- THINKCAR THINKSCAN 689 OBD2 Scanner, Bidirectional Scan Tool with Lifetime Free Update, 34+ Reset, 3000+ Active Test, ECU Coding, PMI, Wired All System Diagnostic Scanner for Cars, CANFD/DOIP, FCA SGW

Great tool at a reasonable price! This will help diagnose all my vehicle work. Easy to use but very thorough. Quick connection.

Hey! Guy! This scanner Thinkcar is very good, gets the job done right, updates are free. Thinkcar Thinkscann 689 is very easy to use. If you are the kind of person who likes to work on your own car this the scanner for you. Do your research it pays off.

The ThinkCar 689 OBD2 scanner is a powerful and reliable diagnostic tool. The ease of use is excellent, even for someone who isn’t a pro technician. Navigation is straightforward, and the interface is clean. It picked up codes quickly and provided clear data across multiple systems. I did run into a minor issue during the update process and had to reset the system once, but after that, everything worked perfectly. If you’re familiar with basic tech setup, it shouldn’t be a problem. The build quality feels solid, and it seems tough enough for daily shop use or to live in a toolbox. While it is a bit pricey, I honestly think it’s worth the investment — whether you’re a professional or a backyard mechanic. You’re getting deep diagnostics and solid performance without needing dealership-level gear. ⸻ Q&A: Q: Is this scanner easy to use for beginners or just pros? A: It’s user-friendly enough for beginners. The menu system is clean, and scanning is straightforward. Q: Did you experience any issues during setup or updates? A: Yes, the update glitched once and I had to reset it. After that, no issues at all. Q: Is it worth the higher price tag? A: Yes — it’s packed with features, reads a wide range of systems, and feels built to last.

Im pretty familiar with scanners....i went through quite a bit of features and to get myself familiarized where to go to get what i want. there is a Demo car that gives quite a bit of details too. so far so good. the new updates lets you put a different screen shot on the opening page. in stead of that monkey, you can instal your own pic. The graphing section will be good to do a quick diagnose of certain glitches but will need indepth tools to see whats going on like a pico scope. but for the price, cant beat it. my snap on Solos Edge is still usful up to 2020. updates are over 1500. no way. it took me 2 months to decide on which scanner to get, i looked at a lot of em. this is the best deal out there for the features. time will tell. update: the system i wanted takes time to load, if you back out for any reason, it starts over again. its a learnig curve like anything. it'll be good for certain things.

So far I really enjoy my scanner. It is quite advanced so there is a bit of a learning curve. The scanner does try to explain some options. Its just the manufacturer and tech language that you gotta learn. Thank God for you tube.....

I bought this product hoping it would work, however what I found was just the opposite. When I plugged this in to my 2000 f350, the auto vin search didn't work, so I entered the information manually, (not a big deal). I went to actuations (which is the bidirectional part or tests that this tool claims it can do), "not supported" was the message that came up. Which is a real bummer, cause that reduces this unit to nothing more than something that can read live data streams, which is helpful but severely cripples is usefulness. Next I went to live data streams on the PCM. What i found is the data streams where inconsistent. They would spike up, down, or drop out when viewing them. The pictures show this. The pickup is idling during all this with no check engine light on, running good. This is my daily driver. If you look at the pictures you'll notice that two of the data streams are engine oil temp. and transmission fluid temp., both of which is impossible to spike like that. Also note that I have other scanners that show no spikes in these streams at all, which would be consistent with a good running, no cel, daily driver. So I emailed ThinkCar. I sent them multiple different tests and screen shots. Due to the type of issue I was having they escalated my problem to the engineers. After a week of back and forth, this is thier final email. Dear customer: Hello, I'm sorry for any inconvenience caused to you. This car is a PWM protocol model and cannot download AB data. According to the log, you select the data stream and verify that the software and the special inspection calculation are consistent, and the data stream is consistent. I suggest you choose a test that is more accurate. Thank you, Overall, my experience with thinkcar is not a good one, and when they simply try to blame me for not using thier tool right is thier solution, is disappointing. They claim consistent data when I clearly showed them the opposite. This tool that can't do actuations, had inconsistent data streams, and not good customer service renders this tool nothing more than a expensive frustration.

Works as advertised. works well for me and working on my Jeeps. Does what i need it to. Wish it did a few other things but for the price and not having to pay a monthly or yearly subscription i am more than happy with it.

This tool is the real deal!

Si al momento es muy bueno y me ha dado buen rendimiento

Really brilliant diagnostic kit. East to plug and play. Options to identify car make and model. Brought up old cleared faults as well as new faults linked to the engine management light that annoyingly appeared on our Mercedes. Worked out quickly what it was linked to, save a very expensive garage trip. I havent had much comparison to alternative products but I was very pleased at the user friendly interface and the design and build of the device itself. Comes in a nice carry case too

Muy buen producto

Since receiving I have only tested basic features like scanning for error codes on a Volvo EX30, Fiat 500 and BMW F30 which this performed fine on all 3. It also allowed me to change parameters and code features like disabling stop start. Then out of no where my F30 kept going into limp mode and I used this to attempt to diagnose the issue. Codes were pointing to a fuel pump issue but it was a rather generic code (the fault of BMW not the scanner) but I was then able to monitor the live readings of the HPFP and it was clear that was at fault. Let my garage know and they confirmed it and so saved me a diagnostics charge. A really brilliant tool for those who are repairing cars as a hobby/living.

The Thinkcar ThinkScan 689 a must have tool for car enthusiasts and professionals alike. Its advanced functionality picks up issues cheaper scanners miss, such as detecting a glow plug problem in my Peugeot - The bidirectional capability allows you to perform active tests and send commands to vehicle systems. - With WiFi for effortless updates, an inbuilt Chrome browser for instant fault research, and the ability to email reports directly from the unit, it's a real time-saver. - The touchscreen is responsive, the VIN scan works flawlessly, and the battery life is excellent. - Overall, a top-quality tool with a robust build, steering wheel hanger, and a protective case for storage and transport. Lifetime updates included, making it a worthy investment for any car tinkerer.