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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Compare perhaps with a telephone as a box or device that transfers voice information from one person to another. If the person speaking on the other end of the phone is talking a different language to yours, you still need something extra at your end to interpret that language and present it in a form you can use. Such as a clever brain that can translate that other language into English for example? 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. 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.

Draper has a good reputation for making products that stand the test of time, and we have no reason to doubt this code reader's staying power; at the time of testing it was one of the pricier offerings here, but deserves its Haynes Recommended award. The product is supplied with an in-depth user manual which explains all the diagnostic codes and operation instructions.

Why you need an OBD scanner in your toolbox

All these modules (aka nodes) communicate with each other using a system known as CAN (Controller Area Network). 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. A technician may describe soft codes as historical anomalies or intermittent codes that don’t affect vehicle function. The reader requires no battery, it plugs straight into the vehicle’s connection point for it to power up. It is compatible with all petrol vehicles from 1996 and diesel vehicles from 2004 that are OBD II compliant (including CAN). Most scan tools automatically communicate with the vehicle modules over the communication network. I’ll also assume your tool communicates with the vehicle modules and doesn’t respond with “No Communication” if it does see Scan tool faults below.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. It also has permanent code retrieval, on-board monitor test (Mode 6, for additional component/system monitoring), reads fault code pending data, DTC code lookup function and lets you reset the oil change indicator. Your vehicle is stuffed with modules, each one tasked with a particular system to manage. Your ECU (Engine Control Unit) takes care of the engine, your TCM (Transmission Control Module) takes care of the tranny, and your BCM (Body Control Module) takes care of the vehicle accessories. You get the idea.