car was repaired from damage to the rear bumper and the battery was disconnected.
Ive always wanted a mechanic quality scanner tool but hesitated due to the price. When I saw this one and the reviews I decided to give it a try and so far this has been a very awesome tool. I am not a certified mechanic, more of a diy maintenance guy but the functions I have been able to play around with as well as the versatility has been great. I used it to program a new key for my maxima and read codes and even troubleshoot my Toyota. The only issue I ran into was the limited functions I could do to my Subaru. But still I think a great buy, I especially like the free updates for three years as I feel that is great compared to other more expensive options.
Can't beat this price for a bi-directional scantool.
I like the unit and have found it does everything well. It is a professional grade unit for far less than other brands that do similar diagnostics. I was able to perform tests on my diesel truck and on my wife's BMW very easily. It can also do a bleed on the abs pump on some models. I have found so far that support on older cars (pre 2006) is somewhat limited. I did email support with a question. Don't bother, you won't be able to read the email you get back.