XTOOL D8BT Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tool with 3-Year Updates, 2023 Newest, CAN FD, ECU Coding, 38+ Services, Bi-Directional Control, All Systems Diagnostics, Key Programming, Crankshaft Relearn

I've owned the Xtool D8BT now for about a month. I have many diagnostic tools, and I really put them through the ringer. I am a diagnostic tech for a well-known nationwide used car dealer, and I scan and troubleshoot about 10-12 vehicles a day. I have gotten to know this tool inside and out, and will tell you a bit about it. QUALITY Firstly, it is quite a rugged tool (unlike many other scanners in this sub-$1000 price range). The case is solid, with no flex. It also has a kickstand so you can hang it on the steering wheel for some good ol' driver's seat diag. It can be tricky to get balanced on some cars as the tool is quite compact, but it is light enough to make it work on most cars. MILEAGE CORRECTION I originally purchased this tool specifically for it's mileage correction capabilities. We have many vehicles come in with damaged, inoperable or even missing Instrument clusters. Typically we would order a used replacement unit and have it sent out to match the mileage to the vehicle, which takes time and money. Well I am pleased to say that is now (mostly) a thing of the past. I'm sure that there are some vehicles that this will NOT do mileage correction on, but I have not run into any in the time I have been using it (bear in mind, we only deal with vehicles that are relatively new; nothing over 10 years old). This is a BIG money saver for shop owners or mobile technicians! IMMOBILIZER/KEY PROGRAMMING It's immobilizer capabilities are also incredible, for the price. I have added keys successfully on many domestic and Asian vehicles with this tool. The menus can be a bit confusing, especially compared to some higher end key programmers we use, but all it takes is some poking around to find the correct function to use. I also have also successfully performed 'all keys lost' on a Nissan Altima with a smart key (very impressive!) and a few Jeeps with standard blade keys. A few years ago a tool this capable would have cost you several thousand dollars! GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS Every vehicle that comes into my bay gets a full scan. I am pleased to say that the Xtool D8BT is a more than capable diagnostic scanner. It is SUPER quick to auto-ID the vin and execute a full system scan. Once the vehicle is loaded it has all of the same active tests and special functions as my MUCH more expensive Autel. Updates seem to be very frequent as well. My second week of using it, a Ford update (v13.10 if I recall) broke the Auto VIN function. Any Ford vehicle I scanned I had to manually enter the year make and model (quite annoying). However, within a week a new update was released that restored this functionality. This tells me that the company is staying on top of things on their end. Very reassuring. DISLIKES It is not without it's faults, however. When viewing live data, for example, there is no search function available like on my Autel. This will probably not be an issue for most, but some vehicles have HUNDREDS of data PIDs to scroll through and the search function of the Autel makes it a breeze to find exactly what you are looking for. (See my edit below; XTOOL has now added this functionality as of March 2022!) There are also a few annoying quirks that I believe are specific to the Bluetooth model (I do not own the corded version to compare). The range of the Bluetooth VCI is actually quite impressive, but if you do lose connection, even for a second, it boots you right back to the main menu. This can get frustrating, trust me. It also seems to lose Bluetooth connection if you allow it to go to sleep during a session. I have disable the auto-sleep function in the Android settings menu to remedy this issue. The last niggle I have with the tool is in it's update speed when viewing/graphing live data. It is quite slow, to say the least. It seems to update data at a rate of about twice per second. This is about half as slow as my Autel, which I also find quite slow. Overall it is useable, but really makes troubleshooting tricky issues harder than it needs to be. Honestly, all of these complaints really are minor considering the price. It is just a fantastic tool, overall. Cannot recommend it highly enough. *EDIT - 3/1/2022 Just wanted to mention that a system update was released earlier this week that added a search function while viewing live data, which was one of my only gripes! Just makes the tool that much better!

I just ordered the D8BT after owning the D8 for more than a year. Additionally, I considered getting an A30M and keeping it in my car. The TPMS activation and replacement battery remote programming functions alone are valued at over $300. Only three uses of the scanner would have paid for itself, as diagnostic scanning at the dealer starts at $250. A30M owners also voiced concerns regarding the differences in adaptability between Android and iOS devices; however, as of late, iOS has improved and matched Android versions in terms of user interface. A30M only has 21 unique functions, whereas D8BT has 38+ (including vehicle-specific functions) and a topology feature. For certain cars (Mazda, Lincoln, and Ford), D8BT includes ECU configuration, ECU coding, and ECU offline programming. It can also be used with an inspection camera and has key programming functionality. D8BT Among dealer-level bi-directional OBDII scanners, this one has a well-known user interface and costs more than $10,000. Excellent value if you need sophisticated scanning capabilities; it comes with a two-year guarantee and free three-year software updates. You can keep all of the current software and updates after three years, but you won't be able to buy any additional or newer versions of the program beyond that time. We tested three cars all day long, and the batteries held out for more than seven hours and forty-five minutes. As of December 21, 2023, the 2024 Lexus RX350H is not supported by D8DB. Scanners for my previous vehicles, including the 2004 Mercedes ML350, 2008 Honda Civic, 2012 Hyundai Elantra, 2012 Lexus CT 200H, 2022 Lexus RX 350, and 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid Night Shade, all worked without a hitch. When contacting customer support via email, you may expect a prompt response within a few hours, even on weekends. You cannot rely on engine error codes or misdiagnose problems; instead, you must determine what is causing them. D8BT provides real-time data to help you diagnose problems accurately and replace any damaged parts. A P0420 error code, which is frequently encountered in the field, signifies that the catalytic converter isn't operating at its best. Catalytic converters are not always bad. You must view the live data from the oxygen sensors. If there is no reading or no change in the voltage of the sensor, it means the oxygen sensor is defective or operating slowly, and it has to be replaced. You just need to replace the $98 OEM faulty 02 sensor instead of replacing the $700 catalytic converters. Diagnose your HVAC system and find leaks to potentially save thousands of dollars on repairs. When I spoke with Evy at XTOOL, she forwarded my request to their software engineers, who responded. You would need to provide the 17-Vin code in order to verify whether unique features are available for a given vehicle. I recognize that some people may find it odd and wonder why they requested your car's VIN code, but this is because the code can provide particular information about the primary system components of your vehicle, enabling them to confirm whether or not the unique functions are available. excellent storage container with a USB-2 data cable for easy file copying from the scanner to the PC or Mac. To make file backup and file transfer easier, I would like to see an option to insert microSD cards. Basic reporting is accessible, and sending PDF reports to an email address is simple, but printing is not one of the options. They should be at least utilizing Android 10, as this is a pretty outdated version of the operating system. The XTOOL R&D development team informs me that D8BT has not yet been able to be upgraded to Android Version 10.

