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In our modern times where an engine management light is now compulsory on cars, it is worthwhile buying an OBII code reader, so you can check any codes if the light comes on. You just plug the code reader into the OBII diagnostic socket under the dash.
I bought a cheep one off Ebay and it can read the fault codes, and reset the engine management light to off, once you have solved the problem. The one I have here was around a tenner (£10), see picture.
It is useful to check a fault code, and then you know what the fault or faults are. Helps you narrow down the fault and this helps with trouble shooting.
If you are not into fixing cars yourself, then It is also good for checking the code if the engine management light comes on, before you hand the car in for repair, so you know roughly what the fault is.
Then you can watch that the dealership or garage is not going to deceive you, and charge you more for other non-existent faults. And yes, unfortunately many car repair business's are out to get as much cash from you as they can. So you have to beware of the problems with your car, before you hand it in, and the code reader gives you that information.
As for what the fault codes means, well you can get a list of these off the internet, or ask someone on the relevant car forum, by telling them your fault code.
Some of the more expensive code readers give you the code and what it means. My one is cheap and just gives the fault code only and I go on the internet to find what it means.
My reader is a maxiscan ms309 from Ebay....
I bought a cheep one off Ebay and it can read the fault codes, and reset the engine management light to off, once you have solved the problem. The one I have here was around a tenner (£10), see picture.
It is useful to check a fault code, and then you know what the fault or faults are. Helps you narrow down the fault and this helps with trouble shooting.
If you are not into fixing cars yourself, then It is also good for checking the code if the engine management light comes on, before you hand the car in for repair, so you know roughly what the fault is.
Then you can watch that the dealership or garage is not going to deceive you, and charge you more for other non-existent faults. And yes, unfortunately many car repair business's are out to get as much cash from you as they can. So you have to beware of the problems with your car, before you hand it in, and the code reader gives you that information.
As for what the fault codes means, well you can get a list of these off the internet, or ask someone on the relevant car forum, by telling them your fault code.
Some of the more expensive code readers give you the code and what it means. My one is cheap and just gives the fault code only and I go on the internet to find what it means.
My reader is a maxiscan ms309 from Ebay....
