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ners just sacrifices too many abilities
needed to diagnose and fix cars in the
'CAN' era."
The use of a preliminary inspection/
diagnostics scanner is also a new trend
we're finding in the automotive scanning
world. These scanners don't exactly code
the car and spit out numbers that have no
meaning to the average customer. They
are merely a great way to quickly scan
the vehicle and tell the customer in plain
English whether or not any further work
with a more specialized scanner is needed. These newer devices can be tied into
the shops' existing POS system, and can
speed up the process of getting the job
sorted out to the right technician in the
service bay, as well as offer a timely way
of keeping the front office and customer
informed of ongoing service.

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Millennium 90 Pro
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5023 CarScan
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Electronic
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Code Buddy+ Code
Reader, No. 901

SCANNERS
There is no doubt today's vehicle
repairs almost always involve a scanner for one reason or another. The
most common issues are the relearn or
flash procedures that need to be carried out after a new part or component
has been installed. Another common
reason to use a scanner is for the PIDs
(parameter Identifications). These
PIDs can come in handy for several
reasons, such as to check the status of
a component or switch, or to evaluate
the voltage or current levels.
Another great feature is the 'BIAS'
control ability found on a lot of scanners. This allows the user to manually
turn a function on or off as needed
while performing a test, or as part of
a diagnostic procedure.
Now, will a scanner read a code?
Most certainly ... and a lot more,
too. Some scanners have every function that a code reader will have,
but with greater dexterity and control. The ability to go online and
connect the scanner to the manufacturer's site for the purpose of
finding out a bit more information or programming information
is just part of today's ever-evolving
scanner capabilities.
Elbert Chen, operation director at

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F506 HD Code Reader
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ADS 625 Scan Tool

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MaxiCHECK MX808

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ZRPRO Professional
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FCAR Tech USA, said it like this: "All
the aftermarket professional scanners
have their own features. That is why
shops [frequently] have more than one
scanner. None of the scanners on the
market can cover all the makes on a
100 percent, OEM level. Some of them
cover GM's better, some cover Ford's
better. One-level scan is only working
on basic emissions-related diagnostics. Pre- and post-scan reports are

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a perfect example; most data in the
report is from OBD, but it still needs
to have manufacturer-specific data."
You probably already know the
major differences between a scanner and a basic code reader. What I
think is really important to note is the
value in the various types of tools and
how you can best utilize them to your
advantage and increase your productivity without breaking the bank.

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