Streetwize - OBDII Vehicle Diagnostic Reader, OBD2 Reader, Automotive Engine Fault Code Reader | Engine Management Code Reader | Code Manual Booklet | Fault Clearer (SWOBD)

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The tool also runs a number of diagnostic tests such as the O2 sensor test, I/M readiness test and EVAP test. The product is supplied with an in-depth user manual which explains generic diagnostic codes and operation instructions. No batteries are required to operate the diagnostic tool. Just connect it to the OBD II connection point to power it up. The tool is compatible with petrol vehicles from 1996 onwards and diesel vehicles 2004 onwards. Please ensure the vehicle is OBD II compatible.

Experience has shown me it’s best to look for clues and ask some questions if needed before testing components. I’ll look for signs of recent accident damage, water leaks, heavy corrosion, or recent works carried out on the vehicle. As with its bigger brother, Mode 6 gives you additional system monitoring and you can access information on the emissions control systems. This test won’t work for all vehicles; it will depend on how the vehicle’s communication system is configured. Some systems may use a gateway module that limits the usefulness of probing the DLC. In such a vehicle, reading at a module harness is more valuable.

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So if the cheapest wired scanner – the Motorpower – is capable of scooping top honours, can the lowest-priced device in this test also achieve great things? An OBD reader has traditionally taken the form of a handheld diagnostic computer that communicates with your car’s brain to diagnose fault codes, among other things. You can pay as little as a tenner for an OBD scanner and as much as hundreds of pounds – with the latter offering a multitude of features – but whichever you choose, they should all have the same minimum requirements, and be able to: Please note: The reader will not be able to read codes for airbags and braking systems. OBD II readers mainly read OBD II codes (emissions systems) in 99.9% of vehicles.

ELM327 defines what specific items of information get transmitted. From the tens of thousands of possibilities. Made for all kinds of users, from professionals to home mechanics, this industry standard OBD II reader pinpoints why the vehicle’s engine light is showing. You’re unlikely to find any information about your car’s OBD port in the vehicle’s handbook because manufacturers prefer their dealer networks to carry out diagnostic work (at potentially great expense to you!). Which OBD app is best for iPhone and Android? Scan tool plug connector fault – I’ve worn out a few of these guys; they work hard and wear out. The tool’s plug spades can become bent or worn, which causes a poor connection or no connection. Wiggling the plug in the OBD port usually lets you know it’s time to change the cable.The reader can also determine the malfunction indicator lamp status, review emission readiness status, retrieve VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on 2002 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9 and more.

The device will work with all OBD II certified vehicles from 2001 onwards (including CAN). Not compatible with motorcycles and hybrid & electric vehicles. While total communication loss is rare, it’s more usual for one module to go down, and the other working modules report its loss by setting a fault code.

Why you need an OBD scanner in your toolbox

The product is supplied with an in-depth user manual which explains all the diagnostic codes and operation instructions. It all depends what app or other software you are using to receive the data and display that data in a meaningful way. Also depends what sort of data (which data items of the tens of thousands possible) it is that you want to read. OBD scanners have become an essential part of the home mechanic’s toolkit, with the ability to read engine fault codes crucial to diagnosing and repairing modern cars and vans.