Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Autel MaxiScan MS310 Code Reader

Autel MaxiScan MS310 Code Reader Great OBDII scanner for a great price.
Pros:

-nice backlit screen with plenty of information (in contrast to lesser screens that can only display a 4 digit #)
-compact (easy to store in car)
-bright red color makes easy to find
-actually works with vehicles manufactured after 2000
-reads additional "readiness" codes and temperature/rpm/etc
-just 2 buttons, makes pressing the wrong button difficult (a good thing)
-low price

Cons:
-button "feel" could be improved a teeny weeny bit 


Autel MaxiScan MS310 Code Reader great little tool!
Terrific datalogger/analyzer and code reader/eraser. Has already saved me hundreds of dollars from perceived repair bills. I wished I'd bought it sooner as it's so easy to use. It retrieves data quickly and the display is easy to view. If you don't already have one of these, get one you won't regret it. Thanks Amazon! 


Autel MaxiScan MS310 Code Reader Live data is nice!
 I chose this unit because it displays live data for troubleshooting a temperature sensor. Perfect!

I was disappointed that the unit would not read codes from two vehicles (a Saturn and a Toyota), and I even contacted the manufacturer. I got a quick response -- Thanks, Caroline! She was nice to me when I eventually apologized: The indicator lights in the vehicles were not "check engine" lights, they were stupid service reminder lights! Now, I just need to find out the tricks to resetting them: stand on one foot, wink three times with the key in run, or is it stick my tongue out four times with the key in accessory? Dang, the light is still on!

It is a good deal; go for it!

 Autel MS310 Great help, even for amateurs.
Fortunately I have not had to use it just twice, so this review is not perfect, but even in these cases -because it worked very well- saved time and money. In case you are more than amateur, the saving can be even higher. Just get the necessary parts -if you need any at all- and do it yourself after this code reader -beside the code number- tells you what the problem is. After the problem solved, you can even reset the check engine light yourself. 


Autel MS310 Works Great
Works great for troubleshooting a check engine light. It costs less than having a dealership scan your car once and also saves a trip to go get your car scanned for free at any of the auto parts stores that offer it. The descriptions it gives for each code also help.

You can clear codes and also view live data from the CPU while the car is running.

MaxiScan MS310 Great Device.
its amazing how much information this thing is capable of giving. I thought it would only give fault codes but the freeze frame data at time of fault and the live data from each sensor is extremely helpful when trying to troubleshoot difficult problems.

MaxiScan MS310 Best Price
easy to use. Menus are a little hard to navigate through. Gives you online data. I used it on a older model so the computer didn't display much data. It is able to reset service codes. I originally bought to reset the service light but thats not what these units are for. to reset service light do a internet search (typically odometer brake pedal and ignition in postion 2). Liked the unit can't beat the price