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ElmScan 5 Compact USB (423001) | 
| Manufacturer: ScanTool.net, LLC
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
List Price: $59.95
Buy New: $44.95
as of 9/6/2010 22:48 CDT details
You Save: $15.00 (25%)
Seller: ScanTool-net
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 282
MPN: 423001
ASIN: B002XVEW62
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | OBDLink ships with the free OBDwiz diagnostic software | | • | Turn off Check Engine Light, and erase stored diagnostic information | | • | Display 60+ Real-Time Parameters | | • | Supports all legislated OBD protocols: ISO15765-4 (CAN), SO14230-4 (Keyword Protocol 2000), ISO9141-2 (Asian, European, Chrysler vehicles), J1850 VPW (GM vehicles), J1850 PWM (Ford vehicles) |
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Product Description
The best-selling PC-based scan tool is back, with a new look and a new low price! Based on time-tested, proven technology, ElmScan 5 Compact is the perfect entry-level scan tool for the budget-minded do-it-yourself mechanic.
ElmScan 5 Compact ships with the free OBDwiz diagnostic software. The scan tool is a breeze to install and configure, and provides a lot more information about your vehicle, than a handheld scan tool. It is fully OBD-2 compliant, and works with any Windows PC with a USB port. ElmScan 5 Compact includes all necessary hardware and software to diagnose your vehicle's problems.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Elm Scan USB - Good Product August 31, 2010
Smitty
The ElmScan 5 Compact USB scanner is an exelent product. The base software package that comes with it reads more than enough data points for the garage mechanic and displays it in a simple easy to use interface, clears codes well, and much more. There is expanded software available for professionals who want more than the already feature rich basic package offers.
It's inexpensive and has worked well on my 2008 Toyota, 97 diesel Dodge, and my brothers old ford.
 Avoid This Tool/Software July 13, 2010
S. C.
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased this item some time ago, and tried to get it to work with 2 laptops (xp and vista) and a desktop (xp).
It has been nothing but a pain and a totally useless investment. Save your money and many headaches. I spent much more than the current asking price when I purchased this on Amazon. In frustration I finally went to Walmart and got a hand held all in one OBD tool. The one I got is the INNOVA OBD2 3100A. Which works on every vehicle I have tried it on, including Mercedes, Mitsubishi , Chevrolet and Dodge.. I Paid around $99 for it and could not be happier.
 good tool, bad software. April 3, 2010
Edgar Yought (Stalingborough, UK)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
As the title implies. The tool itself seems to work most of the time, bar a few idiosyncrasies. However, these issues may be a result of the software included, which works; but, it's pretty rough.
 First experience February 7, 2010
Miodrag (Serbia)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
After buying used FIAT Bravo SX (1600ccm petrol engine, 76 kw, manufactured in 2000y) three years ago, I noticed that MIL was on and the engine didn't respond appropriately. Electronic testing was performed by Fiat's service and P0420 code fault was found. They switched off the light, and nothing was done. Two weeks after, the MIL was on again and persisted up to now. In past 3 years I visited services five times paying approximately 20$ per testing, No code fault was found, although MIL was on, and the engine could not deliver enough power (although it is in excellent mechanical condition). I gave up on services and decided to solve the problem by my own.
After watching a dozen of engine scanners, I chosed the ELM based one, and among them an average priced Elmscan 5. I was afraid if it would work with 2000 year made car, knowing that European OBD standard was only an option before 2001y.
But !. Fast delivery to Serbia (only two weeks, a week earlier than expected), with no added payments. Short, but clear installation instructions. Very easy software installation, AND Elmscan 5 started to work immediately. I played with my new toy only about half an hour because my laptop battery was exhausted. Code P0420 fault was confirmed, and all possible parameters (for the included basic software) were shown. I was delighted. Everything was working fast and easy (for beginners, of course). I switched off the MIL and decided to retest the engine after two weeks (but I didn't do that because of the bad weather conditions). That's my first contact with the item and my very first opinion. In the meantime I got the more potent Scanmaster software, and can't wait (unfortunately it's still snowing and freezing).
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