Autel MaxiCOM MK808BT PRO Bidirectional OBD2 Scanner Car Diagnostic Tool

I purchased the Autel MaxiCOMM MK808BT PRO to help with maintenance, troubleshooting and programming of several vehicles in my family. It has proven to be very capable of meeting all of my needs and quit helpful with monitoring vehicle health and well being. It can also be kept current with software updates available as needed. I would highly recommend this tool to anyone looking for a great quality scan tool that should serve their automotive needs today and in the future.

This is a great device for the home mechanic that wants a scanner that can perform some of the tasks of the professional tools while being more affordable. It has already helped me with a few issues in our two vehicle family. I was able to get the TPMS sensor of our 2024 Rav4 to correctly recognize our winter tires and conduct a brake pressure relearn when I replaced the electronic brake control module on our 2018 Chevy Silverado. Without this tool I would have needed to taken the Silverado to a shop for that procedure even though the setup/configuration step is a quick procedure. Like any scan tool there is a learning curve, this tool is quite easy to use once you use it a little and read some of the tutorials. This tool will also allow me to reprogram key fobs for many vehicles like my Silverado which is quite handy. The Bluetooth OBDII dongle is also a plus. I can move around to the problem area like testing the starter relay from the engine bay with this tool instead of having to deal with a long cable.

I am updating my review for this scan tool. The seller reached out to address my concerns regarding both the scan tool and the technical support I received. The Autel agent that I spoke to was not from the company that sells this unit online. I spoke to the U.S. based Autel technical support and they are not who sold it. It, therefore, is not fair to base my experience with Autel US technical support with the seller’s technical support. Also, I re-read the advertisement information for this scan tool and it does not specifically say that it can register tpms sensors. With that being the case, I am adding 3 stars to my review for a total of 5. Nevertheless, be aware that you must not program Toyota tpms sensors with this unit due to that glitch. You can diagnose but do not program. I will say that it was good customer service for them to contact me and explain there side of it. The customer service on this was excellent and I am pleased they reached out. ——————- Old Review below————- So I have owned this for a year. It is a average scan tool and can give you more functionality than a basic code reader. However, be aware that it has some quirks in it’s software. For example, I was programming tpms sensors on a Tacoma. Everything was ok during the programming phase, however after programming, the scan tool caused the tpms to go into test mode. When this happens, the tpms light flashes rapidly. Normally this is only actuated in signal check for the tpms computer. I could not enter signal check because the tpms was already in test mode. I researched this online and found two occurrences of this happening using this scan tool on Toyota products. I called technical support and talk to a representative that proceeded to tell me that I shouldn’t have tried to register tpms sensors with the scan tool. Excuse me? Your scan tool offers that as an function. He then proceeded to tell me that I should have used their tpms tool to register sensors. At this point, it was obvious that he had no clue how to help and said that he had never heard of that problem. I used to work as a Toyota mechanic and so I went to the dealership and tried to get it out of test mode with a factory scan tool. No luck. The techstream couldn’t enter because it was already in test mode and it just said that it couldn’t communicate with the tpms (which it could because I could read data from it). I ended up using a Snap on Ethos that had old software to get it out of test mode. I really have been disappointed with Autel support. I won’t buy any more of their products because of the lack of technical support and their dismissive attitude. This glitch in the software needs to be corrected. If you have a Toyota, I would stay out of the tpms function on this scan tool.

I’ve been extremely satisfied with my Autel scanner. From day one, it has proven to be a serious and reliable brand that delivers professional-level diagnostics. In my case, I use it mainly on my Lexus, and the depth and accuracy of the data it provides are exactly what I would expect from a high-end tool. The software updates are consistent and easy to install, and the support team has been responsive and professional whenever I’ve needed help. This is a big difference compared to other brands I’ve used in the past, where support and long-term updates were often lacking. I can fully trust this scanner when a problem comes up in any of my vehicles, and I feel confident that it will continue to support newer models as I upgrade or change cars in the future. Overall, Autel delivers real value, solid engineering, and dependable support. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a serious diagnostic tool, not just a basic code reader.

