Keep up the good work. I can't wait for your next review. You are heaven sent. I have been not sure on what new scanner to buy. You've just help me make an informed decision. Thanks
Thinkdiag 2, found that you can use only on 5 manufacturers with this 1 year subscription, is this real? What about the other ones, if I need them, I have to rebuy for other manufacturers? Great video btw ;), regards
Thanks Supermoto! I think you are thinking of the Thinkdiag 1, that one only has supports for 5 OBD protocols, where the Thinkdiag 2 support 6 OBD protocols (Can-FD). The limitation is that after 1 yr if you do not renew, the Thinkdiag 2 will default to standard obd2 diagnostics. Cheers!
Great video, I am a newer tech and I am looking at upgrading my ability to scan. All I have now is a basic code reader (Blue-point EECR1B). I don't really have the money to get a completely dedicated scan tool so I thought getting a dongle would be a logical upgrade. I have been looking into the Thinkdiag2 but wanted to know if you have any other suggestions. Thank you!
Thank you K! Ah yes the Thinkdiag and Thinkdiag 2 are good in between scanners, I go over this more in the Thinkdiag video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yy21TsscA_c.html Now if budget is not a concern and you are pretty sure that this is the career you want to be in, then jumping into a full size tool like this one ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-leqYNPJ16M4.html may make more sense, just really depends on if you see this as a long term thing or if you want to test the waters out first before investing into equipment. Cheers!
Hi Donald! There are some significant differences as shown on the video. If you don't need the extra features the Thinkdiag will be more than enough but as explained on the video, the Thinkdiag 2 would make sense for those looking for the extra capabilities. Cheers!
@@really_swaggles The ThinkDiag 2 has more capability than the ThinkDiag (which as explained in the video, may be needed for certain vehicles but for some users it may not be needed). The form factor is also very different, Thinkdiag is tiny and ThinkDiag 2 is larger and has separate dongle which as explained on the video has some advantages but if you want to carry on your vehicle all the time it is bulkier. I breakdown the differences towards the end of the video, feel free to use the video chapters to jump to the section you want to see. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFunsimply let him know that thinkdiag 2 has more special functions. This is simple than prolonging the issue 38 or something special functions is different from 16 special functions.
Thanks Mohd! Ah good question, here is my follow up video where I go into depth and explain their subscription model and what changes after it expires if you choose not to renew ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q3lnh7vYwVw.html Cheers!
what about life time of thinkdiag 2 ? Isn’t free or should buy license after few years? I have nissan altima 2021, is that device compatible with my car ?
Hi W! The Thinkdiag 2 supports all functions for all vehicles included for 1 year, after it expires if you don't renew, the scanner continues to work as a standalone OBD2 scanner. And yes as shown in the video, Nissan is included in the vehicle coverage list. And if you need a scanner with lifetime updates, here is a good alternative ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Pk88Jbge1p8.html Cheers!
Hi V! Nope the capabilities are similar, however as explained on the video, there are vehicles that cannot be accessed (advanced service functions) if they need CAN FD (which is not support by Thinkdiag 1 but supported by Thinkdiag 2). Additionally related to this as mentioned there are some additional vehicles on Thinkdiag 2 that are not on Thinkdiag 1. Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!
Interested, but I really only need for older vehicles say from 2010 down to 1996. Well either one really benefit me? Would I simply just need one of the plug in inexpensive units? Thanks for your videos.
You're welcome JC! I cover a comparison of each towards the end of the video to help you decide (feel free to use the bookmarks on the video to jump to the section of interest). But yes, the Thinkdiag should be more than enough then (CANFD started around 2100, so it's likely you won't need it), here is the full review for it ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rGWSxEXFbOg.html Cheers!
Hello there Thanks for the video, witch one do you recommend to use it on Honda CRV 2018 and Accord 2018. To read codes and change brake pads and do regular maintenance
Hi! Normally brakes and normal maintenance can be performed without using a scanner. Reading codes can also be performed with a basic scanner like this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I4MHG-6BdXs.html However if you are looking to access advanced functions of the ABS module, both the Thinkdiag and Thinkdiag2 support Honda (you can see Honda during the vehicle coverage portion of the video) Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun the reason i ask is because i replaced the brake pads on my crv and all the lights came on, brake lights, vsa, and radar also, just because of that. Had to go to a friend of mine who has a scanner and erase those fault codes. I think i will go with the Thinkdiag, it has all i need
@@GabrielFeliz-n6h Oh wow, that is interesting, if all the lights came on, there is something going on with the vehicle. Would definitely start with a basic scan or a full system scan if you believe there are issues in other modules not related to the ECM, Cheers!
