Using a laptop to scan OBD2 codes is an easy task and even possibly one of the better options. One of the great things about using a laptop when scanning codes is the ability to quickly look online for answers. As long as the laptop is online an error code can be looked up and the many online… Read More »
A video review is at the bottom of the page. like almost everything new today your car has a computer and if its 1996 or newer it has an OBD2 port which is onboard diagnostics second-generation, than codes can be read easily. A good OBD2 code scanner can read and clear error codes. The main thing most look… Read More »
A video review is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk through. This unit was sent to me to review with my honest opinion and results below. The CReader 4001 OBD2 scan tool doesn’t have much for appearance, but were it lacks in looks, it sure makes up in features. I am use to a… Read More »
The Topdon Plus Professional Car Diagnostic Tool is a universal OBD II scan tool. It is built to give a user any problem codes a vehicle may be having along with the what the problem is. OBD2 scanners like the Topdon Plus can work with any car or truck 1996 and newer. It has a nice display along… Read More »
If the check engine light comes on in your car or truck there are a few ways to find out why on a budget. The check engine light will come on when a vehicles computer receives an error from the engine and will store the code. Reading the code will point to the problem the car or truck… Read More »
If you are an iPhone user and have a vehicle with a check engine light on a small low-cost device can be bought to tell you what the problem is. It is called an OBDII adapter and can talk to a car or trucks onboard computer and display the problem on an iPhone. The onboard computer in a… Read More »
If you have a car or truck that the engine light is on and want to know why, there is a cheap low-cost way to do it with a smartphone. All vehicles since 1996 have an onboard computer and a plug called an OBDII socket that can talk to it with the right device. Since the computer stores… Read More »
Reading engine codes is an easy task that any DIY type person can do with the right scan tool. The scan tool needed is called an OBD2 scan tool which reads information from a vehicles computer and displays the problem. OBD2 is a universal port installed in any car made from 1996 and newer. The port is usually… Read More »
This unit was sent to me to review with my honest opinion and results below. The Car Code Reader Launch CReader 4001 is an OBD2 automotive scan tool. It comes with all the features needed to troubleshoot a car or truck engine light or diagnose vehicle problems. It is also a low-cost unit making it good for the… Read More »
Diagnosing a problem with a vehicle is the fist step to fixing it. Having the right tool to do this goes a long way in making a problem easier to troubleshoot. Below is a list of our favorite vehicle diagnostic tools. A list like this is no doubt debatable and everyone will have their own opinion on what… Read More »
The AUTOWN OBDII automotive scan tool is a low cost unit built to read engine codes, clear codes, and more. It works on 1996 and newer US-Based vehicles, as well as 2001 and newer EU-Based Asian cars. The main menu on the unit has OBDII / EOBD, DTC Lookup, Review, Print Data, About and Setup. Reading and erasing… Read More »
The OBD2 Port location for a 2011 Fiat Punto is to the left of the steering wheel behind the dashboard. It is easy to get to once the location is known. First pull out this sliding panel. Then reach and pull out on the inside. The plate will pop out and shouldn’t require too much force. The OBDII… Read More »
The Panlong WiFi OBD2 device is a scan tool for diagnosing car problems with a iPhone or iPad. The back of the box has GR codes to scan that will send you to the free app download, OBD2 Car Doctor. The back of the box also has the IP address and the Port needed to communicate with the… Read More »
A OBD II scan tool doesn’t need to cost a lot for a basic unit to show the problem with a car or truck. There are many good low cost OBD2 scanners that work great for the money and get the job done. Here is a list of the budget OBD II scanner we have reviewed over the… Read More »
GPS tracking of a vehicle in real time has become a easy thing to do with smartphones. There are many packages available for tracking a car or truck and displaying it on a map. Hooking up such a package can come in many different style units, from running on its own battery pack to using a vehicles battery.… Read More »