CarMD Pro Scan - an innovative solution for your auto repair shop

The Scan tool pro scanner is a modern, high-quality, multifunctional device designed for independent testing of almost all brands of the global automotive industry. This multi-brand scanner is applicable to cars from automakers from the USA, Europe, even right-hand drive Japanese, Russia and neighboring countries. Scan tool pro works with gasoline engine models starting from 1996. Also with cars with a diesel engine, since 2004.

Scan tool pro operation

The scanner can be used remotely via Bluetooth network on personal devices running Windows, iOS, DOS, Android. The ability to output data to smartphones and laptops adds convenience and comfortable use of this device.

Any car owner can master the basic skills and theoretical aspects necessary for successful self-diagnosis with a scanner. This is undoubtedly a big advantage, as it will help you save time and money (not small) on going to ]car maintenance [/anchor]. In addition, you can provide diagnostic services to your friends, which can bring additional profit.

The Scan tool pro scanner is not very expensive, especially if purchased on Chinese online trading platforms and quickly pays for itself.

The Scan tool pro kit consists of the scanner itself and software on a disk. It is quite compact, takes up little space, so you can always have it with you, somewhere in the glove compartment.

Positive characteristics of the Scan Tool Pro scanner

A couple of its advantages have already been listed earlier - they are affordable price, compactness, efficiency and ease of use. A big advantage over dealer analogues can be considered the possibility of on-site diagnostics using a wireless connection and the ability to connect to standard connectors of on-board computers that are installed on all modern cars. The applicability of Scan tool pro to many brands of cars, a rich toolkit and wide functionality, as well as working in tandem with a smartphone are the undoubted advantages of this scanner.

Correct Russification and availability of free software, an additional set of adapters included, a one-year warranty and manufacturer support, a few more advantages to add to its positive characteristics. You can also note the ease of connection, which does not require additional equipment. In general, some advantages!

Scan Tool Pro 2020 - Advantages of a car scanner for diagnostics

1. Saving money and time on expensive car service services.
2. Versatility, compactness, diagnostics via smartphone or PC.
3. Compatible with cars from 1996 (CAN bus).
4. Display error codes, display graphs, save and print results.
5. Easy to connect the scanner (wireless connection via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi).
6. Synchronization function with car radio on Android.
7. A complete set of ready-made software, Russian-language instructions included.
8. The warranty for the scanner is 12 months, supplied by a Russian manufacturer, as well as a certificate of conformity.
9. Additionally, the scanner is equipped with the necessary adapters, video lessons on diagnosing a car, as well as an extended warranty if desired;
10. Visitors to our website are provided with a link to the promotion, where you can buy the original version at a discount, as well as read reviews.

Technical data and connection of the Scan Tool Pro scanner

Most users consider version 1.5 based on the ELM327 processor to be the best. The scanner is equipped with LEDs and is equipped with short circuit protection. At an information exchange rate from 9600 to 38400, a voltage consumption of 12V is required. Connects to a connector that supports OBD2 standards.

The Scan Tool Pro scanner will be able to test and make adjustments to the operation of the following systems:

1. Motor
2. Ignition
3. Immobilizer
4. Climate control
5. Transmissions
6. Pneumatics and brakes
7. Airbag, SRS
8. Body
9. Comfort devices
10. Dashboard

Scanner connection:

• Turn on the ignition;
• Insert the plug into the diagnostic connector, the LED lamp should respond;
• On your personal device, enable remote communication, find our scanner in the list of available devices and activate it;
• Open a pre-installed program;
• When a message about the end of the connection appears, you can proceed to diagnostics.
  

Scan tool Pro with Bluetooth connection for vehicle diagnostics

The scan tool pro diagnostic device works with “car patients”, using all OBDII protocols, as the inscription on the case says (supports all....).

This is an on-board diagnostics standard, which is a certain system of rules for collecting, analyzing and transmitting information about the technical condition of a car, processed by special devices (scanners), one of which will be discussed.

