TOPDON Bidirectional Scan Tool, ArtiDiag900 Lite Automotive Diagnostic Tool for Full System, Scanner for Car with Active Test, FCA AutoAuth, Wireless OBD2 Scanner Diagnostic Tool for All Vehicles

I love it! Super easy to use and very straightforward, even if you’re not super tech-savvy. It does take a bit of time to complete a scan, but it’s absolutely worth it for how accurate and detailed the results are. The interface is clear, and setup was quick. Definitely a reliable tool if you want a thorough diagnostic. Just be patient with the scanning time—it pays off!

It’s a straightforward tool. Easy to use, checks the entire car and creates a report that you can email or print out. It feels solid and the tablet is responsive. I was worried about it having an old android tablet that “worked well enough”, but that’s not the case. Speaking of the case, it came with a nice high quality case, so I feel some sense of confidence in it being protected. I’d recommend this product, but only when it’s on sale, full price isn’t competitive.

For the better part of a month I have been using the Topdon ArtiDiag 900 Lite every day.I diagnose vehicles will many different scan tools:Dealer Laptops $3000 annual subscription (each)Snapon Zues $7000 initial purchase, $1000 annual subscriptionI gravitated towards this scanner for the following uses:Grab and goCompactQuick Vehicle Resets like : battery and throttle position sensor relearnsQuick Clear all computers after serviceQuick Maintenance modesParking lot diags outside the shopThe Topdon Artidiag900lite lays in the top draw of my roll around cart, and takes less space then a set of sockets. This makes it easy to perform all scans on every customer car that enters the shop, and I can instantly send the scans to customers or service advisors.The Topdon Artidag900lite performs the best during routine services and post maintenance. Dealer tools are not wireless and you have to stay with the tool in the driver seat, using the Topdon Artidiag900lite I can wirelessly monitor the progress of updates, reprograms, and module resets. This adds a new level to multitasking.The wireless range of the Topdon Artidiage900Lite really shines when performing "Bi-Directional" support. The ability to wireless walk around a vehicle and command components of the vehicle to activate and/or move is a game changer. This feature paid for the tool in one diagnostic visit.Example 1: Customer Stated there is a rattle at idle and after engine start. Normally this would require the need for someone to sit in the driver seat, pressing the accelerator pedal, while I walked around the vehicle listening for a rattle. Now I can command the vehicle to increase RPM, how I want it, to the exact number. Using a car lift, I raised the vehicle and walked around the exhaust shields as I remotely adjusted the engine RPM.Example 2: After replacing a transmission assembly, you need to perform a transmission relearn for the Transmission Control Module (TCM). The Topdon Artidiag900Lite had no problem handling this, with a dealer tool I have to sit in the driver seat and monitor the temperature levels during warmup. Now I can wireless monitor the temperature levels while I clean up my area and put away tools.The resourcefulness is unquestionable. Community Shop Scanners are never returned or found dead on someones toolbox. Or when I'm in position of a Community Shop Scanner, another tech will be bothering me for it; because they cannot find the other community shop scanner. The affordability of the The Topdon Artidiag900lite has made all the routine tasks of a Dear Scan Tool faster and dramatically less stressful.Datalogging with the Scan tool is easy to set up, record, and save for future playback. For the first time the table hardware is more powerful than the software; usually it's the other way around, and the product suffers with every update. The table screen is sharp and easy to see from any direction, the HDMI out port is a great edition, for hooking up to monitors. Other ports like USB A and USB C are a great addition for third party devices; bore scopes and thermal imagers. The Topdon Artidiag900lite also has a screen capture button hot keyed at the bottom for quick pictures of the screen.Overall this product is a must have for beginner mechanics and expert diagnosticians.The Topdon Artidiag900Lite is priced perfectly and offers more support than it's overpriced competitors on the tool trucks.I would recommend this tool to every mechanic, technician, and DIYer.

This scanner is great for mobile mechanics & someone looking to open a shop and not break the bank on tools. Only complaint I have is that you’ll have to be connected to Wi-Fi to look the description for codes and things of that nature, but other than that the scanner is a beeeaaassssttt!

Does everything I need it to do for an out in the field scanner

Blue tooth is a little sketchy, and the thing doesn't like to stay plugged into the obd 2 port very tight. I have to jiggle it a few times and cross my fingers in the hopes it stays connected. The internal storage is 32 gigs but that goes away real fast once you download the newest VW software version, so get a 128 gig mico sd card for sure. Also, it doesn't seem to want to work without internet connection. Usually not a big deal for a garage, but if you're not close to wifi, then you have to use your phone's hot spot. However, if you're in the middle of nowhere to scan your buddy's truck and his cell phone doesn't have the hot spot feature, and your phone died from using GPS to find him four towns over stuck on the side of a deserted back road, then it won't work like a normal scanner it seems. Screen is responsive.

This product is super fast Auto Vin maintenance maintenance light reset simple and easy with a bright high def screen and very accurate touch screen at two of the same jobs the first one without this scanner in about 9 hours of diagnosis the next one same problem with the scanner less than 20 minutes I don't know why I waited so long