ICARSCAN Forum reply

Originally Posted by khandielas View Post
deilenberger, I end up buy a iCarScan X431 (bluetooth version) and a not so fancy version CReader.



I reached their customer service in China about the CReader. They told me this CReader is powerful but generic, and it should be more than enough for general DIY usage. BUT If a dedicated Porsche scanner is really preferred, they have some $1000+ version tools. The funny thing is iCarScan X431 is only marketed overseas, not in Chinese market. iCarScan is not listed on Launch website at all.


As far as I know, ICARSCAN is a product customized by OBD2TOOL at LAUNCH. In China, OBD2TOOL is the only designated ICARSCAN distributor. LAUNCH provides after-sales service for this product. ICARSCAN includes all functions of LAUNCH X431 EASYDIAG 3.0 and supports full system. You can communicate with automotive’s OBDII socket via BlueTooth with an Android IOS smartphone, to achieve full systems and full function diagnosis, include reading/ clearing trouble codes, data stream, actuation test , adaptation, ECU coding & programming, oil reset, other special function, etc. Creader VIII does not support these special features.



I recommend that you buy Launch ICarScan on CnAutotool.com. They are cheap, shipping is fast, and after-sales service is also very good. I have been using it for a year and there is no problem with the quality of the product.

Launch X431 PRO VS X431 Pro Mini Wifi/Bluetooth OBD diagnostic tool + reset function

X431 PRO MINI is a stylish Android-based vehicle trouble diagnostic tool. It inherits from LAUNCH’s advanced diagnosing technology and is characterized by covering a wide range of vehicles, featuring powerful functions, and providing precise test result.

Launch X431 Pro Mini is newly available at CnAutotool.com, what it differs from Launch X431 PRO? Here a comparison table for reference. PS: Launch X431 Pro is available with X431 Pro 7” (first generation) (SP183),  Launch X431 V 8” global version (SP167-B), Launch X431 V 8” (SP183-D).

XTOOL A80 Full-System full-brand diagnostic tool reviews

XTOOL A80 Full System Car Diagnostic tool reviews language, car list, function list, register, update etc.
XTOOL A80 Language:
Available: English Spain Italy Malaysia Spanish French Russian German Polish Portuguese Arabic
The default language is English.
Offer the machine serial number to the dealer to reset any of the above languages.
XTOOL A80 success list:
Diagnosis …confirmed
Special function  …confirmed
EPS …confirmed
IMMOBILIZER …confirmed
Mileage adjustment …confirmed
Service light reset …confirmed


XTOOL A80 coverage and function list


Question: Does Xtool A80 program VW Polo (2015) all keys lost?
Answer: use VW 4th and 5th IMMO option to program.
Question: Does Xtool A80 support Smart 453 odometer correction?
Answer: No. it doesn’t.
XTOOL A80 activation:
Issue one: after entering gmail address, the activation was finished. But when upgrading, got the error message “Not support this language to update!”, the language to reset is Italian.

Solution:
Contact the dealer if the language is reset ok, if yes, please reset the tablet language as Italian, and also reset APP language as Italian.
Issue two:
When active Xtool A80, got error “Submission information is incomplete”.

Solution: please use the popular email to active, i.e gmail.
XTOOL A80 activation procedure:
In order not to affect the using and upgrading of newly released
software, please be sure to activate A80.

1.First turn on the A80 BT host, enter the tablet setting function to enable the WLAN function, and connect to the wireless network. Click the A80 BT Diagnostics icon to activate the page: 1. Enter the activation code on the certificate.
2.Enter the six digits after the S/N code on the certificate
3.Enter auser name, such as A repair shop.
4, please enter the correct format of the mailbox account.
5 and 6, please enter a consistent custom password in the two columns. After clicking the activation, you will be prompted to verify the mobile number. Please enter the mobile number, receive the SMS verification code, and enter the verification code in A80 BT.
Note: In order to improve A80 BT, every time period, Xtool will update A80 BT, pop up the update box directly on the diagnosis interface, click to install.
XTOOL A80 update:
Question: Does Xtool A80 update free lifetime?
Answer: No limitation to update time.
The A80 BT device no longer requires a card to be upgraded, just open the app and click Upgrade.

To be continued…

VXDIAG Porsche PIWIS Tester III Software Update to V38.900

Latest version Porsche PIWIS III V38.900 is verified working with VXDIAG Porsche Tester III. The Piwis 3 works rather well compared to the Piwis 2.
Version: V38.900.000, Nov. 2019

Language: English, US English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese
Operating system: Lenovo T440P Laptop Windows 7
Update method: by sending back the 240G SSD or purchasing a new SSD
What’s new in PIWIS III 38.900?
38.900 with for the experts the developer/engineering mode activated to code without passing through the Porsche server.
Older software version 38.400 with unlimited activation, with a full engineering menu. You can install a fresh version, 38.900 (the engineering menu has been cut down). Equipment tested, ready to go.

How to Connect Porsche Tester III with Vehicle and PC?