Ancel AS500 OBD2 Scanner Vehicle Diagnostic Tool
Brand: ANCEL
VAT included (Ex VAT: 41.36 €)
Ancel AS500 OBD2 Scanner diagnostic tool
The Ancel AS500 OBD2 Scanner is a professional tool designed to diagnose vehicles with standard 12V OBDII/EOBD protocols. Compatible with petrol and diesel cars, this device can read and clear engine fault codes, reset monitors and carry out emissions tests, making vehicle maintenance and repair easier.
Key features
- Supports all standard OBDII functions: reading and clearing fault codes, turning off the check engine light (MIL), monitor reset and enhanced data reading.
- Multi-language: available in English, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Finnish, Dutch and Polish.
- 2.8-inch colour screen with an easy-to-use design and shortcut keys for emissions tests.
- LED indicators and built-in speaker to show the emissions monitor status (red, amber, green).
- No battery required: powered directly from the vehicle's OBDII port when the ignition is switched on.
- Free lifetime updates via USB connection to a PC running Windows 7/8/10.
- Includes a multilingual user manual and OBD2 and USB cables for connection and updates.
Vehicle compatibility
Compatible with vehicles with a 16-pin OBDII port that meet standard 12V OBDII/EOBD protocols. Works with:
- American cars (from 1996): Chrysler, Ford, GM, Jeep.
- European cars (from 2003): Alfa Romeo, SAAB, Acura, Opel, Audi, Seat, Bentley, Skoda, Daewoo, Benz, Daihatsu, Land Rover, BMW, Vauxhall, Volvo, VW, Ford, Jaguar.
- French cars (from 2006): Citroen, Fiat, Peugeot.
- Japanese cars (from 2007): KIA, Isuzu, Honda, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Dacia, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota.
- Chinese cars (from 2008): compatible with standard OBD2 protocol.
Note: Not compatible with trucks that use 24V and some special or custom-designed vehicles, especially certain Japanese and Korean models.
Advanced functions
- Reading and clearing generic and manufacturer-specific codes.
- Live data display in text and graph mode.
- Storage, playback and printing of DTC and freeze frame data via PC.
- Real-time battery voltage monitoring.
- Vehicle information retrieval (VIN, CIN, CVN code).
- Built-in library with code definitions and tips for quick diagnosis.
- Oxygen sensor and EVAP system tests.
Updates and support
The Ancel AS500 allows free lifetime updates to add models and fix errors, via USB connection to a PC with Windows operating system. The software can be downloaded from the official ANCEL website (https://www.anceltech.com/).
Package contents
- 1 x Ancel AS500 OBD2 Auto Scanner
- 1 x Multilingual user manual
- 1 x OBD2 cable
- 1 x USB cable
With this diagnostic tool, you can identify and resolve problems in your vehicle quickly and easily, saving time and money on garage visits.
- Supports all standard OBDII functions for complete diagnostics
- Compatible with 12V petrol and diesel vehicles with an OBDII port
- 2.8'' colour screen and easy-to-use design with shortcut keys
- LED indicators and speaker for emissions tests
- No battery required, powered from the vehicle's OBDII port
- Free lifetime USB updates to keep it up to date
- Includes a multilingual manual and OBD2 and USB cables for connection
Customer Questions & Answers
Which vehicles is the Ancel AS500 OBD2 Scanner compatible with?
It is compatible with 12V petrol and diesel vehicles that meet standard OBDII/EOBD protocols and have a 16-pin OBDII port, including American, European, Japanese and Chinese makes from the years stated in the description.
How do you update the Ancel AS500?
The update is carried out by connecting the device to a PC with Windows 7, 8 or 10 using the USB cable, downloading the official software from the ANCEL website and following the instructions to update the scanner firmware.
Does the Ancel AS500 need batteries to work?
No, the device is powered directly from the vehicle's OBDII port when the ignition is switched on, so no additional batteries are required.
Can the Ancel AS500 clear the check engine light?
Yes, it can read and clear fault codes, turn off the check engine light (MIL) and reset the vehicle monitors.
Is it compatible with trucks or 24V vehicles?
No, the Ancel AS500 is not compatible with trucks or vehicles that use a 24V electrical system.