XTOOL IP500 for GM OBD2 Scanner, Bidirectional Scan Tool with Full Systems Diagnostic for Buick/Chevrolet/Cadillac/GMC, Code Reader with All Reset Services-Oil/ABS Bleed/Crank Relearn, Lifetime Update

I love this newest tool for my shop! I am a DIY fellow and my home shop features a wide variety of tools. I recently purchased a IP500-BCC to help me diagnose a problem with my Buick Lucerne. It had a problem with my heater not working and needed to know exactly what the problem was before I tore into it. With the IP500-BCC I was able to use the bi-directional command capabilities to work all the inside the dash components while monitoring the signals going to the system. I have another scanner but it told me nothing but engine codes. I wanted a fully bi-directional unit that would do it all! Unfortunately those units were out of my price range at many hundreds of dollars. That is until I got a IP500-BCC. It is dedicated to GM products so I don’t need to pay for something I just don’t need. I own two GM cars. A Buick and a Cadillac. This does both nicely. While exploring my Lucerne (heater problem was a broken blend door actuator), I also learned it had remote start (I bought it used and didn’t know) I learned it using the live data function in the IP500-BCC while testing all the remote functions. Now, on cold winter days I can warm up the car without going outside to start the car. I would have never learned it without my new IP500. I like the large display and the intuitive menu that walks you through the entire process. Since it features free lifetime software updates, it will always have the best software available. It installed 5 updates as soon as I started the first time. I connected it to my WIFI and it automatically detected all the parameters of my Buick. It even automatically provided a detailed diagnosis report that I can email to myself or anyone else. As soon as I connected the first time, it ran a full diagnostics scan of all systems with a color coded display of problem areas. I had a check engine light but it was simply due to a loose gas cap and I reset the light and ran the tests again. All good! I do like the easy to read design and the logical workflow of the process. Error detection is automatic and vehicle specific. I get virtually dealer level diagnostics in my home shop without paying dealer level prices. The live data function features real time graphics. You select the parameters you want to see and it provides a graph of operation. It is easy to see how various things interact. I am almost looking forward to my next engine problem! I spent several minutes studying various engine parameters and how they interact. It was very educational. This scanner make it easier to understand what is happening inside and how complicated things work. Bottom line, this thing is an excellent value. It does everything I need for my cars and I feel like it is an excellent value. Yes it is designed for GM vehicles only and I have not tried it on a Ford or other, but I believe that XTOOL has created a great tool at a great value because I am not paying for capacity and software I don’t need and would not use. When I finally do need a new car, I will probably get a GM just so I can always maintain it myself with this cool tool! I also have a Grandson that likes cars. With this tool, I can teach him how things work. I plan to use the live data function to teach him how things like mass air flow and temperature interact together to make the injection system work properly. It will be fun and he might even think Grandpa knows his stuff!

Lots of features, frequent updates... good little device so far. I like that you can print or save the reports if you have a few different vehicles to use it on. The UI is a little confusing at first, the autodetect worked fairly well on the two vehicles I've used it on so far. If this one broke, I'd buy another one of the same thing. Saved hundreds already for myself and my parents as we don't need to go pay a shop to get the trouble codes and don't need to drive to the parts stores to get the codes either. My parents almost traded in their car because it wasn't running right and they thought the repairs would be expensive. Turned out to be a faulty MAF sensor. $75 bucks later they are back driving the car again and can get more use out of it, delaying having to get a different vehicle.

In a nutshell she’ll: It will not charge the battery!! :-) Bought the Toyota device 2 weeks back; battery was partially charged. I tested the device and it worked fine on 2005 Toyota Sienna. Then I tried to recharge the battery, it wouldn’t charge. Then the machine shutdown and never was able to restart or use.

What a great company and scanner ! I had great customer service before and after the sale. XTOOL is of good quality and a lot of scanner for a great price. It is easy to use and will blow your mind with all its great features and readings it shows. I definitely recommend it. Thanks XTOOL!

The diagnostic tools I have purchased from XTool offer excellent value and high quality for the cost. Beyond basic OBD2 functionality, the unit's technical capabilities are impressive, including OE-Level full system diagnostics, bi-directional control for performing active tests on components, and the ability to view up to four live data graphs simultaneously for detailed troubleshooting. What truly sets this brand apart is their customer service. I had an issue concerning a product feature, and the support team was fast, professional, and went above and beyond to ensure a positive resolution. This kind of service after the sale is what turns a good product into a great one. I am continually impressed and am now considering their premium line of tools.