TOPDON TopScan: Powerful Scanner In Your Pocket
The TOPDON TopScan is a compact and powerful diagnostic tool designed to enhance your automotive repair experience. It connects to your vehicle's OBD2 port and works seamlessly with your smartphone via an app, offering advanced features for both DIY enthusiasts and professional technicians.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Diagnostics: Capable of reading and clearing fault codes for over 60 vehicle makes across American, Asian, and European markets. Supports all 10 modes of OBD2 testing.
- Extensive Repair Information: Access a vast maintenance knowledge base, including DTC Repair Guides, Technical Service Bulletins, DLC locations, and Warning Light Libraries to quickly diagnose and resolve issues.
- Bi-Directional Control: Allows direct communication with vehicle subsystems and components to test their functionality, aiding in accurate fault diagnosis.
- Full System Diagnosis: Perform comprehensive scans of all vehicle systems, including Engine, Transmission, Airbag, ABS, ESP, TPMS, Immobilizer, Gateway, Steering, Radio, and Air Conditioning.
- Special Functions: Offers 8 commonly used reset functions (Oil Reset, Throttle Adaptation, EPB Reset, Steering Angle Reset, DPF Regeneration, ABS Bleeding, BMS Reset, Airbag Reset) and an optional upgrade for 13 functions including Injector Coding and Tire Pressure Reset.
- Performance Testing: Measure vehicle acceleration and record elapsed times for specific distances or 0-60 mph sprints.
- Engine Volume Efficiency (VE) Analysis: Input engine parameters to calculate VE, indicating engine performance and power output.
- Multi-Dimensional Data Display: Visualize data streams in text, graph, or dashboard formats, with a 'Combine' function to display up to 4 data streams simultaneously for comparative analysis.
- Diagnostic Reports: Generate detailed reports for systems, fault codes, and data streams, showing fault codes before and after repairs for clear progress tracking.
- AutoVIN & AutoScan: Automatically identify vehicle information (make, model, year) and scan all vehicle systems to retrieve DTCs efficiently.
- Wireless Diagnosis: Utilizes Bluetooth 5.0 for a stable connection up to 33 feet (10 meters) away, providing flexibility during diagnostics.
- Vehicle Coverage Lookup: Easily check compatibility for your vehicle by entering model, series, year, and desired functions, supporting over 60 brands.
- Compact and Portable: Measuring 84.1*50.4*27.2mm and weighing only 78g, the TopScan is ideal for both home garage use and professional mobile mechanics.
- Multilingual Support: Available in 10 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Italian, Korean, and Chinese.
TopScan Lite vs. TopScan Pro
The TopScan comes in two versions:
Feature | TopScan Lite | TopScan Pro |
---|---|---|
Full OBDII Functionality | ✔️ | ✔️ |
AutoVIN | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Full System Diagnostics | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Bi-Directional Control | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Repair Information | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Performance Testing | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Vehicle Coverage | 60+ Brands | 60+ Brands |
Service Functions | 8 (Oil, Throttle, EPB, Steering, DPF, BMS, Airbag, ABS Bleeding) | 13 (Includes Injector Coding, Tire Pressure Reset, Sunroof Initialization, Seat Calibration, Windows Calibration) |
IMMO | Optional | ✔️ |
Software Updates | 1st Year Free, $49/year after | 1st Year Free, $99/year after |
What's In The Box?
- TopScan Device (x1)
- Quick Start Guide (x1)
- Package Box (x1)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What should I do if a communication error occurs?
Answer:
- Check if the ignition is ON.
- Ensure the TopScan is securely plugged into the vehicle's OBD-II port.
- Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn it back on.
- Verify that the vehicle's control module is not defective.
Question: Why do I need to download the diagnostic software after installing the TopScan app?
Answer: Different vehicle manufacturers require specific diagnostic software for various brands.
Question: What special functions does the TopScan support?
Answer: The TopScan supports 8 special functions: Oil Reset, Throttle Adaptation, EPB Reset, ABS Bleeding, Steering Angle Reset, DPF Regeneration, Airbag Reset, and BMS Reset.
Question: Do I need to update the firmware before using it for the first time?
Answer: Yes, firmware updates automatically when connected via Bluetooth. Manual updates are also available through the 'Me' > 'Firmware Update' section.
Question: Can multiple devices be bound to one TopScan app account?
Answer: Yes, multiple devices can be linked to a single TopScan app account.