Eobdtool.co.uk has released two new VIDENT diagnostic tools– iMax4301 VAWS and iMax4302 BMW. Compared with iauto702 pro and iLink400, what are the differences and similarities?
Check the comparison chart:
| Model/ Function | iMax4301 | iMax4302 | iAuto702Pro | iLink400 | |||||||
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| Reference price | €132.00 | €132.00 | €170.00 | €132.00 | |||||||
| Hand-held | Hand-held | Tablet | Tablet | ||||||||
| Language | 17 languages available: English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Hungarian, Thai, Slovak, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
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17 languages available: English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Hungarian, Thai, Slovak, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
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14 languages available: English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Hungarian, Thai | 14 languages available: English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Hungarian, Thai | |||||||
| Update online | Update software for free for lifetime | Update software for free for lifetime | Free for first 3 years | Free for first 3 years | |||||||
| OBDII/EOBD+CAN | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| Systems Scan | All | All | ABS, SRS | All | |||||||
| Car Make Coverage | Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Bentley, Bugatti and Lamborghini (most 1996 and newer) | BMW & MINI (most 1996 and newer) | All | 51+ makes | |||||||
| Read Code | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| Clear Code | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| Freeze Frame Data(FFD) | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| System information | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| Live data | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| Active Test | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| Adaptation | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| Coding | × | × | × | √ | |||||||
| Special Function: | |||||||||||
| Oil Light Service/Reset | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) | √ | × | √ | √ | |||||||
| BRT (Battery Configuration) | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| DPF (Regeneration of Diesel Particulate Filter) | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| TBA/TPS (Throttle Body Alignment) | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| Injector Coding | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| TPMS (Tire Pressure Measuring Sensor Reset) | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| SAS (Sensor Reset) | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| Immobilizer Programming | × | × | √ | √ | |||||||
| Gear Learning | × | × | √ | √ | |||||||
| ABS Bleed | × | × | √ | √ | |||||||
| Gearbox Match | × | × | √ | √ | |||||||
| Suspension Match | × | × | √ | √ | |||||||
| Sunroof Initialization | × | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) |
× | × | √ | √ | |||||||
| AF (Adjust fuel) |
× | × | √ | √ | |||||||
| ABS (Anti- Block Brake System) |
√ | √ | √ | All Function | |||||||
| SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) (include Airbag Reset) |
√ | √ | √ | All Function | |||||||
| Odometer | × | × | √ | × | |||||||
Specification comparison:
| Item | iMax4301 VAWS | iMax4302 BMW | iauto 702 pro | iLink400 |
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| Kits includes | 1pc x VIDENT iMax4301 VAWS main unit | 1pc x VIDENT iMax4302 VAWS main unit | 1pc x iAuto702Pro
Scanner |
1pc x iLink400 full Scanner |
| 1pc x Users Manual | 1pc x Users Manual | 1pc x User Manual | 1pc x User
Manual |
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| 1pc x USB cable | 1pc x USB cable | 1pc x Memory Card | 1pc x Memory Card | |
| 1pc x Blow mold carrying case | 1pc x Blow mold carrying case | 1pc x Password Paper | 1pc x Password Paper | |
| 1pc x Leather Carrying Pouch |
1pc x Leather Carrying Pouch |
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| Display: | 2.8” Backlit, 320X240 TFT color screen | 2.8” Backlit, 320X240 TFT color screen | 4.3” Backlit, 480*272 TFT color screen |
2.8” Backlit, 320X240 TFT color screen |
| Operating Temperature: | 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) | 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) | 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) |
0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature: | -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) | -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) | -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) |
-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) |
| Power Supply: | 8-18V vehicle power, 12V AC/DC power | 8-18V vehicle power, 12V AC/DC power | 8 to 18 V provided via vehicle |
8 to 18 V provided via vehicle |
| Tool Dimensions: | 190*110*35mm (L*W*H) | 190*110*35mm (L*W*H) | 212*117*47mm (L*W*H) |
194*117* 47mm (L*W*H) |
| Supported Protocols: | CAN, ISO9141, KWP2000, J1850 VPW and J1850 PWM. | CAN, ISO9141, KWP2000, J1850 VPW and J1850 PWM, DSI, DSII. | ISO15765 (CANBUS 11bit&29bit TP16, TP20, UDS, FIAT CAN, VOLVO CAN), ISO14230 (KWP2000), ISO9141-2, J1850VPW, J1850PWM, KWP1281, KWP2089, KW81, KW82, ALDL, SCI, DSI, DSII, LUCAS, MELCO, BENIX, ISO7800, SIMENMS_ISO1, SIMENMS_ISO2, MIT MODE1, MIT MODE2, Mitsubishi Negative Logic protocol, Nissan-specific protocol. |
ISO15765 (CANBUS 11bit&29bit TP16,TP20, UDS, FIAT CAN, VOLVO CAN), ISO14230 (KWP2000), ISO9141-2, J1850VPW, J1850PWM, KWP1281, KWP2089, KW81,KW82, ALDL,SCI,DSI, DSII,LUCAS, MELCO, BENIX, ISO7800, SIMENMS _ISO1, SIMENMS _ISO2 |
In conclusion:
All the auto code readers above are not expensive.
Differences:
1.Language: iMax4301 VAWS and iMax4302 BMW can support Dutch and Polish, while iauto 702 pro and iLink400 doesn’t support.
2.Software update: iMax4301 VAWS and iMax4302 BMW support free update online for lifetime, but there are only 3 years are free for update on Vident iauto 702 pro and iLink400.
