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THINKCAR AI+Bidirectional Scan Tool THINKSCAN 689BT Lifetime WiFi Updates

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Condition
New
Model
689BT
Screen size
8 in
Dimensions
9.05"L x 1.04"W x 5.84"H
Weight
850 g
Power Source
OBD II Interface 12-Volts,Plug&Play.
Operating System
Android 10.0
In the box
1* 3-in-1 Charger1* Carrying case1* F-Chassis Adaptor1* Gateway Accessory Kit1* THINKSCAN 689BT Bidirectional Scan Tool

Features 6

  • [Big Money Saver] Premium THINKSCAN 689BT Escaner Automotriz, save up to 400USD per year, includes all useful features: Full bi-directional controls, ECU coding, 35+ services, OEM all system diagnostics, Worldwide vehicles coverage, CAN FD & DoIP, FCA AutoAuth(The 689BT only provides a login and purchase portal, and users are required to register for an FCA account and pay a membership fee in order to perform the relevant automotive diagnostics)
  • [3000+ Active Tests]Active testing is one of the most useful features in automotive maintenance and greatly improves mechanic efficiency. THINKCAR 689BT bidirectional scanner can send action commends to vehicle sub-systems or components for active test without using vehicle controls. It can perform various tests such as: EVAP Test, Fuel Trim Reset, Injector Buzz Test, Window/ Mirror/ Door Lock Test, Pump and Value Tests, etc. Get functions from "Diagnose>Car Model>System>Active Test".
  • [Hot Advanced Features] 689BT bi directional obd2 scanner for car newly adds ECU Coding, Power Balance, Flash Hidden Functions, Reset Adaptive Data, Match Replaced Components, Customize OE-Settings. Such as: 1. changing the color of interior lights 2. switching on/off the auto hold, 3. customizing dash kits 4. activating the auto side mirror folding function 5. disables auto start-stop. Note: Coding functions vary by model&year.
  • [35+ Services for 140+ Makes and Growing]One of the most important features in a business scanner para autos, every item yields benefits.The 689BT car scanner diagnostic tool popular services include Dash Board Verification, Clutch, ECU, FRM, Gate, Rlsensor, and Turbo Reset. In addition, widely used functions such as Oil reset, EPB, BMS, SAS Calibration, ABS Bleeding, Injector Coding, Gearbox Match,Suspension, and Crankshaft Relearn continue to be expanded. Check compatibility before purchase.

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Hidden USD128/Year Fee for FCA Vehicles? No. The U.S. FCA only supports “Autoauth,” which has an annual fee of 50. THINKCAR does not participate in any charges. The 128 price applies solely to login access in the EU and other regions. The “purchase” cannot be completed in the United States. when you receive a product with issues such as a tampered seal, screen problems, or charging/power-on issues? We sincerely apologize for this situation. Since the seller has not yet shipped the item, we are unable to inspect it. Please send us the relevant photos, and we will replace it with a brand-new item and reimburse your shipping costs. Experiencing compatibility issues with specific vehicle models or software? Please do not worry. Access support through the “I.M.” feature within the scanner. If you do not receive a response, let us know via Amazon Messages, and we will provide a solution as soon as possible. Which modules are compatible with the THINKSCAN 689BT? Supported Models: iPro (TPMS Learning Tool, VENU5 Tire Pressure Sensor), TK101 (I.M.M.O., must be on the compatibility list), TES102 (Endoscope Camera with Light) Subscription and other fees? Never. FCA fees are associated with the official website “Autoauth.” When you have an account, the scanner will automatically prompt you to log in when diagnosing FCA vehicles. The manufacturer does not charge any fees.

Specs 17

Brand thinkcar
Power Source OBD II Interface 12-Volts,Plug&Play.
Product Dimensions 9.05"L x 1.04"W x 5.84"H
Operating System Android 10.0
Screen Size 8 inches
Brand Name thinkcar
UPC 768297280863
Number of Items 1

