Automobiles today are highly sophisticated with monitoring systems in place. These monitoring systems notice when there is a problem. Each of these problems have an associated code. The code reader communicates with the on-board computer to diagnose the problems.
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An OBD II Code Reader, which reads vehicle engine codes, can be purchased in most larger automotive repair shops. Parts Source and Canadian Tire both carry them.
Both terms are acceptable and anybody in a shop will know what your talking about. An automotive scanner is really called a "Scan Tool" and this tool connects to the cars computer and can access stored codes, clear codes, look and display instant data stream from the cars various inputs, perform special functions such as activate headlights. A code reader can just display a code and does not show any data which may pertain to the code.
Yes a OBD 2 scanner/reader will work on your car
A bar code reader is an input Device. Although they sometimes output a visible light, the purpose is to gather data from a printed code and input that data into your system (computer, Point of Sale, etc.)
When there are problems with a vehicle it is important to find out what is causing them. To find the codes, one needs a code reader to do it on their own, or run it to an automotive shop.
If you have a Schucks automotive store in your area, go there. They let you use their code reader for free. It reads the code(s). A sales person can then tell you what the codes mean. Afterwards, you can clear the codes using the code reader. If you don't have a Schucks in your area, I'd suggest calling around to automotive stores in your area and find out if they provide this service.
A code reader that will work on the OBD I system.
In order to use a code reader on a 1992 Dakota simply plug it into the DLC outlet. From there, the code reader should properly function.
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You can't rent a code reader but you can have them use it on your car and tell you what the codes mean. You can buy an inexpensive code reader for around 50 dollars.