The Best Car Diagnostic Tools Include Diagnostic Procedures

The one thing that all “affordable” code readers and scan tools lack is the knowledge base that the best car diagnostic tools like the Modis come with. In addition to pulling codes and displaying data in a highly efficient manner, professional scanners also provide technicians with diagnostic procedures to follow in order to get to the root of a problems. In some cases, that includes specific procedures to test whether various components are in working order, which is the only way to avoid the “throw parts at it” method of car repair. Most good shops also have access to programs like Mitchell and Alldata that also provide invaluable diagnostic flow charts and testing procedures.

Professional diagnostic technicians also have a wealth of personal experience to draw on, and no affordable car diagnostic tool is going to provide either that or the diagnosticprocedures you’d get from a tool like a Modis or software like Alldata. Of course, that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. Like it’s done in so many other areas, the Internet has proven to be a leveler in the field of automotive diagnostics. There are a variety of free (and paid) services available that you can use in conjunction with an affordable scan tool, like an ELM 327 scanner, to diagnose your check engine light.

The key thing to remember is that if you’re experiencing a problem with your car, somebody else has probably experienced it before, and he’s probably posted about it to the Internet. Our own Auto Repair site contains a wealth of troubleshooting information for DIYers, including solutions to many sticky diagnostic situations, so you might start there--after you’ve picked up the best car diagnostic tool you can afford.

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