ECU Coding vs Programming: What's the Difference and Which Tool Do You Need?
"ECU coding" and "ECU programming" are often used as if they meant the same thing. They do not – and mixing them up is the most common reason people buy the wrong diagnostic tool. Coding changes settings in the existing software. Programming replaces the software itself. This guide explains the difference, what you need for each, and which tool fits which job.
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How to Check EV Battery Health (SOH): A Complete Guide
The high-voltage battery is the most expensive part of an electric car, and its condition decides what a used EV is really worth. The key number is State of Health (SOH) – how much capacity the battery still has compared to when it was new. This guide explains what SOH means, the ways to measure it, and what a professional battery check looks like in a workshop.
SOH vs SOC: what is the difference?
SOC (State of Charge) – how...
Best OBD2 Scanner for iPhone and Android: 2026 Buying Guide
A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner turns your phone into a diagnostic tool: plug a small adapter into the car, open the app, and read what the car is telling you. But the range is huge – from €15 adapters that only show engine codes to app-based scanners that can reset the electronic parking brake, register a new battery or start a DPF regeneration.
This guide explains the three types of smartphone OBD2 scanners, what to check before you buy, and which one...
MUCAR 892BT vs 892BT Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
The MUCAR 892BT and the MUCAR 892BT Pro look identical: the same 8-inch tablet, the same Bluetooth VCI, the same 35+ service functions and the same lifetime updates with no annual fee. The difference is two features – graphical ECU topology and J2534 Pass-Thru – and whether you need them depends on one question: do you program control units, or do you diagnose and code them?
This guide explains what each version can and cannot do, who should buy which, and...
New Partnership: MittmannLive collaborates with OBDWelt.de – supported by Zentrya
A strong alliance for diagnostics, technology, and global distribution
We are pleased to announce a new and exciting collaboration:MittmannLive is now working with OBDWelt.de to showcase and promote the latest diagnostic devices, workshop solutions, and innovations in automotive technology worldwide.
This collaboration is made possible by the corporate group Zentrya FZCO – the company that owns OBDWelt.de and oversees the international development, production, and distribution of technological brands such as Repairify, asTech®, and BlueDriver.
Together for quality and reach
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