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:
| Product | Thinkdiag 2 | Thinkdiag |
| Image |  |
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| Bluetooth | V5.0 Bluetooth | 4.2 Bluetooth |
| Software | All software activated | All software activated |
| App | ThinkDiag+ (for Android phone), ThinkDiag (for IOS phone) | ThinkDiag+ (for Android phone), ThinkDiag (for IOS phone) |
| Operating System | IOS/Android | IOS/Android |
| Indicators | Power, Vehicle, I/O communication indicators | No |
| Complete OBD2 Functions | Yes | Yes |
| CAN FD Protocol | Yes | No |
| ISO 14230 -4 (KWP2000) | Yes | Yes |
| ISO 15765-4 (CAN) | Yes | Yes |
| 1SO 9141-2 (IOS) | Yes | Yes |
| ISO 14229 (UDS) | Yes | Yes |
| SAE J1850 (VPW & PWM) | Yes | Yes |
| Full System | Yes | Yes |
| Bi-directional Control (Actuation Test) | Yes | Yes |
| Service Functions | 16 | 16 |
| SRS, ABS, Oil reset, SAS, BMW, TPMMS, EPB, DPF, IMMO, Injector, Gearbox reset, Sunroof reset, EGS, etc | SRS, ABS, Oil reset, SAS, BMW, TPMMS, EPB, DPF, IMMO, Injector, Gearbox reset, Sunroof reset, EGS, etc | |
| ECU Coding | Yes | Yes |
| Auto VIN | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Coverage | 123 brands | 115 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 diagnosis | Yes | Yes |
| Online diagnostic report | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time data stream | Yes | Yes |
| AutoAuth for FCA SGW | Yes, need to purchase AutoAuth license | Yes, need to purchase AutoAuth license |
| Language | English, Portuguese, Italian, German, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Turkish, Polish | English, 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 Diagzone | Yes | Only old boot |
| Compatible with Xdiag | Yes | Only old boot |
| Compatible with Prodiag | Yes | Only old boot |
| Compatible with xpro5 | Yes | No |
| 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
