The diagnostic check does NOT include the cost of repairs, replacement parts, recoding, etc. Any current faults will indicate that something is not as it should be, and in most circumstances, we should be able to advise what work may be required. The tool will identify if the fault is ‘Current’ or ‘Stored/Historic’ – any stored or historic faults will be cleared from your vehicle’s ECU memory.
The tool will identify all modules connected to your vehicle’s Engine Control Unit (ECU) and individually check for any stored or current faults.
#Car ecu diagnostic full#
The diagnostic check will include a full system health check. Not all vehicles display warning lights or fault codes when something goes wrong and an Engine Diagnostic Scan can give an early warning indicator of problems which may develop in the future.Īt National, we offer a ‘Diagnostic Health Check’ for just £30, which scans all the modules on your vehicle and can highlight any car faults. The SensorPad 8 can also perform actuator tests to make sure that certain components are working and getting signals from the ECU, it can re-programme components to rectify faults, re-set service lights (following a service) and wind back brake callipers on vehicles with electronic handbrakes so that the rear brake components can be accessed. The tool can turn off fault lights when a fault has been fixed. The SensorPad 8 will read the Engine Control Unit’s fault codes and sends a report back.
#Car ecu diagnostic Bluetooth#
Our state-of-the-art car diagnostic tool the ‘SensorPad 8’ connects to your vehicle’s communications interface (VCI) via Bluetooth and this is then plugged into the vehicle’s on-board diagnostics port (usually located on the underside of your dashboard). Related: Car Dashboard Warning Lights How does a Diagnostic Check work?
To find out what each dashboard warning light means, please click on the related article below. Please don’t ignore a warning light on your vehicle’s dashboard, it could become a bigger problem later. This diagnostic tool connects via Bluetooth to your on-board computer and any issues will be reported back with an error code.Īll our branches have car diagnostic tools and our branch technicians will endeavour to identify faults and fix if possible, without the need to take your vehicle back to the motor dealer. Some warning lights and error codes can be very difficult to diagnose, that’s why it’s important to get these checked by a professional.Īt National, we can help diagnose fault codes, with our state-of-the-art Engine Diagnostics Tool the ‘SensorPad 8’. Today’s vehicles are far more advanced and have hundreds of sensors around the vehicle that report back to the Engine Control Unit or ECU.
#Car ecu diagnostic code#
Has a warning light or car fault code appeared on your dashboard? This can be very worrying, especially if the engine light appears! Car Diagnostic Test - Check Dashboard Warning Lights for £30