CAN OBD-II CODE READER

The CAN OBD2 Code Reader is designed to work on all OBD 2 compliant vehicles. All 1996 and newer vehicles (cars, light trucks and SUVs) sold in the United States are OBD 2 compliant. One of the most exciting improvements in the automobile industry was the addition of on-board diagnostics (OBD) on vehicles, or in more basic terms, the computer that activates the vehicle’s “CHECK ENGINE” light. OBD 1 was designed to monitor manufacturer-specific systems on vehicles built from 1981 to 1995. Then came the development of OBD 2, which is on all 1996 and newer vehicles sold in the U.S. Like its predecessor, OBD 2 was adopted as part of a government mandate to lower vehicle emissions. But what makes OBD 2 unique is its universal application for all late model cars and trucks – domestic and import. This sophisticated program in the vehicle’s main computer system is designed to detect failures in a range of systems, and can be accessed through a universal OBD 2 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. A special diagnostic tool, such as the CAN OBD2 Code Reader, is required to retrieve these codes, which consumers and professionals use as a starting point for repairs.