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Great tool for DYI’ers that are limited by a basic OBDII scan tools!
Great tool that really upped my automotive diagnosis game from a basic OBDII tester! This is a very intuitive to use scan tool. It can be a little slow on doing a complete auto scan on some models, but if you select a specific area of concern, it is quite fast. It also gives you a detailed report with suggested repairs or other testing. I like how you can email scan results etc. I have not used customer support, but imagine that is easy to utilize as well. If you are an advanced DYI’er such as myself, this is really a great tool to do even more repairs yourself! Highly recommended!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2026 by Alexander D Martin
Good scanner at a decent price
Works great and easy to use a little slow but is still good
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2026 by Wyatt mcneely
Pro-level bidirectional tool with Bluetooth — solid but pricey
The ThinkCar bidirectional scan tool is a major upgrade over basic OBD2 devices. Equipped with a Bluetooth OBD2 adapter, it offers wireless diagnostics—no cables cluttering your dashboard. Research shows the ThinkScan 689BT model supports OE-level full-system diagnostics, bidirectional active tests, ECU coding, and 34+ maintenance services, with free lifetime updates and no subscription fees. In my experience, setup was smooth—just pair the dongle to the Android-based tablet. The interface is responsive, and connecting vehicle modules (ABS, airbags, transmission, etc.) took only seconds. The build quality feels robust, suitable for shop or field use. For the price, it’s a bit of an investment, but if you’re a mobile technician, shop owner, or experienced DIYer, it delivers the depth and reliability of higher-end lab tools. Q&A: Q: Does this support bidirectional (active) tests and ECU coding like premium diagnostic tools? A: Yes, models like the ThinkScan 689BT support bidirectional control, including active tests (e.g., pump, injector, fan, window), plus ECU coding and 34+ maintenance resets—all at no extra cost. Q: Is the Bluetooth connection stable and easy to use? A: Very stable. The Bluetooth OBD2 dongle connects quickly, and diagnostics run smoothly—no wires to manage. Q: Are updates free and does it require a subscription? A: Yes, ThinkCar offers lifetime free updates, with no subscription fees. The tool keeps getting new car coverage and features ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2025 by Putty 802
Good Bi-Directional Scanner for your Garage
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Bidirectional OBD II tool that is a must have when you work on your own vehicle. In my case I paired it with THINKTPMS in order to re-program my TPMS sensors during tire rotation, or when the tire shop forgets to re-program the sensors and I can use this to save a trip. When using the THINKCAR scanner alone, I mainly smart scan all modules and graph data to see problems with my vehicle. Most recently, I used sensor measurement graphing to find which wheel speed sensor was bad on my car. Overall, this is a reasonably priced tool. I found it new in box as advertised. There is a VOID sticker that would let me know if it happened to be used. The tablet I believe is Android based, and the software runs smooth. Have yet to see if there is lifetime support for updates. The only downside to this tool is you need WiFi for updates and can’t use a USB to Ethernet adapter. The USB to Ethernet adapter is for Automotive Ethernet only. For example, Automotive Ethernet can be used when scanning newer BMW vehicles. This is not a deal breaker, but it would be nice to have for faster downloads. One important note, you can use this device offline. There is no requirement to connect to the WiFi unless you want updates, online support, or to look up DTC codes. Would definitely recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2025 by Sean
Easily misjudged scanner
I purchased this scanner because of all the hype about the free lifetime updates but mainly because the advertised ECU coding/ Programming feature. But after using it for a few days my thoughts were the following. This is nothing more than an overpriced code reader with a Bluetooth option. What good are lifetimes updates if the scanner can’t do anything but read and clear codes? The truth is I was wrong about many things regarding this scanner and others. I need to be honest. This little scanner won’t do what the ridiculously overpriced ten thousand dollars unit does. But It will definitely help you diagnose your car trouble. I have a 2014 Dodge Durango and I’ve been using AlfaOBD with my android phone for years. I wanted something with what I though would be the same or more features than the AlfaOBD. The AlfaOBD app combined with a OBDLink MX+ from Amazon and my phone can access a few more features on my car than the Thinkscan 689BT. One of the biggest misconception is that If an item is more expensive, it should be able to do more than the less expensive one. Well, I can admit that I did just that due to my lack of knowledge regarding car scanners. So, I immediately decided the Thinkscan 689BT was not a good option. Another issue that was that I purchased the separate FCA unlock feature not knowing that I did not needed to purchase this option because my Durango is a 2014. Chrysler introduced the scam-firewall on the 2018 and later models. After returning the Thinkscan 689BT I found out that once purchased, the FCA feature is not refundable. After the Thinkscan 689BT, I purchased two other more expensive units and I can honestly tell you that they couldn’t do much more than the Thinkscan 689BT. All these units on the market are pretty much the same. Bigger companies like Launch and Topdon have many, many more models than Thinkcar but they are all marketed to squeeze the most out customers. They all pretty much use the same device but changed features here and there to force you to buy one of more devices because this unit has something that you need but your current unit does not have the capability of performing. They all do it folks. We see it daily with our smart phones. They change the outside then change a feature here and feature there