What is a OBD-II code scanner?
Onboard Diagnostics II (OBD2) is a diagnostic system that is included in every vehicle made after 1996. It is used to check the engine and other vehicle systems and communicate all the possible glitches that happen to them. An OBD-2 scanner is an essential tool for any vehicle owner to have.
Can a OBD2 scanner read a trouble code?
Generally, an OBD2 scanner will always be able to read the vehicle’s trouble codes, but there are certain instances when this doesn’t happen. Usually, it is because the unit might not be able to read the trouble codes due to a shorted out vehicle computer.
When do I get ” linking error ” OBDII Comm failure?
Dec 24, 2008 I have been having so much trouble with this car so I finally went out and bought a nice OBD II Scanner. Relief came when the scanner arrived but it did not last long. I booted it up correct and as it tried to connected I get “Linking Error”.
What does a malfunction indicator light on OBD2 mean?
This light, in the OBD2 standard language, is also called a malfunction indicator light (MIL). When that light is on it means there is a certain sensor in the car that has sent an error message to the powertrain control module (PCM) which it can’t decode.
What is an OBD code on a car?
What are OBD2 Codes？. On-Board-Diagnostic (OBD) Trouble Codes are one way your vehicle reports self-diagnostic results. When the system identifies an issue, it turns on the check engine light and provides real-time data in addition to a standardized series of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (or DTCs).
What does the OBD code p0301 mean?
It indicates that the cylinder no. 1 in the engine is experiencing a misfire. This means that the cylinder isn’t getting enough spark, which results in the misfiring condition. OBD codes are generic codes that apply to all car models that are newer than 1996. What is the Relationship Between the Cylinder and Code P0301?
Why do you need an OBD2 scanner instead of a reader?
The reason why it’s important that you purchase the OBD2 scanning tool instead of a reader is because the scanner can read both codes. There are certain types of faults in vehicles that will set a P0 code and not a P1 code or vice versa.
Why is my OBDII code reader not working?
My OBDII code reader wont read my EPROM ECU in my 95 for some reason but the scantool will if I tell it the car is a 96 (weird) EDIT I just looked at your pics. The fourth link. Sany0159.jpg The pic cuts out half the connector but its the black connector held by the metal bracket on the far right of the pic!
Dec 24, 2008 I have been having so much trouble with this car so I finally went out and bought a nice OBD II Scanner. Relief came when the scanner arrived but it did not last long. I booted it up correct and as it tried to connected I get “Linking Error”.