OBD II Diagnostic ScanTools
Automotive scan tool reviews from a car mechanic. My name is Mark and I am going to show you the scan tools I own. First let me briefly explain why it is now safe to buy obd ii scan tool reviews.
It used to be that auto scan tools needed to be replaced or updated every couple of years. But the deployment of obd 2 in 1996 has changed the operation of the computer scanner for the better.
The federal government has standardized the onboard diagnostics system in all automotive vehicles. This has allowed the prices of scanners to fall drastically.
The last four diagnostic scanners I purchased still work today in 2009 and will continue to work in 2010 and beyond. The automotive scan tool reviews below will provide four choices for do it yourself car repair or even professional auto mechanics.
Auto X-ray makes this first scan tool. This is your most basic OBD II Diagnostic ScanTools, but is a good choice for the DIY auto repair consumer. This scanner only reads and erases codes but will also reset the service engine soon light.
It also saves time and money by performing diagnostic scans at any time or place when your “check engine” light comes on. Perfect for the glove box or when your heading to the emission testing station.
The code scout is easy to operate and includes a bilingual manual of generic trouble code descriptions in English and Spanish. It will tell you the code number and then you look it up in the supplied manual for the complete definition.