and call it a new android or iPhone. When in reality is pretty much the same device in different shell. But its a human nature to want the newest and later toys. We’ve been program to be this way. Car scanners are no different. The bottom line is that No scanner can do it all. One of the very good feature about the thinkcar is that they do offered lifetime updates. The larger brands will sell you a unit that may have a few more features. But they’ll force you to paid half the unit price on yearly subscriptions. The thinkscan 689BT is more than capable to diagnose your vehicle, Keep in mind that they all have their limitations. It depend on the car brand and model. In most cases is not due to the scanner itself, but from greedy car manufacturers. They are the one who limits car owners from doing their own repairs. In my opinion, You should be able to do whatever you want to “YOUR” car. Amazon doe not allow you tube links. Please look for and watch this video to gain more knowledge about scan tool , regardless of brands. Are Autel scanners USELESS - MS906BT - MUST WATCH BEFORE PURCHASING I honestly regret returning the 689BT without acquiring much more knowledge about all it features. I thought I was done with Thinkcar but Thinkcar was clearly not done with me. A few weeks after I returned the thinkscan 689BT I was surprised with an email from them. They offered me a refund of the $128.00 dollar FCA fee and I was honestly not expecting that. If you need and fairly inexpensive car scanner that can clearly do more than a code reader, then this is the one for you. I just wish that I knew then what I know now. My advice to Thinkcar. Keep adding features to the scanner, If you can add features like topology and keep offering lifetime updates. You will dominate the market. Consumers want more bangs for their money. A concept that the bigger companies clearly forgot. I will give the Thinkscan 689BT four stars because its a very capable unit with LIFETIME updates and I will add an extra star for Thinkcar good customer service. For reaching out to me weeks after returning the device. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2026 by J. Maldonado
Please heed my advice, run away. FAST!
This scanner arrived in a condition that completely undermines trust: it was already registered to another account. That alone would merit a refund, but it turns out the registration issue was just the first of many failures. Advertised as a professional-level bidirectional scan tool with wireless updates and advanced features like ECU coding, CANFD, DoIP, and AutoAuth for FCA vehicles, the THINKSCAN 689BT couldn't even get the basics right. Out of the box, I expected auto-search to scan and identify the vehicle system with minimal input. What I got instead was an error-prone guessing game that forced me to manually enter basic vehicle information- something even cheap generic OBDII tools do automatically and correctly. I spent more time navigating failed connections and incomplete module detection than diagnosing anything useful. It felt like this tool had the guts of a budget scanner buried under a flashy touchscreen and inflated claims. The user interface feels clunky and outdated. Menus are inconsistent, scanning speed is painfully slow, and the bidirectional functions are hit-or-miss at best. Many of the functions I tried either failed to execute or required multiple retries just to connect. It promises full system diagnostics, but several ECUs couldn’t even be accessed on vehicles where I know communication is possible. I tested it on a late model FCA vehicle and a mid-range GM model, both of which required multiple retries just to consistently pull the same DTCs I can pull from my 2 other scanners. We are not even talking advanced advanced diagnostic scans. Just basic codes. Wireless updates? The process froze during the initial update and device restarted. I eventually got it updated, but the first experience was anything but confidence-inspiring. When I dug deeper into reviews across seller platforms, I found a disturbing pattern: many buyers also received pre-registered devices. Others mentioned having to contact the company to clear account lockouts. That means THINKCAR is either repackaging returns as new or has an inventory control problem that allows used units to be sold again. Either way, that's unacceptable. The worst part is that none of this is priced like a budget tool. This unit sits in the mid-to-upper tier range and for that, it has to deliver. It didn't. The combination of misleading sales practices, half-baked firmware, and a basic failure to deliver even entry-level performance is a deal-breaker. Support is a condescending joke. They ignore all questions that require any knowledge of how to use the product and pick and choose anything else based on whatever sounds the most condescending. I absolutely abhor this product and their support. Pros: Device physically appears sturdy On paper, feature list seems impressive Cons: Device arrived already registered to another user Auto vehicle scan failed many subsystem and package detections Interface is confusing and poorly optimized Bidirectional functions often fail to connect or perform their expected function Basic DTC reading is unreliable across common vehicles Wireless update can fail providing 0 user feedback just a reboot and retry Customer support response times are atrocious Marketing claims do not reflect real-world performance Other buyers have reported the same registration issue Hot Take: What THINKCAR delivered here is a bloated tool that pretends to be high-end while failing at even the basics. Getting a used device labeled as new is already grounds for distrust, but when you add in failed scans, broken auto-detection, and buggy software, and the absolute worst customer support, the THINKSCAN 689BT becomes an overpriced paperweight. The best thing this scanner did was convince me to return it and never look back. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2025 by The King of Pain
They tried, or some of them, but really bad support.
