Autel MaxiScan MS300 Simple, cheap, and very effective..

I've only had this a few weeks, but I've already pulled several codes from my own vehicle (1998 Volvo S70-T5) and a couple coworkers (a 2000 passat, 2005 ram, and a 2006 elantra). The reader is very simple to use and at $30 shipped (a goldbox special) I couldn't be happier. Saves heading over to Autozone just to have them read and clear whenever the occasional code comes on. Two of the four codes I've pulled were due to loose gas caps...one was a loose knock sensor wire, and unfortunately the ram has a transmission computer failure...3/4 of those would have been silly to go to a shop with, but with this reader they were trips that never happened...

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Performs "as advertised"

I ordered this unit for the specific purpose of reading and clearing trouble codes in my 2002 Toyota Sienna minivan. It performs these functions as expected. I've used it twice now to help me understand when it might be time to go to the mechanic. Both times, the trouble code was the same, so now I can take the vehicle into the shop with confidence that something does need to be fixed.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Works great

Plugged it in, turned on the key, hit the buttons as instructed, and up pops the error code telling me that my TPS is at a low voltage. It cost me $50 for the part and, with my own labor and 30 minutes time, I figure I saved around $100 from having a repair shop do it.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 hidden treasure??

Before I ordered this JEM I thought this was just an item so inexpensive,If it dont work you toss it in the garbage? This Jem does what it was ment to do.Every motorist should have one.Take your car to a dealer for test and you pay [...] dollars plus. I am very pleased with this purchase. All motorist DONT WAIT BUY ONE NOW.

rICH. fLORIDA.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Perfect

This is the perfect code reader. easy to use and fits nicely in the door pocket or center console. And the price is perfect too. I know many have spent alot more for units that do the exact same thing.
I highly recommend this

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Works perfectly

I needed a code reader because I left my gas cap a little loose after a fill up, and the check engine light came on. My wife had recently had the same issue and had to spend some time getting the code reset on her car. Got the reader, plugged it in, read the code to confirm my suspicions, then cleared the code and my check engine light was out. I now carry it with my emergency gear in the back of the car in case of trouble on a trip. It would be nice to be able to quickly diagnose a check engine light condition and decide if I need to get to a repair shop, or I can continue on and not worry about being stranded because I left the gas cap a little loose. I would recommend this product for anyone who wants to know quickly and inexpensively what that check engine light REALLY means. Easy to use right out of the box.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 At the price I paid.

It was stupid NOT to buy it! This thing has helped me out so much in the past few months. I have a 2000 Chevy Blazer that throws codes like it is its job. Yes, the codes in the manual are generic, but "Cylinder 5 Misfire" is clear enough for me! I agree with the other reviewers that the manual needs some tweaking, but with a little common sense...

If you own a car/truck/SUV that is no longer under warranty and you have even a minimal level of knowledge of car repair, you have to buy this. Helps when you take the car to the garage!

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Great Buy - Does exactly what it is supposed to do

The Autel Maxiscan OBDII is a great product. It does exactly what it says it will do and is easy to operate. paid for itself in just a couple uses! Also comes with a CD of every possible code.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Works Well

If you want to know why your check engine light on this is a nice tool to have. It its easy to hook up and will spit out a code telling you the problem. Simply look the code up in the booklet and it tells you what is wrong. I don't fix cars myself, but I can generally tell the difference between something major that needs to be looked at by a mechanic right away and something minor which I can hold off on. For that purpose, this is a great tool and well worth the $30 that I spent on it.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Great Code Reader

Great product for reading codes on all cars since 1996. The reader only gives the code number, but the CD has all of the code descriptions. Great tool for the price!

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Malfunction Code reader

The Reader worked as promised. I was able to read out the codes and pinpoint my problem within a few minutes. The product comes with a PC program that can interpret the codes but the table printed in the maual was sufficient. The manual is also on the CD in case you lose it. You can also read out the VIN number and you can reset the error codes after you have made the repair.

I am satisfied, it worked as promised.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Great product!

It does what it should do at a price that was unbelievable! It does what I feel a pricey product would do. Simple to use...easy read out...clearly explained codes and its meanings, etc.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Scanner works great!!

