XTOOL D9S Automotive Diagnostic Tool, Wireless OBD2 Scanner with ECU C0ding, Topology, Bidirectional Scan Tool 2.0 with FCA, 45+ Resets, Full System, PMI, CAN FD/DoIP, 3-Yr Update

Received this D9S a couple of weeks ago and had the opportunity to use it a few times. I am amazed at the quality of the build and the ease of operation of this tool. First thing I noticed is the case that it comes in and the weight. The case is large with plenty of room for all the cables and adaptors without having to force them into place. The tool is large and easy to read and use even when laying under a car to trouble shoot vent solenoid issues on a 2012 Buick LaCrosse. Connection to the WiFi at my home is quick and easy. Registration with xTool was quick without any unnecessary steps. Updates to the operating system is easy as well as updates for the individual vehicle types. I really like the fact that the tool connection to the vehicle is by WiFi and not blue tooth or hard wired. I had a D8 before this that was hard wired and although it was an amazing tool itself it was harder to diagnose issues because you were tied to a short distance from the OBDII port due to short cable. This tool, the D9S, allows you to move anywhere you want and has a great signal distance that allows you to freely move around the vehicle without and restrictions. The WiFi is also much faster, with less lag time, than the Bluetooth connections on other tools. The WiFi connection and data transfer is instantaneous with no lag time like you are directly connected by cable to the OBDII. The scan time of the tool is quick, accurate and easy to understand. I have used it to identify issues with a 2012 Buick LaCrosse, (Evap vent solenoid, broken wire to vent solenoid), a 2013 Ford F150, (Anti Lock Brake, traction control, failed wheel speed sensor right rear wheel), a 2013 Nissan Altima, (No crank, no start, Bad neutral safety switch). Each of these issue were easily identified by doing manual activation of individual systems within the vehicle to identify what was working and what wasn't. For instance with the 2012 Buick, I was able to manually activate the vent solenoid while under the vehicle and could tell it was not activating. This led me to test wiring and found a broken ground wire. After repair I activated the solenoid again and it worked. If I had not been able to manually activate the individual solenoid I would have been replacing parts without know exactly where the issue may have been. I am highly impressed with this tool so far and will continue to use it in my day to day operation. It will save me time, and money, while troubleshooting and making repairs. Well worth the money and a bargain for what you get compared to other tools with the same abilities.

You know, I really have to go to bat for Xtool. I’m a Master Technician and Foreman at a General Motors dealership. The first D9 I bought was in 2022. There was a problem with the VCI and they sent me out a new one no hastle back then. Worked flawlessly thereafter. Fast forward to today and we were up against the updates running out. Doing it professionally and factoring the great price of the tool that makes us money the option was just to buy another and have the 3 years of updates. We did. The tool is fantastic and powerful. I find myself going to it over our factory tool because it’s honestly a faster set up and on older models you avoid using the archaic Tech2. Really has done everything we needed it to do from GM vehicles to “off brand”. The addition of the Wifi VCI makes a big difference over the Bluetooth too. I’ve used all the other tools and many of them are good too but don’t have the value built in like the Xtool. The warranty, price and update support were the selling point to me as I do not own the business and don’t want to spend 3-5k one. If you’re a DIY’er this tool is more than enough. I ran into a problem with the new one that was totally my fault through being careless. Cynthia at Xtool and one of their Engineers whose name I don’t know still stepped up and helped me out saving me a lot of hassle. I teach the young guys at work about the value of effective communication and Cynthia’s was really top notch and should be a training model for customer service at Xtool. They've certainly earned my business.

I have been in the automotive repair industry for right at 50 years and highly recommend this tool!!! Excellent Value, Excellent Tool. Much more versatile and definitely get more for your money than the over priced SnapOff scan tools I’ve bought in the past Thank You For This Awesome Diagnostic Tool!!!