OBDII scan tool is designed to work on all OBDII compliant vehicles
One of the most exciting improvements in the automobile industry was addition of on-board diagnostics (OBD) on vehicles
Computer that activates the vehicle's check engine light
OBDI was designed to monitor manufacturer specific systems on vehicles built from 1981 to 1995
Like its predecessor, OBDII was adapted as part of a government mandate to lower vehicle emissions
But what makes OBDII unique is its universal application for all latest model cars and trucks
Sophisticated program in the vehicle main computer system is designed to detect failures in a range of systems and can be accessed through a universal OBDII port, which is usually found under the dashboard
For all OBD systems, if a problem is found, the computer turns on the check engine light to warn the driver and sets a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) to identify where the problem occurred
Special diagnostic tool, such as the OBDII scan tool, is required to retrieve these codes, which consumers and professionals use as a starting point for repairs
