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Launch Creader Elite
One brand scanner will give you full functionality including bi-directional testing, ECU coding, and full system diagnostics with FREE Lifetime updates.
VGate iCAR PRO 2s
Cheap ELM327 adapter but is hiding one of the fastest ELM chips with a stable connection. Use 100+ Elm apps from the app store.(iOS/Android/Windows)
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Thinkscan 689BT
This is a semi-professional/professional scan tool with full-system access, full diagnostic features, 34 reset functions, and OEM ECU coding. And it will work for other brands as well!
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Foxwell NT710
One branded scanner with full features (full-system diagnostics, bi-directional testing, service & coding).
Thinkdiag2
It works for other brands as well, and you are getting full features like full-system diagnostics, bi-directional testing, service procedures, and even ECU coding.
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XTool A30
Semi-professional scanner for smartphone/tablet. Full-system scan, live data, service resets, and bi-directional testing.
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