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Scan tools, vehicle interfaces, adapters and test equipment: what they connect to, which software runs on them and what they cost.

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ANCEL BD310

Hardware / interface · ANCEL

Generic OBD-II reader that works either as a cabled handheld or as a Bluetooth dongle with ANCEL's phone app.

Android iOS OBD-II CAN (ISO 15765-4)

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Autel MaxiSys

Hardware + software system · Autel

Family of tablet-based multi-brand diagnostic scan tools for professional workshops.

MS906 Pro about $1,276–$1,554; MaxiSys Ultra about $5,695

Embedded / tablet OBD-II CAN (ISO 15765-4) UDS (ISO 14229)

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BMW ICOM Next

Hardware / interface

BMW Group’s recommended vehicle interface for ISTA diagnosis and programming on BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce.

Dealer equipment; no public BMW list price (used units are commonly offered around €700)

CAN (ISO 15765-4) KWP2000 (ISO 14230) DoIP Wi-Fi

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CAN Clip VCI3

Hardware / interface

USB and Wi-Fi interface for CAN Clip, the Renault and Dacia dealer diagnostic software: diagnostics, configuration and ECU programming.

Windows CAN (ISO 15765-4) KWP2000 (ISO 14230) USB

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Carprog

Coding / programming tool

Universal bench programmer for EEPROMs and microcontrollers used in airbag, dashboard, radio and immobiliser repair.

About £97–$109 for full sets at online marketplaces

Windows USB Key programming EEPROM / immobiliser

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DENSO DST-i

Hardware / interface · DENSO

DENSO vehicle interface used by Subaru SSM4 and SSM5 and offered in Honda’s tool programme.

Successor DST-010 kit about $1,650 at an authorised Subaru reseller

CAN (ISO 15765-4) SAE J2534 pass-thru USB Read & clear fault codes

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DPA5

Hardware / interface

Heavy-duty RP1210 and J2534 interface for trucks, buses and engines, used with OEM software such as Cummins INSITE and Cat ET.

Windows SAE J2534 pass-thru SAE J1939 SAE J1708 / J1587

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ELM327

Hardware / interface · ELM Electronics

OBD-to-serial interpreter chip behind most low-cost OBD-II adapters, and the command set that hundreds of apps speak.

OBD-II CAN (ISO 15765-4) KWP2000 (ISO 14230) ISO 9141-2

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ENET OBD2-to-Ethernet cable

Hardware / interface

Ethernet diagnostic cable for BMW and MINI F, G and I series, and for DoIP Volvo models with VDASH.

About $35–$56

DoIP Ethernet Read & clear fault codes Live data

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Ford VCM 3

Hardware / interface

Ford’s dealer vehicle communication module for IDS and FDRS, successor to the VCM II.

Usually bundled with a Ford software licence; one US reseller lists VCM 3 + 1-year IDS/FDRS at about $1,714

CAN (ISO 15765-4) UDS (ISO 14229) SAE J2534 pass-thru USB

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GDS VCI

Hardware / interface

Vehicle interface for Hyundai and Kia GDS dealer software, with an optional trigger module for flight recording.

Windows OBD-II CAN (ISO 15765-4) Read & clear fault codes

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GM MDI 2

Hardware / interface

GM and ACDelco’s Multiple Diagnostic Interface for GDS2 and SPS2 programming through Techline Connect.

Launched at about $750 in 2016 (part EL-52100-AM); check GM Tools for current pricing

CAN (ISO 15765-4) SAE J2534 pass-thru USB Wi-Fi

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JDiag M100 Pro

Hardware / interface · JDiag

Handheld motorcycle scanner with brand cables for reading codes, live data and actuator tests on many Asian and European bikes.

Read & clear fault codes Live data Output tests KTM

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JLR DoIP VCI

Hardware / interface

Jaguar Land Rover’s Bosch-built DoIP interface, required by Pathfinder for 2017-onward vehicles and also used with SDD.

Dealer equipment; no public list price

CAN (ISO 15765-4) DoIP USB Ethernet

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K-TAG V7.020

ECU tuning / flashing

Bench and boot-mode ECU programmer that works on the opened control unit through BDM, JTAG or boot connections.

Windows USB ECU flashing EEPROM / immobiliser

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K+DCAN USB interface

Hardware / interface

USB-to-OBD cable for E-series BMW and MINI, used with INPA, NCS Expert, WinKFP, ISTA and similar tools.

About $18–$36

Windows CAN (ISO 15765-4) KWP2000 (ISO 14230) USB

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KESS V5.017

ECU tuning / flashing

OBD ECU read/write interface of the KESS V2 family, used with KSuite for engine and gearbox ECU files.

Windows OBD-II CAN (ISO 15765-4) KWP2000 (ISO 14230)

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KONNWEI KW330

Hardware / interface · KONNWEI

Handheld OBD-II/EOBD code reader for engine fault codes, freeze frame, live data and battery voltage.

OBD-II Read & clear fault codes Live data Generic OBD-II vehicles

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