AUTOPHIX OBD2 Scanner Enhanced OM126P Vehicle Code Reader Auto Diagnostic Check Engine Light for All OBDII Car After 1996[Upgrade Version]

Get your code read at the auto parts store instead of going to the store. Most of these devices can only read one thing at a time in this way, but this one can read many things. As a member of the testing groups of both the trucking and auto industry for years, I could have used this to read diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's). Many of the things it reads in vehicles are communications protocols. It refers to a serial (meaning sequential) communication technique of automobiles known as control area networks. The protocol was developed in Germany, but car manufacturers chose their own way to indicate codes for communications between systems. The data design of the protocol is the same, but each manufacturer chose their own method of indicating codes. A contrast to the later Government standards J1939 for trucks, trains, helicopters, etc. , is that automotive companies invented it first, which is why all of them have their own non-government standards. The reason I say all this is because since this does more than most, it has to accurately interpret the CAN communication of most automotive manufacturers. DTC as well as other message types have many differences, so the software must take that into consideration. Despite being sturdy and easy to use, the device itself is rugged and easy to use, consisting of just a few buttons to get to your destination. You will find everything you need in an easy to use manual. In my research, I found that the missfires were of paramount importance. My vehicle has been the victim of a lot of such problems. When I got a series of codes and found I had been given bad gas at one of the Michigan pumps, I simply added premium gas and a gas drying agent and the problem was corrected. My dash started flashing again a year later, and I found more missfires, but this time it was because one of the coil banks was bad, so it had to be replaced, and the DTC acknowledged that I was back to normal after that. Missfires, when they occur, are easy to detect since the car sometimes stalls when it runs rough. There are many sources, so you have to find out which ones they use. Some times just one spark plug will be malfunctioning and can be replaced or you may have cylinder wear, making the repair much more costly. For the price, I've not seen anything this comprehensive before. It can also enable or disable some alarms so you can check if it still exists. The warning light will go away after 40 to 80 keystrokes depending on whether the DTC self-heals after multiple keystrokes, but if the issue is transient, you will not have to look at it for 40 to 80 keystrokes to remove it. It's time to look for a repair shop if it happens again. As well as updating the device, it can be repaired. As communication and diagnostic software are always being updated on vehicles, you must also be updated so that you can read them. There are a lot of things I like about this reader. It is recommended.

Zhuri Hooper

| May 17, 2021

It comes with a handy instruction manual. It is of good quality. The device offers convenient prompts (when to turn off the vehicle and when to turn it back A backlight makes it possible to use it both during the day and at There are many different types of code readers available when it comes to this system, so you'll need to decide which one works for your specific (Unless otherwise specified, trial and error should be relatively straightforward the application should give you a warning if it is incompatible with your chosen media player. through, view, and clear previous codes I had recently purchased the car and had no idea the history of it. (Which was great.

Ophelia Melton

| Feb 04, 2021

To ensure my cars are in good working order before I take them in for a state inspection, I bought this OBD2 reader. The prospect of nothing being found beforehand provides me with peace of mind. Furthermore, I needed to find out what was causing my Honda's check engine light to illuminate. Using the scanner, it was determined that the issue was caused by the gas cap. Everything is fine now that the cap has been replaced and the code has been deleted by the scanner. I did not have to make an expensive trip to the dealership due to this.

Junior Bass

| Oct 09, 2020

Having worked as a mechanic and part-time used car dealer for 15 years, I am often called out to inspect cars. There are times when I am away from my office and I don't have my handy $2,X,X snap-chat account You can read codes using a Those situations prompted me to purchase one of this simple code reader. This factor determines the form In terms of characteristics, it is small enough for convenience, big enough to fit comfortably in your hand, has a large enough screen to follow the text CLEARLY and has a long enough cable to connect to any obd2 port on every car I have encountered. I was pleasantly surprised to see pending faults on it as well as the existing ones. In the case of the car that I used in the photo, I was scanning a new trade-in and noticed the coolant temperature was still not coming up to full temperature. As a result of the scanner, the performance code for the thermostat was shown. I believe this code means my car sensed a problem with the thermostat (via temperature readings from coolant temperature sensors), and showed me this code to diagnose the issue. As I also noted, I was happy to see that it wasn't just a P-to-P report Instead of code, it would be a text description of the error. Upon informing the owner and pricing in accordance, the vehicle was sold. In fact, the car did pop the "check engine" light for this issue later, but i was able to see it early as a "pending" issue before it got to that stage.

The only thing I didn't like about this unit was that I had to go on sale after I got it for a lower price. In that case, it is worth its price. Edit

Having seen how much the price has come down, I gave the title 5 stars.

Elaina King

| Dec 08, 2020

The navigation menu of the OBD2 scanner was a bit confusing to me at first. On the surface, it appears that it is working properly. I unplugged it, waited for a few seconds, and then plugged it back in. It worked like a charm this time, and I was able to navigate the menu and perform It was possible for me to copy the display and after checking each protocol on my computer, it appears that many may be The only code that prompted me to bring my vehicle to the dealer was one. I resolved the issue by updating my EMC software, which was a problem with the dealer. The check engine light has been turned off. There is no doubt that this scanner is excellent.

Jordyn GODFREY

| Jan 29, 2021