Autel MS300 It's Perfect!
easy to use!! it's perfect and cheaper!! you only connected in your car and it show all the codes!! you can erase and comes with a guide with the meaning of the generic codes! Perfect
Autel MS300 Everyone should have one!
With todays complex engines with mass air flow sensors, multiple oxygen sensors, ECUs etc etc., and for the low price of this Autel MaxiScan MS300 OBD-II reader, everyone should really keep one in their trunk in case of an emergency on some out of town trip - very nice to know if the Check Engine light is something really serious or something less benign where you can limp your vehicle back into town... Get one today!!!!
Autel MS300 Basic, but works perfectly
I ordered this unit after another unit by a different company would not reset the check engine light on my 2002 Subaru Forester. This one did, however so I'm happy. Despite the low price and basic nature of this unit, it worked very well.
Autel MS300 Works great!
This product does exactly what it says it will. I've rented expensive OBDII readers from parts chains and this pulls the code no differently than theirs. If you're only wanting the trouble codes this is the way to go. Once you have the code just look it up on the internet or use the supplied booklet to find out what it means. For the price this is a great tool to have on hand. Any mechanic that charges you to pull a code ought to be ashamed. It literally only takes a minute to get the trouble codes off your car.
Autel MS300 Great.
Worked great! I was a little worried since I own a Honda Civic and seen a few people (who also owned Civics) having some problems. However, it worked like a charm for me. I followed the directions as stated in the manual and had no trouble. I also used it on my friends 2005 Ford Expedition, also with no trouble. I did notice that the other Civic owners that were having difficulty had newer models (2006) so perhaps that is something to look into.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Autel MaxiScan MS300 Scan Tool
Autel MaxiScan MS300 Scan Tool Worked Great! Showed I had bad coil, even which one
Worked great, let me do the reasearch before bringing it into the dealer. Wonderful buy! My car has a bad coil and I have to go get it fixed this weekend.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 Scan Tool Functions as intended..
Got this unit after 'service engine soon' light came on a 2000 BMW 323i I just recently acquired from a friend. Being new to the LA area and not knowing (or trusting) any mechanics yet, I decided to get this unit and give it a shot myself. I'm glad I did and I feel as if this little device has already paid for itself in the first go. I was able to read the codes right away and reset the computer. As other reviewers have noted, the CD is not of great use, neither are the code tables in the instruction manual. Regardless, the key is getting the codes! Even with a 'proprietary' engine code, you'll be able to get the fault description online - either in a fault site for your specific make/model or in the forums. I now have the likely culprit causing the light to go off and can tackle the work myself - it would have cost me $$$ at a dealership or a mechanic, but its something I can do relatively easily in my garage with a bit of time on my hands.
Note other reviewers comments on passing emissions testing after erasing computer codes and data in your car. You will most likely have to drive around x number of miles to make sure the computer cycles thru all settings before returning a 'pass' on a scanner.. this scanner will also not reset an 'airbag' light - that's a more involved issue.
Overall completely satisfied with the unit and I can't really see the other scanners at 3-5 times the cost of this one performing any better.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 Scan Tool Worked great for a couple '01 Subaru Outbacks - very simple!
Just plug it in, turn the car to "on," hit enter, wait for it to scan (<1 minute for my car), then hit scroll to get the codes. I didn't try the cd that came with it, as the manual that comes with it, as well as my Hayne's manual have the code definitions. Codes give basic information, such as those I received: "P0328 knock sensor circuit high voltage input" and "P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)," the latter of which could be caused by many different issues. Googling the code along with your make and model will likely bring up a ton of information on how to actually fix the problem(s), so the codebook + CD are less useful than the web for those of us with less mechanical experience.
The cheapest I can get a mechanic to hook up a code reader for is $15, so using it on 2 cars It has already paid for itself. No batteries required, as it runs off the car's power, so it is always ready to go. Great purchse.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 Scan Tool Simple and excellent!
Very simple setup but works wonderfully. Clears the codes and reads any check engine light. Also tells you all parts that are "ready" or not. I honestly have nothing bad to say about this for the price that you pay.
