Scan tool hook up

How do I know if my scan tool plug is bad?

Examine your scan tool plug and check the pins. There are 16 pins. (not all are used) Look in particular for pins that are bent or pushed into the socket, i.e., a lot shorter than the others. Check for corrosion or debris in the plug.

How do I use the windows scanner?

In the search box on the taskbar, type Windows Scan, and then select Scan from the results. Do one of the following: Place the item you want to scan face down on the scanners flatbed and close the cover. Place the item you want to scan in the scanners

What causes scan tool pins to wear out?

Reaching into a vehicle, blindly fitting or pulling the scanner cable is a normal everyday occurrence. This type of repeated activity will eventually cause scan tool pin wear or damage and spreading of the vehicle’s female OBD socket terminals. How to check the scan tool plug? Examine your scan tool plug and check the pins.

Why won’t my OBD scan tool turn on?

If, however, your scan tool won’t even power up when you hook it up, then check out this post “OBD scanner won’t turn on” it covers the simple fix in detail. A blown a fuse is often the cause of a scan tool that simply won’t power up.

Can a scan tool diagnose a cars problems?

This Instructable will help you use scan tools to diagnose your cars problems. You can do the basics yourself before taking the car in to a mechanic. This project was originally published in the August 2001 issue of Popular Mechanics. You can find more great projects at Popular Mechanics DIY Central.

How to use a check engine light code scanner?

After you have your hands on a check engine light code reader or a scan tool, the first step in using it is to locate the diagnostic connector. Older vehicles equipped with OBD-I systems located these connectors in all sorts of places, including under the dashboard, in the engine compartment, and on or near a fuse block.

Can I use an OBD2 scan tool to turn off my check engine?

You might have heard that you can use an OBD2 scan tool to turn off your check engine light or figure out what’s wrong with your car. Here’s a quick guide that will teach you everything you need to know in order to get the most out of your on-board diagnostic scan tool.

Why is there no reading on my scan port?

Another reason for getting no reading is that the scan port has become clogged with dust after years of not being used.

Reaching into a vehicle, blindly fitting or pulling the scanner cable is a normal everyday occurrence. This type of repeated activity will eventually cause scan tool pin wear or damage and spreading of the vehicle’s female OBD socket terminals. How to check the scan tool plug?

What causes flank wear on tools?

Why is my OBD scanner not working on my car?

The most common cause of an OBD scanner that won’t turn on is a blown fuse on the vehicle’s OBD socket power supply circuit. If the check engine light fails to aluminate, you can be sure the fuse has blown. Checking the vehicle’s fuse box and replacing the blown fuse fixes the issue.

Can an OBD2 scanner read Check Engine light?

An OBD2 Scanner can read trouble codes that trigger the check engine light (MIL). OBD2 scanner tools are the latest industry standard and is incredibly more versatile than its predecessor. In 1988 the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) set a universal connector plug and a universal set of test signals / trouble codes.

Are all fuses good for OBD2 scan?

All fuses are good. OBD II scanner I got from Walmart won’t connect, nor does the Bluetooth OBD II scanner that previously worked with the car. Any ideas??

What to do if your OBD2 is not working?

Test it with another car and see if it functions, if it doesn’t, then probably, the issue is not with the scan tool. Afterward try checking the fuses and see if they are working fine. If there is a bad fuse, you will continue receiving the error when you link the obd2 to the computer.