THINKCAR Thinktool 394 AI diagnostic tool for workshops – cars, vans and EVs

THINKCAR Thinktool 394 – 12-inch AI diagnostics for cars, vans and electric vehicles

• ✔ OE-level full-system diagnostics – fault codes, live data, ECU information
• ✔ Bi-directional tests, coding and adaptations
• ✔ 48 service functions – oil, EPB, DPF, battery, steering angle and more
• ✔ Cars, vans and electric vehicles with one device
• ✔ AI diagnostics for targeted troubleshooting
• ✔ Online programming of control units for many brands
• ✔ CAN FD, DoIP and J2534 for modern vehicles
• ✔ 2-year update guarantee – the device stays fully usable afterwards
• ✔ Pay by invoice available (Klarna or PayPal)

The THINKCAR Thinktool 394 is a professional workshop-grade car diagnostic tablet for independent workshops and commercial use. On its 12-inch touchscreen it reads all installed control units – engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, body and comfort electronics – shows fault codes in plain text, displays live data as graphs and actuates components via bi-directional actuator tests. Coding and adaptations after replacing parts are done directly on the device.

The set includes the THINKLINK PRO diagnostic interface with its own display – the same interface as on the flagship Thinktool 399. It transfers vehicle data to the tablet in real time, which with 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage and a 12,600 mAh battery lasts through long workshop days.

Vehicle coverage

According to our supplier, the Thinktool 394 covers cars, vans as well as electric and hybrid vehicles. For 12-volt cars it is designed for vehicles from model year 1996. Online programming and coding are available for Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Škoda, Seat, Porsche, Land Rover, Renault, Nissan, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia and MG, among others. 24-volt commercial vehicles can only be diagnosed with a paid software extension; truck adapters are not included.

Important note on vehicle coverage: These figures describe the overall scope the device can cover across all supported brands – they do not mean that every brand, model and function is automatically fully supported. Which vehicles and functions are available always depends on manufacturer, model, model year and control unit. Ask us before you buy – we are happy to check your vehicles.

48 service functions for everyday workshop use

Including oil service reset, brake pad reset and electric parking brake (EPB), ABS bleeding, steering angle sensor, DPF regeneration, battery matching, throttle relearn, injector coding, AdBlue reset, NOx sensor, EGR adaptation, gearbox relearn, immobiliser, TPMS reset, start-stop, adaptive headlights (AFS), seat and window calibration, air suspension and transport mode. Availability depends on the vehicle.

Special functions and extensions

• Online programming: reprogram control units with the manufacturers’ original software, e.g. for Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Škoda, Seat, Porsche, Land Rover, Renault, Nissan, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, MG (depending on vehicle and control unit).
• AI diagnostics: the THINKCAR operating system TCOS supports targeted troubleshooting with artificial intelligence.
• Topology view: the complete vehicle network as a graphic – conspicuous control units are visible at a glance.
• Video remote diagnostics: a specialist joins via audio and video link and supports diagnostics, coding and programming from a distance.
• Intelligent vehicle identification: the VIN is read automatically from the control unit or scanned with the camera.
• Secure Gateway: unlocks for VAG, FCA, Mercedes, Renault and Dacia are available as an additional licence.
• ADAS calibration of driver assistance systems in combination with the THINKCAR ADAS calibration equipment (sold separately).
• Expandable: battery tester, videoscope, printer, oscilloscope box, TPMS tools and key programmer are available as optional accessories (not included).

2-year update guarantee

The price includes 2 years of free software updates. The updates continuously extend vehicle coverage and add new functions. After the update period the device remains fully functional with the last installed version; an extension is possible. We are happy to confirm before purchase which software packages (cars, electric) are activated in detail.

Technical data

Scope of delivery

– THINKCAR Thinktool 394 diagnostic tablet

– Diagnostic interface THINKLINK PRO

– OBD2 diagnostic cable

– OBD adapter

– OBD1 adapters for older vehicles: BMW-20, BZ-38, TA-22, CR-6, TA-17, HA-3, G/A-12, M/H-12+16, FT-3, NN-14+16

– Battery clamp cable

– Cigarette lighter cable

– Spare fuses

– Charger with EU, UK and US plugs plus charging cable

– Ethernet cable

– Programming cable

– Quick start guide

Pay by invoice available (Klarna or PayPal). If you have questions about vehicle coverage, give us a call – we advise independent workshops personally.

Free shipping from €50 (Germany) – within the EU from €100

Delivery

Delivery is made to the delivery address provided by the customer during the ordering process. By way of exception, where PayPal is selected as the payment method, the delivery address stored with PayPal at the time of payment is decisive.

If delivery to the customer was not possible and the transport company returns the goods to the seller, the customer bears the costs of the unsuccessful delivery. This does not apply where the customer exercises their right of withdrawal by refusing acceptance, where they are not responsible for the circumstance that made delivery impossible, or where they were temporarily prevented from accepting the goods – unless the seller had given them reasonable advance notice of the delivery.

Shipping costs

• Germany: free from an order value of €50, below that €3.99
• European Union: free from an order value of €100, below that €14.99
• Switzerland: €20.00
• United Kingdom: GBP 20.00

Delivery area and delivery time

We deliver to Germany, to the 26 other countries of the European Union and to Switzerland and the United Kingdom. We are currently unable to deliver to other countries.

For deliveries to Switzerland and the United Kingdom, customs duties, import taxes or other charges may be incurred in addition; these are borne by the customer.

The delivery time within Germany is usually 1–3 working days.

Payment methods

You can pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro), PayPal, Klarna (purchase on account or instalments), Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, advance payment by bank transfer or cash on delivery.

Cash on delivery is only available for deliveries within Germany from an order value of €50. An additional fee of €9.99 is charged for it.

Digital licences and activations

Update licences, secure gateway activations and HaynesPro access are digital goods. No shipping costs apply – you will receive the activation code by email once payment has been received, usually within 1–3 working days.

If the licence is tied to a device, enter your device’s serial number directly in the order form when purchasing. That way we can set up the activation for your device without further enquiries.

Please note: for digital licences the right of withdrawal expires as soon as we have begun providing the item and you have expressly agreed to this beforehand. For devices and all other goods, the statutory right of withdrawal applies unchanged.