Autel MS300 Scan Tool I should of bought one a long time ago. Works PERFECT.
My Car Service Repair Center charges 'BIG Bucks' to analyze and reset the Car Code. Ordered this, it came in a couple of days with all the instructions and so easy to use myself. THANK YOU
Autel MS300 Scan Tool As Promised
I was hesitant after reading the negative reviews for this item, but they were in the small minority, so I was willing to give the product the benefit of the "doubt the negative reviews". I'm glad I did.
For the pittance this item costs, you could not ask for more. Simple, easy to read display and operation. But don't expect it to be so easy you don't have to read the instructions. I found the them accurate and clear, not the typical transliteration you sometimes get.
Unlike what others have reported, the CD-ROM loaded a very simple but functioning program. I got a valid report when selecting the GENERIC setting, but not when selecting the TOYOTA setting. So make sure to try the generic as well as the car manufacturer setting. The software usually returns a diagnostic after entering the 5 alpha-numeric, BUT NOT ALWAYS. Just hit your ENTER key and it should appear.
My specific experience:
1) with car ignition OFF, I pluged in the MS300 and got a lighted display with the "greeting" CAN OBD2.
2) I turned ignition to ON, but did NOT NOT start the car. Then pressed the ENTER button and got the proper and full sequence of messages as promised by the manual page 10.
3) I waited for the Main Menu which gives you the quantity of error codes IF there are any, and I/M Readiness Status.
4) I selected DTC (scroll if needed), and was given the one DTC that had been stored, in my case "P0440".
5) I wanted to clear the error code and the dashboard "Check Engine" light, so I scrolled to ERASE, and pressed ENTER, then ENTER again (for YES).
6) My error code was gone. (the "Check Engine " light had already gone back out after several days of driving)
7) I looked up the P0440 DTC in the Manual and in the CD-ROM program under the GENERIC setting. Both reported that the DTC meant "EVAP Emission Control System Malfunction".
8) If my "Check Engine" light comes on and the MS300 reports the same error, THEN I'll take the car in for service.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN OBD-II Scan Tool Great little item.
Great little item. Very easy to use and diagnose problems. Only takes a few seconds to identify a check engine light problem. Highly recommended..
Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN OBD-II Scan Tool Great little product. Money well spent
Had a fault code trigger on my '96 Land Rover Discovery. Think it had to do with the IAC, but anyways, the truck still ran fine. However, the stinkin' CEL was on now. On my old Bronco, I was able to jump some wires to clear the CEL, but with the OBDII, looks like the only way to clear it was with a scanner.
So I bought this little gem, as the local Autozone doesn't check codes anymore, AAMCO wanted $40 to reset it and a local gas station, to which I was a customer just a few hours earlier, wanted $20 (what ever happened to familiar faces and creating a strong customer base...anyhoo). So not wanting to give my hard earned money to these thieves, I bought this gem and for the money, it can't be beat. I was able to read the code (have a pen and paper at the ready to jot it down in case you have multiple fault codes and to keep a history of the fault codes. After you clear them all and if the CEL comes back on, scan again and compare fault codes to see if they were the ones that you jotted down earlier. Now you're on your way to troubleshooting! Good job! Now go have a beer!) and reset the CEL (check engine light for you newbs). Totally worth it and now I actually have a tool in case it kicks the code again. In which case I'll actually start troubleshooting. Might've been a one time fluke.
Reading the reviews, looks like the earlier generation of the product reviewed unfavorably and as time progressed, the reviews looked promising. I say go for it and if it doesn't work, exchange it. If it really doesn't work for your vehicle, just return it.
My sister has a CEL on her Lexus so I'll see if it works well for her car. But at least for a '96 Land Rover Discovery, it works!
MaxiScan MS300 good for the price
works alright on some cars but doesn't work on my honda fit however works awesome on my nissan altima 1999 reads the code and then you just have to google the code to get answers on what is wrong
MaxiScan MS300 OMG!!!!
What can I say? For 10 minutes---yes, just 10 minutes---I figured out why the engine light is on and managed to turn it off. I can't make a better use of $22 for any other investment.
