Best OBD-II scanners with ECU coding

Unlocking new features, disabling annoying warnings, or do other customizations in hidden car menus is possible with a scanner that supports ECU coding. But there are a lot to choose from, so let me show you the favorites I am using.

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Quick Recommendations

thinkscan 689BT
Free lifetime updates
Thinkscan 689BT

One of few bi-directional scan tools with full features + ECU coding with FREE Lifetime updates!

xtool d7
xTool D7

Great overall scanner to diagnose and service cars, but also added ECU coding in the updated version.

thinkdiag2
Thinkdiag2

My favorite Bluetooth scanner. Not only work the same as pro scan tools, but using it with your smartphone means lower initial costs.

mucarv07s
Mucar VO7

One of the cheapest scan tools but comes with OEM ECU coding features.

vgate vlinker MS adapter
ELM327 + Carista

Carista costs about $10/month to use ECU coding to customize settings with any ELM327 adapter.

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