Now go to the code scanner menu screen, where you can pick between the different car systems. Step 4: Access The Scanner Menu For OBD Codes Other places include under the hood next to the latch and at the front end of the vehicle frame. If the scanner requests it, you can find the VIN on a sticker normally in the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side.
The code scanner may also request other details like your engine and model type. Depending on your scanner, you’ll have to enter the VIN before it can generate any OBD2 code. Your car has a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Step 3: Enter The Information Requested On The Scanner Screen Confirm the connection to your OBD2 system by checking for a message on your OBD II scanner. This step is important because following the wrong method can damage the scan tool app.įollowing the correct instruction allows your scanner to communicate with the car’s computer. Next, check the scanner instructions on whether you should keep the car in ON or idle mode after connecting to the DLC. If you own a Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, directly insert the scanner into the OBD II port. Plug the end of the OBD2 scan tool into the Diagnostic Link Connector with an OBD2 connector cable. Step 2: Connect Your OBD2 Code Reader Or Scanner To The DLCĪfter locating the DLC, make sure your car is turned off. In case you can’t find the OBD2 port, you can always check your owner’s manual. This is a 16-pin connector located on the left side of the driver’s dashboard underneath the steering column, usually covered with a door or flap. If your car was manufactured after 1996, it features a Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) or OBD2 port.
Step 1: Locate The Diagnostic Link Connector
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