# Automotive diagnostics. (just bought a new scan tool) **URL:** \ **Category:** Vendor Marketplace\ **Created:** [November 15, 2007, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/automotive-diagnostics-just-bought-a-new-scan-tool/38784 "2007-11-15T06:20:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/automotive-diagnostics-just-bought-a-new-scan-tool/38784/1 "2007-11-15T06:20:29Z")
Up until yesterday, we were fully diagnostic-capable on VW, Audi and Porsche. I went ahead and took the plunge last week on a comprehensive scan tool. With that said, for most makes and models, it can do about 90% of what a dealer scan tool (BMW GT1, M-B star, Volvo VADIS, etc.) does. Our diagnostic labor rate is $85/hr, but I offer $5/hr off for forum members. Also, it is VERY capable on Asian makes and models, but that’s not the focus of our business, and there are a few other advertisers here who are MUCH more familiar with them. More details: Picture of said scan tool: ![http://www.x431usa.com/images/x431kit.jpg](http://www.x431usa.com/images/x431kit.jpg) Including the equipment we already own, here’s the comprehensive list of vehicles, and components we can communicate with: **Audi/VW:** - Engine - Auto Transmissions - Brake Electronics - Airbag - Instrument Clusters - A/C Heating Electronics - Central Locking - Central Ctrl Module - Immobilizer - Radio - Gateway Data Bus - Interior Monitoring - Steering Wheel Elect. - Electronic Ctrl - 4WD Electronics - Navigation - Sound system - Clutch Electronics - Self Leveling Suspension - Steering Assistance - Wheel Damping Electronics - Aux Heating - Distance Control - Electric Roof Control - Left Light Control - Right Light Control - Auto Lighting Switch - Electric Drive - Battery Control - Emergency Call Module - Parking Aid - Drive Slip Control - Driver’s Side Seat Adj. - Diesel Pump Electronics - Headlight Range Control - Type Pressure Monitoring - Seat-/Mirror Adjust - Battery Charger - Driver-Door Elect. - Passe.-Door Elect. - LR-Door Electronic - RR-Door Electronic - Braker Booster - Braker Boost. Assi. - Drvs Boarding Ass - Rear Spoiler - Access & Permissi. - Passenger. Seat Adj. - Display-/Cntl Unit - Dis./CTL Unit Rear - TV-Tuner - Voice Control - Telephone - Roof Electronics - Drvs Seat Adj. Rear - Wiper Electronics - Slinding Door - Towing Protection - Trailer Function - Climate Control Unit Rear - Engine Electronics Conjunct - Locking Electronics - Parking Brake - Auxiliary Fuel Tank - Stabilizers - Vehicle Position Detection - Voice Amplification - Special Function - Roof Display/Control Head - Ind.Unit in Inst.Panel Ins. - Sliding Door Left - Auxiliary Heater - Radio Tuner-Digital - Radio Satellite - TV Tuner-Digital **BMW/Mini:** - Engine - Transmission - Antilock brake - Air Bag - AC/Heater - Instrument Cluster - Elec. Throttle - Seat Modules - Elec. Immobilize system - Central body electronic - Cruise Control - Park distance control - Switching center, center console - Light Switching center - Steering-angle sensor - Radio - Signal-axle air suspension - On-board monitor - Automatic Interval Control - Navigation System - Multi-function steering wheel - Video Module - Language-input system - Car Access System - Digital Motor Electronics - Transmission Control - Dynamic Drive - Chassis Integration Module - Dynamic Stability Control - Ride Level(height) Control - Parking Brake - Amplifier - Audio System Controller - Control Center , Center Console - Control Display - GW Control Display(Gateway) - Controller - Antitheft Alarm System - Rear-lid Lift - Lights Module - Power Module - Rain/Light Sensor - Satellite, A-Pilar, Left - Satellite, A-Pilar, Right - Satellite, B-Pilar, Left - Satellite, B-Pilar, Right - Satellite, Seat, Passenger - Satellite, Seat, Driver - Satellite, Seat, Rear - Satellite, door, front left - Satellite, door, front right - Siren and Tilt Sensor - Language Processing System - Steering Column - Door Modules - Wiper Module - Cental Gateway Module - Safety and Information Module **Land Rover:** - Gasoline Engine - Diesel Engine - Auto Gearbox - ABS - SRS - Instrument pack - [LEFT]Air Suspension [/LEFT] - [LEFT]Air Conditioner[/LEFT] - [LEFT]Parking Aid [/LEFT] - [LEFT]Security System[/LEFT] - [LEFT]Immobilization System [/LEFT] - [LEFT]Power Steering [/LEFT] - [LEFT]Wash Wipe system [/LEFT] **Mercedes Benz:** - Transmission - Electronic Selector Module - Distronic - SFI Motor Electronic 2 - Electronic Stability Program - Suspension - Tire Pressure Monitor - Airbag - Overhead Control Panel - Electronic Ignition Switch ELCODE(DAS 3) - Headlamp Range Adjustment - Upper Control Panel - Pneumatic System Equipment - Front Left Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module - Front Right Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module - Diagnostic Module - Rear Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module - Trailer Recognition - Keyless Go - Special Vehicle Multifunction Control Module - Instrument Cluster With Maintenance Interval Display - Steering Column Module - Parktronic System - Comand or Audio - CD Changer - Voice Control System - Sound System - Cellular Telephone (fixed installation or portable)(D2B) - TV Tuner - E-call or Cellular Telephone-Telematic System - Dynamic Navigation by Means of CTEL (K-wire) - Door Control Module Front Left - Door Control Module Front Right - Door Control Module Rear Left - Door Control Module Rear Right - Electric Seat Adjustment Front Left - Electric Seat Adjustment Front Right - Electric Seat Adjustment Rear - Multicontour Backrest Front Left - Multicontour Backrest Front Right - Multicontour Backrest Rear - Automatic Air Conditioning - AC-Rear Air Conditioning - Satationary Heater(up to 05/2000) - Stationary Heater(As of 05/2000)**Porsche (1990 and up)** - DME - Airbag - ABS - Tiptronic - Alarm - Seat Memory - Heating & A/C - And more… **Saab** (no list yet.) **Smart** (no list yet. Very recent addition) **Volvo:** Engine Petrol Auto Transmissions ABS Airbag instrument Cluster General Maintenance Function ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2011, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/automotive-diagnostics-just-bought-a-new-scan-tool/38784/2 "2011-10-11T05:25:29Z")
> [@victory"](#): > > Thanks for your nice information. > > [url=link removed LOL. On a side note…I’ll PM or call you soon Jason. The CEL bulb was removed and I have replaced it. I should be good to go for that re-inspection this week if you might have time. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2011, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/automotive-diagnostics-just-bought-a-new-scan-tool/38784/3 "2011-10-11T05:48:07Z")
Bizarre…damn spammers. Yep, give me a call and we’ll set it up