I am extremely impressed with the Otofix D1 Lite.
Today I tested the device on a VW Golf 5, BMW F30, and Mercedes Benz A200 W177.
After trying it out a bit, I was amazed at all the things I could do with it.
Today I changed the tandem pump and the fuel filter on a Golf 5 1.9 TDI.
After replacing the parts, you have to bleed the system.
It was done in no time. The car started immediately without a sound. It has also been bled.
The D1 Lite is primarily a diagnostic and repair tool, but it can also perform minor coding.
Minor coding changes are definitely possible.
Possible coding changes are usually those that have to be entered manually
(coding codes), as usual with VCDS .
Or:
So far, I've coded the door electronics on the Golf because there was a constant error from the rear doors. (Door lighting)
It was probably because a different gateway was installed, more specifically from a Golf 6 with door lights.
(According to the name on the gateway.)
I was able to change the door electronics coding to "Not coded," which then cleared up this error.
Of course, something that isn't coded can't generate an error.
Unfortunately, it was a bit harder to find where to control it; I would have liked it to be easier.
On the BMW F30, the injectors had to be replaced and also re-programmed; I have not seen an easier way to do it. This was probably due to the outdated software I was using up to now.
On the Mercedes Benz A200, I was able to bleed the brakes and reset the parking brake perfectly.
I am very impressed.
For hobby mechanics or for people with a small workshop it's more than enough.
Positive:
The price - I bought it from obdii365.com for $315.
I don't see the functionality offered by other manufacturers that are more expensive.
Updates are not as expensive as other manufacturers .
Small and handy.
The German translation is relatively understandable, which is something I've seen differently with other manufacturers.
You can access all the control units (ES) that the vehicle has.
Errors are well described .
Error analysis is carried out using live diagnostics and diagrams of actual and target values.
It describes when a component is defective and up to what value it is still OK (DPF ash quantity).
The diagnosis and the programming are quite quick.
The connection to the car is very stable; I was about 10m from the car
. The battery lasts a long time and lasted me the whole day.
Feels like a normal tablet in the hand. Doesn't feel cheap .
Negative:
No stand or holder.
As already mentioned, "only" 2GB of RAM. (Since it's a diagnostic device, irrelevant to me - you don't really need to surf the internet with it.)
You have to figure out the functions yourself; the descriptions for the functional areas are somewhat indirect.
VCI connection takes 10-20 seconds.
The updates that had to be done at the beginning were often interrupted and you had to repeat them many times.
The touchscreen is not sensitive to operation (you do need to apply light pressure).
The camera is of very poor quality, but I don't need it.
Impact protection, very thin.
There's no screen protector.
Despite VIN recognition, you still have to select the vehicle (whether it's a station wagon, US version, or similar).
That's my experience so far, and these are the things I've noticed.
But for the $315 I paid, I find it unrealistic what it can do.
I'll definitely keep the device and use it long-term.
I think that's the only way to really tell.
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