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OBD2 Scanz: Professional Car Scanners for Australia's Best Rides
We saw a need for an Australian owned company to offer professional car scanners to enable you to work on your car yourself and to help keep your car on the road. As Australians, we have a strong connection to our vehicles, built on years of backyard tinkering, 4WDing, camping, and a love for adventure.
We aim to fuel this passion by providing the necessary scanners to enable you to diagnose an issue and service you own car without having to pay a mechanic. These tools help you stay better connected to your vehicle and unlock new DIY possibilities.
With modern cars having more complex systems, OBD2 scan tools are crucial for clearing faults, resetting service counters, replacing batteries, and changing settings only accessible with these tools
OBD2 Scanz offers quality Scan Tools to help you look after your pride and joy and to help keep it running the way it should.
Do you need a Full System or a Basic OBD2 Scanner?
The main difference between a full-system OBD2 scanner and a basic OBD2 scanner is their level of diagnostic capabilities.
A basic Scan tool will normally just read and clear codes from the Engine Control Unit ECU but it doesn’t have the ability to scan all the other modules such as transmission, ABS, airbags or have the ability to perform advanced diagnostics.
A full system scan tool is designed to diagnose and provide detailed information about various vehicle systems, including engine, transmission, ABS, SRS, etc. It can read and clear codes, display live data and perform advanced diagnostics. A full system OBD2 scanner typically has a larger and more advanced user interface with more options and settings, while a basic OBD2 scanner has a more straightforward interface with fewer options.
The choice between a full-system OBD2 scanner and a basic OBD2 scanner will depend on your specific needs and budget. If you only need to diagnose basic engine issues and are on a budget, a basic OBD2 scanner may be sufficient. If you need to diagnose and repair multiple vehicle systems or you do most the work on your vehicles yourself, a full-system OBD2 scanner may be a better investment.
What does it mean if the Check Engine Light (CEL) is On?
Quick Answer: You will need a Professional Car Scanner/Tool to see what the fault is so you can fix the problem and clear this fault.
It may be a minor or major engine fault, but we should never ignore it. In this article, we talk all about the check engine light (CEL) – what does it mean if it’s on, its causes, and how to reset it.
We all had that moment of panic when we saw our check engine light (CEL) come on while driving, right? To refresh your memory, it is that yellow, red, or amber light that illuminates or blinks on your dashboard similar to the image below:
It gives limited information and all it is telling you is that there is a problem and you need to get it checked out. Sometimes, it will put your vehicle into limp mode which means your car is limited in the speed and Revs it can do to hopefully prevent or limit further damage to the
vehicle.
From the name itself, the check engine light (or more technically known as the malfunction indicator lamp or the international check engine symbol), warns drivers of errors or defects on your vehicle – minor or major.
From loose gas caps that only require your action to damaged catalytic converters that need major repairs, the CEL turns on as designed. And it is the way for the vehicle to tell you to “get up and do something about the problem now”!
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When your vehicle’s engine computer signals you of an error through the CEL, it is because a sensor somewhere in the car has picked up on something that isn’t right. Following is just a few example of what might cause your CEL to come on.
- Oxygen Sensor
- Loose Fuel Cap
- Catalytic Converter
- Ignition System
- Mass Airflow Senser
- Vacuum System
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)Valve
The car’s computer stores the data of errors that cause the CEL to turn on. We call these diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). These codes are standardised for car models manufactured in the USA from 1996 onwards under the OBD2 protocol. The rest of the world soon followed, and now, most vehicles here in Australia are OBD2 compliant from 2007.
To read these codes and determine what error the CEL is pointing to, you will need a Professional Car Scanner. Plug this tool in to your OBD2 port and the DTCs will appear on your handheld device, laptop, or mobile phone. You will then need to read through the codes to pinpoint what component to fix.
The same OBD2 Scan Tool that helped you diagnose the problem in your engine, can also clear and turn off the check engine light once you have fixed the issue. Again, plug in your diagnostic tool and select the option to reset the check engine light.
Our Final Word
If you can’t find the defect, and you don’t have a diagnostic tool with you, it would be wise to seek professional mechanical help.
How long can you drive with the engine light on? You never know. If the fault is minor, then it may be fine. However, a minor error can develop into more serious engine issues that may cause catastrophic damage to your vehicle. If the fault is major it could cause catastrophic damage to your car very quickly.
Our actual final word? Don’t wait until the check engine light turns on in the middle of your drive. Nothing saves more money and time than a routine preventive maintenance to keep your vehicle healthy and happy!