Worked great, let me do the reasearch before bringing it into the dealer. Wonderful buy! My car has a bad coil and I have to go get it fixed this weekend.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 Scan Tool Functions as intended..
Got this unit after 'service engine soon' light came on a 2000 BMW 323i I just recently acquired from a friend. Being new to the LA area and not knowing (or trusting) any mechanics yet, I decided to get this unit and give it a shot myself. I'm glad I did and I feel as if this little device has already paid for itself in the first go. I was able to read the codes right away and reset the computer. As other reviewers have noted, the CD is not of great use, neither are the code tables in the instruction manual. Regardless, the key is getting the codes! Even with a 'proprietary' engine code, you'll be able to get the fault description online - either in a fault site for your specific make/model or in the forums. I now have the likely culprit causing the light to go off and can tackle the work myself - it would have cost me $$$ at a dealership or a mechanic, but its something I can do relatively easily in my garage with a bit of time on my hands.
Note other reviewers comments on passing emissions testing after erasing computer codes and data in your car. You will most likely have to drive around x number of miles to make sure the computer cycles thru all settings before returning a 'pass' on a scanner.. this scanner will also not reset an 'airbag' light - that's a more involved issue.
Overall completely satisfied with the unit and I can't really see the other scanners at 3-5 times the cost of this one performing any better.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 Scan Tool Worked great for a couple '01 Subaru Outbacks - very simple!
Just plug it in, turn the car to "on," hit enter, wait for it to scan (<1 minute for my car), then hit scroll to get the codes. I didn't try the cd that came with it, as the manual that comes with it, as well as my Hayne's manual have the code definitions. Codes give basic information, such as those I received: "P0328 knock sensor circuit high voltage input" and "P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)," the latter of which could be caused by many different issues. Googling the code along with your make and model will likely bring up a ton of information on how to actually fix the problem(s), so the codebook + CD are less useful than the web for those of us with less mechanical experience.
The cheapest I can get a mechanic to hook up a code reader for is $15, so using it on 2 cars It has already paid for itself. No batteries required, as it runs off the car's power, so it is always ready to go. Great purchse.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 Scan Tool Simple and excellent!
Very simple setup but works wonderfully. Clears the codes and reads any check engine light. Also tells you all parts that are "ready" or not. I honestly have nothing bad to say about this for the price that you pay.
Autel MS300 Scan Tool I should of bought one a long time ago. Works PERFECT.
My Car Service Repair Center charges 'BIG Bucks' to analyze and reset the Car Code. Ordered this, it came in a couple of days with all the instructions and so easy to use myself. THANK YOU
Autel MS300 Scan Tool As Promised
I was hesitant after reading the negative reviews for this item, but they were in the small minority, so I was willing to give the product the benefit of the "doubt the negative reviews". I'm glad I did.
For the pittance this item costs, you could not ask for more. Simple, easy to read display and operation. But don't expect it to be so easy you don't have to read the instructions. I found the them accurate and clear, not the typical transliteration you sometimes get.
Unlike what others have reported, the CD-ROM loaded a very simple but functioning program. I got a valid report when selecting the GENERIC setting, but not when selecting the TOYOTA setting. So make sure to try the generic as well as the car manufacturer setting. The software usually returns a diagnostic after entering the 5 alpha-numeric, BUT NOT ALWAYS. Just hit your ENTER key and it should appear.
My specific experience:
1) with car ignition OFF, I pluged in the MS300 and got a lighted display with the "greeting" CAN OBD2.
2) I turned ignition to ON, but did NOT NOT start the car. Then pressed the ENTER button and got the proper and full sequence of messages as promised by the manual page 10.
3) I waited for the Main Menu which gives you the quantity of error codes IF there are any, and I/M Readiness Status.
4) I selected DTC (scroll if needed), and was given the one DTC that had been stored, in my case "P0440".
5) I wanted to clear the error code and the dashboard "Check Engine" light, so I scrolled to ERASE, and pressed ENTER, then ENTER again (for YES).
6) My error code was gone. (the "Check Engine " light had already gone back out after several days of driving)
7) I looked up the P0440 DTC in the Manual and in the CD-ROM program under the GENERIC setting. Both reported that the DTC meant "EVAP Emission Control System Malfunction".
