ArtiDiag Pro Car Diagnostic Tool, Bi-Directional Control, ECU/Online Coding & OE-Level Full Systems Diagnosis for 100+ Brands, 35+Maintenance Services OBD2 Scanner, 2-Year Free Update

The TopDon ArtiDiag Pro is an awesome piece of kit. It's premium quality at a fraction of the cost. I would recommend this tool to anyone, professional technicians and DIYers alike. First of all it comes in a tough carry case with plenty of leads and connectors. The scanner itself isn't too big and has a comfy feel in the hand. Once you're ready to use it, it'll take a couple of minutes to set the date, language etc. It allows you to set up to a WiFi connection and you can also add business details so you can share the reports with your customers via email. Well packaged, strong storage case. Easy to use, professional high level quality data and options. Automatically finds the vin code amd vehicle, really easy to update. Does all the features of my old machine that was twice the price when bought originally. Covers a huge amount of vehicles and has extra leads for models that are not OBD compatible. I was a little unsure when buying as they are fairly new to this huge market but I’m so pleased I did as it does everything they say it will and more.

Topdon Artidiag EU!! Having owned and worked on a lot of European cars, this was just the ideal piece of equipment I needed. With it being biased towards these cars makes it really easy to quickly interrogate any issues that occur. Also with the built in ability to control components bi-directionally, unusual issues can be defined quite easily. The coding function is very useful as well. As it makes life simple to personalise yours and customers vehicles, to suit all needs. Comes with clear instructions in a very nice case, and is small and easy to carry around for those “just in case” moments! Highly recommended, Topdon has become my go to equipment! Battery life appears to be very good, and charges when plugged into a vehicle.

I took along time looking at various models of obd2 machines. I decided to look in detail at topdon and glad I did. Firstly 2 yrs of updates included, was impressed by that. Pro's Easy to navigate Excellent screen size Stand on rear of device Rubber grips and sturdy protection surround. Easy connectivity to your phone wifi or house wifi. Pre set functions for resets. Vin finder to quick connect. Sturdy case and cable lock box, comes with attachments. Cons Restricted length of cable. Screw in cable Neither of these are really concerns just restricted movement. I've been able to do several jobs on various vehicles with ease. The price paid reflects value in my opinion and I have no concerns with this in general. A happy purchase.

The TopDon ArtiDiag Pro is an awesome piece of kit. It's premium quality at a fraction of the cost. I would recommend this tool to anyone, professional technicians and DIYers alike. First of all it comes in a tough carry case with plenty of leads and connectors. The scanner itself isn't too big and has a comfy feel in the hand. Once you're ready to use it, it'll take a couple of minutes to set the date, language etc. It allows you to set up to a WiFi connection and you can also add business details so you can share the reports with your customers via email. The scanner communicates with a whole range of manufacturers and it is quick and easy, set auto detect to on and once you connect the lead to the DLC it'll automatically connect. Once in you have a range of things you can do, such as, read DTCs, live data, bi-directional controls etc. If you use the services tab you can carry out service light resets, reset the BMS, brake wear, relearn different sensor values, carry out a DPF regen etc. Struggling to understand the DTC? Not a problem, if you're hooked up to a WiFi connection you can click the arrow and it'll take you to a Google search relating to that code, for the vehicle you're on, showing different websites and youtube videos. Another neat feature is the scanner will be charged when connected to a vehicle. All in all I am really impressed with this machine. It really is awesome. So if you're looking for a good diagnostic machine with a whole host of different abilities and you're on a budget, then I'd highly recommend the TopDon ArtiDiag Pro

So i brought this machine to do some programming and diagnostics on 4 cars. Out of the box it looks very sturdy and once its turned on and the many, many, many updates downloaded and installed it boasts lots of features and functions and the car list is endless. This unfortunatly is where it starts to be a let down. The first car was a VW scirroco, not a rare car by any means but the required job which was a DPF regen didnt work. All I got was "function not supported" infact all of the "special functions" came up with same message. The worst thing was that you have to go through several options and it will take you right to the last step before saying "NO". Second car was a Ford Smax which requires Window Learn, a simple task that you can do maunally by holding down a the window button in a certain order. But this machine couldnt do that either and the common "Function not supported" shows its ugly head again. Also tried to program a Start/Stop battery which was met with the same serror message. Third car was a Ford Focus, which just required a scan and diagnosis which was simple enough and it done it like any other diagnostic tool Final car was a Vauxhall insignia that needed a steering angle sensor reset and relearn. There were no error codes present before the programming because the sensor was damaged whilst taking the steering wheel off so the battery was dissconnected. After the very quick programming i had a list of fault codes as long as my arm which werent there before hand. There was a message that popped up after the calibration that said i will need to do a full DTC scan afterwards and clear the codes. I didnt quite understand why the procedure would cause fault codes on sensors and modules that have nothing to do with the steering angle sensor or steering in general? All in all its very dissapointing and very limited. The cars i used it on were very popular cars and between 7 and 10 years old. I have done the same procedures using a diagnostic tool a quarter of the price. Its basicly an outdated Andriod tablet with 2GB of ram so it pretty slow and the netwrok connection drops out frequantly. The live help didnt work even though i tried to connect for over an hour. The ODB cable is quite short and if like the Ford smax the ODB port is down low you feel youself leaning towards the port so not to rip it out. The live data worked as it should but so does my other diagnostic machines including andriod apps on my phone. The free 2 year subscription is a bit of a joke as it will cost almost the same every year for the subscription when it expires. I brought this after seeing an advert online and some demo's on what it can do, unfotunatly the demo was obviously used on car makes that the tool can do everything on. Their website is quite misleading! Ive used all kinds of diagnostic tools in the past which do the same and more than this car and a lot quicker. Everything seems to be so long winded, even the auto VIN takes ages and sounds like an arcade machine. Talking of the auto VIN, when you come out of a menu it automaticly reverts back to the DTC scan and you have to keep stopping it and exit every single time Its nothing special at all and didnt do what their website and adverts say. I did wonder why there wasnt many YouTube videos about this device