I got this to troubleshoot error codes I keep getting on my car after modifying it. This has been a huge help, with my CEL coming on every few days. Its super easy to use easy to read and operate, it even includes a code book that's covers all the major codes you might get, I did still have to go online for manufacturer specific codes though but no biggie it still read them.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Great scanner for cheap

I normally go to AutoZone to get my codes scanned for free, but for the low price of this scanner, it's worth buying for the convenience and not having to deal with someone trying to sell you parts. It's simple, quick, and works great on my Chevy Blazer and a friend's Isuzu Rodeo.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Simple But Effective

I spent a bit of time researching OBD scanners before I bought my Autel MaxiScan. There are many many options available out there in the market - USB connectivity, SD card slots, full displays, detachable cords, and so on. Although the more you spend the more features you get, there are three major features I think an OBD scanner must do: 1) pull generic AND manufacturer codes, 2) delete codes/reset the computer, and 3) check if the computer and the subsystems (02 sensors, ERG system, and so on) are ready to be inspected.

This tiny unit does all three major functions - and that's about it. It will only display the code, not what hit means. But it comes with a book that interprets generic codes, and a CD for manufacturer specific codes. All this information is also readily available online.

If you don't need an OBD scanner with tons of features and just need the core functions, this is a great little unit and has been well worth the small investment. You'll be surprised how many of your friends have lit check engine lights that you can help them with.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Great product Great price

This is a great product. I do alot of work on my own cars and other's. Saved alot of time and headache. Works great. Price makes it that much better.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Well worth it!

As a professional technician i found that sometimes i just needed a quick scan of the code/codes and the ability to clear. This does just that. And it is also the least expensive i have found. I highly recommend it.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Stach

Great price ($34.99) for a Basic Reader that works very well. I had no problem with the provided CD.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Super

It was exactly as advertised and at a good price. Saved me a bundle from taking my car to a rip off shop. Turned out it was just a glitch and there was actually no code!! Worth every penny.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Very Cheap, Very Good

Needed a code reader but didn't have lots of money to toss into one. Some of the instructions are a little bit off from the actual use of the scanner but overall it does what it should and doesn't cost a fortune.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Does the job

Good Reader... for the money
Does CAN
Reads generic and specific codes
2 line backlit display thats easy read
simple for novice users
Reads VINs
35 bucks
Clears your engine light
gives status of readiness monitors

And thats pretty much it..... Its basic and it works.

Just dont expect it to have any other features.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Excellent tool, manual needs some editing (see note below)

First of all, I must state that the scan tool worked well for my cars. Once connected it will:

- display diagnostic codes
- erase ALL codes
- retrieve I/M readiness status
- display the VIN number on 2002 or newer vehicles
- rescan

The MS300 supports the OBD II or OBD2 (On-Board-Diagnostics II) system and it understands all OBD2 protocols that a car may use: PWM, VPW, KWP2000, ISO9041, EKWP2000 or CAN. Once the proper protocol is detected, the MS300 is ready to display whatever Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) the car computer's memory may be holding.

It should be noted that:

# it only retrieves codes already stored in the computer
# it does NOT provide any 'real-time' monitoring
# it is completely stand-alone and no Web-updates are possible
# it does not have printing capabilities
# it is powered through the car's own DLC (Data Link Connector)

The manual while not completely accurate does offer sufficient information to successfully connect and operate the device. It also includes a printed list of over 1000 generic Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) definitions. 8000 more manufacturer specific DTCs can be found on the CD with more information at the company's own Web site.

In my case, I was able to diagnose within minutes the source for the 'Service Engine Soon' warning on my dashboard:

P0442 - EVAP Emission Control System Leak (Small)

I erased the codes and, if the warning reappears, I will know EXACTLY what to tell the technicians.

Given that I purchased this during one of Amazon's lightning deals, the price was right and I feel that I am getting a lot of value out of this little tool. The manual's small shortcomings do not compel me to subtract a star so, it's a 5-star device for me. I am happy I ordered it.

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Note: Sep. 1, 2009

It does NOT work on a Honda Insight 2010. No matter how many times I try, all I get is a 'LINK ERROR'.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 great little tool and terrific price!!!