3.function: iauto702 pro has the most functions.
4.Vehicle coverage:
-Vident iMax4301 especially works on AUDI, SEAT, SKODA, VOLKSWAGEN, BENTLEY, BUGATTI and LAMBORGHINI.
| Car manufacturer | Car models |
| VOLKSWAGEN | Lamando, Golf, Santana, NF, Scirocco, Jetta, Lavida, Beetle, EOS, Bora, Rabbit, Sagitar, Vento, Touran, New Beetle, Convertible, Caddy, Passat, CC, Magotan, Phaeton, Tiguan, Beetle, Voyage, Saveiro, Polo, Sharan, Touareg, Kombi, etc. |
| AUDI | A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Cabriolet, Q2, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, S3, S4, S5, S7, R8, TT, etc. |
| SKODA | Citigo, Fabia, Octavia, Rapid, Roomster, Superb, Yeti, Kodiaq, Kamiq, etc. |
| SEAT | Leon, Toledo, Exeo, Leon, Altea, Arosa, Ibiza, Corodoba, Alhambra, Inca, Mii, etc. |
| BENTLEY | Arnage, Azure, Brooklands, Continental Flying Spur, Continental GT, Mulsanne |
| BUGATTI | Veyron, etc. |
| LAMBORGHINI | Aventador, Gallardo, Huracan, etc. |
Vident iMax4301 VAWS Common maintenance coverage list:
| Special function | Vehicle coverage |
| Oil light/service reset | AUDI, BENTLEY, BUGATTI, LAMBORGHINI, SEAT, SKODA, VW |
| EPB | AUDI, BENTLEY, BUGATTI, SEAT, SKODA, VW |
| BRT | AUDI, BENTLEY, BUGATTI, LAMBORGHINI, SEAT, SKODA, VW |
| DPF | AUDI, SEAT, SKODA, VW |
| TPS | AUDI, SEAT, SKODA, VW |
| SAS | AUDI, SEAT, SKODA, VW |
| AFS | AUDI, BENTLEY, SEAT, SKODA, VW |
| TPMS | AUDI, SEAT, SKODA, VW |
| Injector Coding | AUDI, SEAT, SKODA, VW |
| Prime Fuel Pump | AUDI, BENTLEY, BUGATTI, LAMBORGHINI, SEAT, SKODA, VW |
–Vident iMax4302 is available for BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce.
BMW: 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series, I Series, X Series, Z Series, M Series.
MINI: MINI Series and MINI JCW Series.
iMax4302 Common Service Car List:
| Special function | Vehicle coverage |
| Sunroof Reset | BMW |
| DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration) | BMW, Mini |
| BRT (Battery Reset) | BMW, Mini |
| Injector Coding | BMW, Mini |
| Oil light/service reset | BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce |
| SAS (Steering Angle Sensor Calibration) | BMW, Mini |
| TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) | BMW, Mini |
| TPMS (Tire pressure sensor reset) | BMW, Mini |
| Electronic throttle sensor reset | BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce |
-Vident iLink400 supports 51+ makes.
| Land Rovers Compatible Vehicles | Jaguar Compatible Vehicles | Porsche Compatible Vehicles |
| 1997 – 2014 FREELANDER & FREELANDER 2 (LR2) 1997 – 2004 and 2007 – 2015 DEFENDER 1999 – 2015 DISCOVERY 2, DISCOVERY 3 (LR3), DISCOVERY 4 (LR4) 2005 – 2016 RANGE ROVER SPORT (Supercharged and HSE) 1999 – 2016 RANGE ROVER (Supercharged and HSE) 2012 – 2016 EVOQUE (& Convertible) 2013 – 2016 NEW RANGE |
1994 – 2016 XJ TYPE 2008 – 2016 XF TYPE 1997 – 2015 XK TYPE 2014 – 2016 F TYPE 1999 – 2008 S TYPE 2001 – 2009 X TYPE 2016 – XE Type |
Boxster – 981, 986, 987 Cayman – 981, 986, 987 Cayenne – 955, 957, 958 911 – 991, 996, 997 Carrera GT – 980 Panamera – 970 GT2 – 996 GT3 – 996 Macan – All |
System coverage (for Porsche only):
Note: Varies across year and model
| • DME • Tiptronic • ABS • SRS • Air conditioning • Instrument cluster • PARKASSISTANT • Alarm system • Roll‐over protection • SEAT MEMORY • Convertible top • HBA • PSM • Gateway • Vehicle Electrical System • Steering Column Switch |
• POSIP • TPM • CHRONOMETER • DRIVER DOOR • PASSENGER DOOR • FRONT • PAS • PASM • REAR • AWS • KESSY • WIPER • Headlight CU left/right • LEVEL CONTROL • SEAT MEMORY, Driver/Passenger • Transfer Case |
• Rear Doors • Mag. Field Sensor • Tailgate • Transfer Lock • PDCC/ORS • AHK • PANORAMA ROOF • Auxiliary Heater • Left HBA • Right HBA • Targa Roof • Airbag • HVAC • Parking Brake • Radio |
Learn more car models: http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/upload/pro/vident-ilink400-car-list.doc
-Vident iauto702 pro covers over 65 worldwide car manufacturers.
Refer to: http://blog.eobdtool.co.uk/vident-iauto702-pro-reset-dpf-good-or-not/

























