Well, so far -- I have only really used it on one car... but what I can report for now is that these things come pretty bare bones when you first pull them out of the box... which is to say there is a fair amount of registering with Autel and downloading lots of updates right off the rip! It's not too bad if you have a nice WiFi internet connection like I had, however somehow I managed to install the GM update wrong and I had to do a "factory reset" to get it back... the good news is, even after the "factory reset" it still retained ALL my previous updates and only updated the faulty (missing) GM update.

After this the entire thing just opened up -- and it literally scanned like a $10k scanner! It was pretty quick on the 2014 GMC Acadia that I am currently working with! I have two others here that need to be scanned, and a few floating around out there that I have to have come in, but for now I am happy with my purchase! 

It takes a little while to get used to the lay out, and there are a lot of updates -- which is a good thing since I am paid up for updates until 2026 as promised. I literally have icons for just about every auto manufacture around the world! It's really quite scarry! I say that because from 1996-up this thing is a little global powerhouse! And it does indeed scan ALL the modules advertised! I can't even begin to figure out how they can sell this thing for $300, but Autel / OTOFix seems to be trying to enter the market by offering such a value for such an advanced, wireless - handheld scanner! You would have to spend $10k on a new Snap-On to get anywhere close to what this little $300 handheld can deliver!

They have proven they can handle updates -- and so far, outside of the shock at first -- until I registered and updated everything successfully -- I'm impressed! 

The range on the wireless VCI (wireless OBD-II connector) is excellent! I could plug this thing into an OBD-II port in my driveway and still communicate with it while warm inside the house! I haven't yet tested the TPMS features on this unit, so I don't know if they match, dwarf or come up short to my Autel TS601 hand-held TPMS unit -- but it does have a special icon for it which suggests there is at least a connection to the TPMS computer -- which should give you all the information that my hand-held does. 

Upon looking at my screen just now, I notice there are 5 updates available since my last update! This would suggest that they are constantly adding new stuff -- which if you ask me is totally cool! 

I'll be sure to update the thread as time goes on, but if someone was looking for a powerful all-round scanner that could scan just about anything from 1996-2024 and allow for updates -- this wireless handheld for $300 on eBay seems to be an incredible value!

I have run into a compatibility issue with a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica! 

It would appear that Chrysler, from 2018-up, dispite OBD-II requirments -- has decided it can restrect access to it's OBD-II data on ALL scanner companies who don't pay for their certification! It's really a slap in the OBD-II regulations face -- but they have set up a consortium of sorts that will allow you a key to enter what is supposed to be a federally mandated system to diagnose emissions and engine module trouble codes! Here is a link to an article that goes much deeper into this issue if you're as upset as I am

https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/service-repair/the-garage/blogs/blog/21026530/having-trouble-communicating-with-certain-2018-vehicles

Apparently some scanners pay Chrysler for what amounts to a "key" -- so it does not affect all scanners... but it does prevent the OTOFIX D1 that I am talking about in this thread... mind you, there is the ability to aquire a key at a consortium website -- but the issue with the Pacifica turned out to be due to a worn cam lobe which was covered under the vehicles extended warranty... so we "dodged" a bullet this time! But it still really upsets me that Chrysler is getting away with this! 

It's also worth mentioning that Autel is currently not allowed to sell their drones in the USA due to security concerns... since this OTOFIX D1 runs on Autel technology it's got me worried it could be sharing data or eavesdropping... and even if it's not currently -- it could have the ability to do so, but this is just speculation based off some other verticals of the Autel company.

With the exception of this 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, the tool has really been helpful and has made me money... so I'm still satisfied with the purchase, but this nonsense with 2018 and later Chryslers is eventually going to rear it's head... if Chrysler doesn't fix it, and I have to pay a fee to access OBD-II data on the next vehicle than I will be filing a complaint with the Federal agency that oversee's OBD regulation and provide them with my receipts and photos. It's clearly a violation of current federal manufacture requirements to make emissions data accessible to the aftermarket!

I was able to determine the cylinder misfire by the blinking check engine light... since my scanner would not connect without paying this consortiumn money -- I sent him down to my local parts store who scans cars for free and their scanner either paid the fee, or the company who made their scanner paid for the unit to have a programed key on the chip. It ended up being cylinder #5... Once it got past the changing of a coil and that did not fix it, the cost to open it up would have been more than the warranty deductible so it was sent to the dealership where they claimed it had a worn cam lobe... these 2018-up V6 Pacifica's  have known problems with head gaskets and the van I was working with had LESS THAN 40,000 miles! Thankfully he got the extended warranty.

Here is the consortium that sells the unlock keys -- and it's only an annual key! It's such a scam and you know everyone else will follow in line soon if nothing is done. Basic access to computer engine sensor values should not be something that requires a subscription per the laws here in the USA... how in the hell they are getting away with this is beyond me, but I imagine they are trying to circumvent the requirement by saying they are securing the system -- but it's BS. I'm shocked their isn't already more people and companies filing complaints or suing -- I'm really shocked the Government isn't doing anything about it either! It's just crazy!