TOPDON ArtiLink500B Obd2 Code Reader, Lifetime Free Update Obd2 Scanner

very nice unit with both OBD and bat tery tester, ive tried it on my range rover evoque, tho it had no problems,,,,,,ive tried it on my dads citroen c4 picasso as its been to garage they dont know what the fault is,,, so ive pluged in and used this to check the new battery wich has a fault and a obd code due to low prressure add blu,,,,, as im not a mechanic, im a electrician, we can take it to another garage and show them the print offs ive done from the topdon tester via laptop wich is brilliant to look back on,,,,, this is a lovely tester with built in codes you can read about the fault,,, comes in nice case there is a 3.5mm socket on the main lead you canthe functions plug in a 12v supply to power up the unit if you are checking through results and not pluged into car or laptop, this is very good,,,,,,,ive just got to lean all

Lovely piece of equipment to have in a car, nice carrier case, you can store it in the car to have it on hand all the time, easy to use interface, you can look up for the faulty codes, you can print the fault codes, read measurements, robust build, and on top of that, battery tester. Really good value for money. Would recommend. Works well with my Volkswagen Passat.

TOPDON ArtiLink500BWhile researching this product before purchasing it, the Youtube reviews I watched identified the following as a couple of the more impressive features:(1) LED built-into the OBD2 connector to help locate the OBD2 socket in the car(2) Separate 'Battery Test' cable that is apparently "about 5ft long" so you can attach the lead to the battery and sit inside your car with the reader while testing(3) Lifetime Firmware updates that contain updated vehicle dataWhat you actually get in the box:(1) Cheap looking OBD2 Cable with no LED lamp in it (approx.1m long)(2) A very short cable with 2 crocodile clips on it that plugs into the cable above (approx. 30cm long). So no more than 1.3 - 1.5m in total; that's not long enough to extend outside the engine compartment, let alone allow the unit to be used within the car cockpit.(3) Once the PC utility is installed and the latest Firmware update uploaded to the unit, I realized the last release was V1.03 (released on 25th October 2022). Not exactly what I would describe as an 'active' update program, in fact I wouldn't be surprised if that is the only update this unit will ever receive.As far as using the device is concerned, once I managed to fumble around under the cockpit of the car (without promised LED lamp) and after connecting to the OBD2 connector, the unit did function as a basic code reader.When I tried to test the battery, I then noticed the ridiculously short cable (instead of the generously provided cable in the videos) and I started to wonder how I would be able to follow the various activities such as revving the engine and pressing ok button etc. when the unit is resting under the bonnet and I'm in the cockpit of the car - something the reviewers didn't have any issues with because they had a nice long cable attached.Eventually, I just decided to try the basic 'Battery Test'. I have to mention, the car I was testing was a Mazda6 2.2 Turbo Diesel 2016 with Start / Stop technology that had absolutely nothing wrong with the Battery. The first hurdle I came across was I had to specify what technology my Battery used.Not being an expert on batteries and after consulting the TopDon User Manual, I concluded that the only 2 battery types that are used for Stop / Start are "EFB" or "AGM". As my Mazda battery did not indicate any of the expected types (but did specify a CCA value of 782A), I decided to first try each type:"AGM Spiral" - result: "Replace Battery""AGM Flat Plate" - result "Replace Battery""EFB" - result: "Replace Battery""Regular Flooded" - result "Good Battery"(CCA cannot be specified absolutely, so you just have to pick from a list of 'popular' values, that of course my battery wasn't one of them)So the expected types of battery all resulted in a rather expensive diagnosis. This device is aimed at the DIY sector, surely some lookup data for the various vehicle types or even a mapping between battery label information and the technology used could have been provided? Without this information, how is the DIY user supposed to know what to enter?Conclusion.Disappointed as the manufacturer has obviously provided 'different' specification devices to the reviewers than what's sold to the public. How can the 2 main key features everyone has been raving about be missing in the package? Regarding lifetime Firmware updates; this to me is a gimmick and of no use if the latest version is 2 years old. Finally, the Battery test feature was useless to me as I was unable to determine what battery type I actually had, so couldn't trust any of the results.I shall be requesting a refund though Amazon for this purchase.

After using a well known laptop based diagnostic bit of software (limited to one brand family) I wanted something more portable to use and open to different manufacturers. With this Artilink 500 from Topdon it’s exactly what I needed to quickly diagnose fault codes. The speed that it reads the system is really fast compared to other devices. During my initial test it picked up a fault (a frequent one for NOX) that normally brings on the engine management light. On checking my other device didn’t pick that up. The battery test function is a lovely addition combined with the fault code scanner and works well. Will add updates afterAt this price point it great value for money and for me great that it’s portable so I no longer need the laptop for quick scanning of faults.

