Like almost everything new today, your car has a computer, and if it’s 1996 or newer, it has an OBDII port which stands for onboard diagnostics second-generation, that allows for error codes to be easily read. A good OBDII code scanner can read and clear error codes, which is invaluable to troubleshooting a car or… Read More: Review: Actron CP9125 PocketScan Code Reader »
Anyone who has an engine light come on will no doubt like to know what the problem is. The standard way is to use an OBDII scan tool which will give the error code, and can then be looked up. But what if you dont have a scan tool? Most vehicles have a built-in diagnostic… Read More: How To Read Ford Check Engine Light Without a Code… »
There are a few different ways you can get a free diagnostic test done on your car or truck. All vehicles from 1996 and newer have an OBDII port under the dashboard that, with a scan tool, can read engine codes. The OBDII port, along with an OBDII scan tool, is the main way to… Read More: How to Get a Free Diagnostic Test for Your Car »
Low-cost OBDII scan tools have become very popular since they can point to the problem a car or truck is having, which can then be fixed. The OM123 is one such low-cost vehicle scan tool that can read and clear engine codes. This makes it a good unit in many scenarios, such as a part-time… Read More: Review: OM123 OBD II Scan Tool »
Finding the right OBD II scan tool to work on a Volkswagen Passat is easy enough, with some with more features than others. One of the things that the VW Passat unique is VAG-COM VCDS which goes beyond industry standard OBDII codes. All vehicles 1996 and newer have an OBDII port which started with OBD… Read More: What is The Best OBD II Scan Tool VW Passat?… »
If your car or truck has the dreaded check engine light come on, there are Do-It-Yourself scanner tools that can show the problem. All cars and trucks built after 1995 come with a built-in port called an OBDII. The OBDII port talks directly to the vehicle’s computer and, when used with an OBDIi scan tool,… Read More: DIY Check Engine Light Code Reader »
A car or truck engine light can come on for many reasons, from a loose gas cap to a more serious engine problem. Clearing an engine light can be done in a few ways depending on the vehicle. Keep in mind unless the problem is fixed, more than likely, the engine light will come back… Read More: 3 Ways To Reset a Check Engine Light Without an… »
Having an OBDII scan tool is useful in many situations when an engine light comes on. But what if you don’t have an OBDII scan tool and need to know the code? Many vehicles have a built-in diagnostic that will give the code, as I recently found out with Dodge cars and trucks. I have… Read More: How To Read Dodge Check Engine Light Without a Code… »
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 vehicle’s computer receives an error from the engine and will store the code. Reading the code will point to the problem the… Read More: How To Check Your Engine Light Code on a Budget »
There are many OBDII scan tools available, all with different features, options, and price ranges. A good scan tool must be able to read and clear errors a vehicle is having and display them to the user. It also should have an easy to use interface. OBDII scanners tools can range from expensive to low-cost… Read More: What is the Best OBDII Scan Tool for the Beginner? »
If you have a check engine light come on in your Jeep Wrangler, built-in diagnostics can show the code. After the code is read, it can be Googled to find the problem. The steps are simple by cycling the key from Off to On three times, and the code will flash once on the dashboard… Read More: How to Read Jeep Wrangler Check Engine Light Codes Without… »
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.… Read More: Review: AUTOWN EOBD OBDII Scanner Universal Car Diagnostic Tool »