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Update: I cpuld finally get real support. Some of the failures on Mercedes they are working on an update for that. I still think is a good prpject running on a good debloted hardware. Lets just hope they keep updating the software. First, I did an extensive test, and I gave it a second, third, and fourth opportunity. It kept failing, but mostly, support was REALLY bad. The good things: The hardware is OK. It worked mostly smoothly, everything loaded fine, and updates did not take long. I downloaded them via 5GHz Wi-Fi, and even “heavy” packages, like 200MB, installed in seconds. After tons of updates, it still worked smoothly. It is an Android tablet with a very modified ROM. They did a great job removing most of the bloatware and leaving only the necessary options. BUT, Google will pop up now and then saying Chrome is not official, or that you need Play Services to use Chrome, etc. I also love the magnetic holder for the OBD dongle. That is a great feature. This is not the cheapest scan tool. There are several others with good reviews, but I rolled the dice on this one, and lost. The cons: It threw tons of errors while reading a 2007 Volvo. Eventually, going into the modules manually somehow worked, but the reset that I needed was still not there. On a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter, tons of modules showed “Unknown variant.” I primarily got this for the Volvo, and it failed there, but I tried hard to keep it, so I tested my second “excuse” to keep it. It failed there too. I contacted support about the issue. After very delayed replies, they told me to open a feedback ticket and send the info (video, screenshots, system log, etc). I did. Two days later, the reply was basically, “couldn’t find anything, contact the company for support.” Literally, the reply was “contact the company.” YOU are the company. I started another chat with a basic question about how to use the Volvo OBD to Ethernet connection, and the guy kept pasting a reply about Wi-Fi connection. I told him, please, take a second, read again, I’m about to return the product. He said “yes sure,” and then pasted the same canned reply again. If this works for what you need out of the box, perfect. The hardware is great for the price, and the software is decent. But if it does not work right away, forget about support. Support is a joke. More than a joke, it feels like an insult. I really do not like returning products. I gave the company plenty of opportunities to help me fix the issue, but they pushed me hard to return it. The support was totally unacceptable. Other stuff: - Seal was broken - Chat with support from the device is super buggy. Will lag when typing so you will miss some letters, and always will not send the last word unless you hit enter at the end of the phrase before sending it.... So if even the support app is broken.... - Sending feedback ask for email address to update of any changes, never got any notification (yeah is not in spam either). I had to manually go into the devices to check the status of the feedback. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2026 by Natucha
Falls Just short
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I really wanted to like this scanner. The lifetime free updates is a huge attraction! However, this scanner left me feeling like something was missing and desiring more. The Good: The quality of the product is ok. The sides are a hard rubber for drop portection, the body and the BT OBD II adapter appears to be a medium grade plastic. The OBD II adapter is held in place on the back of the scanner with a strong magnet. I am able to lift the scanner up by holding onto the OBD II adapter alone. The stand on the back has a good stiff hing and is more that sufficient for the scanner. BT connectivity between OBD II adapter and the scanner body is sufficient. I never lost signal while scanning any vehicle; though I never left the cab of a vehicle during a scan either. The touch screen is responsive and functions just like a regular tablet or ipad. Operating system: There are several things I really liked about the operating system. One was the ability to chat with someone directly from the tablet in the "online services" function of the scanner. However, their ability to answer questions is limited. Several times I was told to submit an official "feedback ticket". Also, the person I was chatting with would submitted by question to their engineers for a definitive answer but I have never got a reply or answer back even several days later. So the idea of instant support or help directly on the scanner/tablet itself is a great idea, just poorly executed. The second thing I really liked about the operating system was the possible, causes and solutions to vehicle codes the scanner picked up during a scan. If the scanner picked up a vehicle trouble code (stored or active) you can click on the code and it wold bring you to a separate screen and explain possible causes, for the coed, as well as options for further testing/diagnostics and possible solutions (see attached picture). You can also go directly to Google on the scanner to look up videos for the issues found by the scanner. This made diagnosis very easy. Now for the not so great. Functionality of the operating system: The layout of the operating system is clunky. It takes a long while to understand where tings are at and how to use the scanner. Once you complete a vehicle scan it takes a lot of trial and error by clicking everything to figure out how to perform an active test or special function test for different vehicle modules. I scanned a 2020 GMC and a 2016 Jeep GC. Scanner does have CAN FD so it was able to scan the GMC, read and clear codes and function a few modules like power mirrors for instance, but not much past that. On the 2016 Jeep GC the scanner was able to "program" vehicle tire size outside of OEM specifications however it could not perform an EGR test. I really wanted to like this product. Especially due to the lifetime free upgrades but the scanner just left me wanting more from a $500 product. If all you want to do is read and clear codes and maybe control some basic modules on your vehicle then this scanner may be for you. But if your a serious DIY car guy, chance are you are going to want more from your scanner. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2025 by Brain
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