ANCEL VD500 OBD2 Scanner Diagnostic Tool for Volkswagen VW Audi Skoda Seat Diagnosis Check Engine Light EPB ABS SRS Code Reader Oil Throttle Position Adaption Brake Pad Reset

This scanner works really well. The user interface was really straightforward. We were able to easily run a diagnostic on the car and confirm that no warnings or issues were found. Once we had verified the car had no issues, we were able to clear our Audi Q5e annual inspection due reminder with peace of mind. Simple to use (we didn't need to download a separate phone app to use it like some other scanners) and worth the money.

My battery died. Jumping my 2017 Jetta caused all sorts of dash light warnings to pop up. After replacing the battery, all went away except the check airbag warning. I tried to clear it with another scanner but it couldn’t see the code. I searched YouTube and forums for a manual procedure and found nothing. My normal mechanic told me to take my Jetta to the Dealer. Dealer quoted me $250 to diagnose the warning light. I am cheap and took a risk and bought this scanner to try to save money. Luckily the scanner saw the code and cleared it. It was easy to figure out and use. Took 2 minutes to clear the code. Fun fact: Mechanics and Car Parts stores will tell you to go to a dealer because they don’t know your car and don’t want to get sued if you crash and the airbag doesn’t go off. Don’t believe the hype on the internet. You can clear it. This scanner can see it in the 2017 Jetta

I purchased this device mainly for replacing my brake pads on my VW-Arteon,( front & rear ), and as many other newer models, my car has a electric parking brake which I needed to retract with a device like this. When I got the device delivered I was surprised from the quality and the feeling when I pulled it out of the box, given that this brand wasn’t so famous to me, but could be something famous in Europe, I don’t know 🤷. It’s made in China, though as most of the things nowadays, but so far is of a good quality, and worked perfectly for me! I was able to retract the electric parking brake ( the metal axle inside the pistons ), so later when you need to press the pistons and to install the new brake pads, nothing stays on your way and it was easy and like you don’t have electric parking brake to deal with it. Now something important to remember when you use the device for the first time? So when you use the device for the first time , make sure and put the car in contact first ( the ignition ON ), then plug it in while the ignition is still on “ON” position without starting the engine. I did it in reverse, I plugged in the device first, then I pressed the ignition button on, and the device didn’t show and didn’t want to do anything, and I was scared and thought that the device it doesn’t work on my car, so again, ignition ON fits, then plug in the device, and it will work perfectly. I highly recommend the product, especially at the discounted price that I got it in Amazon!

I suppose since the VD700 came out these became more reasonably priced. The Features in this VD500 are enough for me. And, the interface is what I am used to - I have a very basic Scanner, Code-reader. It really works with anything and did all I needed except for this one had the Electronic Parking Break/Brake Pad Change - winds the Caliper in/out. I don't mind using a 12volt battery to do it manually at the wheel if had to, but again, at this price point this added the speed I wanted for this current project - every model has it's needs and some say they do but do not - it's so weird the weirdness around "Error Codes" and what *has to be done, but may not. Anyway, this unit - all I looked at was the Parking Brake/Brake Pad Change feature because when I went to "test" it, was into the project and as I clicked into the menu, it was so easy... "hit enter... then hit enter... then hit enter... - do the job, come back and hit enter; too easy! Nice surprise for a change. When it asked for models - didn't recognise the first two so hit the third, "other" and it worked flawlessly. Also, the unit was not "glitchy" with if the ignition is on/not on - other unit for some reason want the ignition on, do a "setup" etc. - this unit didn't care - it just powered on, went to the menu. As far as set up - it's sold here USA, so is English and etc. If need other, then change it, e.g. Metric. It's real clear, go here, do this, THEN turn ignition on - then turn it off. I have no looked at anything if needs the Engine Running - as I said above. It says it has not "freeze frame" feature, but it "Records". So, the minimal instructions may be misinforming about the "Feedback" feature (don't get it if not part of diagnosis - unless is product feedback?). So, bottom-line for me and all the other too complex, Icon Driven only units at 2x's the price - and confusing - this unit is how I like these to be. I have not seen the VD700 and may never at that price to see if the Icon Driven Screens are "better" or again just - confusing w/the price tag for "that"? I feel I could loan without a "training" session on what to click through and what to do - again, this one, just read the text prompts and if going to work, it will. How it was with other units, they just didn't work with "any" car, or my projects. It seems with VW, it has to be truly "generic" and IEEE compliant to the Standards for Codes, or has to be specifically for the fussy VW auto group. I hope that helps someone.

Exactly what I needed. Works perfectly and cheaper than taking car to the dealer so they can turn off a warning light.

Used this to diagnose my brothers 2010 vw cc and do the brakes for my 21 jetta that the dealership tried to charge 800+ dollars to do. It releases the parking brake and made the service very simple and quick. Pulled codes and its compatible with most years they have more expensive versions which I have one of them as well and it is a lot better of an upgrade.

It worked great and was easy to use.

Shipped fast and product did what I needed. I needed to put my daughter's VW Jetta EPB in maintenance mode and did so without issue.