The Autocom/Delphi 2020.23 release updates diagnostic software for DS150E and CDP+ interfaces with a new database covering vehicles through 2020/2021. This version enables advanced diagnostics, including Intelligent System Scan (ISS), AutoVIN identification, coding, and service resets. For more details, visit BobShop.

Final verdict:

For hobbyists or shops with older vehicles (pre-2018) who already own a compatible clone cable, this download from MHH AUTO can be a useful free tool.
For professional use – avoid. The lack of updates, legal risk, and potential for bricking ECUs (due to bugs in cracked software) outweighs the benefit. Consider a low-cost legal alternative like ThinkDiag, Launch X431, or Topdon.

  1. Accept license agreement.
  2. Choose full/custom install; select core program + databases if offered.
  3. Point data folder to a location with sufficient space (default ProgramData may work).
  4. Let installer add device drivers if prompted.
  5. Reboot when prompted.

5. Legitimate alternatives

| Option | Approx Cost | Legal / Safe | |--------|-------------|---------------| | Delphi Diagnostics official (via Bosch) | $500–1200/year | ✅ | | Autel MaxiCOM | $500–3000 | ✅ | | LAUNCH X431 | $600–2000 | ✅ | | OBD11 (VW/Audi group) | $100–200 | ✅ | | BlueDriver (DIY user) | $120 | ✅ |

The Autocom/Delphi 2020.23 release is a widely used version for aftermarket diagnostic tools, frequently discussed on automotive forums like MHH AUTO for its expanded vehicle coverage compared to older 2017 releases. Key Highlights & Features

6) Connect and verify interface hardware

  • Connect the Autocom interface (USB/serial) to PC after driver install.
  • Check Device Manager:

    If installer splits into multiple packages (Program, Databases, Updates), install in order listed by vendor.

  • If it's an ISO: mount it (right-click → Mount) or use a tool like 7-Zip to extract.

: Unlike older versions (2013–2017), this release includes comprehensive support for passenger cars and heavy-duty trucks manufactured up to the year 2020. Intelligent System Scan (ISS)