A Quick Reference Guide to Onboard Diagnostics II for use with ANY scan tool or scanner software
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If you have a scan tool or scanner software, you need this diagnostic guide!
Updated: August 4, 2009 with more diagnostic info!
Scan Tool Companion is a quick reference guide for ALL scan tool users.
This program provides guidance and help on how to troubleshoot Check Engine Light problems, and driveability,
emissions,
and performance problems on ANY late model vehicle with OBD2 using a scan tool.
This software does NOT interface with a vehicle. Rather, it is designed to help YOU make sense out of what your scan tool is telling you. Scan tools read codes and display data. But they do not tell you what to do with the information. That's where this product helps. If you have a code or a symptom, Scan Tool Companion tells you what might be causing it and what components to check.
For example, say your Check Engine light is on and you have a P0171 or P0174 lean code. Now what do you do? The code does not tell you what to check or what to replace. The code only tells you the engine has a lean fuel problem. So you open the Scan Tool Companion program on your PC or laptop, click on the button for the code(s) you found, and Scan Tool Companion gives you a list of POSSIBLE CAUSES, and tells you WHAT TO CHECK and HOW TO CHECK IT. Is that cool or what? This is the kind of information that can help you fix your problem correctly the first time without having to blindly replace a bunch of parts and hope that one of them fixes the fault.
FEATURES include:
* Diagnose problems by Symptom, By Code or by System.
Scan Tool Companion tells you the most likely causes of symptoms or codes, tells you what to check, and
what PIDS (data parameters) you need to look at with your scan tool to identify the fault. It also offers
expert tips on what parts might need to be replaced and why.
It's like having an expert technician at your fingertips to help with your diagnosis.
This kind of guided diagnostics is only available in the most expensive professional grade scan tools.
There is even information on Mode 06 diagnostics, what it is, how to access it and how to use it.
* Saves you time, frustration and replacing parts unnecessarily!
* Help Sections help you better understand the basics of your vehicle's onboard diagnostic
system (OBD II), including what it does, how it monitors various sensors and systems, and why it sets fault codes.
* Look up Generic OBD2 DTCs. A handy OBD II fault code look-up feature allows you to look up generic DTC code definitions by number or type of fault.
("generic" OBD II codes only that are common to all OBD II compliant vehicles).
* Tips on how to pass an OBD II "plug-in" emission test (what's required, what they look at, what to do if your vehicle is rejected or fails).
* Quick reference sections on basic sensor operation, fuel injection, ignition and emissions.
Sample Screens from the Scan Tool Companion program: (Click on the image to view the full sized screen capture:)
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NOTE: This program does NOT interface with your vehicle or make your PC function as a scan tool.
This program is designed to provide guidance so you can make better use of your scan tool to diagnose and repair faults.
The BASIC and ADVANCED diagnostic tips tell you which PIDS you should be looking at, and what kinds of problems can set various codes.
You can look up MOST LIKELY CAUSES of faults by SYMPTOM or CODE.
Program requires Windows 95 or higher (98, ME, 2000, XP or Vista) and a monitor with 1024 x 768 or higher resolution.
PRICE: $39.95 for download version (add $2.95 postage for CD version)
Scan Tool Companion quick overview video:
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(The program will be sent to you as an email ZIP file attachment when we receive notice of your credit card payment ): NOTE: Orders are processed manually but are usually sent the same day (unless it is a holiday, weekend or I am out of the office).
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