I was a little dubious about ordering this online as i normally purchase all of my garage equipment face to face but i am really impressed. Arrived on a courier in 48 hrs and then got to work on clearing the faults on my l200 after repair.Unit is user friendly, quick and very robust and cleared all my faults in seconds. Not much more to say really but the battery charging check function is super handy as wellDIY user and this will stay in the tool kit hopefully for years to come !

Great price and functions range, doesn't do everything but does a lot. Can be purchased without the battery tester but the tester is very good indeed.I have an old fashioned 'Drop tester' which is great but this (battery test function) is streets ahead.Reviews on YouTube too.

Great tool worked with both of my cars with no issues. Found the fault codes as described. Nice easy to use interface you can even look up the fault codes. Build quality is very good and feels like a sturdy piece of equipment. The battery tester is a useful addition and works well.Delivery was very fast from Topdon and was well packaged.

I wanted something easy to use but can still do the job of some of the really expensive obd readers and this is it.I previously had a cheap Bluetooth devise and that couldn’t read the fault I was having with my van as accurately as this does. Has paid for itself straight away saving me having to go to the garage.There’s also the other side of this obd reader which is the battery tester, to have both with one machine is great and comes in a handy carry pouch.Highly recommended

Prodotto che funziona bene! Consiglio

Tamaño ideal para revisión de sistemas, fácil de actualizar con la computadora

Je possédais auparavant un lecteur OBD Bluetooth et quelquefois je me retrouvais souvent bloqué sur certains véhicules avec impossibilité de lire des codes défautsJ’ai acheté le Topdon sur les conseils d’un ami qui l’utilise déjà.Livré dans une pochette de transport pratique et épaisse, cela respire la qualité de fabricationLe menu est paramétrable en langue françaiseA la première utilisation j’ai adoré la led intégrée au connecteur obd permettant un éclairage pour trouver la prise sur le véhicule dans la pénombre du garagePour l’instant j’ai pu lire les codes erreurs et les effacer sur plusieurs marques françaises, allemandes et asiatiques. Visiblement rien ne lui résisteAffichage des données des capteurs en temps réel avec possibilité affichage sur un graphique pour pouvoir identifier le capteur défectueuxLe testeur de batterie intégré à l’appareil est utilisable en changeant uniquement le cordon et permet de voir la santé de la batterie en pourcentage. C’est vraiment super pratique à l’entrée de l’hiver pour savoir si la batterie fera défaut un matin au démarrage. Je conseille de débrancher la borne positive pour faire le testJe recommande vivement ce produit 2 en 1 !

Seriöse Hardware. Bei der Software würde ich die deutschen Übersetzungen als etwas fragil bezeichnen. Inhaltlich lag es bisher richtig. Versucht man die DIY Reihe TD AL zu verstehen, ist das Messgerät zum privaten Nachschauen geeignet. Ein paar Tests, wie O2 Sensor, gibt es auch, Die Batterie Test Funktion ist wirklich Klasse, auch wenn der Health Status sehr niedrig ermittelt wird. Will man sein Auto selber warten, fehlen die Service Rücksetzungen, die das AL600 bietet. Eine Bauteil usw. Testauswahl, über 3-10.000 übliche Tests, hat es als kleines DIY Messgerät nicht. Üblich ist bei so einer Klasse ein inkludiertes Oszi - Scope, ggf. eine ECU Codierungs-Möglichkeit. Eine Bewertung aller Messwerte hat es auch nicht.Auto u. Batterie testen, Fehlercodes recherchieren, nicht vergageiern lassen, eine Menge Geld sparen. Im I/M Modus wird der DTC zum MKL Alarm angezeigt, falls es etwas komplexer ist. Eine herstellerspezifische OEM Software auf einem Notebook, mit erforderlichem PassThru Adapter, kostet garnicht soviel, wenn man alles benötigt.

Finalmente grazie a questo prodotto sono riuscito a fare un bel check up completo alla mia auto completamente aggratis, perfettamente compatibile con la mia Fiat 500 xl del 2018 benzina. Sono riuscito a rilevare e risolvere quei fastidiosi errori che la centralina spesso segnala, tra i cui la spia del tagliando e spia gas di scarico. Utilizzo è davvero facile, manuale d'uso in italiano, molto utile anche il cavetto per controllare lo stato della batteria, così sono al sicuro per qualsiasi anomalia. Soddisfatto dell'acquisto, soldi ben spesi.