ANCEL BD200 OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth - Code Reader & Check Engine Diagnostic Scan Tools with Car Battery Test, Exclusive App on iOS & Android, Wireless OBDII Adapter Works for 1996 & Newer Vehicles

Solid little unit. Fits right into the OBD port on my GMC vehicles and using the Ancel app I can easily view error codes showing up on my dashboard and know what action may be necessary. In particular I was getting a "Check Engine" light on my 2018 GMC Canyon, and checking the error code was indicating a fuel vapor recovery issue (either a bad sensor or loose gas cap, which doesn't exist on my truck). Able to clear the error code easily. The other diagnostic functions on the unit/app are very useful. 5 star investment for my toolbox.

Product came in nicely package. The app was super easy to use and navigate. Clear my check engine light right away and the great thing about it is you can google up the code right on the app. Highly recommended.

It paired up easily via Bluetooth, and worked immediately when scanning trouble codes. I had no trouble accessing any of the features or doing any of the performance tests. Some of the data on the features dashboard are for more advanced mechanics, but I was able to muddle through them. I don't know what a few of the features are for, but I will get to know them in time. The app has a help function, and you can also send feedback to the company if you have a problem installing or connecting it. Trouble codes are defined for you, so you don't need to look anything up, and you will know what the problem is immediately. "Pending codes" are also displayed. My only gripe about this device is that none of the dashboard functions, including DTC history can be accessed in the app unless the device is plugged into the vehicle. I wanted to go to my mechanic and show him what the device actually read. When I got to the shop and opened the app, all it said was, "Device not connected"! For this reason alone, I give it four stars. So for all intents and purposes, the app itself is useless if you aren't actively using the code scanner. It should at least retain the trouble code logs! Also, while you can leave the device connected when you are doing trip performance functions, you should not leave it plugged in permanently.

Bought this one because it will auto connect to your phone. The app interface is initially confusing but gets better with time.

I just needed a basic OBD II reader and this is far more than what I was expecting. I would give it 6 stars if it were possible. Does require downloading a free app but it was quick and easy. It has features I don't even know how to use but it's easy to figure out and get the info you need. Follow up. Been using for several months now and it has already paid for itself over and over. I have older SUV's and this gives me so much information that I can relay to a mechanic without wasting their time. Several codes thrown I was able to fix on my own. The report feature is very handy.

NOT FOR HYBRIDS This device is listed as "compatible" with Toyota Prius. That's a bit misleading, it only reads codes from the gasoline engine, not the complete engine including the hybrid system and battery. In other words, it's useless on a hybrid vehicle. It did not read codes from the chassis, TPMS or anything else either. LOCKED TO APP That wouldn't be such a problem if it would work with 3rd party apps for the other systems, but it is locked to the app it comes with and the phone will not recognize it to connect. No idea why that is necessary, they only gain by opening it to other apps. Go figure. As for the app itself, it's nice. Connects quickly and easily, it's easy to use. Builtin DTC lookups. Too bad it doesn't work on my car.

the app almost immediately connects to the scan tool. the interface is clean and easy to use. it allows you to run trouble codes, view live data, freeze frames, monitor your trips which will provide you very detailed info at the end of trip like speed, braking distance, RPMs, distance, etc. each mil code will show all possible reasons it may have been thrown. in short if you don't have a code reader buy this now. if you do have one, buy this now. ive been through several and this beats the pants off those. I'm not in any way affiliated with this company I just know quality when I see it.

I bought this thing in a week and a half ago, just used it on 5/12/2021, followed every piece of what seemed easy instructions, connected fine the first time, seemed to do a thorough scan, was able to get the diagnostic report, then noticed some clicking noises consistently tapping somewhere in my Mercury Mountaineer that i never heard before, suddenly my dash lights flickered and the device disconnected ( Car battery strong before device plugged in ), i turned my car off the on position and refollowed the instructions to reconnect, Turned to on position, tried to reconnect the app to the Ancel device (nothing).. So after frustratingly trying over and over hitting the "connect" in the app, the power in my SUV died again, this time even worse, i tried to put my windows back up because i got tired of trying and there was absolutely no power to get my windows up.. This device COMPLETELY drained the life out of my poor battery in a car i already had issues with.. So this thing gave me an additional problem to resolve.. I will be going to only manual plug in from here on out, the Bluetooth crap is just not the way to go.. I'm relentless so i will try one more time before i return this thing.. i also noticed another thing, it is complicated to get to your past diagnostic checks, you have to basically stop it from auto connecting then go to the failed check and tap on the very small very difficult to locate icon at the top of the app and look for your previous check. VERY POORLY DESIGNED APP AND DEVICE!!!

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Bought this to diagnose a check engine light on my 2016 Chevy Sonic. This scanner is compatible to use with this vehicle. Plugs in easy to the OBD2 port and bluetooth setup is easy when you download and start the app. Was able to scan and found the code causing it and was able to clear it without issue and light has not gone back on since and through some YouTube searching, found a cheap solution to hopefully remedy the problem. I am by no means a mechanic but at least the trouble codes scan works and is a money saver so the shop won't charge you for the same diagnostic.

Saved a lot of time and money! Easy to setup with a phone app. Diagnosed a fuel injector fault that was easy to fix. saved hundreds of dollars for a simple part replacement and avoided having to go without a car for the day. Another time, another car, found the cause of an engine light coming on to be a simple exhaust sensor reading, a non-urgent issue which corrected itself after a good drive Genuine, and won’t reset a fault signal unless corrected, so can’t be used to ‘hide’ faults!

Det som inte är bra är menyn som är onödigt krånglig men man lär nog vänja sig med den också. Basfunktionerna finns men övrigt tycker jag det borde finnas lite mer info om fordonet. Men ok ingen katastrof. Bästa är faktist batteri testen med start förbrukning och genorstorns laddning.

I love it; it is super high-quality and an excellent price.