Friday, March 16, 2012

Autel MaxiScan MS300 PERFECT

 Autel MaxiScan MS300 PERFECT
Been wanting one of these for a while now.. I had to get one in order to repair my car for inspection... Let me tell you this thing is worth EVERY penny!!!!!! This saved me thousands of dollers by acually telling me what was wrong so that i could fix it.. I do not know why i have not had one of these since i started driving.. I think this unit should be installed in every car... This thing worked great on my 1998 Subaru Legacy wagon i also pluged it in to a lincon 2002 LS and cleard the codes on it worked perfect.. Also one note.. the erase DTC codes works great but if you have a problem that still exists it will trigger the CEL and throw a code as soon as your start the engine or shortly there after.. This thing is worth its weight in GOLD I highly recommend getting this if you are mechanically inclined to work on your own car, and save thousands.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Autel MaxiScan MS300 BEST PRICE

Autel MaxiScan MS300 BEST PRICE
This scanner has saved me big $$. Quickly lets me know what needs to be fixed. Usually it is something I can do myself. If not, then I take it to a mechanic. It also lets me reset the engine service light after my simple fix. This has been a 'handy man's' dream tool. Amazon quickly found me the best price.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Worth it.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Worth it.
This thing works great once you get it to communicate. The one guy said turn your car to "on" but I think you need to put it in "run" for it to work correctly. The backlight is nice and bright. It can also read the VIN and component's status. The codes are in the little booklet or you can go online easily enough. Well worth the low price if you like working on your car.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Compact, inexpensive and does the job.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Compact, inexpensive and does the job.
I have a Chrysler product that simply isn't dependable; the engine/transmission computer will periodically reset, usually in 55-MPH traffic, leaving you engine-dead for a minute or more at a time, keeping the "check engine" light lit, and Chrysler "repairs" have only aggravated the problem. The Maxiscan allows me to check the computer, reset the codes that keep the engine light on, and get the car back on the road without using my AAA membership. Once the car loan is paid down to the point that I can trade the car in, I'll dump this V-6 anchor and buy something (non-Chrysler) that I can depend on; until then, this is my only hope of getting me (eventually) where I need to go.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Scanner

Autel MaxiScan MS300  Does the Job.
Great for the money, this is all one needs to diagnose a vehicle. Its easy to use, needs no batteries
has a rounded compact form. 


Good Code Reader
Fast shipping, reads well, didn't have any problems. Cheap economical way to read your error codes. Best way to know your problem before going to the auto dealer. 


Works with my Honda CRV 2002
I'm not a mecanic was just curious about the trouble light before brigning to garage. It works with my Honda CRV 2002. 


Great product for the price!
This is a great product that will get you started in finding the problems of your car. a real money saver!

Hint: once you get the code from the code reader go online or YouTube to see how to fix your problem. 


No More Waiting to Find Vehicles SES issue
Bought the "Autel Maxiscan MS300" because of price, and was tired of the people at Autozone, Advanced Auto Parts, as well as Auto Dealerships, either having an attitude becuase i just wanted the codes so i could fix the issue with my car, and or charging me money to hook the tool up and give me some numbers which takes less than 2 minutes.

This is very easy to use, immediately worked as soon as i hooked it up to the OBD port. Found the trouble codes in no time and erased them. (I had the p0420 and p0430 codes, which i replaced the o2(oxygen sensors 2 days before deleting the codes.) SES light went out, that took less than a minute. Besides, I read the book B4 i hooked the "Scan Tool", up and used it as if i were using this thing all my life. Read the instructions and you cannot go wrong. Now if i wanted to, I could charge ppl to tell them their DTC's, but instead i will tell them where they can go....and thats amazon.com and order one; be a slave to no car. To think i was about to buy "Car MD" for over 200 bucks. You can hook this up as many times as u want to any car that has OBD2, made 1996 and after. 


Autel MS300 All I can say is wow
I received this product and tried to read the manual which was pretty boring so I just decided it would be way way way easier to just go to a car and try and work it. So I've since tried it on Volvos, Cadillacs, Mercedes, Pontiacs all varying years and models and was able to write down codes and reset the light in all of them within less than a minute.

In each case I skipped the manual and put the code in P0118 Cheverolet for instance in a search engine and read what the most frequent causes are for that model and in each case the information gleaned from online was right on point. A lot of cases it was just a low antifreeze and the button just hadnt been reset. Ridiculous that shops charge $60 and $90 to read your check engine light and check the code. Buy this!! You will be glad. 


Autel MaxiScan MS300 A great tool for eliminating the dashboard mystery.
This is a great little tool to have around when that mysterious "Check Engine" light appears on your dashboard. Quickly told me my O2 sensor was slow to respond. This is on a 3 year old vehicle with just 15000 miles on the odometer. I cleared the code with the scan tool and the light hasn't reappeared. If it happens again in a reasonable amount of time, then I'll know it needs attention for sure. Otherwise, to me, it was just a fluke. I love this little scan tool. 


Autel MaxiScan MS300 Scanner
I like this scanner, it works as advertized. It displayed my O2 sensor problem in my 2004 honda crv. I reset the check engine light with it, replaced the sensor, and so far so good. All I can say is that for now it works fine on my Honda crv.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Scanner GREAT TOOL!
I have used this a number of times on Honda cars. This always powers up, scans, and erases codes well! Thank you so much for the bargain price for a great tool!! 

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Autel MS300

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.

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.