Good tool but wasn't good for reading my ecu to do what I wanted on service

I’m a fifty-something car enthusiast, ADHD brained, with two project cars. Every weekend is a different challenge. I bought this to deal with a specific problem: replacing a couple of control modules and tweak my ECU s as I didn't want to melt my wallet at the main dealer. This machine is pitched at both the keen DIY enthusiast and the Pro/independent garage. For the money, I reckon it nailed it. The Good Bits The big draw for me was the ECU coding and the 2-way communication (active tests). Having the power to tell the new BCM, TCM, or ABS Module what it’s supposed to be doing, (or be a clone of the old modules,) is the crucial bit. We’re talking features typically locked up in tools that could cost over £3,500 that only your main dealer could afford and charge you the premium to use it, (not knocking the main dealers, they have big overheads!) This scanner gets you past that barrier. The bi-directional control, where you can command a fan or injector to turn on, genuinely saves hours of testing. I also use it before my car goes in for an MOT, like testing bulbs. I even found an option to check functionality for emissions! I mean not the emissions directly but the health of the components that usually cause you MOT fail woes. (I haven't tested that yet but I got a little excited when I cycled through the options.) Another winner: Integrated Search. The OBD reader lets you look up the fault code directly from the unit to 'google it.' No more grubby hands on your phone, (or if you are like me, "where's my ruddy phone!!") Case Upgrade: I didn't realise this at the time but when I was putting it away. I noticed they put a plastic divider in the case to stop the cables pinching the unit .It really is a small detail but shows clever design. The Snags. I can't complain because it's NOT a £3k machine but If I tried to look for stuff: The Cable: It's a DCI and I was hoping for a VCI, (wireless.) You are physically tethered to the OBD port. You lose the freedom of a wireless connection, but I checked myself... When it came to writing to the ECU what would you trust more? Not only did I use the cable, I screwed that puppy into the unit. The last thing I wanted was data dropouts whilst writing to a component module or heaven forbid the ECU!!! So really the trade-off is a more stable, faster data connection. Again, I can't really complain, it's just forcing me to be a bit safer. Coding Limits: It does ECU Coding and adaptations brilliantly, (perfect for replacing most modules like a BCM or TCM), but it stops short of full OE-level ECU flashing/programming or topology mapping. But again, It's an almost-Pro tool, not the full £3k+ professional kit. So if you think it is all things for all cars, you aren't paying for that. Not even those expensive ones are. in reality it's also down to the car in what you can do. Initial Setup Lag: The first time you fire it up, you have to connect to Wi-Fi, register, and download the software packages. It's a proper time-sink. Top tip: just download your car’s manufacturer and system updates first if you want to dive straight in, and let it download the rest of the updates later. The Verdict For the mobile mechanic or the more adapt weekend warrior, especially if you have to swap out those pesky control boxes (BCMs, TCMs, etc.), or want bi-directional communication to control an test components, buy it. The money it saves on dodging just one garage visit makes it worth the price. p.s. There's more I could write but my day job, the one that actually pays the bills, (as my hobby doesn't!!) is demanding my time. I can't wait for the weekend :D

I recently used the TOPDON ArtiDiag Pro Car Diagnostic Tool, and I can honestly say it’s a game-changer. I was having an issue with my car that I couldn’t quite figure out, and by the end of the day, this scanner pinpointed the exact problem. What really impressed me: • Full Systems Diagnosis: It covers over 100 brands and all major systems, which made it incredibly versatile. • Bi-Directional Control & ECU/Online Coding: These features are intuitive and powerful—helped me interact with my car’s systems like a pro. • Maintenance Services: The 35+ maintenance functions are super handy for DIY fixes and regular upkeep. • Ease of Use: The interface is user-friendly, even if you’re not a mechanic. • Cost-Saving: By identifying the problem accurately, it saved me a lot of unnecessary repair costs. • 2-Year Free Updates: Ensures the tool stays current with the latest models and diagnostics. Overall, this scanner paid for itself the first day I used it. If you want an OE-level diagnostic tool that truly works and saves you money, this is it!