8) If my "Check Engine" light comes on and the MS300 reports the same error, THEN I'll take the car in for service.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN OBD-II Scan Tool Great little item.
Great little item. Very easy to use and diagnose problems. Only takes a few seconds to identify a check engine light problem. Highly recommended..
Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN OBD-II Scan Tool Great little product. Money well spent
Had a fault code trigger on my '96 Land Rover Discovery. Think it had to do with the IAC, but anyways, the truck still ran fine. However, the stinkin' CEL was on now. On my old Bronco, I was able to jump some wires to clear the CEL, but with the OBDII, looks like the only way to clear it was with a scanner.
So I bought this little gem, as the local Autozone doesn't check codes anymore, AAMCO wanted $40 to reset it and a local gas station, to which I was a customer just a few hours earlier, wanted $20 (what ever happened to familiar faces and creating a strong customer base...anyhoo). So not wanting to give my hard earned money to these thieves, I bought this gem and for the money, it can't be beat. I was able to read the code (have a pen and paper at the ready to jot it down in case you have multiple fault codes and to keep a history of the fault codes. After you clear them all and if the CEL comes back on, scan again and compare fault codes to see if they were the ones that you jotted down earlier. Now you're on your way to troubleshooting! Good job! Now go have a beer!) and reset the CEL (check engine light for you newbs). Totally worth it and now I actually have a tool in case it kicks the code again. In which case I'll actually start troubleshooting. Might've been a one time fluke.
Reading the reviews, looks like the earlier generation of the product reviewed unfavorably and as time progressed, the reviews looked promising. I say go for it and if it doesn't work, exchange it. If it really doesn't work for your vehicle, just return it.
My sister has a CEL on her Lexus so I'll see if it works well for her car. But at least for a '96 Land Rover Discovery, it works!
MaxiScan MS300 good for the price
works alright on some cars but doesn't work on my honda fit however works awesome on my nissan altima 1999 reads the code and then you just have to google the code to get answers on what is wrong
MaxiScan MS300 OMG!!!!
What can I say? For 10 minutes---yes, just 10 minutes---I figured out why the engine light is on and managed to turn it off. I can't make a better use of $22 for any other investment.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Autel MaxiScan MS300 Reviews
Autel MaxiScan MS300 OBD-II scan tool is a must have
This tool is an invaluable tool that should be in every would be motorcycle or auto enthusiast's garage. As a motorcyclist I am regularly wrenching on my own motorcycles and this tool saves me time and money by quickly and accurately diagnosing trouble codes that even the most novice mechanic, garage rat, DIY or mechanically inclined vehicle owner can use. I have used this tool to diagnose issues on friends' motorcycles and it can do the same for any American, Japanese or Euriopean motor vehicle manufactured after 1996. If you are a biker and you spend time in the garage working on your own machine you should have one of these. It's about the size of a large cell phone and has easy to use instructions. I was in the market for one of these and Amazon happened to have it for the right price. I had actually purchased almost the exact same unit from Harbor Freight but returned it 2 hours later after finding this one on Amazon for significantly less with free shipping and no sales tax.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 does what it says
Bought this to diagnose a check engine light on a 2003 VW Passat, the car had a handful of codes that the book was able to identify but what worked the best was simply clearing all the codes and then taking it back through the state emissions check again. I waited until the computers had reset and ran it back through again and it passed. Let me back up a second and say that simply unhooking the battery didn't work, it took care of the light but didn't fool the state computers. Once the car was driven for about thirty miles the light came back on. It would not reset the airbag light though that was turned on when I had to disconnect the passenger side airbag to reinforce the glove box. I guess that is a more complex scanner. I bought this scanner on a gold box deal along with a Bosch O2 sensor that I ended up not even needing. These types of scanners should be in every ones tool box that works on their own cars at all.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 scan tool
A check engine light came on in my van. I ordered the scan unit and I used it and found I had a o2 sensor out and had it replaced. a few days ago my son had a check engine check light cone on and I read all three codes. he has misses in #1 and #3 cylinders. Great code reader for around $30 and it let you know what is wrong. after reading the codes just look them up on line to get more information. I worked on the older cars but the newer ones I am just catching up on the computer thing. Forrest
Autel MaxiScan MS300 A straightforward product
This product looks decently made. Easy to use. I hooked it up to read the code, got the infor and turned off the engine light all within 15-20 minutes. I do not need anything else feature. I am happy with this product.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 Excellent Value
This product came quickly and is a great value for the money.
