TOPDON ArtiDiag Pro Bidirectional Scan Tool, ECU Coding OBD2 Scanner Diagnostic Tool, 2 Years Free Update(Worth 300)/FCA Autoauth/35+ Services/All System Diagnosis

Update: I've used it recently on a BMW (e90 LCI 335d) and the scanner offers a good number of coding/programming options - not as much as you can do with Bimmercode and definitely not NCS Expert but still very useful. And importantly and conveniently, you can code in a new battery type and register it easily.Edit: 10 month update. I still use this scanner regularly, and I've used it now on BMW and Mercedes Benz products and a couple Nissans. It's worked great for me doing everything I've asked it to do. It routinely gets updates to the various software bits for newer models or extra features for older stuff. Zero complaints so far, and it's paid for itself time and time again.I watch Pine Hallow Auto Diagnostics and a few other channels and I've known I could benefit from an auto scanner. There are a lot of brands and devices to choose from, and it's hard to determine what features are available on which at what price point. I'm a mostly DIY mechanic who works on a variety of cars for friends and family. I settled on the Topdon Artidiag Pro because the size and price combined with 2 years of free updates seemed worth it to me. It was the right choice for me and it's more than paid for the price of the scanner with the tasks it has enabled me to perform already, and I've only had it a few weeks!Pros: So far, it's done everything I've asked it to do *and more*. I needed it to complete a Steering Angle Reset on a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, which it did very easily. A stealership had replaced the clockspring under a recall but did not plug in the new clock spring, causing me new SRS and stability control DTCs to appear. They wanted money to fix the issue - THAT THEY CREATED! - so I said enough is enough, and I bought the Topdon. It helped me confirm that the steering wheel sensor was functional BEFORE I performed the steering angle reset by viewing the live data that the wheel sensor was putting out. It had simply lost its calibration due to the car being operated without the clockspring plugged in. It then let me clear the SRS and ESC DTCs upon completion of the "repair."Being able to read all the codes and ensure work has been completed successfully is great - the Health Scan feature allows you to save a diagnostic, pre-repair, and post-repair report to share with your customer, and they are time stamped as evidence of the codes being cleared / no new codes. Very helpful!The Santa Fe also had TPMS issues that the Artidiag Pro helped me troubleshoot - it was able to show me the live data on the sensor locations, temperature, pressure readings, and IMPORTANTLY, their learned status / progress. This was key, along with a Hyundia/Kia TSB, in determining than the TPMS Module itself was bad. To replace that requires encoding the vehicle VIN and model into the new module - which I thought I would need dealer-specific software to complete. The Topdon Artidiag Pro has this capability in its Special Function, which was amazing! I encoded the data myself, encoded the sensors back into the new module, and the car has a working TPMS system for the first time in 8 years. This work alone saved me far, far more than the price of the tool vs paying a stealership to do it.I was also able to use the tool to program a remote keyfob for the same car and send the customer home with 2 remotes instead of none. I was able to enable a feature that auto-locked the doors once the vehicle reached 20kph, as well, something the customer very much appreciated.I've used the scanner now on several Hondas, two Toyotas, and a Ford and a Chevy and it's worked great in all of them, from 2002 through 2018 model years. You can also use the tool to read generic ODB II live data, and I was able to use it to properly diagnose and confirm the fix on a Bank 1 Rich code on a Honda Odyssey. It's amazing to see your long term fuel trims adjust in real time once the issue is resolved, and you can save both of those before/after reports/recordings to share with the customer as confirmation that the fix really DID fix the issue.I used it to confirm a dead o2 sensor on a different 2007 Sante Fe and NOT the bad catalytic converter their mechanic told them. You can pull up and display a load of PIDs, and once you know what they mean, it's easy to connect the dots correctly. One O2 sensor later and their issue was fixed as well.I finally resolved a long-standing SRS light on a friend's Acura TL (seatbelt sensor needed cleaning). Stealership had told him it would be $400 for them to diagnose and correct it. I did it with a few sprays of electrical contact cleaner, because Topdon let me read the code.A Toyota Camry I was in recently had the 'BRAKE' light on the dash. I had a feeling I knew what the issue was (low brake fluid in the reservoir) but with the Topdon Artidiag Pro, I was able to quickly pull up the PID for the parking brake to ensure it was showing as OFF - this confirmed that there was nothing wrong with any parking brake sensor, and after topping off the brake fluid, the light went away as expected. It seems like a small thing but the ability to solidify a diagnosis in seconds is SOOO handy!The screen size is large enough to display multiple sensors/PIDs as well as a good sized graph view, so I don't feel I am missing out vs models with 10-12 inch displays. It's a convenient, portable size.The home page has an "updates" tab which displays a small indicator of when new updates are available. When I first booted it up, it had a load of updates to do to get it current. Since I've had it, Topdon has pushed out another dozen or so updates for different makes of vehicles. It's clear they are continuously improving and supporting their software, which is really great to see.Cons: These aren't really negatives but just things to be aware about: This is not bluetooth so you do have to be tethered to the DLC port while using the scanner. For me it's not yet been an issue and the cable is very long so you can move the scanner through the window if needed, easily. If you MUST have this, then Topdon has several models which cost more that give you this feature.The VIN auto-detect, I have found, is very slow on some cars. I'm not sure why. I simply disabled the auto-detect on connection at the DLC, and instead I select the make of the car before it scans the VIN, which is then VERY fast. Again, NOT a complaint, just a process to be aware of when using the scanner. It requires two extra screen taps but the VIN detect is then so much faster, that it's definitely faster to do it this way.If you work on your own cars, you owe it to yourself to get a better scanner than just basic ODB II p codes. Topdon has a great product in their Artidiag Pro with loads of features at a great price, and I know from experience that it'll pay for itself in no time.

