Even if you don't repair your vehicle yourself, knowing the Diagnostic Trouble Code number before taking the vehicle in for repair is good knowledge to have. Once the vehicle is repaired, the Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) can be erased and the Check Engine light turned off using this scan tool. In areas that require a smog test, an illuminated Check Engine light fails the emission test, even if the repaired vehicle might otherwise pass inspection. This Scan Tool turns off the Check Engine light.
Another highly useful application for the scan tool is purchasing used vehicles. Used vehicles can have all sorts of expensive mechanical or electrical problems. Since our scanner is a portable device, the buyer can connect the scan tool to the vehicle and in a few seconds determine if the vehicle has detected a problem. Remember, not all Diagnostic Trouble Codes illuminate the Check Engine light and a scan tool is the only way to obtain the information.
Works with Volkswagen and Audi (Audi/Seat/Skoda/Jetta/Golf/Beetle/Touareg/GTI/ Passat and more) sold worldwide in 1990 or CAN Protocol cars
WHAT IS CAN?
Controller Area Network (CAN) is the newest automotive communication protocol. CAN Protocol is around 50 times the speed of the older protocols. CAN was used in some cars starting in 2003 and is said to be the only protocol that will be used after 2007.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
-Reads and erases Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) of Engine, ABS, Airbags and Automatic Transmission
Turn off the check engine light
Highly reliable and accurate
Easy-to-read crystal-clear backlit 2-line LCD
Easy to use with one plug-in
Stand-alone unit with no need for an additional laptop computer to operate
Small in size and conveniently fits in your palm
Performs continuous DTC scan Specially designed for DIYersn Safely communicates with the on-board computer
No batteries needed-power provided via OBD II cable
The user manual contains VW/AUDI Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions
