VDIAGTOOLBidirectional Scan Tool VD70, OBD2 Scanner Diagnostic Tool with ECU Coding, 36+ Resets, PMI, FCA AutoAuth, All System, CAN FD & DoIP, V.A.G. Guide, 3-Year Update

The first impression when you open the case to inspect this scan tool is a good one. It is very nicely made of obviously high quality materials. It also is ruggedly built, it will be able to deal with rough handling with ease. I like the black with blue accents color scheme. Even the case is nice...real hinges and metal clasps. A fold out kickstand is included.The first thing you should do when it arrives is fully charge it. Mine arrived at 91% charge. After charging you should go through the set up process, which is both fast and easy. After you connect it to your WiFi system you will be prompted to update it. I would allow it to fully update prior to use. More on that later.The VD70 Lite ships in a very nice case to protect the tool as well as store it and its accessories. It comes complete with a quick start guide (full manual available on their website), a USB-C to USB-C charging cable and a USB-C to USB-A data cable to connect to your computer along with an OBDII port connector cable (VCI.) A quick note about the included power supply. I dislike it when you have to attach an adapter to the power supply to use it in US electrical outlets. The base power supply for AD70 Lite IS configured for US outlets. The included adapters are only for other countries.The tool comes with a full 12 month warranty and 3 years of free updates. When calculating the cost of scan tools, not only consider the initial purchase price, but also factor in the number of years of free updates as well as the cost of annual updates after the free period expires. You will see some REALLY eye-opening numbers out there. After 3 years of free updates (most manufacturers only provide two), annual updates are a reasonable $99/year. The VD70 Lite has a very reasonable initial purchase cost given its capabilities, it is also quite affordable to maintain.At first start you will be prompted to select a language, connect to your WiFi system and create/sign into your account. There will likely be an immediate software update. After allowing that update, I received confirmation my 3 year subscription to updates had been activated. On the home screen I noticed there were 63 vehicle and automotive system updates. I updated those as well. The whole process was completed in about 10 minutes, except for one large system update that took considerably longer.VD 70 Lite boots up quickly. The menu system is intuitive and easy to navigate. Auto VIN detect worked quickly in a 2009 Ford, a 2022 Ford and a 2016 Lexus. This scan tool is a snappy performer. It runs Android 10.0 and has 64 GB of memory. It also has a large capacity, 18.25Wh, battery for extended use between charges.One feature I did not consider to be particularly significant when I first purchased the tool, but became so later, is the fact that it is CAN FD protocol compatible. I was trying to program some additional key fobs for my '22 Ford using a much more expensive scan tool that had key programming capabilities, but it could not establish communication with the vehicle due, it turned out, to lack of CAN FD compatibility. Just the CAN FD adapter for my other scan tool costs north of $100, VDIAGTOOL has that built in, another significant savings.Listing all of the functions this tool has is basically pointless...those functions are make, year and model specific depending on what your vehicle's computers support. If you have any questions, simply message VDIAGTOOL's excellent customer service. They have always responded to me the same or next day depending on when I reach out to them. While they are located in China, their reps are extremely fluent in English.After establishing communication with the car, and either using Auto Scan or manually entering your car's info, you will be prompted to either command a full system scan, select system scan, read trouble codes or clear codes. As I said before, the tool is very fast...a scan of all modules literally takes seconds. You can then generate a report, if desired. Live data streams are also available.I was surprised that this scan tool is bi-directional considering the price. It wasn't that long ago you would be paying over $1000 for that functionality. This allows you to command certain functions or activate/deactivate certain features assuming the vehicle's computer will allow it. Again, if you have a question, contact their customer support. If this tool can't command a specific listed function for your car, it's more likely the vehicle's fault.I've used the tool fairly extensively with an '09 Ford Escape Hybrid. Bleeding the brakes is traditionally a trip to the dealer and a $150 invoice. The VDIAGTOOL can do it. This tool can live stream a great deal of information about the status of the car's HVTB, things that are of significant interest to hybrid owners. One thing of great import is the variance in the HVTB's modules' voltage. A high figure is a sure sign of impending HVTB failure. You can stream live data for that, along with state of charge, battery temperature, etc. to get an excellent idea of the HVTB's health. That could save you thousands of dollars when shopping for a used hybrid.One feature not available, which would be EXTREMELY useful is the ability to command an HVTB rebalancing. That can extend the life of your HVTB while increasing its performance. Perhaps VDIAGTOOL engineers will see this and include that functionality in a future update.VDIAGTOOL has put together a winner here. They have combined top spec hardware, excellent software and vehicle coverage, dialed in bi-directional controls and CAN FD compatibility at an extremely reasonable price with an extended period of free updates. This tool provides a lot of "bang for the buck." Highly recommended.

I’ve been looking for a OBD2 scanner with a lot of resets and lifetime updates with an easy to use interface and not break the bank. I in fact purchased 4 code scanners that I felt fit those criteria. The VDiagTool lite that I purchased was able to meet my expectations and exceed them. All the other reviews are doing an unboxing and give you the general specs on the tool itself. I’m going to do something a little different. Mainly some things that I needed to do with this is yes read OBD 2 fault codes. But also do rear electronic parking brakes jobs. This tool you are able to complete that process. You are able to put the parking brake in service mode. I did have a little issue starting off which I contacted the manufacturer and they reached out to me immediately to rectify the issue. Just an fyi If you are working on a vehicle that you have not yet plugged into this scanner. Make sure you are on Wi-Fi so you can download all the appropriate updates for that particular vehicle. Even if the scanner says, no updates available as soon as you plug-in it will still perform downloads for that vehicle if it was never plugged in.Another thing that is not mentioned even in description is this scanner does have I/M readiness that is important for doing emissions stickers. As you can see in my pictures. I also took a few pictures of a few of the live data and resets and tests that you can preform. But the thing that made this the scanner the winner to keep out of the four you can program key fobs. So that made this a no-brainer. The interface is easy to use. The scanner is easy to update with a lifetime free subscription.The reason why I went with a cable model instead of the Bluetooth model yes, it is battery powered, but I plan on keeping this for long-term which that means the battery will lose its lifespan, but plugging it in to the OBD2 you will still be able to use this scanner you will pull power from the vehicle. If you had a Bluetooth model, you would not be able to do that if it has no power the scanner will not work. So needless to say the other three scanners went back and this is my keeper.

Pros:Premium level hardware, wifi, touchscreen, quality carry case.Snappy performance, navigating from menu to menu. Plenty of options and features.I would recommend using the tool for a couple of hours to become familiar with it.Has a lot of PIDs that are not on a normal OBD2 readerVery competitive pricing vs other similar brands in this class (I checked)Very responsive supportComes with a kickstandProfessional level BI-Directional scannerComes with a builtin camera, microphone, and speaker.31+ Reset functions (ABS bleeding, Oil, transmission, TPMS, Battery, etc)3 Years worth of updates (I have downloaded updates for Honda and Mazda already twice in 30 days)Although the model says "Lite" that does not reflect the reduced functionality and it supports a decentvariety of car brands.Recommendation: A definite buy if you are a serious DIY mechanic.Cons:On the box it says 24/7 support, but it is Asian time business hours (night time for me)Could use a tempered glass screen protector (even if I can buy it separately)Although it has a lot of Reset functions, a lot of them are only for specific car brands.But this is how it is with all Bi-Directional scanners.I did not deduct any stars, because it has earned the 5 stars.