ANCEL OBD2 Scanner FX6000 Elite Bidirectional Scan Tool for ABS/SRS/Transmission/Enigne,7 Reset,Car Scanner with Active Test,Oil/Brake/SAS/Throttle/BMS Reset/ABS Bleeding/Gear Learning,FCA Support

Great scanner with tons of options and features
This is a very impressive scanner. This is certainly way more than yesterday’s old scanners that would tell you a few things but not help or allow you to do anything about the problem.The scanner connects to your WiFi and updates are available for all of the auto makers, it looks like 96 in total. It has the ability to connect to your network and do all kinds of things like turn on your fuel pump, turn on your fan, brake pad reset, brake bleeding? There are a lot of options, too many to list.I almost feel like this connects to AI when you ask it to give information on a fault code. It spits out information like ChatGPT does, line by line. Quite cool. It has a customer section to log details about certain cars. It logs a car you’ve looked at so you can reference it later.The tablet is rugged with rubber all the way around. I feel this could handle a 5 foot drop with no problem as long as it didn’t land on its screen. I do wish the rubber was a bit deeper on the screen side. If your hands are dirty and you don’t want to touch the touch screen there is a up down left right return and ok buttons on the side. You charge it by USB C on the side under a rubber flap. There is a place for a memory card if you need more storage.While I was using it not hooked to a car the battery did slowly go down. Make sure it’s charged 100% if you’re going to a remote location. Also you may need to turn on your phone hotspot for WiFi connection if not near WiFi. When you connect it to a car the cars battery will power it.Yes this scanner is a bit more money but I feel it’s worth it. It’s probably running on an android system of some kind. The screen resolution could be a bit better but let’s face it we’re not trying to watch 4k movies on it. It has 32gb of storage and it has about half of that available which is good. I like the speed of it, not slow but decent. It comes with a nice case to store it in, and protect it.

FCA diagnostic functions will NOT work with this machine without purchsing a ‘AUTOAUTH’ account
This is a REVISED REVUE on 8/22/25 by the original reviewer:The original review had only one star, and was made on 8/19/25. This review now has 5 stars, as a result of the manufacturer support I reveived.This WAS a misrepresented item. I purchased this item on 8/16/25 as a result of noticing in their advertisement that FCA functions were included. I asked the “Ask Rufus” bot if any subscriptions were required for this machine. This is the copied and pasted question and response:Question: “Does this require FCA subscriptions:This is the answer: “No, the ANCEL OBD2 Scanner FX6000 Elite does not require FCA subscriptions. It allows secure access to FCA vehicle systems for authorized repairs and diagnostics. “I purchased this produce based on that response, after purchasing the required subscription to Amazon Prime in order to place the item in my shopping cart. I received the product on 8/18/25, hooked it up to my 2018 Dodge Charger and discovered the FCA functions were “inactivated”.I contacted Ancel to find out how to activate my FCA functions and was told t hat I must subscribe to Autoauth (purchase an Autoauth account for several hundred dollars).After disclosing to Ancel that I had purchased their product with the understanding from their advertisement that FCA functions would activate, I discovered the ad was altered. My initial impression was very unfavorable and my review was only 1 star and I had some very unsavory impressions of Ancel’s customer service. AFTER SEVERAL MESSAGES WITH ANCEL’s PRODUCT SUPPORT TEAM, I HAVE TO REVISE MY PERCEPTION OF THEM GREATLY. They took my complaint VERY SERIOUSLY.In short, they accepted that the original ad was not clearly descriptive and made the changes to clarify the actual need to purchase an ‘Autoauth Account’ in order to activate the “FCA” functions. This is the case with all scanners I have researched. No scanner manufacturer has any control over the proprietary access to ‘Fiat / Chrysler / Audi’ protocols. That is why I was excited to purchse this scanner believing these protocols were activated without having to purchase an Autoauth annual subscription for hundreds of dollars. This subscription may be purchased from ‘Autoauth’ on their official web page. It can be found with a simple browser search.Ancel corrected their marketing ads to explicitly state that Autoauth accounts must be purchased. They are investigating the incorrect ‘Ask Rufus’ reply to find out why it was incorrectly answering questions. They have fully refunded my purchase price. Most impressive to me was the action they are taking to determine why AMAZON MADE IT MANDATORY TO JOIN PRIME in order to place the item in my shopping cart. I now see that is not the case, and the item can be placed in a shopping cart or as ‘Buy Now’. Neither was possible when I made my purchase. I can not ask for more accountability than this and believe they did not realize the confusion existed, and are now taking major steps to correct the issue and find the reasons it occured and correct them.Needless to say, I am NOW MOST PLEASED WITH THE TREATMENT FROM ANCEL. This FX6000 instrument is well made, functioned well, was intuitive to operate on both DIY and professional user levels, and many basic scanning and diagnostic functions do operate as long as FCA access is not required for Bi-directional communication with system devices. It is Wi-Fi capable, and has onboard web capability which is handy. I DO RECOMMEND this diagnostic scanner to anyone wanting a well made instrument, with very commendable manufacturer customer support. Just be advised that some diagnostic functions will not work without an Autoauth subscription.I hope this review is helpful.

