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title: "Autel MS300 OBD2 Scanner Code Reader, Turn Off Check Engine Light, Read & Erase Fault Codes, Check Emission Monitor Status CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool"
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# Powered directly by vehicle (no battery) Plug & play OBD2 connection Reads & clears codes in seconds Autel MS300 OBD2 Scanner Code Reader, Turn Off Check Engine Light, Read & Erase Fault Codes, Check Emission Monitor Status CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool

**Brand:** autel
**Price:** R689
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Own your car’s health—diagnose, decode, and dominate the road!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Autel MS300 OBD2 Scanner Code Reader, Turn Off Check Engine Light, Read & Erase Fault Codes, Check Emission Monitor Status CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool by autel
- **How much does it cost?** R689 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- autel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted autel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smog Check Ready:** Verify emission monitor status to breeze through annual smog tests without surprises.
- • **Cost-Saving DIY Tool:** Save hundreds on diagnostics fees by owning this affordable, reliable scanner.
- • **Instant Code Detection:** Plug in, power up, and get diagnostic trouble codes in seconds—no tech degree required.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with 99% of OBD2 vehicles worldwide—your all-in-one car companion.
- • **Check Engine Light Savior:** Silence that annoying warning light by pinpointing and clearing issues yourself.

## Overview

The Autel MS300 OBD2 Scanner is a compact, vehicle-powered diagnostic tool that reads and clears engine fault codes in seconds. Compatible with 99% of OBD2-compliant cars worldwide, it helps drivers identify issues, reset check engine lights, and check emission readiness—empowering DIYers to save on costly mechanic visits with a simple plug-and-play design.

## Description

Retrieve generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), includes definitions lookup software on CD and displays DTC definitions on screen.

Review: Can't be beat at this price. Valuable tool that is affordable. - i can't believe how simplistic this device is compared to the high end scanners and it just works. i mean what else could you ask for. its so simple. plug in, turn key, it auto detects the car's programming and if there is an active code will automatically scan. is very fast and effective. i used on 2 cars, my friends Pontiac grand am and my Pontiac g6. my g6 had no codes on it just wanted to see the difference. if there are no codes active it will not auto scan. however you can still manually make it scan, and it also can see certain things from your emissions systems. not everything but some things, but it really just tells you if they are working or not. if the programming is compatible, it can also pull the VIN off the car and as i found out, i can't on every car. my g6 it could see the VIN, while my friends grand am, it could not. still for the small affordable price of 20$ has already saved me 110$ in diagnostics fees. im sure will save me much more in the future. The other nice thing being, even if this thing broke after 1 use..... it cost 20$ and electrical diagnostic fees at a shop where i live are 110$..... even ONE use would pay for this product. and yes it doesn't give you a description of the code but who cares.... most the software in high end scanners has to be constantly updated to be accurate. it reads code, you type code in Google and presto..... you saved yourself a ton of cash. i like cash. if you like cash you can order too! edit (11-4-15) - I have owned this for over three years now and has been extremely valuable. I have had several different cars since the time I originally bought this and used at least a half dozen times on family/friends cars to pull codes. This thing is great, even though these can be borrowed for free at auto parts stores to pull codes, it is more convenient to do it yourself in your own home on your schedule. This thing even stunned me when it could read a 2004 Audi A4 as VW and Audi normally are on a completely different communication/diagnostic system than most other cars in the world. Also I am pretty rough with this thing because it was so cheap and I wouldn't care if I had to replace and it has continued to work. It may be cheap but has been extremely valuable to me in pulling engine codes. I wish there was a rating above 5 star!
Review: Autel MaxiScan...can! And so much more! - As with anyone who has had the check engine light pop on while driving, my heart jumped to my throat when that baby lit up my dash on the way to work. And then it splashed back down to the pit of my stomach...hard! I guess it is the not knowing of what is hurting my little commuter. I wanted to know. This brought on the search for a dependable, but not expensive, scan tool to find out on my own what the heck was going on. I found this little jem and decided to give it a shot based on the mostly positive reviews it had. NO REGRETS! This product worked without any glitches. My vehicle is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS and I think the hardest part of the process is finding the link connector in the car (it is down below of the steering wheel under the driver side dash, if anyone is interested, you have to feel for it because it is not visible). Once I found it though, it was all down hill...in a good way. It fit perfectly and worked as stated in the manual. Just follow the steps indicated and you will get the info you need. In my case, all I was looking for was the reason for the check engine light to turn on. I got my answer with this little scan tool. In less than five minutes I got the DTC code (this is explained in the manual) that set of the MIL. Once I got the code, I went straight to the auto shop and told my mechanic what I found. I have a good honest "guy" that was surprised, but also pleased, that I had pin pointed the problem for him. But, the tool also gives more info on the car than just the problem codes. It can pretty much give you the status of most of important components in the car. It was a relief to find out my car was in great shape, except for just one code. Very much a relief. Well, from my positive rating, you can figure out that I definitely recommend this producted. It is a simple, but valuable tool to have if you drive every day and depend on your car. I have used it only once, and will be happy if I don't have to use it again. I mean this in a good way, but if I ever get a check engine light, it won't freak me out because I have my own diagnostic tool to see what is going on with my beloved 4-banger! Note: The manual comes with a list of generic code definitions. Once you find the code, you can use their listing, or look it up on the internet. I did both just to verify.

