G3 comes as a key tool. It only has some ECU/BCM cloning models in default. It is a bonus feature. Users can pay for the license to activate full DC706 functions on the G3.
DC706 is for ECU/BCM/TCU cloning only, you can not add IMMO, airbag, or mileage function to the device.
The G3 expands on the features and functionality of the OBDstar X300 DP Plus key programming series and will have the ability to add the functionality of the OBDstar Odomaster mileage correction, P50 airbag reset, MT series test platform and DC706 cloning tool. It can be an all-in-one device.
G3 comes with MP001 programmer in default, you have to purchase separately on DC706.
Foxflash is not bad. Decent coverage. Cheap enough to take a punt on.
The DC706 is supposed to be a clone of the IO Terminal software in a standalone. Foxflash is a clone of DFB.
How do they compare?
Each tool has its pros and cons.
Foxflash has decent coverage, it will do cars, motors and agriculture/trucks ECU and covers more gearbox TCUs than DC706.
Foxflash will correct checksum automatically most of the time.
It also has VR reading. Foxflash team will manually unlock GPEC2/3/4 files to edit with hptuners.
On a side note, foxflash does not need an annual subscription.
OBDSTAR DC706 is good at cloning. It is really good on clone GM ACDelco ECMs/PCMs. DC706 reads and writes (clones) ECUs, modules etc. Most of the stuff does work. It doesn’t calculate CHECKSUMS !!! So no good for tuning unless you have external checksum calculator.
You will be impressed with the DC706’s cloning capabilities for ECM, TCM, and BCM units. It saves so much time when replacing Ford BCM to just clone it or cloning those Global A ECM that are getting difficult to get new.
The tool has paid for itself many times over. They are updating constantly adding new features or modules. Pretty good machine to be fair.
After the one-year free upgrade expires, for end users, the annual fee for the dc706 full version is USD249. Update are fairly priced.
Sometimes software update has bugs, but all tools do that, no exception. They are quick to sort the issues. As a rule the updates do solve issues.
Very capable machine. There’s an extra or two you might want to buy as well.
It’s not a silver bullet to do all units with every feature. No tool is that way. You need to find out exactly what cars and exactly what functions you need and buy specific tool.
check table comparison below:
| Item | OBDSTAR DC706 | CG FC200 |
| Brand | OBDSTAR | CG |
| Package | ECU, BCM/Other and TCU pack
Single module pack Two module pack Full pack |
Standard pack (full) |
| Operation Mode | OBD, Bench, Boot | OBD, Bench, Boot |
| Standalone | Yes | Need to drag a PC |
| Software language | English | English (French, Spanish,
Polish, Turkish, Chinese need authorization) |
| ECU Search | Search ecu by ecu number,
car brand
|
Search ecu by bosch ecu number,
car brand
|
| Supported ECU types | Bosch, magneti marelli, continental,denso, Delco, Temic or siemens | Bosch mainly |
| Function | Read ECU info, R/W Eeprom/Dflash/Pflash/MAP, reset ECU(Virgin), calibrate mileage, read IMMO pincode, ECU recovery, Read ISN, Read PIN | read and write ECU/TCU, read and write ISN, module clone, data processing, modify VIN |
| Module clone | Yes | Yes |
| Motorcycle ECU | Yes | No |
| Update | Frequency free update in machine
1 year free update subscription is $249/ year (for full version)
|
Free update online
1 year free update subscription is $200/ year
|
| IMMO Off | No | VAG MEDC17xx immo off |
| Modify VIN | No | Yes |
| Read BMW ISN | – | Yes |
| Read IMMO pin code | Yes | No |
| EEPROM DUMP VIEWER, EDITOR | Yes | No |
| Checksum correction | No | Can calculate checksum online
as long as the subscription is active
|
| Adapters | Separate adapters for TCM, ECU and BCM | A set of solder free adapters for BMW ECU/DMEs |
| Wiring diagram | Within tablet | In software |
In sum:
Each tool has its strength and weakness. OBDSTAR DC706 is standalone. It has good coverage. The monthly updates are great as they are adding many new modules all the time.
It is so easy to set up and go. The instructions are top notch, they use real pictures of the ecu and pin out diagrams are very clear, and then they even give you step by step instructions on how to do the job.
DC706 is the best for GM Delco ECUs. Even Motorsport Flex didn’t work on some of these BCMs. Its well worth the purchase. The downside is that it won’t do checksum correction.
FC200 is user-friendly. Software is simple, clean and easy to use. You have the ECU’s and they tell you whether you can read them in obd, bench or boot and functions read/writer dflash, pflash, password etc. It tells you the capability for that ecu. It also gets a bunch of pins and each pins got its different size to fit on these pins.
But it mostly does Bosch ECU and some siemens old ECUs and only some BMW ECU has OBD. Don’t have a lot of Japanese ECUs (siemens or denso ecus)
Some prefer DC706 as it’s fully independent /portable but also like fc-200.. once additional pcms are added to dc706, it will be hard to go to fc-200.
First of all, check a table comparison below:
| Items | OBDSTAR DC706 | I/O Terminal |
| Image | ||
| Modules | ECM Clone
ECU Clone TCM Clone Body/Other Clone |
MULTITOOL OPEL BCM
MULTITOOL OPEL/GM ECU MULTITOOL OPEL/GM TCM MULTITOOL OPEL/GM EPS MULTITOOL FORD BCM |
| Operation mode | OBD, Bench, Boot | OBD, Bench, Boot |
| Function | Read ECU info, R/W Eeprom/Dflash/Pflash/MAP, reset ECU(Virgin), calibrate mileage, read IMMO pincode, ECU recovery | Read and write KVM, read write SIEMENS/CONTINENTAL equipped with 9S12DG256,
9S12XDT384 microcontrollers memories (FLASH+EEPROM), read pin code |
| Standalone | Standalone tablet | Works on PC |
| Update | Frequency free update | New update/plugin requires payment |
| Price: | Full version $1,398
Basic version $799 |
I/O full activation takes $4,800
+ hardware $300 or so |
| Read eeprom | Yes | Yes |
| Read dflash | Yes | Yes |
| Read pflash | Yes | Yes |
| Read pin code | Yes | Yes |
| EEPROM DUMP VIEWER, EDITOR. | Yes | Yes |
| Adapter | Separate adapters for TCM, ECU and BCM | Separate adapters for BSI, ECU bench, gearbox TCUs |
| Wiring diagram | Within tablet | On http://ioterminal.com/ |
The DC706 is replacing IO Terminal because it has full cloning function as well, plus many more functions such as ECM / TCM / BODY ECU, and updates are continuous.
The interesting thing is that it costs a third of the Full version of I/O Terminal, therefore within everyone’s reach and without using a PC, with a Tablet and everything is done. DC706 will clone ford BCM, GM BCM, and clone dodge RFH. Cloning dodge RFH would be real nice to have, so it would pay for itself in just a couple jobs.
DC706 will record every step you performed. Users can easily check pinout and save a screenshot of the operation.
DC706 now adds boot mode reading and writing as IO Terminal.
If you are looking for a ECU/BCM/TCU cloning device, DC706 is a good starter. If need a more professional device, then go for I/O terminal.