In the picture above you can see that the adapter is designed for a 16 pin DLC trapezoidal connector, and the characteristic icon next to the inscription indicates that it “communicates” with external devices via Bluetooth.

How the scan tool pro works

The device reads information about the state of the car from the on-board computer, or the electronic “force” control unit of the ELM 327 microprocessor, thanks to which it copes with this task in a matter of minutes.

To do this, you need to connect it to the OBDII connector and synchronize it with the device receiving the information, which can be a smartphone, tablet, PC, laptop and other gadgets with pre-installed special software.

By the way, obd2 bluetooth diagnostic scanners of this design can be called either ELM 327 or Scan tool with a Pro or Smart prefix, but since they have the same processor, functionally they do not differ from each other, in any case, the list of defined parameters is everyone is the same.

And “many faces”, apparently, was invented to manipulate the price due to the far-fetched advantages of one over the other.

Where is the “cherished” connector located?

In most cases, you will find the diagnostic connector under the steering column on the left, less often near the glove box (glove compartment), or under the decorative trim near the gear shift lever.

It is unlikely that finding such a connector in your car will be a serious problem, but the table and picture with “hints” and tips may be useful to someone.

Car diagnostic procedure, or procedure

As mentioned above, in order for the scanner to take on the role of an on-board computer, it needs to be synchronized with a smartphone, tablet, or PC, since special programs are used for diagnostics, and this can be done either via WiFi (iPhone) or via Bluetooth (Android/Windows), or via a USB cable if we are talking about a PC.

Compatible with all Android and IOS devices, scan tool pro “communicates” with them via Bluetooth, but there are models that support WiFi, so when ordering, you must definitely clarify this issue with the operator, although he will ask you about it himself in any case.

Using a scanner is no more difficult than “playing tanks”, unless we are talking about professional interpretation of scanning results.

The device is simply plugged into the OBDII connector, and the “successful docking” will be signaled by the red LED flashing. If you have any thoughts about additional load on the battery, then in vain, this tiny device is completely unpretentious, and you won’t even be able to consume it in terms of energy consumption.

Then everything is “like in a movie”, if you watched the video at the beginning, and if not, then you need to take a smartphone (tablet, PC), activate Bluetooth (or WiFi), pair with the bluetooth scan tool by selecting the OBDll line from the list, find the application installed there by default, supplied with the scanner, and begin diagnostics in accordance with the instructions included with the program.

True, some programs require a PIN code at the pairing stage, but it is not very sophisticated, something like 1234.

As an example, the picture below shows one of the desktops of the Torque program, where in the lower right corner there is a sensor reflecting the speed acceleration test from 0 to 100 km/h.

The set and number of sensors on the desktop can be changed in accordance with your “interests”.

It would not be amiss to note that scan tool pro reads and decrypts information in pure Russian, because there are scanners that do not speak boom boom in Russian.

If the optimal program for your car, the link to which you will receive after placing an order, does not suit you, you can easily find a suitable one on the Play Market or AppStore.

About the software

The scanner is compatible with a wide range of programs, but the most popular and effective, according to experts and gadget owners, are the following:

What exactly can this car adapter do?

Using this device, you can read diagnostic trouble codes, determine the mains voltage and identify faulty sensors, calculate most faults and determine their causes, monitoring the readings of all sensors on the go (in real time), and thereby monitoring the operation of the engine in all respects , depending on the “saturation of electronics” of your car.

The scan tool pro database contains more than 3,000 definitions of fault codes, so the likelihood that the scanner will miss something or make a mistake in diagnosis is negligible.

Here is an incomplete list of current parameters that the smart adapter provides “on the go”:

And such a task as resetting all errors and extinguishing the annoying Check Engine signal, if the error is not critical, or there is no malfunction at all, can be done with one click of a button (watch the video at the beginning).

Is bluetooth scan tool suitable for diagnosing your car?

There is an opinion that almost all Russian cars produced since 2002 are equipped with OBDII, and cars manufactured in the USA have been equipped with such a system since 1996, in Asia since 1998 and in Europe since 2000-2001.

You can establish compatibility by knowing which data exchange protocols between the car's ECU and the scanner are supported by the device, although to do this you also need to know what protocol is used to exchange data in your car.

You can rely on numerous lists of cars supported by the scanner, which are provided by various sellers, you can simply believe the statement on the Internet that scan tool pro is compatible with 90% of cars, but does this tell you anything?

In fact, the list of supported cars is so large that you would not have the patience to find your make/model in it.

But, even if you find your car brand in the list, you still need to check it for compatibility with the adapter.

Many stores offer undoubtedly convenient forms for independently determining compatibility, but we must not forget that “automatic verification” does not provide a 100% guarantee of the correct answer, which is what some sellers write under the forms in small handwriting.

Our question about compatibility will be answered by a specialist operator who will contact you as soon as you place an order by clicking the “Buy” button above and filling out a simple form.

In general, if your “swallow” has a diagnostic DLC connector (16 pins, trapezoidal shape), then most likely it supports OBDII diagnostics, but there may still be exceptions, so anyway, before buying a scan tool pro , you need to make sure of this.

How to deal with conflicting opinions about the effectiveness of a device

Since reviews have moved onto a “commercial basis”, it has not been so easy to find truthful and objective statements in the stewing of this or that, especially a Chinese product.

Our scan tool pro was no exception, the reviews of which can hardly be called unambiguous, because, despite the significant predominance of positive responses, confirmed, by the way, by numerous videos with reviews, there are quite a few openly “devastating” statements up to and including “bullshit, g.... but, a complete scam” and so on.

True, no one demonstrates the “glitches” on video, but why not take the person’s word for it.

Yes, defects and fakes are not excluded, but will the seller deliberately “slip a goat” to you for the sake of a penny profit in order to “sell” 2-3 devices to buyers? But it won’t work anymore; they’ll close the store right away.

And note that rarely do any of the scanner “ohains” refer to the address of the offending store.

Many users recommend purchasing scan tool pro on the official website, but has anyone seen it? In this case, the store’s website can be considered official, which, firstly, delivers the order with payment upon receipt, and secondly, gives a guarantee for the product and guarantees an immediate refund to the buyer, regardless of the reason for refusing the product (for example, he changed his mind, with everything here!).

And if, thirdly, they offer you (like us) an extended warranty of 4 years for a small fee,” then what doubts can there be?

To the skeptics

When the capabilities of the bluetooth scan tool “in the heat of the moment” are compared with professional diagnostics, I want to say “you’ve come unstuck,” but it’s also difficult to agree with those who consider it a “trinket.”

This is a real situation that every driver of a car without standard auto diagnostics (like Porshe, BMW and others) may encounter.

Your Check Engine Light came on, what should you do? Well, yes, you, of course, know the “popular” 5 most common reasons for the check engine light that are “popular” on the Internet (probable problems with the oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, exhaust system, problems with the fuel tank cap, something with the spark plugs, or air flow sensor).

So what, will you start digging, either immediately to the service station, or reset the error yourself by manipulating the ignition and the positive terminal of the battery, or will you not pay attention until a “good knock” manifests itself?

And if you have a scan tool, you will immediately find out the reason(s) for the receipt alarm by the error code.

For example, the device generated error P0100. Using the code table, you determine that the error is due to a malfunction in the engine air flow sensor circuit.

If you are more or less knowledgeable about engines, then, firstly, you will not panic and ruin your plans because the error is not critical, and then, suspecting the most likely causes of the error, and there may be about 10 of them, you will begin to eliminate them.

And if you can’t cope and contact a service station, you will probably know that “there is no need to change the wheels” if such a diagnosis is made.

Conclusion

Summarizing the results of a moderately active persuasion to buy a smart scanner, it will not be superfluous to repeat that the device’s database contains over 3000 definitions of fault codes, so that before a long journey you can get a complete picture of the condition of your car.

I wouldn’t like to “croak”, assuring that the adapter will pay for itself within a couple of days after purchase (ugh, ugh, ugh, so that you don’t have any problems), but I doubt that it will pay for itself (even on the savings of repaying CheckEngine at a car service center). there shouldn't be.

Haven’t you had to fork out money in vain for the empty “threats” of your on-board computer, and if there was a scanner, it would never “blurt out something stupid”.

And lastly: The official warranty for the scan tool is 1 year.

If you are not satisfied with the product in any way, you can return it and receive your money in full.

Available Scan Tool Pro Features

Using this scanner, the user can perform a number of important tasks:

1. Determine the cause of failures in the electronic systems of the on-board computer;
2. Determining the degree of increase in fuel consumption;
3. Identifying problems and current engine condition;
4. Testing of all electronic equipment of the car;
5. Reading error codes stored on the bus, and thanks to an extensive database of codes, decoding and outputting their list or plotted graph to a personal device;
6. Providing a complete description of the malfunction and identifying deviations from standard (factory) indicators;
7. Removing codes from the unit’s memory after eliminating the causes of the malfunction. Cancel the Check on the panel board;
8. Making changes by adding or deleting necessary codes;
9. Independent research, bypassing the ECU, of the state of sensors and other elements of the general network;
10. Export data to Web space and send ready-made reports for printing;
11. Calculation and display of various current indicators (acceleration time, ignition stroke, actual shaft speed, etc.)
    

How to start using it?

After setting up your account, log into the site using your registered email address and password and get full access to the menu containing freeze frame data, relevant TSBs and more.

CarMD Pro Scan transmits data to the CarMD repair shop portal, providing real-time data including:

1. Freeze frame data.
2. Inspection/maintenance status.
3. Maintenance intervals.
4. Car mileage.
5. Network scanning of OBD 2 codes.
6. Waiting for fault codes.
7. Possible reasons.
8. Upcoming maintenance.
9. Predictive diagnostics.

also create customized coupons for the customer by going to the company's website at proscan.carmd.com (for example, depending on the job being performed, you can offer a 20% discount on oil changes in addition to routine repairs, etc. ).

"Predictive Diagnostics" data provides actionable advice based on the firm's extensive database. For example, regarding the year/make/model of a vehicle, experience has shown that when you replace part X, you also need to replace part Y.

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Or based on the mileage of a particular car, the percentage of other vehicles that need converter replacement, etc.

In other words, in addition to OEM service intervals and parts replacement schedules, the user also gets access to real-life maintenance and replacement tips from company technicians who have gained experience working on specific vehicles.

Also included are unique marketing perspectives using predictive diagnostics and customizable coupons to connect directly with your customers regarding upcoming promotions, updates on ongoing repairs, and more.

Also read how to diagnose a car using a laptop.

Installing the program for Scan tool pro on your personal media:

1. First you need to find the download link and download the installation file itself. It is better to use the link from the manufacturer’s official website. If the file is zipped, unzip it first;
2. You will be prompted to save it in a specific folder on your hard drive. Set the save path and remember the folder where you saved it;
3. Next, turn off the Internet and proceed to the installation, following all the installer’s recommendations;
4. As the process progresses, set parameters for the program that are convenient for you to use. This includes the choice of language and registration name, label location, etc.
5. During installation, unwanted elements of an ad block may appear on your computer, and they may ask for permission to download and install additional programs and tools. Don't hesitate to give them up;
6. Make sure that your antivirus software is working properly and is being updated in a timely manner;
7. The last step in installation is to click on the “finish” button
8. Open the program from the shortcut and register the vehicle being diagnosed. You need to establish pairing with the adapter and on-board computer software;
9. Start setting up the program interface, adapting it to your preferences. This is not difficult to do; a hint or a window with a suggestion pops up for everything.