## Features

- 【For Car DIYers And Beginners】This plug-and-play Autel scanner MS300 can pay for itself in the first use. It communicates with vehicles through standard 16-PIN OBD2 cable and it’s powered by vehicle directly (no battery needed). It capable of scanning vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) in seconds to pinpoint emission-related issues. The little guy should be a member of your toolbox, always in your car and ready to be taken out and used.
- 【Read Codes & Clear Codes In Seconds】Getting diagnostic codes(DTCs) should be the start of all repairs if you don't want to be ripped off. You can use MS300 to read the codes in seconds and look them up to quickly locate the problem areas, then determine if you can do the repair yourself or go to a mechanic, and clear the codes to get everything back to normal.
- 【Turn Off Check Engine Light】The check engine light is always annoying you, most of the time because of a little thing, isn't it? Maybe it's just a gas cap that's not tightened but you paid hundreds of dollars for it? With Autel MS300 scan tool, you can read code to quickly find out why the check engine light is on and reset it.
- 【Help You Pass Annual Smog Check】To pass annual smog check, you are better to make the OBD II Readiness Monitors on your car “Ready”. You don’t want to pay for a failed smoke check. MS300 OBD2 scanner can retrieve I/M Readiness status to check the monitors like misfire, fuel system, catalyst, O2 sensors, EVAP, etc, to help your car ready pass the annual smog check.
- 【Works On 99% Vehicles & No-Worry Purchase】Autel MaxiScan MS300 car code reader supports all OBD2 protocols: KWP2000, ISO2000, ISO9141, J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM and CAN. It is compatible with 99% OBDII-Compliant vehicles, passenger cars or light trucks. For OBD2 cars, usually, post 1996 for US market, post 2006 for EU market and post 2009 for Asian market. It comes with a 12-month warranty and free lifetime technical support. If you need any technical support, please feel free to contact us.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001LHVOVK |
| Automotive Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit |
| Batteries | Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #44,756 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #300 in Code Readers & Scan Tools |
| Brand | Autel |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (20,214) |
| Date First Available | November 18, 2008 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 69373572000338 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7.8 ounces |
| Item model number | MS300 |
| Manufacturer | MaxiScan |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MS300 |
| Model | US-MaxiScan MS300 |
| Operating System | Linux |
| Product Dimensions | 2.9"L x 0.83"W x 4.4"H |
| UPC | 799648127742 062542116274 602125438081 724190794388 614529968071 701234291645 889743012729 521081874729 743653982711 709466111571 713463318208 713741390759 889957143271 713524943646 889743012736 738614684001 635873822970 700220620421 808890284735 545247983070 712407252325 521081053926 066489981636 759972712595 848454030453 651046547044 610696975300 702383222771 700220621336 620366601217 8404041766… |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Autel
- **Operating System:** Linux
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 2.9"L x 0.83"W x 4.4"H
- **Screen Size:** 2.4

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: toyota**
A: If you run into OBD "not ready" condition (like we did on our 2004 Toyota Camry), this Google vlog is helpful: http://obdnotready.blogspot.com/

**Q: can it reset engine light**
A: Would not reset check engine light on my 1998 Toyota Camry "Erase Failed!" error code. Scanned code correctly.

