We liked the clear interface and the ability to detect current and historical fault codes. The Smart Mechanic function provides thorough and easy to understand – if generic – information on 6,000 fault codes and how to fix the issues that frequently generate them. Armed with that information, you can Google that fault for your specific car. Added the "off road display" to the main infotainment screen which is more a window dressing thing but it's interesting to see.

modified the tails such that the inner tails on the hatch lid copy what the outer tails do (parking lights/turns/brakes) If you do have pro though you get a new 'coding' icon on the home screen, to the bottom right of the big scan button: Next, think about longevity and get one that includes lifetime warranty or software updates so the scanner will stay current with changing automotive tech. What you won't get are the manufacturer-specific codes and routines available on OBD-II scanners that costs many times more than the EDiag YA-101. This scanner has a color screen and a fairly intuitive interface, but it doesn't graph data and can't turn off the oil-change light. Nor can it suggest repairs or replacement parts.in fact, I am wondering if a Bluetec type system could be added to a car after the fact to lower nox levels. The Bosch OBD 1300 diagnostic scanner stands out by including cables to connect with pre-1996 Chrysler, Ford, GM and Toyota cars. It can get heavy once the 6-foot extension cable is attached, but the OBD 1300's small size hides its powerful range of abilities.

OBD11 is certified by Volkswagen and it won’t void warranty if you use it. If you make some dumb changes randomly and end up with a damaged or wiped-out control module, you will have to pay for repair even if you take your car to the dealership.Faults and explanations. The best OBD-II scanners not only tell you the faults your car has but also can explain the meaning so you can either fix it yourself or tell a mechanic. However, if you’re more of a home mechanic and looking to tinker, you might wish to invest in something with a bit more functionality. The good news is that prices have been coming down: with a wider range of apps able to use your smartphone’s interface to control the device, the hardware units themselves are often smaller and much cheaper to produce. What should I avoid? I did and that program would not find the ports on my laptop even with correct drivers I did however have success with 4 other programs, Palmer PCMScan, OBD2SPY and Touch Scan. The AL539 not only shows live data, like engine speed, coolant temperature and other items but also can run a comprehensive pre-inspection readiness test. It shows results as three lights for faults: red (permanent fault), yellow (temporary fault) or green (no faults).