Hi Tech! The scanner supports TMPS, however the actual PID's you will be able to read will depend on your car depending on which sensors it has and what information those sensors can communicate to external tools (Some TPMS systems can communicate actual PSI and some can only communicate if they are off their target PSI. ThinkCar does accepts VIN #'s if you want them to check if it will be able to access the function you need. Cheers!
Hi T! I'm not familiar with that vehicle, however yes the scanner does support service, learning, coding functions. However actually being able to activate, learn or code a specific component varies from vehicle to vehicle. Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!
Hi C! Yes the scanner does support access to the TCM however actually being able to learn a specific component varies from vehicle to vehicle. Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!
Hello Buddy, you just gained a new sub! Do you know any scanner that would work with a Trumpchi/GAC GS8? It seems like ThinkDiag 1 or 2 doesnt support it
There are many people that are saying the think tools become basic OBD scanners after the subscription runs out. Is this true or do you keep the feature set and updates that were installed prior to the subscription running out?
Hi! Ah I think both of this devices are better for the home mechanic than a shop environment where multiple cars of many different brands are coming in all the time and you need to have access to updates longer. So for a shop small workshop environment I would recommend this one ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d1wFA3gsq20.html And I have more scanner reviews on my channel in the playlist "OBD2 Scanner Reviews" if you like to compare them. Cheers!
Hi Nsabosd! The price varies depending on what area your are located at, if there are any discounts or coupons going on, how many yrs the renewal will be for and also when you renew (it's likely price will be different every year). You can also contact Thinkcar if you want an estimate but like I mentioned there will be many factors affecting price. Cheers!
@AlexAutoFun dude just answer the question ??? 100 300 800 like give a range its kinda a important question I have a VIDENT scanner amazon special they give life time updates also does the thing program keys for GM?
@@DorianSatoshiNakamoto I also have thinkdiag, but when 1 year is full you have to buy a subscription again and that costs 80 Euro per year otherwise it is of no use to you
Hi Akos! Unfortunately I have not tested Carly so I can't comment on it's features or performance. However yes Thinkdiag supports activation features. Just remember that actually being able to activate a specific component or feature varies from vehicle to vehicle (vehicles have different levels of control, some allow you to active more things than others) Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. And I have more scanner reviews on my channel in the playlist "OBD2 Scanner Reviews" if you like to compare them. Cheers!
Hi Tarik! The Thinkdiag 1 or 2 would be good choice if you are in a very limited budget. However if budget allows a larger scanner like this one would be a better choice ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d1wFA3gsq20.html as it will support multiple vehicles after the expiration date, where the Thinkdiag is really meant for the at home mechanic that may only need to work on a single car. Here is the full video where I cover the Thinkdiag subscription model in more detail ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q3lnh7vYwVw.html Cheers!
Hi T! Yes the scanner does support access to the ECU and programming however actually being able to program, reset or code specific component varies from vehicle to vehicle. Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!
Hi G! Nope, Launch is different brand of scanners (depending on what model you are looking at some have more capability and some have less capability) here is the review for Launch X431 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9qwJlUEWN9A.html (one of the most popular scanners) Cheers!
Hi Ramamoorti! The Thinkdiag 2 is only rated for 9-18V. However there is an adapter that allows the use of 12V scanners on 24V systems, however I have not tested it personally here it is if you want to check it out amzn.to/3FY0QYE Cheers!
Hi S! Scanners typically do not have the ability to adjust timing as this is normally a mechanical feature requiring physical adjustment. However a scanner could potentially be used to confirm current timing or if the timing is being adjusted by looking at the PID data that relates to timing (usually inside ECM in the scanner menu). So while this scanner does support access to the ECM actually being able to activate, learn a specific component or read a particular PID varies from vehicle to vehicle (vehicles have different levels of control, some allow you to access more things than others) Thinkdiag does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!
