GS500 Scanner

this is an extended GS400 with the ability to display live engine data. 

The new generation of automotive code readers that support Controller Area Network(CAN) protocol has arrived. The MaxScan GS500 CAN OBD2 / EOBD auto scanner supports all OBD2 protocols, including the newly released Controller Area Network(CAN) protocol, allowing users to keep up with the latest development in automotive diagnostic scanning.

An Additionally, this scanner has CAN Protocol Support which gives wider vehicle coverage. It resets the check engine light, reads and clears all generic, and some manufacturer specific DTCs, displays the I/M readiness status, views OBD II freeze frame data, displays pending codes, retrieves vehicle information (VIN) [on supported vehicles], and determines the status of the malfunction indicator (MIL) lamp.

Unlike earlier versions, the GS500 displays the DTC definitions on the backlit and easy-to-read screen. This is the latest MaxScan OBDII scanner and totally out-performs all previous models.

Help prevent costly future engine trouble and identify problems when buying or selling a used vehicle with the GS500 scan tool.

Protocols:- Works on any Universal OBD2 or EOBD Vehicle.- Supports ISO, VPW and PWM bus systems as well as can bus systems- U.S. Models - European - Japanese - Asian - German - Korean:- Suitable for almost all US cars after 1996 - European cars after 2000.

The GS500 supports:CAN-BUS VPW PWM KWP2000 ISO9141 EKWP2000 Features & BenefitsReads Generic Codes(P0, P2, P3, U0) and Manufacturer Specific Codes (P1, P3, and U1)Erases trouble codes and resets Check Engine LightsDisplays I/M Readiness Status and state OBD checkDetects OBD2 Freeze Frame InformationDetermines the malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) statusIdentifies and Displays Pending CodesRetrieves VIN(Vehicle Identification No.) on 2002 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9Wider vehicle coverage with CAN Protocol supportDisplays Total # of Codes RetrievedCode definitions displayed on unit LCD screenView live engine data parameters (PIDs)Unit upgradeable via flash programming (when available)Easy to use with friendly menu interfaceLarge, 128 x 64 easy-to-read backlit LCD display with adjustable contrastHot Keys for quick READ & ERASEDetachable and replaceable 1.8 metre 16-pin OBD2 cableSpecificationsDisplay: 128 x 64 backlit LCD displayOperating Temperature: 0 to 50degC (-32 to 122 degF)Storage Temperature: -20 to 70degC (-4 to 158 degF)External Power: 10.0 to 15.5 Volts provided via vehicle battery or USBCarry CaseCDPC Connection LeadFull Instructions

Please NoteEven though later VAG vehicles are OBD-II compliant, please use the VAG405 VAG Trouble Code Reader or the simpler VAG305.

Vehicle CoverageEuropean VehiclesIf your petrol passenger vehicle was manufactured for sale in Europe, with the model year of 2001 or newer (and in some cases 2000), you have the EOBD / OBDII interface. EOBD diesel vehicles start with the 2004 model years. Some Asian models such as Subaru were OBD-II before 2000.

US VehiclesGenerally these went OBD-II from around 1996. For example:

GM/Vauxhall/Opel/Holden '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)Ford '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)Chrysler '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)Toyota '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)Honda '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)NISSAN '96 - Current Year (OBD-II)SUBARU ImprezaAll other Asian and European '96 - Current Year (OBD-II) i.e. Porsche, Opel, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, Daewoo, Alfa Romeo, Hyudai, Daihatsu, Lancia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Kia, Saab, Subaru, Smart etc CAN-BUS Cars?The GS500 works on all OBD-II compliant vehicles. A lot of other types of code readers do not work on CAN-BUS based cars; here is a small selection of cars that use CAN-BUS:

All Golf-5 platform cars (A5 platform) including:2003+ VW Touran (1T chassis)2004+ VW Golf (1K chassis)2004+ VW Caddy (2K chassis)2004+ Audi A3 (8P chassis)2004+ Seat Altea (5P chassis)2004+ Skoda Octavia (1Z chassis)2005+ Seat Toledo (5P chassis)2005+ Golf Plus (5M chassis)2005+ Seat Leon (1P chassis)2005.5+ Jetta (1K chassis)2006+ Eos (1F chassis)2003+ Audi A8 and A8L (D3 platform, 4E chassis)2005+ Audi A6 (C6 platform, 4F chassis)2005+ Audi A4 ("B7" platform)2005.5+ VW Passat (B6 Platform, 3C chassis)