Code readers are diagnostic tools that every car owner should consider owning. Having one of these is as important as carrying a spare tire or a fire extinguisher in the trunk. Back in the day, before ...
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How to Use a Diagnostic Car Code Reader

Imagine quickly diagnosing why your car's check engine light is on. A scan tool, also known as a trouble code reader, can ...
Your check engine light can come on a host of reasons, ranging from a loose gas cap to a faulty engine component. If you see a light illuminated on your dashboard, you can use an OBD2 scanner to ...
Modern cars are basically computers on wheels. With so many electrical systems, sensors, and motors, there’s so much that could potentially go wrong. When something does go awry, pinpointing the ...
Repair Reports generated by the Lemur BlueDriver not only interpret error codes, but suggest causes and fixes. The Smog Check feature can let you know if your car is ...
A scan tool or code reader is plugged into the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located under the dash of 1996 and newer vehicles. Contributed A scan tool or code reader is plugged into the 16-pin ...