ElmScan 5 Compact USB (423001) Review

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(More customer reviews)After buying used FIAT Bravo SX (1600ccm petrol engine, 76 kw, manufactured in 2000y) three years ago, I noticed that MIL was on and the engine didn't respond appropriately. Electronic testing was performed by Fiat's service and P0420 code fault was found. They switched off the light, and nothing was done. Two weeks after, the MIL was on again and persisted up to now. In past 3 years I visited services five times paying approximately 20$ per testing, No code fault was found, although MIL was on, and the engine could not deliver enough power (although it is in excellent mechanical condition). I gave up on services and decided to solve the problem by my own.
After watching a dozen of engine scanners, I chosed the ELM based one, and among them an average priced Elmscan 5. I was afraid if it would work with 2000 year made car, knowing that European OBD standard was only an option before 2001y.
But !. Fast delivery to Serbia (only two weeks, a week earlier than expected), with no added payments. Short, but clear installation instructions. Very easy software installation, AND Elmscan 5 started to work immediately. I played with my new toy only about half an hour because my laptop battery was exhausted. Code P0420 fault was confirmed, and all possible parameters (for the included basic software) were shown. I was delighted. Everything was working fast and easy (for beginners, of course). I switched off the MIL and decided to retest the engine after two weeks (but I didn't do that because of the bad weather conditions). That's my first contact with the item and my very first opinion. In the meantime I got the more potent Scanmaster software, and can't wait (unfortunately it's still snowing and freezing).

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The best-selling PC-based scan tool is back, with a new look and a new low price! Based on time-tested, proven technology, ElmScan 5 Compact is the perfect entry-level scan tool for the budget-minded do-it-yourself mechanic. ElmScan 5 Compact ships with the free OBDwiz diagnostic software. The scan tool is a breeze to install and configure, and provides a lot more information about your vehicle, than a handheld scan tool. It is fully OBD-2 compliant, and works with any Windows PC with a USB port. ElmScan 5 Compact includes all necessary hardware and software to diagnose your vehicle's problems.

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