ElmScan 5 Compact USB OBD-II Scan Tool & OBDWiz Engine Diagnostic Software

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002PYBZJO
• Item model number: 423000
  

By : ScanTool
List Price : $59.95
Price : $29.95
You Save : $30.00 (50%)

Product Description

ElmScan 5 is the original best-selling ELM327-based scan tool, and is the perfect entry-level scan tool for the budget-minded do-it-yourself mechanic. ElmScan 5 Compact lets you turn your computer into a sophisticated diagnostic system. The scan tool is a breeze to install and configure, and provides a lot more information about your vehicle, than a handheld scan tool. It is fully OBD-II compliant and works with any Windows PC with a USB port. ElmScan 5 Compact includes all necessary hardware and software to diagnose your vehicle's problems.
The free, exclusive, feature-packed OBDwiz diagnostics software included with the scan tool allows you to:
Turn off check engine light, and erase stored diagnostic information Read and erase stored, pending, and permanent trouble codes (both generic and manufacturer-specific, over 7000 codes in database) Built-in online lookup of probable causes and possible solutions Access freeze frame information Display, graph, and log 90+ real-time parameters Create custom digital dashboards Measure and display fuel economy And much more!
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Package Contents
ElmScan 5 Compact unit Quick Start Guide Installation CD (device drivers, user documentation, OBDwiz diagnostic software)
Warranty
Buy with confidence. If you are not happy with our product or service, we do not want your money! This product comes with a 90 day money back guarantee, and a 3 year "repair or replace" warranty.
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Product Features

• Works with all 1996+ model year cars and light trucks.
• Supports all OBD protocols and systems, including CAN, OBD-II, EOBD and JOBD.
• Easy to install and use. Installation CD contains drivers, diagnostic software, user documentation, and videos.
• No need to buy separate software! OBDwiz diagnostic software ($30 value) is included in price. Read and clear trouble codes (database has over 7000 trouble codes), turn off Check Engine light, view Freeze Frame. Display, record, and graph 90+ real-time parameters. Calculate MPG (fuel mileage).
• ElmScan 5 is covered by a 3-year manufacturer warranty, and a 90-day money back guarantee.

 

ElmScan 5 Compact USB OBD-II Scan Tool & OBDWiz Engine Diagnostic Software (423001)

 

Customer Reviews

This is an alright product:
Pros:
+Read ; Reset Check Engine Light codes
+Can read many OBD parameters (just not with the included program)
Cons:
-Slow. The refresh rate is at best 1-3 updates per second when reading OBD2 values. This is way to slow to be of much use.
-Fuel mileage calculations with included software is woefully optimistic
-Included software can only read a few parameters. There are some free software alternatives, but most of the good stuff is quite expensive
Overall:
Decent for CEL reading/resetting. Although, a cheap handheld device does the same thing and is more portable.
Poor for monitoring values over OBD2. The refresh rate is too low to be of much diagnostic use.

I needed a simple, inexpensive scan tool to check and reset error codes in my 2002 Pontiac Bonneville. I work in computers and have a laptop available so the ElmScan 5 USB scan tool looked like a nice package. The form factor was what I was looking for, it in included OBD software and the price was right. The unit arrived promptly, the software installed easily and linked to the scan tool without issue. The software was simple to learn and easy to use and proved to be totally adequate for my needs. It provides a simple link to look up codes on the internet and does a very good job with standardized codes. The basic software does not handle manufacturer specific codes but there are other software packages available for more advanced uses, some of which are free. I have used the ElmScan 5 on all of my vehicles and several friends vehicles and really like the unit.

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