Hola amigo! Soy una persona iniciando en el mundo de los escaners y me interesa comprar alguno de estos 2 del video En el especial en thinkdag 1, pero la verdad quiero tu recomendación ya que no creo poder pagar la suscripción anual pero quiero algún escáner que no cobre suscripciones pero tenga funciones similares
Hola JM! Ah si eres nuevo al uso de scanners, recommendaria empezando con uno basico como este ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NWnYXReXF5M.html Un scanner Bidirectional como el Thinkdiag puede ser confuso si no has utilizado un scanner por un tiempo antes. Si quieres algo advanzado per no tan complicado como un Bidirectional scanner este seria buena opcion ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-97CUmA_B4RY.html y si quieres empezar con uno advanzado como el Thinkdiag si se puede, nada mas recuerda que su uso es mucho mas complicado que un scanners basico. La subscripcion por ejemplo no se necesita para usarlo, solo para updates y ciertas operacion que requieren el usode la internet, aqui lo explico en mas detalles ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q3lnh7vYwVw.html Saludos!
Hi Joey! The Thinkdiag 2 does supports IMMO (you can see that function around the 3:55 mark) but the ability to add a key to your car will depend on the type of key (there are different transponders and frequencies), the year and model of the car etc. Also remember some cars allow you to reuse non virgin keys, and other cars won't (but this can sometimes be bypassed by a dedicated IMMO tool that can make a key virgin again). Regarding EU cars, yes, there is coverage as shown around the 8:20 mark where I cover the supported car brands. Cheers!
Hi Eric! "Premium" is usually a marketing term. If you see that term being used, it rarely has meaning, looks for features and how well some is made (and in the case of food products, the source). Cheers!
Hi Amtrak! Yes the scanner does support reading the transmission temperature. Just remember that some vehicles are not equipped with a transmission temperature sensor, some are quipped with a one but it does not communicate to scanners or only sends the signal to a cluster gauge, and some are equipped with one and can also send data out to a scan tool for readout. Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!
Hi D! Ah yes here you go ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TiLQYqwKq6A.html and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-97CUmA_B4RY.html Cheers!
Que tal amigo... Yo tengo la versión de este escáner pero en marca Kingbolen... El Ediag Plus y funcionan igual... Las mismas funciones y características... Pero estoy interesado en un dispositivo de bolsillo como el Thinkdiag mini o kingbolen mini... Que piensas de ese dispositivo??? Sin importar la marca... A lo que me refiero principalmente es al dispositivo... La versión mini de estos escáners... Y además muy buena review de este producto... Estoy viendo tu canal y tienes cosas interesantes... Felicidades... Ya me suscribí... Atentamente Ernesto de Guatemala...
Bienvenido al canal Ernersto y gracias! Ah es muy similar la funcion del Thinkdiag Mini al el de Thinkdiag regular pero en realidad como el Thinkdiag ya es pequeño (y si ya lo tienes) no se si haria mucho sentido comprar otro dispositivo similar. Prefereria utilizar ese dinero para comprar lo oposito, un scanner de tamaño completo con mas capabilidad como este ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d1wFA3gsq20.html hazi no duplico la capabilidad existente en mi taller, y mejor agrego una capabilidad nueva que no tenga. Saludos!
Gracias amigo... Eres genial... Y gracias por responder tan pronto... Nuevamente felicidades por tu canal... Sigue adelante y gracias por la recomendación y consejo... Saludos...
Hi Cecilia! Yes the scanner does support access to the suspension module, however actually being able to reset or relearn a specific component varies from vehicle to vehicle (vehicles have different levels of control) Thinkcar does accepts VIN numbers if you want them to check if it will be able to access the specific function you need. Cheers!
They removed all my details including my email because I didn't renew my subscription. NOW it's useless as I didn't know that the one time activation codes a one time thing. If u lose it that's it.
Hi slowmo! Once the subscription expires, you can still access all functions for that vehicle model that was selected at the start (The main difference is that you will no longer receive updates) Here is my video where I explain this in more detail ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q3lnh7vYwVw.html Cheers!
Hi Pedro! So far the tool has worked well for me (the video shows only a portion of it capabilities, but remember a tool is only as good as the person using it is, so a skilled mechanic will be able to take full advantage of it's capabilities) And I have more scanner reviews on my channel in the playlist "OBD2 Scanner Reviews" if you like to try a different one. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun I decided to buy one today for my Volvo 2016 xc60 and it's very good. I like it alot and the possibility it had to flash it after a year and use with another program such as x431 based. Very happy. Thank you for all your hard work.
