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It is a non manufacture specific diagnostic machine that communicates to the computers on a vehicle and displays any failure codes.
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How do you reset the check engine light on a 2005 Benz 320 cdi?
Use a Mercedes specific or OBDII generic scan tool.
How do you read check engine light codes 97 Malibu?
That car uses the OBDII system. You can buy a generic scan tool for them at parts stores for around $100. Most parts stores will even scan them for free.
How do you read check engine light codes BMW 1998 328I?
If it is a U.S. car then it is an OBDII compliant vehicle and the codes can be read with an OBDII scan tool.
How do you reset computer to remove engine light on 2001 aurora?
Use a generic OBDII code reader, scan tool, or Tech2 to clear the codes. Alternatively, you could disconnect the battery (under the rear seat) for a few seconds.
How do you view codes in a dodge neon 1997?
with a scan tool, 97 neons are OBDII so they will talk directly to the scan tool. try a parts house has most will read codes for free
When you put a scan tool on a car does it have to be running?
No. The OBDII stores codes in it's self ..kind of like a USB flash drive
How do you rest the codes for your 2004 Mitsubishi Galant?
Use an OBDII code reader or a scan tool or try disconnecting the battery for a while.
How do you reset the computer on a 2005 dodge neon?
Use an obdII scan tool, or you can just remove the ecm fuse or disconnect the battery.
How do you reset 330i 2006 service light?
You'll need to use a scan tool or other OBDII software to reset your service lights.
Can I perform a diagnostic check on your 2002 Nissan Xterra from home?
Only if you have an OBDII scan tool. 1995 and later model vehicles require a scan tool to retrieve the trouble codes. Some auto parts stores do free scans - you might want to go there. If you want to buy a scan tool, they are available for about $70 at Walmart.
Can a 1999 Ford F-150 be diagnosed without a tool?
1995 and later model vehicles incorporate the OBDII system and have to be scanned with an OBDII scanning tool to retrieve the trouble codes. The good news is that there auto parts stores (AutoZone, Advanced, etc.) that will scan the system free of charge. The only catch is that the Check Engine light must be on before they do the scan.
Where is the diagnostic plug located for a 1994 ford Taurus GL located?
If memory serves, it should be under the hood either near the right hand side of the firewall, but I might be wrong and it's under the hood near the left fender close to the battery. It should have a black plastic cover which may be labeled 'EEC-TEST'. Not that you cannot use a generic OBDII scan tool, you will need one of the following: NGS scan tool, aftermarket scan tool with US Domestic support, or a multimeter and jumper wire. The multimeter and jumper wire will retrieve codes but not read the data stream as a scan tool will.