My honest opinion of this product is that the tool works just fine and is helpful with diagnosis much more that all other ones. I owned a few and this one works great. The problem or problems that I'm having is that I don't use it everyday like a normal Tech. I'm a DIYer working out of my garage and yes I tackle the hard stuff as well. When you use a product all the time you get proficient with it and thats my problem. Autel contacted me about my concerns which I appreciated greatly. I'm a small nobody and Autel customer service support to the time to address my issues. I really have nothing bad to say about the product and I look forward to learning more about it as I use it. I'm writing this review in the hopes of reaching out to all DIYer to not hesitate in purchasing this product. It too, me 2 years to buy this Autel, and I've learned that it's very powerful once you learn how to use it. Some people go to Auto Zone or other companies to find out why they have a check engine light on. They don't really tell you whats wrong but this scanner does. Hope this helps.

This tool does it all. I mainly purchased this for my 2018 RAM 3500 so I can diagnose my check engine light myself but was impressed at what more it can do. Besides having a great scan tool, the level of continued support from customer service is unmatched. They respond to every email and have live support from a very knowledgeable staff. Great product and even better support.

I am a first time user of one of these tools and being an engineer I researched for quite some time and looked at many manufacturers for the type of diagnostics I wanted and services that you can do besides just resetting a code and turning the engine light off. I have several vehicles that I wanted to use this for but really wanted one that could do a forced Diesel Regen on my 2012 Ford F250 because I don't drive it like it needs to be to keep the DPF cleared. I would get the typical warnings and threats to reduce power and speed and eventually idle only so I want to be able to force it every now and then. I also wanted a unit to cover my other vehicles ranging from a 2006 to 2016 and after talking to their pre sales support, this one did the job. I also wanted to be able to monitor live data while driving and doing the forced regen like monitoring the 4 EGT sensors and the status of the regen. I haven't done the regen yet as it just went through one recently but this unit tells you the status of the filter real time and you can record it while driving. Another thing I wanted an OBDII scanner for was to reset my engine light on my older vehicle in order to pass inspection. Nice feature is that you can monitor the inspection readiness of the module after ckearing the codes so that all the monotoring systems have made it through their proper cycles so that their status is set to OK and you will pass inspection. The trick is to drive it just far enough to get it to be ready and no engine light on and get it inspected right away before it does come back on. Usually around 26 to 30 miles of hard driving up hills and highway then check the status which is real time live data and head to the inspection station. To me, the cost of the monitor is cheaper than a catalytic or evap system repair. Also, the Bluetooth interface is really nice to have. No cables to screw around with or get in the way. Connects automatically and easily. Updates are free for one year and after that i believe it is $125 annually but if you don't need to do it then you are good unless you buy the latest model vehicle but I would try it out on it first before updating and paying the cost. I am sure you can contact them and get a discount.

This is my first scan tool. I am just a DYI and always owned older vehicles' I decided to buy the scanner for 2 main reasons. 1. 2018 Mercedes problem with the emergency brake. It worked fine but, there was any annoying message on the vehicle display claiming it was inoperable. This happed after i had the vehicle serviced at the dealer. They wanted around $180 just to check out the vehicle for an error I did not have when I took the car in. Would not look at it for $0 even though I'm sure they caused the issue. The Scanner fixed this issue. 2. 2013 Chevy Equinox that the vehicle would sputter until the traction control would turn itself off and through errors. Easy Fix with this one too. Right there I covered more than half the cost of this tool. I have a 2003 F-150 with transmission OD flashing. Scan tool got this one too. I just had a sputtering problem that was nice to turn on/off the fuel pump to prove that is not the cause. I'll be changing the filter tomorrow. Then i got a 2003 VW TDI Jetta I need to fix plenty on icons lit up on the dash. I would recommended this to any DIYER. It sure beats driving to the auto parts to get a scan code. This device seems very powerful for things it can do. I'm still learning but turning on a fuel pump and listening to it is really cool. I'm not so good navigating the menus as some are a little confusing how to get around. But over time if the function is there I should be able to find it. The reason I chose Autel is the fast response/support when inquiring about functions it had before buying. There are lots of scanners and they all advertise what they can do. Pretty much the same stuff. But, they were the best at answering questions with the quickest response. That how I made my decision.

Im having problems with insufficient memory not having used the tool yet. Tried doing what Autel recommended but without success. Made an appointment for a online repair and got up at 04:00 (uk) and no one bothered to contact me although i did Skype them twice but no response.... Appalling customer service... If you buy this product do so at your own

Purchased for personal use in March 2022 and It has stopped working after subscription expired. I was expecting it to continue to work with the old app data waste of money.

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