Autel MaxiCheck MX808S OBD2 Diagnostic Scan Tool

I bought it to use for Mercedes and it is working fine however when it comes to minors system changes, it doesn’t Like you can’t change the temperature unit from F to C and you can’t change the radio channels frequency from US specs to GCC specs

I have an older JDM car and am handy with tools. Had an older scan tool and now upgraded to this one, wish I had done it sooner, it communicates with all modules in the car and tells you any problems. It can also do coding and most importantly for my case IT CAN ADD SPARE KEYS!. Yes there is a subscription for updates but the tool will work after even if no updates are applied, I verified this on youtube. It can also reset and do services like ABS bleeding and parking brake service mode. It lets me work on the car and save the labor costs. Dealer wanted $734.50 CAD for just a key and programming (insane), locksmith wanted over $350 cash for just key, I left and didn't bother with them. For a bad sensor diagnosis and replacement dealer wanted over $1500 on top (rear blind spot sensor behind bumper). Bypassed all of them and their "services" with this tool. I bought blank key online for $16, had it cut for $20, programmed it and the fob myself with this tool. Scanned car determined right rear sensor lost communication, ordered new sensor for 200. I paid 793 total to fix sensor myself and get a spare programmed key. Dealer would have been $2,234!!!! In this economy I will invest in myself and my own tools instead of paying obnoxious prices to people or businesses.

Just got the Autel MX808S scanner and I’m really happy with it! My buddy had the regular MX808, which was cool, but I needed the EVAP solenoid activation, and the S model does that no problem. It’s way easier to use than those phone apps with a dongle—those can be such a pain. The bidirectional stuff is awesome, lets me test things directly, which is super helpful. Also, the auto-VIN read is a nice touch, saves me some hassle. WiFi for updates, hard-wired for car connection - I purposely wanted that vs bluetooth. IOne year of updated is fine, and the tool will still work after the year. I would only need to update if I purchase a new vehicle which is expected, and acceptable. Btw, the lightning deal made it a ridiculously good bargain. Overall, it’s a solid tool, works great, and I’m stoked with the purchase!

Great device

Absolutely love my new scanner! Easy to use, well built, and It can perform so many more functions than my basic blue driver scanner, plus some extra testing features. I was able to use this to set the camshaft timing on my truck, and with advanced scanning and live diagnostics found out that I had a wiring issue which was not letting pcm read the sensor. 1000% worth the buy, a mechanic alone would have charged me more than the scanner costs, and I have a solid scanner that is compatible with all my cars!