Motorbike Tools. Vehicle Parts. Tech Info. About Us. Fault Codes. Problem diagnosis With the modern tools, skilled technicians should be able to diagnose and solve many of the problems, which prior to this, required the sophisticated console tools of main dealers. New technology The introduction of European on-board diagnostics standards has opened up new opportunities for car garages and owners.
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There are different protocols, since manufacturers apply their personal opinion and preferences when designing systems. Each company thinks it has a better way of performing a task, which results in different protocols which all basically do the same thing. Each of the protocols use different pins on the DLC from which to draw information. Protocols differ in the speed they communicate and the pins they use to acquire and deliver information.
If you know the rules set out below, you can determine which protocol your vehicle uses, simply by looking at the pins that are activated on your DLC. Not all protocols will support all the codes used by manufacturers. If you want to use your OBD2 system effectively, you must know which system is used, be able to understand the feedback, and know how to handle the problems. This calls for a lot of homework, experience and even the assistance of professionals in some cases.
If you think you know enough to repair minor faults in your car, you can try out a diagnostic tool. Remember you can connect the diagnostic tool to your car via Bluetooth. Technology has advanced so much, that even smartphones can now be used as diagnostic tools. Find a complete list of DTCs here. You can then attempt to fix the problem, diagnose again and see if you can clear the code.
If your diagnostic tool is advanced enough, it will give you codes along with some more detail such as repair processes, to take some guess work out of the process.
They do not only offer basic features but come with advanced functions as well, based on which OBD2 scanner you purchased. Moreover, OBD2 scanners provide great customization and can also let you view data in graphical forms.
They also pinpoint towards the problem and suggest reliable repair and fixes, unlike OBD1 scanners. However, you should pick a scanner based on what your car supports. An OBD2 scanner might offer more functionalities but it would be useless if your car does not support it. Cars manufactured before are OBD1 compatible. They are easy to use but do not work wirelessly and also offer limited functionalities.
OBD1 scanners can help solve minor problems as they do not offer advanced functionalities. Some of these devices come with a built-in memory to store codes but these codes can be hard to read. EOBD is an abbreviation of European On-Board Diagnostics All petrol cars sold within Europe since January 1st and diesel cars sold since January 1st must have on-board diagnostic systems to monitor engine emissions.
All such cars must also have a standard pin EOBD diagnostic socket that provides access to this system. As a result of this it is now possible for a home user, enthusiast or small garage to afford low-cost tools such as our GCR05 and GCR10 code readers to read engine management fault codes, where previously very expensive workshop tools or a trip to the dealership would have been required.
On-Board Diagnostics, or OBD, was the name given to the early emission control and engine-management systems introduced in cars. There is no single OBD standard - each manufacturer often using quite different systems even between individual car models. The two are essentially the same, but the European standard was implemented much later, and applies to petrol cars sold in Europe from , diesels from
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