I have used XTOOL for a few years now. Owning the A30 and D7S both are great but limited A30 is wireless but don't have all the features and D7S has a lot of user friendly functions but is not wireless. So when the D8W was released I had to have it. It has all the perks of those scan tools rolled up in to one great unit. Plus it offers more then what I was expecting it had. For example the AI in the diagnostic you get real solutions and the most common cause for the dtc this saves you a lot of time. With this D8W its like having an assistant help you. I had a no start on a Toyota truck and it was a fuel issue. Checking for power at the pump with the key is not an easy task with power on only for a few seconds unless you have help. The D8W was my helper being able to turn the fuel pump on and off with a simple touch on the screen I was able to determine it was a bad pump while I was under the truck. Plus this scanner has good battery life and a bigger screen compared to the D7S. It also comes in a well made case with everything to get started I couldn't be happier with this unit it has everything you would want weather your a diy person or professional. XTool is always putting out updates so you are never wondering if the scanner is outdated and need a new one and you can choose what you want to update from the list of every car make imaginable out there. in conclusion I highly recommend this scan tool for anyone or business.

Keep this in mind. This is a professional level type of tool. I honestly was not prepared with how much you can accomplish with this tool. I was expecting a simple, plug it it, turn it on and it just tells you "fix this and your good to go ". Yah, this didn't work out that way. I had to practically spend a few hours reading tutorials, learning how to get around the system and understand what I can and can't do and more importantly, what I should and shouldn't use it for. Let me be frank with, if you're an car enthusiast and want to get your hands dirty and save some dollars skipping the dealer then you'll be very happy owning this tool. If you are the type of guy who's on the fence about changing his own oil or feeling brave about doing a transmission flush. You might want to consider doing your research first. This tool is capable of so much that in the right hands it can help you win the wallet wars against the dealerships. However, having free reign over your vehicles computer can give your dealership the edge if you start tinkering around with things you are not comfortable with. Keep this in mind. I've used it to successfully reprogram keys for some of my friends and I carry it with me in my car everywhere I go. The device is capable of receiving updates over wifi and it seems like every day there's an update coming down the pipeline so I know it's actively supported. The user interface takes a little getting used two as functions available to your vehicle can exist in different pathwaays within the user interface. Thankfully it's linear enough that you can't too lost in the system. I recently purchased a second hand vehicle and this scanner was able to tell me what problems the vehicle had (as well as which error codes were previously flagged and since cleared from the computer so it was nice to see that even though no codes were present immediately after scanning, I could seee that it did have prior codes. The accuracy was spot on as it did inform me that three of the four TPMS sensors had died. Finally, the tool does it's best to walk you through each step of the process so it tries its best to hold your hand but don't be fooled. This thing will hold your hand and and walk you through each and every step of walking off of a cliff if you ask it to. I highly advise anyone considering such a product to understand what they are attempting to do and not just go blindly poking around functions and programming.

I've reviewed several scan tools, even tried some. They all promise certain things. THe ONE thing I was looking for above all was Trans Temp to properly refill my CVT or other modern sealed transmissions. This one is mid range priced, but no better than lower priced units and comes with a nice plastic case plus a Universal brick style charger that is suitable for anywhere in the world. Case in point. This statement in the ad clearly states: "Graphing & Text Live Data Stream (such as Misfire/Transmission Temperature, Sensors, etc)" Transmission Temperature? It doesn't. It reads the sensor and returns VOLTAGE, which is USELESS without a conversion factor to temperature. Raw voltage is unreliable until linearized and then converted to temperature; simple engineering. Battery life is mediocre. Apparently has no power down mode if you happen to leave it on; drains quickly. Not intuitive. PIDs are sometimes not typical and confusing what they really mean. Obscure numbers referencing them. Many are listed, yet are unavailable. So, why put there what isn't available? Contacted "support" which was equally useless. It took weeks to get any answer and even that response was "we're checking with Engineering". Then, a week later, amid apologies for the delay, the answer was the same: Doesn't read trans temp! So, for value, this ranks poorly. Since it does not provide what I needed AND updates are included for ONLY 3 years, buy a lower priced unit with LIFETIME updates. Stick with the reasonably priced units, but don't expect "support" from any of them.