**Q: does it work on a 2001 dodge ram**
A: Yes. Will work on all vehicles sold in the U.S. since 1996. All of these vehicles have a female plug, usually underneath the steering wheel. Just plug scanner in this plug, turn ignition to ON, turn on scanner, read codes, read manual. Great for erasing the check engine light if code shows no mechanical problem. I have two of them, because one seems to be on loan all of the time. Still worth the investment.

**Q: I have an airbag warning indication... is the MS300 applicable to airbag diagnostics?  Thanx!**
A: You need OBDII WITH SRS to see airbag codes. Airbag codes are not part of the OBDII requirement so it is an additional module and those scanners cost more. (you can add ABS and Transmission codes to the list of modules you may have to add)  You wont find any handhelds that do all that for $20.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can't be beat at this price. Valuable tool that is affordable.
*by N***D on August 3, 2012*

i can't believe how simplistic this device is compared to the high end scanners and it just works. i mean what else could you ask for. its so simple. plug in, turn key, it auto detects the car's programming and if there is an active code will automatically scan. is very fast and effective. i used on 2 cars, my friends Pontiac grand am and my Pontiac g6. my g6 had no codes on it just wanted to see the difference. if there are no codes active it will not auto scan. however you can still manually make it scan, and it also can see certain things from your emissions systems. not everything but some things, but it really just tells you if they are working or not. if the programming is compatible, it can also pull the VIN off the car and as i found out, i can't on every car. my g6 it could see the VIN, while my friends grand am, it could not. still for the small affordable price of 20$ has already saved me 110$ in diagnostics fees. im sure will save me much more in the future. The other nice thing being, even if this thing broke after 1 use..... it cost 20$ and electrical diagnostic fees at a shop where i live are 110$..... even ONE use would pay for this product. and yes it doesn't give you a description of the code but who cares.... most the software in high end scanners has to be constantly updated to be accurate. it reads code, you type code in Google and presto..... you saved yourself a ton of cash. i like cash. if you like cash you can order too! edit (11-4-15) - I have owned this for over three years now and has been extremely valuable. I have had several different cars since the time I originally bought this and used at least a half dozen times on family/friends cars to pull codes. This thing is great, even though these can be borrowed for free at auto parts stores to pull codes, it is more convenient to do it yourself in your own home on your schedule. This thing even stunned me when it could read a 2004 Audi A4 as VW and Audi normally are on a completely different communication/diagnostic system than most other cars in the world. Also I am pretty rough with this thing because it was so cheap and I wouldn't care if I had to replace and it has continued to work. It may be cheap but has been extremely valuable to me in pulling engine codes. I wish there was a rating above 5 star!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Autel MaxiScan...can! And so much more!
*by A***5 on September 28, 2011*

As with anyone who has had the check engine light pop on while driving, my heart jumped to my throat when that baby lit up my dash on the way to work. And then it splashed back down to the pit of my stomach...hard! I guess it is the not knowing of what is hurting my little commuter. I wanted to know. This brought on the search for a dependable, but not expensive, scan tool to find out on my own what the heck was going on. I found this little jem and decided to give it a shot based on the mostly positive reviews it had. NO REGRETS! This product worked without any glitches. My vehicle is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS and I think the hardest part of the process is finding the link connector in the car (it is down below of the steering wheel under the driver side dash, if anyone is interested, you have to feel for it because it is not visible). Once I found it though, it was all down hill...in a good way. It fit perfectly and worked as stated in the manual. Just follow the steps indicated and you will get the info you need. In my case, all I was looking for was the reason for the check engine light to turn on. I got my answer with this little scan tool. In less than five minutes I got the DTC code (this is explained in the manual) that set of the MIL. Once I got the code, I went straight to the auto shop and told my mechanic what I found. I have a good honest "guy" that was surprised, but also pleased, that I had pin pointed the problem for him. But, the tool also gives more info on the car than just the problem codes. It can pretty much give you the status of most of important components in the car. It was a relief to find out my car was in great shape, except for just one code. Very much a relief. Well, from my positive rating, you can figure out that I definitely recommend this producted. It is a simple, but valuable tool to have if you drive every day and depend on your car. I have used it only once, and will be happy if I don't have to use it again. I mean this in a good way, but if I ever get a check engine light, it won't freak me out because I have my own diagnostic tool to see what is going on with my beloved 4-banger! Note: The manual comes with a list of generic code definitions. Once you find the code, you can use their listing, or look it up on the internet. I did both just to verify.

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