Buying guide

Code Readers

Our pick

Autel AutoLink AL319

Choose the Autel AutoLink AL319 for basic check-engine fault checks through the diagnostic port.12

Why this one

  • Manufacturer-specific code reading gives you a starting point for investigating faults identified by your car maker. Check that the tool supports your vehicle before buying.1
  • Lifetime free software updates avoid an update fee, but the AL319 does not read or clear ABS or airbag codes.34
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Autel AutoLink AL319

The alternatives

Other contenders

  • Ancel AD310

    The Ancel AD310 reads and erases generic and manufacturer-specific check-engine codes on its 2.4 inch screen. It does not graph live data.589

  • Foxwell NT301

    The Foxwell NT301 is another basic code-reader option if you want a print function for the results.610

  • Innova 5210

    Choose the Innova 5210 if you want its battery-test function alongside fault-code reading.711

Buying advice

  • If the ABS or airbag warning is why you are buying, check explicit coverage for that system; the AL319 cannot read or clear its codes.4

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Every specification for these products
SpecificationAutel AutoLink AL319Ancel AD310Foxwell NT301Innova 5210
Codes It Reads and ClearsGeneric manufacturer and pending1Generic manufacturer and pending5Generic powertrain only6Generic powertrain only7
Vehicle Systems CoveredPowertrain only4Powertrain only8Not publishedNot published
Service Resets and RelearnsNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Cost to Keep It CurrentFree lifetime updates3Not publishedFree lifetime updates12Not published
How It ConnectsCorded cable2Corded cable5Corded cable13Not published
Live Data ParametersNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Time to First CodeNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published

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Product image unavailableAncel AD310

Ancel AD310

Codes It Reads and Clears
Generic manufacturer and pending5
Innova 5210, model photo 1

Innova 5210

Codes It Reads and Clears
Generic powertrain only7

How they compare

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SpecificationOur pickAutel AutoLink AL319Ancel AD310Foxwell NT301Innova 5210
Codes It Reads and ClearsGeneric manufacturer and pending1Generic manufacturer and pending5Generic powertrain only6Generic powertrain only7
Vehicle Systems CoveredPowertrain only4Powertrain only8Not publishedNot published
Service Resets and RelearnsNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Cost to Keep It CurrentFree lifetime updates3Not publishedFree lifetime updates12Not published
How It ConnectsCorded cable2Corded cable5Corded cable13Not published
Live Data ParametersNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Time to First CodeNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published

Sources

  1. www.auteldiag.co.uk
  2. www.wirelesshack.org
  3. www.autelonline.com
  4. www.consumerability.com
  5. www.ancel.com
  6. www.foxwelltech.us
  7. www.innova.com
  8. www.amazon.com
  9. obdplanet.com
  10. www.caranddriver.com
  11. csr.innova.com
  12. www.foxwelldiag.com
  13. usa-guigu-public.oss-us-west-1.aliyuncs.com

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