I bought this scanner to diagnose the ABS/Airbag system on my Nissan Frontier (2000). The software is a simple app that you install on your smartphone or tablet (Android and iOS compatible) and you need to sign up for an Autel account. When you first run the app, you get one free manufacturer to download (In my case I chose Nissan) and the rest you have to pay $15 per car manufacturer that you want. Since the scanner is completely wireless through Bluetooth, it is slow to establish communication between the scanner and the smartphone. While it is somewhat slow, it works very reliably to erase codes on many systems that I have used it on. The connection has never dropped or failed to connect to my phone (an LG V20 running Android 8.0). Since I work at Enterprise car rentals, I have access to numerous 2018/19 Nissan models that I have used it on for curiosity's sake (none of the vehicles had mechanical issues). Live data display is updated once per second in the app and the scanner LED light will flicker blue during the transmission of live data to your device. A green LED light indicates that the scanner is ready to connect to bluetooth and communicate information. A solid blue LED light (not flickering) means that the scanner established a solid connection with your device. The terminology in the app for each system and each code meaning can be confusing especially if this is your first scanner, but fear not, that is a good thing! This does many many things more than any generic standalone scanner that is cheaper or even more expensive, even rivaling some that are twice this price. This can do many systems similar to a dealer-only professional scan tool (with an exception of key programming), provided that you download your correct manufacturer, as each car make is different. This is also an invaluable tool when searching for used cars, to scan for hidden issues that car lots and dealers like to hide from you.
Also: If your thinking about buying the more expensive BlueDriver, the Autel AP200 is a much better value since it can do much beyond what the BlueDriver can.
| Brand | Autel |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 1.91"L x 0.97"W x 2.33"H |
| Operating System | IOS, Android |
| UPC | 680666196639 680666218164 680666196417 713830328052 680666208943 792057508034 680666208424 519100155973 680666208431 680666191375 680666200169 680666196325 680666196424 680666196479 680666196387 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00713830328052 |
| Manufacturer | Autel |
| Model | MaxiAP |
| Item Weight | 1.1 ounces |
| Item model number | AP200 |
| Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AP200-1 |
| Special Features | Snapshot of the critical parameter values when the DTC is set, Check the status of the MIL and other additional information, Display the VIN, CVN and other information of the test vehicle, Includes a OBDII connector and a free app to scan all systems, Check the operations of the Emission System on OBDII compliant vehicles, Read and Clear stored, permanent, pending codes, Retrieve and view O2 sensor monitor test, Service functions: Oil Life Reset, EBB, DPF, SAS, and many more |
