So, on the 2004 XL-7.... It connected and read (some) data from the ABS, SRS, auto trans, engine (I think- it wasn't too clear and appeared to be combined with the A/T
) and supposedly the BCM. There was absolutely nothing for the climate control system, security or anything like that.
I had historical fault codes for all four ABS sensors (no surprises- they're notorious for it), the "4WD G sensor"
, outside temperature sensor and one for a CANBUS failure. I reset them all and they appeared to clear okay. I was able to monitor the outside temperature sensor and it was reading fine- so most likely a glitch. The ABS light hasn't been on for a good year or so - as I said they were all historical faults and not currently flagged (the ABS light on is a common complaint on Grand Vitara's.) There was a test procedure I could have run where you jack up the vehicle and rotate each wheel (as requested) to check the signals - I didn't bother trying that out.
I would describe it's functionality as very limited- certainly it's not up to the level I was hoping for. It appears to have the capability - but only if the relevant vehicle specific software is fully up to speed for your vehicle. Clearly the XL-7 has only limited functionality- compared to what they claim the X431 can do.
I'll try the Kizashi in the next couple of days. Not that I'm expecting much.
PS: It's also full of "Engrish" and far from the easiest software to navigate through.
