OBD II also monitors the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system, but only once during a drive cycle. The purpose here is to detect leaks that allow fuel vapors to escape into the atmosphere. OBD II does this by applying vacuum or pressure to the fuel tank, vapor lines and charcoal canister. ...
The easiest way to pinpoint the exact cause is by using an OBD2 scanner, which can read the fault codes generated by your vehicle's engine control unit. Before starting the engine, it's normal for the glow plug light to illuminate briefly. This indicates that they are active and ...
Question: Does the Innova 3040e work on OBD1 vehicles? Answer:No, it doesn’t. The Innova 3040e scan tool is only compatible with OBD 2-compliant vehicles manufactured from 1996 and newer. If the car is OBD 1 compliant, then it won’t be compatible with this device. This includes do...
Reading out the fault codes using a diagnostic device is relatively reliable. If you see any fault code from P0420 to P0424 or from P0430 to P0434 in the OBD2 scanner, it indicates a problem with the catalytic converter. However, this is not always the case, as a bad oxygen sensor c...
This could do the trick, as it does for several other issues on this list. If that doesn’t work, the transmission may require professional attention to replace worn out parts, most commonly the bearings, worn gear teeth or the reverse idler gear. Gears Slipping A transmission stays in a ...
An OBD/OBD2 scanner will read the codes, which can then point you towards which sensors or parts need replacing. However, it is important to keep in mind, that just because a part is reading bad on the computer, it doesn’t necessarily mean that part is bad. A broken or damaged wire...
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Even though most of us work hard to keep our Jeep vehicles in perfect condition, odds are your will eventually see the check engine light illuminate at some point along the way. If you are not sure what that symbol entails, well, basically this means your Jeep's computer has detected some...
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So, how does the airbag sensor work? When a crash occurs, a sensor detects the impact and sends a signal to deploy airbags. On receiving the signal, a chemical reaction ensues that fills the air bag in the blink of an eye. And as soon as the airbags come in contact with a body...