What is Thinkcar Thinkdiag2? How to Use?

Thinkcar Thinkdiag2 is the upgraded version of Thinkcar Thinkdiag. It comes with 5.0 Bluetooth, double side indicators, upgraded soft rubber sleeve and OBD2 cable, adds CAN-FD protocol, and supports the latest GM vehicles manufactured after 2020. The operation methods of two OBD2 scanners are the same. You need to download Thinkdiag/Thinkdiag+ APP on Android/IOS smartphones and activate the device to perform diagnosis, OBD function, 15+ reset service functions, etc.

PART I

Thinkcar Thinkdiag2 vs Thinkdiag:

ProductThinkdiag 2Thinkdiag
Image 
BluetoothV5.0 Bluetooth4.2 Bluetooth
SoftwareAll software activatedAll software activated
AppThinkDiag+ (for Android phone), ThinkDiag (for IOS phone)ThinkDiag+ (for Android phone), ThinkDiag (for IOS phone)
Operating SystemIOS/AndroidIOS/Android
IndicatorsPower, Vehicle, I/O communication indicatorsNo
Complete OBD2 FunctionsYesYes
CAN FD ProtocolYesNo
ISO 14230 -4 (KWP2000)YesYes
ISO 15765-4 (CAN)YesYes
1SO 9141-2 (IOS)YesYes
ISO 14229 (UDS)YesYes
SAE J1850 (VPW & PWM)YesYes
Full SystemYesYes
Bi-directional Control (Actuation Test)YesYes
Service Functions1616
SRS, ABS, Oil reset, SAS, BMW, TPMMS, EPB, DPF, IMMO, Injector, Gearbox reset, Sunroof reset, EGS, etcSRS, ABS, Oil reset, SAS, BMW, TPMMS, EPB, DPF, IMMO, Injector, Gearbox reset, Sunroof reset, EGS, etc
ECU CodingYesYes
Auto VINYesYes
Vehicle Coverage123 brands115 brands
Adds GM vehicle

Yes

2020-2021 Onix

2021 Tracker

2021 Escalade

2021 Escalade ESV

2021 Suburban

2021 Tahoe

2021 Yukon

2021 Yukon XL

No
Remote diagnosisYesYes
Online diagnostic reportYesYes
Real-time data streamYesYes
AutoAuth for FCA SGWYes, need to purchase AutoAuth licenseYes, need to purchase AutoAuth license
LanguageEnglish, Portuguese, Italian,  German, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Turkish, PolishEnglish, Portuguese, Italian,  German, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Turkish, Polish
Update

1 Year free update online;

After one year, need to buy Software Update Subscription ($70 /year)

1 Year free update online;

After one year, need to buy Software Update Subscription ($70 /year)

Compatible with DiagzoneYesOnly old boot
Compatible with XdiagYesOnly old boot
Compatible with ProdiagYesOnly old boot
Compatible with xpro5YesNo
Price$149$89

PART II

How to use Thinkdiag 2?

Step 1: Download Thinkdiag/Thinkdiag+ APP

Search for “ThinkDiag+” in Google Play (for IOS smartphone), and “ThinkDiag” in APP store (Android smartphone). The APP is FREE to download.

After installation, input your Email address and password to register an account for the first use, and then login with the registered account.

Step 2: Activate THINKDIAG2

Click on any diagnostic function in the Thinkdiag+/Thinkdiag APP

When the activation page appears, click on the “Activate” button, and input the serial number (on the back of Thinkdiag 2 OBD2 scanner) and 8-digit activation code (on the white sticker in the manual book) to activate.

Step 3: Insert the THINKDIAG 2 OBD2 scanner into vehicle’s OBDII port

After inserting, the device is power on if the light turns green.

There are 5 common locations for OBDII port. (See the marks in the figure below)

Step 4: Connect Thinkdiag/Thinkdiag+ APP and device via Bluetooth

Open the Thinkdiag/ThinkDiag+ APP and it will automatically connect with the Bluetooth in the Thinkdiag2 scanner during the diagnostic process.

Step 5: Download diagnostic software automatically

THINKDIAG2 will automatically download the corresponding software for your vehicle during the diagnostics for the first time. No need to download the software again in the future.

Step 6: Perform the functions supported

You can perform all system diagnosis, OBD functions, maintenance functions, etc by clicking on the corresponding option on the home page.

For example, click "ALL SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTIC" to access the all systems diagnosis DIAGNOSTIC function. After entering, you can read VIN information intelligently or choose your own vehicle brand to enter diagnosis.

Click "OBD Function" to enter the OBD function. You can read fault code, clear fault code, read data stream, freeze frame, O2 sensor test, ON-BOARD monitoring and EVAP system.

 

Some tips to use Thinkdiag2 diagnostic scanner:

1.The indicator light of Thinkdiag 2 will appear in different colors when you using the device.

  • The continuous red light indicates that the device is power on.
  • The continuous blue lightindicates that the Bluetooth is connected.
  • The continuous green light indicates the Diagnostic connection indicator.

2.How to check the vehicle coverage of Thinkdiag 2 OBD2 scanner?

You can visit the THINKCAR official website https://www.mythinkcar.com directly.

Learn more:

THINKCAR Thinkdiag2 All System Bidirectional Diagnostic Scanner:

https://www.uobdii.com/wholesale/thinkcar-thinkdiag2.html

 

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