Genisys 3871 EVO USA 2010 Kit with Domestic and ABS/Air Bag Cables

by Genisys

Product Features

• NEW Genisys EVO featuring System 4.0 with Code-Assist experienced-based Confirmed Fixes from Identifix
• NEW USA 2010 Domestic / Asian with ABS software including Pathfinder Repair-Trac Fast fixes information
• USA Domestic and ABS/Airbag OEM vehicle cables for GM Ford Chrysler Jeep and Saturn
• Additional OEM cables are available individually or in convenient kits
• BONUS USA 2008 European software

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 27 x 17 x 10 inches ; 25.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 25.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0049G9BII
• Item model number: 3871
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,219 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Includes the New Genisys EVO featuring System 4.0 with Code-Assist experienced-based confirmed fixes from identifix, new USA 2010 domestic or asian with ABS software including pathfinder, repair-trac, fast fixes information, bonus USA 2008 European software, infotech component information software, automated system test, OBD II smart cable, USA domestic and ABS/airbag OEM vehicle cables (for GM, Ford, Chrysler, Jeep, Saturn), manuals, smart cards, and carrying case. Important note: OEM cables may be required for certain vehicle system functions. Additional OEM cables are available individually or in convenient kits. Asian OEM Cable Kit 3421-94 and European OEM Cable Kit 3421-75.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't be duped by OTC's claims, July 14, 2011

By 

bmw7e32 (St.Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Genisys 3871 EVO USA 2010 Kit with Domestic and ABS/Air Bag Cables (Automotive)

I searched all over the internet to find an unbiased review of the Genisys EVO - I never found one. I did find many positive reviews for the Genisys - but you can also see that these "reviews" were from Genisys dealers. I'm a professional technician - I've had the luxury of using dealership level diagnostic equipment (mainly BMW) I worked at a couple independents where they were equiped (again with dealer level, BMW GT-1's), Autologic and Launch scanners. For BMW, nothing beats the GT-1. Autologic comes very close, except it costs about $17,000 and you have to buy each manufacturer's software for huge $$$. I found the Launch to be spotty at best when trying to communicate with the cars. We had the old version of the x431, big, clunky and slow. Needless to say I wasn't thrilled with the Launch at all.
I was looking for a scanner for my start-up business - I service mainly European, BMW & Mercedes. OTC's Genisys EVO claims to be near OEM level diagnostic abilities and their European upgrade appeared to have decent coverage. Well, I took the bait and purchased the EVO, ABS & Airbag + European upgrade.

First off, the rechargable battery is garbage - the Genisys will be completely dead in about 2 days of non-use. This started the very first month - I contacted OTC - and they said it was my fault. That i wasn't properly charging battery - I asked them to elaborate - they gave me some song and dance that the unit has a parasitic draw and I had to charge it daily, but then they added that I shouldn't overcharge it because that would ruin the battery, too. I requested a replacement battery. They refused to replace the battery. STRIKE ONE

When you hook the EVO to the car, it uses power from the diagnostic port to power the unit, so I could still work around the dead battery issue. If the EVO is not powered down correctly or cable disconnects from port. At the next power-up the EVO goes into "file check" mode which takes about 5 minutes or longer - the unit is unusable during this period and you can not override this function. A big time waster. STRIKE TWO.

European coverage is a JOKE - very limited in the number of control modules. SAAB, Jaguar & Porsche - OBDII only (the same coverage you can get with a $15 code reader)
Limited access asian and domestic. Communication problems galore. Coding?? None. STRIKE THREE. After a few months of frustration I sold it on eBay, took about $600 loss - but I'm happy I'm rid of the piece of junk. I will never buy an OTC diagnostic tool ever again.

I ultimately purchased the Launch Diagun (fully loaded, Domestic, Euro and Asian) and am completely satisfied. The Launch Diagun is a huge improvement from the old Launch x431. It's faster, wireless, Full coverage, component activations and coding.

The bottom line...AVOID the OTC Genisys EVO - spend the extra money and get the Launch Diagun (very expensive but worth it) Note: The Launch can only be purchased through authorized dealers. Launch is a Chinese product that has been copied from other companies in China (imagine that) - there are lots of fakes on eBay - AVOID THESE - if the price seems too good to be true - it's a fake. The Launch units here on Amazon are ligit.Launch Tech USA 301100119 X431 Diagun (F) Scan Tool