VD700 OBD2 Diagnostic Code Reader Scan Tool Fit for Volkswagen Audi VW Skoda Seat, All Functions OBD11 Scanner for VAG Vehicles with Battery Registration EPB Reset (Upgraded VD500)

Great product with the features I needed! I upgraded from the VD500 to the VD700, and I'm happy with the decision. It has the additional functions I was looking for and works well for diagnosing my vehicle. Easy to use and a great tool to have on hand. Definitely worth the upgrade if you need the extra features!

Did exactly what it's suppose to do.

Mainly purchased to be able to reset service reminder on an Audi S5 that can only be done with and OBD scanner, or by the dealer at a cost of at least $40 a visit. This scanner can also do many other functions including the parking brake motor release if changing rear pads/discs. The device needed an update first thing. Only problem was the download from the Ancel site came in a file I couldn't open. Had to contact Ancel to have them send me a ZIP file of the update that my PC could read. Once that was done, the update quickly completed. Once done, I attempted to reset the service reminder and it would not reset. I followed the rather bleak and incomplete instruction pamphlet that came with the scanner and it still would not reset. Contacted customer service and after multiple back and forths thru email (likely from China) over several days, it finally worked. There was a step I was doing based on the written instructions that was apparently not required which prevented the reset. I wrote my own instructions after that. The battery functions work well to test the condition of the battery. It's supposed to also be able to register a new battery, but again, the instructions are incomplete and sketchy. Since this is primarily a VAG scanner, it would be nice of Ancel to include better and more complete instructions geared towards VAG vehicles. Way to much guessing and/or trial and error to get it to work correctly.

The fact of life is that as automobiles have become more and more complex, with electronic control of systems that used to be fully mechanical, the tools needed to perform routine maintenance tasks have also increased in complexity. This tool, the Ancel VD700, is a maintenance tool tailored to VAG vehicles that can read and reset the common interval timers and fault codes, as well as push the virtual buttons necessary to perform some routine maintenance tasks, like retracting the rear caliper pistons on models with electronic parking brakes. What it is not is a diagnostic tool that also performs other, more in-depth functions, like control unit coding, reveal granular details, or perform data logging, like the Ross-Tech VCDS system that is often cited by VW enthusiast owners. Nor is it a $200 tool cable that also requires connection to a Windows computer to function, as VCDS does. While VCDS is undoubtedly more capable, and its basic license supports the servicing of three vehicles, the scope of that system may extend beyond the needs, or desires, of many owners who simply wish to perform routine maintenance, and not deep diagnostics or customization of their vehicles. For those with more modest needs, the VD700 can do the job, and as a piece of autonomous hardware, also carries one significant advantage over the phone app-based, cloud-connected diagnostic tool options. While those types of tools are also very capable, and popular, their reliance on cloud connections, and subscription-based revenue models can present their own challenges and foibles. One faulty link in their chains can turn a routine task into a tech support ordeal, not aided by the fact their developers can be based overseas in different time zones, not conducive to getting timely, or easy support. When a job needs to be done, on time, with the vehicle off road, having the tool fail you is among the most frustrating circumstances one may experience. Ultimately, the "right tool for the right job" is the mantra that rules, so plan and act accordingly. Each has its use cases, and the owner will have to decide which suits their needs best. But even a simpler tool like the VD700 can easily justify its cost with one job, like the halving the cost of a routine brake job, compared to having it done by a shop.

Picked this up for my VWs and didn't want something requiring a login, internet, subscription or any of that junk. Just a stand alone, ready to go tool. Its not going to replace something like VCDS, but its good for most things. I uses it multiple times to get DPF info, along with other non generic OBD2 info. No freeze frame data as far as I know, which is a bummer, but for most things thats fine. It also works as a generic OBD2 reader. I was able to read codes and live data from a Duramax, which surprised me it would even have the info to tell me what the codes mean and what the data is. Would buy again, and have recommended it to others. I think its probably worth it just as a stand alone reader, let alone having the VAG specific functions too.

Very easy to use. Worked great on my 2019 VW Tiguan with digital dash.

Can't say for any other vehicle manufacture but for VW I love it I was able to clear codes check ABS wheel speed sensors view live wheel speed it was well worth the money - man I wish I have purchased this sooner.

Works great

great unit easy to use

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Deze ANCEL BD500 OBD2 doet waar hij voor gemaakt is. Zeer handig in gebruik en geen gedoe met kabels of dergelijke. De adapter in de poort inpluggen installeer de app op u smartphone en maak verbinding met u Bluetooth op de smartphone en klaar scan nu wat je maar wil. Hij werkt zeer snel hij ondersteund VW/Audi/Skoda/Seat maar ook andere merken. Al geven ze wel mee dat het kan zijn dat bij andere merken kan zijn dat bepaalde functies niet aanwezig zijn.

J'ai pas mal tourné pour choisir un outil. A la base mon besoin était de reprogrammer les info pour un changement de batterie (dans le groupe VW, les info de batterie doivent être reprogrammées lors d'un chnagement pour que le BMS puisse prendre en compte ce changement dans sa stratégie de pilotage de la charge et du start and stop). L'outil est très pratique, marche bien et est "assez instinctif". Il faut de toute manière être assez au courant des architectures modernes véhicule pour savoir ce que l'on fait mais tout se passe bien. Je confirme par la même que cette outil permet la reprog des info batterie sur une seat leon 5F de 2019 ainsi que l'éffacement des codes d'erreur présent le cas échéant.

Ne fonctionne pas du tout... Lit jusqu'à l'étape 10/18 et reste là pendant une heure sans avancer... Chinoiserie à ne pas acheter. Perte d'argent