I bought this for my husband and he says it should done a great job for him. He had an older one which he paid quite a bit more for than this one which he says will do quite a lot more. He was very impressed by the price also.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Great

It works great for what I needed it to do, save me money. It keeps me from taking my cars to do dealer or a shop and being hit with extra charges.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Works as advertised

Arrived quickly and works as advertised. Simple to connect to the car and read the codes with no problems. I haven't tried the function to clear the codes yet.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Awesome little product

Just got this item yesterday, and it worked perfect! I had my check engine light on for a week on my 2006 Toyota Avalon and this little PC turned it off. Not only that, it gave my car extra horsepower. All the ladies going down Waikiki were like "daaayuuumm." It made my car rawr.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Yes, you can pass inspection with that

Great tool. Saved me over $800 in parts and labor for a new catalyst converter on my Mitsubishi Galant. If you have the P0421 code on you OBDII follow this and you might get lucky: read the codes, erase them, drive some 40 miles to get indicators back to "ready", let the car to cool down overnight and go to inspection. Still, one of my indicators "EVAP" wasn't ready before I went to the inspection station but I could still pass.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 can code reader

works like a charm and reset my "check engine light" and saved me a trip to dealer and a 2-3 hour wait for some insignifiacnt service that had been done 3 times previously. carry with me in vehicle all the time to help others diagnos troulbes like mine. thanks for the sale.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Code Reader,

I really like this item. Its really easy to use and does exactly what I needed it to do. The only reason I did not give it five stars was because you do have to look up the code in a book instead of it being on screen. The more expensive model has that feature but for the number of times I am actually going to use this I opted for the less expensive model. I am really happy with this unit.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Small, Basic and Great!

The GS-300 is small, easy to use and supports the following protocols:
PWM, VPW, KWP 2000, ISO9141, EKWP2000 and CAN. The DTC software that comes with it works fine under XP and the user manual also lists all the generic codes.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Review

I purchased the MS300 to decode an engine light on my 2002 Venture.
It is very easy to use, and does everything it claims to do.
Very good quality for the price.

Autel MaxiScan MS300

Good product for the price. Not anything fancy but does what it needs to do.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Good for the Saturday Mechanic

I purchased this to read code on our cars and reset the check engine lights, as I like to do as many repairs possible to save money. I've been lucky so far with simple repairs such as a speed sensor or defective speedometer. This unit is perfect for such things. Around here it costs $100 to have the dealer read your codes, I know there are some places that will do a free read but those places aren't always near by. I'm very happy with this little gem and I think most weekend mechanics would be. For the people who are more mechanically inclined and want serious transmission and engine diagnosis and such you may want something with more features. I currently use this on a 96 Nissan and a 99 Chrysler. I knocked off 1 star as I think the manual could be better.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Handy little gadget

In the past whenever I encounter a check engine light, I'd always take it to the dealer or garage and just pay whatever is needed to get the problem fixed. Now that my car is over a decade old, I don't see the point of shelling out big bucks for it. Someone recommended I take the car to advanced auto parts to have the code read to get an idea of the general problem. I found out it's just that my car is producing more carbon then it's used to, but otherwise nothing wrong. With the check engine light on I wouldn't pass the emissions test, and couldn't renew my tag. Right after I used the code reader to turn off the check engine light, I take it for emissions test, and passed! Of course you should always use the scanner regularly to find out if other more serious problems develop, if it's just some minor bugs that don't endanger your driving then it's fine.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Good for the money

This scanner works real well, and for the price you can't beat it. It quickly reads current codes, reads pending codes, reads vehicle specific codes, clears codes, displays vin numbers, rescans without having to unplug and plug back in, and tells you the readiness status of your vehicle's major systems.

The only downfall is that you have to look up the trouble code it gives you in the supplied manual or CD (comes with both).

I highly recommend this product to any "driveway mechanic", just don't tell anyone you have it... It's been passed around to at least a half dozen friends and I've only used it once!

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Everything Worked

I can work on most anything, but found this device to be suitable for beginners too. The manual was easy to follow and the device was easy to use - there are only 2 buttons. This model handles basic functions - power users may want a more sophisticated model that can monitor and graph operating parameters. I used it to diagnose and repair Oxygen Sensor trouble on a 2001 Honda Odyssey, reset the in-dash trouble light, and monitor that the exhaust system was OK before going for emissions testing. The dealer charged $100 for reading the codes and a 3rd party sevice center charged $75 each time, so this purchase was an easy decision at about $40. If you work on cars regularly, this type of device is a must-have tool.

Autel MaxiScan MS300 Great scanner!

Always wanted to own one and this one is perfect, easy to use and worth the money.