A Toyota master diagnostic technician reviews a very good budget scan tool for Toyota owners and Lexus owners.
Find the tool on the channel’s Amazon store:
http://www.amazon.com/shop/thecarcarenut
*as an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Discount Code : CarCareNut20 for 20% Off adapter
Check supported features before buying:
https://caristaapp.com/vehicles
In this video I respond to an invitation from a company called Carista to review their OBDII scanner. I normally would recommend you get the cheapest scanner you can find as most of the cheap ones do the same thing. The professional grade scan tools typically are the ones that are capable of doing the work that people look for and they usually cost a lot and don’t make financial sense for DIY mechanics or even car owners and enthusiasts.
However this one is different and I was really impressed by it’s features. I review the tool and highlight some of the most impressive features.
Highlighted features:
1- Toyota and Lexus customizations. These are settings that you can change to customize your car options. This is typically reserved for the ultra expensive and dealers exclusive Tech stream, however this small inexpensive scanner can do the same thing on models supported.
2- TPMS sensor registration on models supported. This goes without explanation as one visit to the dealership to program a sensor will pay for this scanner!
About the only thing I don’t like about the scanner is the monthly subscription but I do understand the company’s business model as they offer a lot with this tool.
#thecarcarenut #toyota #toyotadiy
0:00 Intro
1:35 Initial Impressions
2:37 Function Test\Demo
13:32 Cons and final thoughts
){kind=link}
So it doesn't do much good for an older Ford in the US….But it works for my Nissan Frontier and Camry
Does it do Mode 6 and live data?
Do you know if it works for the RAV4 Hybrids? I assume that there are a set of systems that are common to the non hybrid RAV4’s but there are also many that are unique to the hybrid technology.
I believe we can have 2 sets of wheel with tpms. Do caring have those
Have you any video on the navigation system for 2019 Toyota Corolla Hybrid model, and in particular how to update same! I am in Ireland.
I think th he biggest downside is it can do all amazing stuff that ONLY dealerships can do but CAN'T read live data
Thanks for the great video. I have one question maybe you can help. I plugged in a thinkcar thinkobd2 500 scanner in a 2013 rav4 and got the following message: Diagnostic is no legitimate, please contact your local dealer. Can you help as to what this means, the dealer was no help. Also looking for a scan tool that will work on the following vehicles 2014 sierra 1500, 2013 rav4. 2005 corolla, any recommendations??? Thank you.
Thanks again for another great video. I was looking for something that could program TPMS IDs for E210 Corollas and this seems to fit the bill nicely.
I dont see it on Amazon. I went to the company site and tried to order. It sent me to a seller but they dont have them for Toyota.
I bought this device last year, here in Australia, it is fantastic for what it does.
Looks like this device no longer supports Toyota vehicles? They do not list them on their website.