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Car Diagnosis (scan). What Does It Really Entail? by alldruns1: 2:59pm On May 16, 2013 |
Hi all. Pls pardon my ignorance: I really want to learn more. Ive bn reading good tips on dis forum. Pls what does dis really entail? What device(s) is/are used? How does it work? How is it billed/priced: is it according to d vehicle model as a whole or according to d specific part being scanned? Does d scan bring automatic solution or d service of a mechanic will still be engaged? Pls detail explanation to a lay man will be appreciated. Tks in adv. One luv |
Re: Car Diagnosis (scan). What Does It Really Entail? by mrtnt: 8:40pm On May 18, 2013 |
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Re: Car Diagnosis (scan). What Does It Really Entail? by ZIMDRILL(m): 10:18pm On May 18, 2013 |
alldruns1: Hi all. Pls pardon my ignorance: I really want to learn more. Ive bn reading good tips on dis forum. a scanner or OBDII is a computer that communicateds with ECU/ECM aka brain box, it can be a portable hand held device, normal computer/laptop a with the OBDII software or even a smart phone with the app to scan this connects via bluetooth the ecu collects data from car sensors eg the air bag, abs, air mass sensor, temperature sensor etc so when a sensor is faulty it sends the signal which is not the same with one that it sends when it working fine the ECU then stores that as code so when you connect the scanner to your car it communicates with ECU and reads codes and the scanner tells you what is wrong that is if any of the faulty you are having are linked to ECU but not all scanners can scan every car, when there are being manufactured there are programmed with infor that the manufacture of the scanner has eg if manufacture has programming data for all car except ferrari, lambo bugatti that mean the scanner wont be able that ferraris, lambos etc becoz the scanner was never programmed to scanner such cars roughly manufacturer had no data to put for those cars thats the basic some scanner are meant for reading code and erase only, meaning they cant reset air bags or abs faults 1 Like |
Re: Car Diagnosis (scan). What Does It Really Entail? by samir101ng(m): 10:20pm On May 19, 2013 |
@ZIM DRILL, Nice post. Thanks for all the information. This is a very important thread as a lot of car problems can be easily traced and diagnosed wth an OBDII scan. Now, what kind of scanner will you recommend for use on Toyota, Honda, Nissan, etc (japanese vehicles) that are typically used in Nigeria ?! Secondly, how does the scanner present the results and how is it interpreted ?! Thanks |
Re: Car Diagnosis (scan). What Does It Really Entail? by alldruns1: 10:33pm On May 19, 2013 |
Tks 4 dis info. Pls if I understand u well. Does it mean scan is 4 a particular aspect of a car? Or does it scan d entire car & tells u d aspect u care 2 know? Pls hw do they charge for it? Is it a fixed rate or negotiable stuff? If in PH, where can it b done? |
Re: Car Diagnosis (scan). What Does It Really Entail? by ZIMDRILL(m): 9:49am On May 20, 2013 |
samir101ng: @ZIM DRILL, a scanner/0BDII comes with a manual and code numbers and there meaning simple scanners can only give you code then you have to look it up in the book that it came with but advanced ones will you show the code and the part/system which is faulty eg code P0034 --- Turbocharger Bypass Valve Control Circuit Low |
Re: Car Diagnosis (scan). What Does It Really Entail? by ZIMDRILL(m): 9:52am On May 20, 2013 |
alldruns1: Tks 4 dis info. Pls if I understand u well. Does it mean scan is 4 a particular aspect of a car? Or does it scan d entire car & tells u d aspect u care 2 know? yes a OBDII can be both specific for one car or for several cars, it all depends with manufacturer normaly sellers and manufacturer will tell you if it specific for a certain make of car and the models that it can not scan |
Re: Car Diagnosis (scan). What Does It Really Entail? by samir101ng(m): 2:06pm On May 20, 2013 |
@ZIM DRILL, I am currently looking to purchase a diagnostic scanner for my personal use. Have checked out this particular model on Amazon (INNOVA 3140 Diagnostic Code Scanner for OBDI and OBDII Vehicles). It's retailing for $199. What's your opinion and can you recommend a better tool. Am also buying it in conjunction with OBD-II & Electronic Engine Management Systems Techbook (Haynes Techbook) [Paperback]. Thanks !!!
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Re: Car Diagnosis (scan). What Does It Really Entail? by alldruns1: 1:33pm On May 22, 2013 |
alldruns1: Does it mean scan is 4 a particular aspect of a car? Or does it scan d entire car & tells u d aspect u care 2 know? alldruns1: alldruns1:Tks all. |
Re: Car Diagnosis (scan). What Does It Really Entail? by kayoday(m): 4:12pm On May 22, 2013 |
samir101ng: @ZIM DRILL,Have a look as the data are presented in this trend. https://www.nairaland.com/1273700/obd-ii-car-scanners-sale With the help of google and forums such as this you get tips on how to fix some of the problem. The OBD above for sale |
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