Really good Scanner for DIYers like myself and a good entry level scanner for someone that is just starting out as a pro. It offers a lot of functionality as well as bi-directional support; which was a big selling point for me; as the last scanner i bought did not offer that option. The included wiring diagrams is a big plus, saves some money on having to pay for per use access to other sources. Unless you looking for diagrams that are color and will highlight the wire(s) your tracing; it's a good addition to diagnosing problems and DTC.While I haven't used it until the battery has completely discharged, I've gotten it down to 15% - 20%, recharge time is fairly quick if you use the USB adapter and a plug.Based on my experience with a previous TopDon product, this one seems much more intuitive for navigating the options of the device and app that is installed. So far, I'm very happy with the purchase and the scanner. Haven't had any issues or problems with the device or using on any vehicles I've used it on.

If you do your own car maintenance, you need a bidirectional code scanner. A read-only scanner can provide fault codes and help diagnose a problem, but it cannot reset electronic control modules, calibrate actuators, or run diagnostic procedures. When an A/C blend door that controls the temperature in my 2007 Dodge Durango malfunctioned, I had a choice of paying a repair shop $1,500, or fix the problem myself. Turned out the plastic blend door was broken, but after I replaced it with an aluminum door I found online, the actuator that moves the door had to be recalibrated with a bidirectional scan tool. After much research I decided to check out the Topdon ArtiDiag Pro based on its features, price, and positive reviews. However, before making a purchase I contacted a tech support agent to make sure the tool would do what I needed it to do for my particular vehicle. The response from tech support was prompt and helpful, as was a follow-up phone call with tech support to help explain some of the tool’s features once I received the unit. I was soon able to get my air conditioner up and running. Total expenditure: $399 for the scan tool (after applying an instant coupon), plus $150 for the A/C door rebuild kit for a total savings of more than $900. With the diagnostic and maintenance functions the ArtiDiag Pro offers I expect to save a lot more money in the future for many jobs I used to take to a shop. I’m not putting down mechanics. Most people don’t have the knowledge, equipment, or time for car maintenance. But for someone on a tight budget with the technical expertise, or who just likes to work on their own vehicles, the ArtiDiag Pro provides an affordable means to expand their capabilities.What I like about the ArtiDiag Pro:—The unit is well built, compact, and self contained with all the apps built-in. No need to set up a separate computer and installing apps.—Intuitive, easy to use interface.—Support for more than 100 makes and models. You can find what functions are supported for each model at the Topdon website.—OBD adapters are provided for BMW and Mercedes in addition to the standard connector for most other makes. Everything stores in a nice case.—The company frequently updates its software which can be downloaded when connected to wifi.—Good customer service support.What could be improved:—User manual is very basic and doesn’t explain how to get to many functions. However, tech support is easily accessible by phone if you get stumped.—Online video tutorials would be nice for people who don’t like to read manuals.Overall, an excellent value for the DIY mechanic and small repair shops.