With car computers doing so much heavy lifting these days, knowing how to use a hand-held scanning tool to communicate with it is important. Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla explains:
* How the onboard diagnostic system works
* Plugging into the car’s computer system
* Using a standard type scanner
* The next generation apps on your phone
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Who says you can’t work on your own car anymore? Follow Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla as he leads viewers, step by step, through repairs, upgrades, and troubleshooting tips. Got car questions? Email Ben, and he may answer them on the show.
Great video was hoping, till I couldn’t see anything on that unlit screen followed by you holding it sideways for you to read but not us. Nexxxxt video😮
Not gonna lie — Vdiagtool VD70 gives way clearer sensor data than my previous tool.
It would be neat if the car manufacturers thought to integrate that $10 gadget into the car somehow and diagnose problems on the fly, or would that mean they would lose too much money by informing average drivers before something requires serious repair?
Brief and straight to the point. Thanks – Bill, Cornwall, England. 2016 Range Rover Evoque keeper. Just an additional unrelated note, don’t buy one that hasn’t had its steering rack replaced unless you can spare the £3100. it cost me last year.
Thanks man. Very helpful 💯!!