iCarsoft, i980 diagnostic device OBD2

Product Information

As long as you own a Mercedes Benz, it is vital to own one of the diagnostic tools we have reviewed that will meet your needs. Therefore, the device is crucial as it makes you stop unending visits to the workshops.

On-Board Monitoring — This function can read the results of onboard diagnostic monitoring tests for specific components/systems. Evap System Test — The EVAP test function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle’s EVAP system.iCarsoft i980 supports all Mercedes Vehicles made after 2000. However, it only supports protocols of EOBD and OBD2, except for OBD1.

You will need to know the chassis of the car that you are working on. For example: for a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 you need to select W211 or on a 02 BMW 525i enter E39. O2 Sensor Testing– allows viewing and retrieving O2 sensor testing results for the most recently carried test from the vehicle onboard the computer. iCarsoft early models like i980 for Mercedes-Benz, i910 for BMW, i930 Landover /Jaguar have been on the market for a long time, but iCarsoft i980 was made for the latest version of the Mercedes Benz. Display and Software You no longer need to go to the dealer to reset the Air Bag light, scan the ABS System or perform dealer exclusive diagnostics.

Conclusion

Arrived fast, reset my transmission limp mode & fault codes on my Mercedes A Class and also been able to read fault codes from othe systems like ABS (1 code) engine (3 codes) so looking forward to getting them sorted. Not for older models, pre-1996. On Mercedes-Benz, it will not work if your car uses 38 connection for diagnostics. The iCarsoft i980 display is a 2.8’ LCD screen full color with 302*240 megapixels displays with contrast adjustment. The software used is OBD2. Features of iCarsoft i980 A.Yes, the kit will let you read & clear the airbag fault codes and remove the SRS airbag warning light. If Diagnostic World and i were in prison together, i would protect them in the shower. They recomended this i980 to me to reset the engine warning light on my C Class Mercedes. Worked first time and very easy to use and understand.

On-Board Monitoring- utilized to read the results of the onboard diagnostics monitoring test for certain specific systems. iCarsoft I980 supports all Petrol, Diesel, and Gasoline cars in all countries worldwide. The only requirement is that the Mercedes Benz needs to be OBD2. This scanner can read more than just the ECU. It can read the Airbag control units on most Mercedes-Benz cars, including the following control units. Control Units Covered Not everyone can afford the professional diagnostic scanner used by the Mercedes-Benz dealer, the Star Diagnostic C4 or C3 If you are looking for an easy way to reset the Airbag / SRS light this is the least expensive tool that you can use. Even taking it to a shop will cost you more than the price of the iCarsoft i980. The bottom line is that the i980 is a great scanner for DIY repairs. If you own a Mercedes-Benz, you should consider the second-generation scanner and go for the iCarsoft MB II, which covers more systems that the i980.

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It supports all the ten test modes of the new J1979 –OBD2 respects, including freeze frame, live data, MIL, I and M readiness, vehicle VIN information, and O2 Monitoring/ Testing.

Thank you so much for this. It's a present for my husbands birthday, so really pleased to have sourced this product. The product arrived today - the diagnostics worked a treat and he's really pleased with it. Thank you so much. The product dimensions are 9.4 x 5.6 x 2.4 inches (135mm (L) x 85 mm (W) x 26mm H). It only weighs 10.6 ounces. This scanner does cover most of the models built after year 2000, that do not require a 38 pin connector. Here are the models that it works with: Vehicle Information — The option displays the vehicle identification number (VIN), the calibration verification number (CVN), and other information about the test vehicle. The main advantage of the iCarsoft scanners is that it can diagnose and reset the fault codes for most of the control systems in your car including airbag, ABS and transmission.I like it, but i wish there was am iCarsoft tool that would do all cars, not just for example 1 scanner for Mercedes, 1 scanner for BMW etc. Good product all the same. It will also work on other main systems such as parktronic parking sensors, air suspension, interior lighting, steering column, Xenons, overhead panel. instrument cluster, ESM, CGW central gateway, AC air conditioning & MORE. O2 Sensor Test — This option allows retrieval and viewing of O2 sensor results for most recently performed tests from the vehicle’s onboard computer. The iCarsoft OBD II diagnostic scanners provide an in-depth diagnostic functionality that you can not reach with simple OBD II or ELM 327 Bluetooth scanners. We reviewed the Mercedes-Benz version, designated as iCarsoft MB II but iCarsoft scanners for other vehicle makes have similar functionality. A complete list of all iCarsoft scanners and corresponding make is provided below. While there is room for improvement, at this price range this may be the best scanner you could own for your specific vehicle.