Review on Bolt Power OBD2 Scanner Code Reader | Fault Code Read & Erase | Emission Monitor | Check Engine Light Diagnostic Tool | CAN OBD II Scan for Japanese, European, American Cars by Angel Scully

No more check engine light on the dashboard. Use the Bolt Power ODB2 Scanner code reader to make your smog check easier than ever. If you bought a car after 1996, it probably has an OBD II connector. Any car or truck on the road manufactured after 1996 must be fitted by law. OBD II is an on-board computer that monitors emissions, mileage, speed, and other data about your vehicle. As technology has advanced making fault displays cheaper, small repair shops and even consumers have acquired the equipment necessary to read the fault codes generated by automotive on-board diagnostic systems. It is linked to the Check Engine light, which comes on when the computer detects a problem. The OBD2 onboard computer has a 16-pin connector located under the dashboard on the driver's side. This allows the mechanic or someone else to read the trouble code using this scan tool. DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) are stored in the computer system. Codes may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. However, anyone with this Bolt Power OBD2 scanner can connect to the port and read diagnostic trouble codes with the push of a button. This scan tool will show you both the error code and the description of the code right on the scan tool screen. How do I connect and read a car OBD-II scan tool? 1. Plug a standard OBD-II connector into the vehicle connector located under the dashboard on the driver's side.2. Turn the car key to power the scanner.3. To check engine codes press DTCs.4. The scan usually only takes a few seconds and once it is complete a prompt will appear on the screen to read if the vehicle is reporting any trouble codes. If you have a trouble code, searching the internet can help you diagnose the repair.