AutelMaxiDiag MD806 OBD2 Scanner, ABS SRS Engine Transmission Four Systems Diagnostic Scan Tool with Oil Reset D-P.F, EPB SAS BMS for Specific Vehicles Up to 2015, Up of MD805 MD802, Free Update

I bought this tool on somewhat of a Whim, I recently learned about Auto Bleed for ABS Systems, I have a few vehicles but 2 in particular that I had previously done Manual Brake Bleeds on and the Pedal just never seemed to want to come up any, So I thought it was worth a shot at this Tool for the Auto Bleed function, I bled both my vehicles and the pedal is much improved, But I still think it could be better, In all fairness, the tool does prompt you to preform a Manual Bleed as part of the Auto Bleed, which I neglected to do, since I had previously did so, But someday when I have the time, I may play around and see if I can't improve my pedals even more so.Now for the 5 Star part, I have an Old 98 BMW Z3 that literally has been basically sitting for a year now because the Air Bag light came on, and in my State a vehicle won't pass inspection if the air Bag light is lit. I'm not sure if all BMW's have this, But this Z3 has both a Standard 16 pin OBD connector near the dash and a 20 Pin Socket type connector under the hood. But in any event, I didn't have the money that it would've cost to take it an hour away to the BMW dealer. So, I tried my various OBD scanners, all to no avail, The 16 pin connector wouldn't recognize the scanners, I even bought a tool specifically made for clearing BMW Air Bag lights, Even that wouldn't connect, When I bought that tool, I even bought the 20 pin to 16 pin adapter for the socket under the hood, still no luck with anything, I even had a guy with a Professional Automotive Scanner try to connect, No luck. So on a Whim after doing my Brake Bleeds, I figured I'd try playing with the BMW, Once again I tried connecting the Autel to the standard 16 pin connector under the dash, and nothing, But the tool did prompt me to connect to the 20 pin socket, I got my 20 pin adapter out, ran the SRS scan and Boom, it tells me the Passenger side restraint is triggering the code and asked if I wanted to erase it, I did, It did and the light has been out and hasn't returned yet.I'm sure a Dealer trip would have cost me at the bare minimum twice of what this tool cost, but probably more upwards to $1000 -- So Thank You Autel, I still can't believe the light is out after all this time, My next step was to start tearing out the seats and slowly tracing everything out in hopes of finding the problem.I recently did a review on the Autel TPMS 508 scanner, Both these tools together have been a tremendous help to me, I'm not so sure about longevity since these products are made in China, like most everything else, But they both saved me money I just can't afford to dish out at the moment to professional shops. So I highly recommend this scanner, It does so much more in addition to just reading codes.I would highly recommend when you get it and register it, You take the time to update it, It'll not only update the software, but also offer you updates for it seems like Hundreds of makes of cars of which you can select to download or not, Say if you don't ever plan to work on a Fiat, well no sense in downloading the software and if somewhere later on, you do work on a Fiat, then just log in a download it then.Both these Autel units are very intuitive, they walk you through step by step and if need be, will prompt you to complete something that may be needed, like me doing my Auto Bleed it automatically prompts the next step as doing a manually bleed.Between my Wife and I, We own quite a few vehicles, mostly old stuff with my 'Newest' car being a 2010 and her's a 2014, So I think this we come in very handy for years to come, I noticed in the Amazon Documentation for this product, it says something about working on most cars up to 2015, Well when I updated mine, it was downloading 2018 updates, So I think their product information is a bit dated, and BTW, Autel offers Free Lifetime updates, I had notice in the comment section a few people mention only 1 year of updates, they may have been older reviews and maybe Autel changed their update policy, But as of this review, it'll do both 2018 vehicles and comes with Lifetime Updates.

This latest Autel MD806 model replicates the base functions of the more expensive MD808 while also adding SAS, BMS, EPB, and DPF advanced operations. It’s versatility enables it to perform unique tasks that even my 21-function tablet scanner can’t perform. I am most impressed with the lean dynamics of the MD806 and its ability to accomplish sophisticated tasks with seamless accuracy and speed.Out of the box, this unit can carry out multiple test modes in highly organized, intuitive detail. Once plugged in, the scanner quickly pulls the vehicle’s ODBII protocols and spits out precise data that’s remarkably easy to decipher with the aid of a well-constructed user-friendly manual. Within each of its 4 systems, there are powerful analytical sub-menus ordinary scanners don’t possess. For instance, the BMS system contains a Battery Evaluation Status Mode that supports different levels of the vehicle’s battery status. Here, it’s possible to see the battery charge state, closed circuit current monitoring, and battery value percentages. Additionally, the scanner will display these various battery readings and store them for later review up to a 5-day period. It also has a Battery Registration Replacement capability that includes an Active Rest option which places the vehicle’s electronic control units into “sleep mode” when servicing and isolating electrical problems. Support for these and other advanced features within each of the separate menu systems is what makes the MD806 unique. Checkout the attached images for reference.A word of caution: Check with Autel’s customer service prior to purchasing to make sure all the special systems functions you need for your particular vehicle are available. Common OBII features are universal, so they will typically work with most modern vehicles using a standard ODB port.In terms of monetary value, the Autel MD806 is fairly-priced and outperforms most scanners in its category and above. It is a finely crafted midrange device with surprisingly broad proficiencies for its marketed range and class. And, with free lifetime updates included, all packaged options will remain accessible for the life of the equipment.During this lingering global pandemic, it is vital for “do-it-yourselfers”, like myself, to have diagnostic equipment on hand to analyze and service our own vehicles from the safety and comfort of our home garages. The MD806 is certainly a viable tool that can help reduce inconvenient and risky trips to the repair shop during these awkward times.

BE SURE TO READ the disclaimer that seller/manufacture CLEARLY posts for this item!(I failed to do so)I purchased this unit SPECIFICALLY to help me bleed the air from the ABS module on my 1995 Lincoln.Sadly, the BCM in my car was unable to link to the scanner for the specific code sequence required in order to activate the ABS module, so it didn't work.(the procedure necessary to open the valves)While this was the only reason i had purchased this scanner, it did offer quite a few features to check other diagnostic systems on my vehicle.If you are purchasing THIS unit for the main purpose of accessing the ABS system on your vehicle, follow their helpful suggestion, and CALL / email them with your specific make, model & year vehicle that you intend to use this scanner for, and they can let you know if it will work properly on your vehicle for that feature.Other than that, the unit seemed to have a lot to offer. It has a very sturdy plastic case, and the scanner wasn't overly cumbersom to try and hold in your hand while accessing the LCD display screen.