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CGSULIT SC880 Automotive Diagnostic Scanner Review: Is It Worth It?

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Are you looking for a reliable OBD2 diagnostic scanner? The CGSULIT SC880 can be your best choice. This tool performs all 10 OBD2 functions, all system automotive diagnostics, and over 25 reset service functions. CGSULIT SC880 automotive diagnostic scanner is a cost-effective option and also compatible with many different vehicle brands and models. Having it […]

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Honda Accord P0700 Transmission Fault Code

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When a car experiences a powertrain-related issue, it is commonly associated with a fault code that can be read via an OBD reader. While most fault codes are engine related, there are several fault codes that can appear due to transmission issues. On the Honda Accord, more specifically the 6th and 7th gen Accord’s, the

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Best scan tools with ECU programming [Reviewed by a mechanic]

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ECU programming is an advanced function which is usually performed at a car dealership or professional auto shop. However, you can totally program your ECU at home with the right scan tools or software. The bad news is that devices with this capability are not cheap! But if you choose the right tool and the

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Top 6 OBD2 scanners with case/TPMS/throttle relearn 2024

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When replacing sensors in your vehicle, a relearn is always required for the newly fitted sensors to relay the information to the relevant system. Relearn functions are quite sophisticated, requiring expensive OBD2 scan tools. The three main types of relearn functions are: I have compiled the top 5 OBD2 scanners capable of performing either of

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How to bleed ABS module without scan tool [with pictures]

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Air in the anti-lock braking system is a serious issue you need to fix immediately. This will cause lots of overheats in the brake lines. You may also experience the brake pedal depressed, or it even goes to the floor. A scan tool with bleeding functions can be quite expensive. But you can totally do

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OBD1 ECU pinout – Honda, GM, Ford [Updated list]

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Honda OBD1 ECU pinout This part shows you the OBD1 ECU pinout (locations and wire colors) for all M/T ’92-95 Civic / ’92-95 Integra / ’92-95 Prelude VTEC and NON-VTEC vehicles. Connector A Connector B Connector D GM OBD1 pinout Ford OBD1 pinout

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OBD2 pinout of GM, Ford, BMW, Honda, Nissan [Updated list]

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What are the pins on OBD2? OBD2 connectors have 16 pins, which are numbered as the image below. The below is the general pinout of all vehicles that use the Onboard diagnostics 2 (OBD2) interface. Pin 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16 are standard across all 1996+ vehicles sold in the US

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Best OBD2 scanners with live data | Don’t buy expensive tools for no reason

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Live data is one of the main functions of OBD2 scanners. It provides information from the vehicle’s computer data like engine RPM, ltft, stft, and more. Besides diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), these real-time parameters are crucial when it comes to car diagnostics. It doesn’t matter if you buy a $20 or a $5,000 scanner, they

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Foxwell NT706 vs NT716 vs NT726 – What is the difference?

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Are you a car enthusiast looking for an OBD2 scan tool? The Foxwell series have stepped up their OBD2 game with the NT7 series. In this article, I will compare the three popular Foxwell devices, the NT706, NT716, and NT726. Foxwell NT7-series Summary – The NT706, NT716 and NT726 Let’s get to it! What is

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SRS light Mercedes | What it means | How to use SRS reset tool

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Got a Mercedes with the SRS light illuminated? Not sure why this is happening to your car? An illuminated SRS points to a buggy airbag system that has several different components. Any one of the airbag system’s components could be causing the issue, requiring a quick repair or replacement. I will go over the most

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