Great code reader
Let’s start at the unboxing. It comes with a carrying case. I cannot stress enough how much I love the travel/storage case. Other than that, it comes with the scanner, OBD2 connector, usb type c, and some quick directions.The first thing I did was update. This mid value code reader makes updating a breeze with the internal wifi. The wifi connected immediately and the speed was amazing. The touch screen AND hard bezel buttons make navigating a breeze.I used this on a 2019 Fusion and the Bidirectional Scan worked flawlessly. The ease of access and quick response time easily makes this purchase worth it.I have not used the live chat as I have not need them yet. The codes are immediately read. The short description of the code is easy enough to deal with. What more can you ask for?The only con I have found so far is when you are selecting an option, it can be extremely difficult to see which option you have selected. It barely highlights the option. Although this is bothersome, it’s not enough to deduct a star as the performance and connectivity is absolutely astounding.

Amazing value for the price!
Wow Is all I have to say! Amazing value for the price. Plug and play, connected to WiFi with no problem and ran updates. This scanner will save you thousands of dollars on your vehicles. I own four vehicles and do most o my diagnosing and maintence myself. Save yourself hundreds by scanning your own vehicle. This scanner is a great tool for your garage, a must have!

At the time of this review the product had a cost of $499.99.• Tested with a 2000 Audi A6 / 2.7TV6• Tested on 2022 Acura MDX / 3.7V6• Can read DTC codes that do not trigger a CEL. For example, my 2022 Acura MDX had a DTC code P2583 that indicated that there is dust on the Radar Sensor for the adaptive cruise control. This did not trigger a CEL on the dash. Great feature of have as I would normally only plug in my scan tool if there was a CEL. Guess these are called “soft codes”• Able to clear TMPS fault which have been stored in the system• Full system diagnosis took less than 5 minutes on my 2022 MDX, but closer to 30 minutes for my older 2000 audi A6.• Unit only charges on a 5v brick so if you plug it into a UBC-C Laptop charger or a brick that does PD, it will not charge this unit and you will not see the blue lightning bolt on screen.• The Auto Scan feature only seems to work once you have selected a manufacturer. It would have been much simpler if the auto scan started as soon as you plugged in OBD2 dongle. Not sure if this is specific to Ancel or if other scan tools can read the VIN automatically or before you have to manually select the auto manufacturer.• Really high quality, kit and comes with a beautiful case and all the accessories that you need.• Logging into is very easy , but the updating takes a long time i.e. an hour. Should also have a select all button.• Touch screen is extremely bright and responsive. The metal prop in the back is a really nice touch.• Bi Directional controls is the biggest difference between this and cheaper units.Works perfectly and as expected. The best thing about this OBD reader is that it has a wireless dongle from the OBD2 port to the screen. There are also audible notifications as you enter and leave screens which is a nice tough. I did find this Scan Tool somewhat hard to use, but I would suggest that it has everything to do with me and not the tool. I’m a DIY office jockey and do simple things like tires, brakes and oil changes. So understanding how to use this tool to is potential is probably a little more than I need. That said, the DTC codes are very descriptive and would give me a reasonable chance at fixing any of the issues that come up with my cars. I also found it entirely too easy to get back to the main screen whereas everything is in the diagnostics page. All in all, a nice scan tool. Might be overkill for DIY scrub like me, but probably perfect for a professional technician or a more capable back yard mechanic.

When I first unboxed the FX6000 Elite, it felt like I was holding something built for a pro shop, not a flimsy plastic gadget. The rubberized case, 6.2″ touchscreen, and physical buttons gave it a solid, well-made feel. Setup was simple, took about a 3-hour first charge, then a quick Wi-Fi software update that took around 15 minutes. No annoying registration or hidden fees for updates either, just hit “Update” in the settings. The Android system boots quickly, and the main menu is laid out in a way that actually makes sense: Diagnostics, Active Tests, Resets, Reports.How It Performed in Real Use1. Pinpointing a misfire on my neighbor’s SUV: A Check Engine light popped up with a code. Most basic scanners stop there, but the FX6000’s active test mode let me fire each injector individually while watching the live data. In a few minutes, I confirmed one of the injectors was bad.2. ABS bleed that actually works: After changing the brake fluid on my friend’s Toyota Highlander, the pedal felt mushy. The FX6000’s ABS auto-bleed function cleared the air from the system in about 10 minutes.3. All-in-One reset functions have been a time saver. So far, I’ve used it for: 1) Steering angle calibration after an alignment, 2) Battery registration for a new AGM battery, 3) Oil light reset after an oil change. Each one took under 3 minutes to complete.Where It Fell Short1. It doesn’t cover body electronics like powered window or sunroof issues.2. The 6.2″ screen is fine for quick checks, but scrolling through long data streams (like transmission PIDs) gets tedious. A bigger screen would be better.Who Will Benefit Most- DIYers who own more than one modern vehicle (especially FCA models) and want to avoid shop fees.- Home mechanics who tackle bigger jobs: brake flushes, throttle resets, transmission relearns, not just reading codes.- Small shops that need FCA security access without spending thousands on dealer-level gear.Final VerdictIt’s not flawless, the smaller screen and lack of body system diagnostics are the main downsides, but for deep engine, ABS, SRS, and transmission work, it’s a powerhouse. The bidirectional controls and reset functions have turned what used to be hours of work into quick, straightforward fixes. If you’re ready to move past basic code readers but don’t want to drop big money on pro equipment, the FX6000 Elite is a strong choice. Just keep a simple backup scanner handy for quick, basic jobs.