My local shops charge between $40-$100 dollars for a DTC scan.
This product is easy to use and quickly and accurately identified the issue I was experiencing.
Very pleased and highly recommend.
It has more options that I had anticipated as well.
This tool is an invaluable tool that should be in every would be motorcycle or auto enthusiast's garage. As a motorcyclist I am regularly wrenching on my own motorcycles and this tool saves me time and money by quickly and accurately diagnosing trouble codes that even the most novice mechanic, garage rat, DIY or mechanically inclined vehicle owner can use. I have used this tool to diagnose issues on friends' motorcycles and it can do the same for any American, Japanese or Euriopean motor vehicle manufactured after 1996. If you are a biker and you spend time in the garage working on your own machine you should have one of these. It's about the size of a large cell phone and has easy to use instructions. I was in the market for one of these and Amazon happened to have it for the right price. I had actually purchased almost the exact same unit from Harbor Freight but returned it 2 hours later after finding this one on Amazon for significantly less with free shipping and no sales tax.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 does what it says
Bought this to diagnose a check engine light on a 2003 VW Passat, the car had a handful of codes that the book was able to identify but what worked the best was simply clearing all the codes and then taking it back through the state emissions check again. I waited until the computers had reset and ran it back through again and it passed. Let me back up a second and say that simply unhooking the battery didn't work, it took care of the light but didn't fool the state computers. Once the car was driven for about thirty miles the light came back on. It would not reset the airbag light though that was turned on when I had to disconnect the passenger side airbag to reinforce the glove box. I guess that is a more complex scanner. I bought this scanner on a gold box deal along with a Bosch O2 sensor that I ended up not even needing. These types of scanners should be in every ones tool box that works on their own cars at all.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 scan tool
A check engine light came on in my van. I ordered the scan unit and I used it and found I had a o2 sensor out and had it replaced. a few days ago my son had a check engine check light cone on and I read all three codes. he has misses in #1 and #3 cylinders. Great code reader for around $30 and it let you know what is wrong. after reading the codes just look them up on line to get more information. I worked on the older cars but the newer ones I am just catching up on the computer thing. Forrest
Autel MaxiScan MS300 A straightforward product
This product looks decently made. Easy to use. I hooked it up to read the code, got the infor and turned off the engine light all within 15-20 minutes. I do not need anything else feature. I am happy with this product.
Autel MaxiScan MS300 Excellent Value
This product came quickly and is a great value for the money.
My local shops charge between $40-$100 dollars for a DTC scan.
This product is easy to use and quickly and accurately identified the issue I was experiencing.
Very pleased and highly recommend.
It has more options that I had anticipated as well.
DISCOUNT SALE Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN OBD-II Scan Tool
Autel MaxiScan MS300
The MaxiScan code reader supports all OBD2 protocols, including the newly released Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol. Though it is small, it is able to retrieve same information as large expensive scanners. This code reader reviews the emission readiness status of OBD monitors and determines the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) status as well as turns off check engine light. It comes with free CD software with over 7000 DTC definitions and is powered via detachable OBD2 cable.Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3 in Automotive
- Size: Small
- Color: Red
- Brand: Autel
- Model: MS300
Features
- Retrieves generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), includes definitions lookup software on CD and displays DTC definitions on screen
- Features an easy-to-read backlit LCD screen, multilingual menu and DTC definitions and standard 16-pin OBD-II connector; no additional cables are needed
- Retrieves VIN (Vehicle Identification No) on 2002 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9; powered by cars electrical system, so no batteries required
- Supports the CAN (Controller Area Network) protols and all other current OBD-II protocols
- Works with all OBD-II compliant U.S., European and Asian vehicles (OBD-II is standard on all cars sold in U.S. post-1996)
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