iCarsoft CR V2.0 Scan Tool with ABS Bleed and Transmission Data

The iCarsoft CR V2.0 is a wired handheld scanner with a 4-inch screen that plugs into the OBD2 port and talks to more than the engine computer. It pulls and clears codes from the engine, transmission, ABS and airbag (SRS) modules, which is where a generic code reader stops short when a customer comes in with a shift complaint and an ABS light at the same time.

For transmission work the useful part is live data: transmission fluid temperature, vehicle speed and wheel speed sensor readings can be graphed together, so you can watch whether a slip or harsh shift lines up with a temp spike or a dropped speed signal before you pull the pan. Codes come with offline definitions, and sessions can be recorded and played back after a road test.

It also handles the service resets that otherwise send a car back to the dealer: ABS bleeding after a brake job, steering angle sensor (SAS) calibration after an alignment or steering repair, oil life reset, electronic parking brake (EPB) service mode and electronic throttle (ETC) relearn. Coverage and available functions vary by make, model and year, so check your vehicle before relying on a specific reset.