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4 Major Differences between OBD 1 and 2 Scanners

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Technology has made it easier to diagnose and repair car problems. This has been majorly by the use of car scanners. They have brought an end to manual diagnostics which would take forever. With the new technology, repairs are faster and even more effective. Selecting the best automotive diagnostic scanner can be a hassle when you are not sure what to look into. The major scanners in the market are the OBD scanners. There are two types; the OBD 1 and OBD 2 scanners. In order to make an informed decision on the one to buy, here are some differences between the two.

  1. Dependence

This is in terms of reliability of the individual scanners. OBD 2 is the latest version in the OBD scanners. One of the reasons that necessitated the improvement to the previous version was the amount of information available. You could only access some information and not the rest. This prevented one from doing a full health scan of the vehicle. Therefore, you could fix one problem but lack assurance that there are no other problems. However, with the latest model, one can access full information about the car. Before leaving the garage, you can ensure that the whole vehicle is in excellent shape.

  1. Software

OBD 1 scanners obviously had an older version of the software used to make the scanner. Therefore, it was impossible to update the software as it was not built with that capability in mind. This means that it can only perform a limited number of functions at any given time. OBD 2 scanners come with easy-to-install and operate software. In the event of any new improvements to the software, it can be updated remotely. All you need is a wireless connection and you will be sorted. This has made it the preferred choice.

  1. Connection

Both scanners are good but they differ in how they can be connected to the vehicle when running a diagnostic check. OBD 1 scanners are connected directly to the console of the car in order to read the code. Without the connection, it is impossible to find out the problem with the car. On the other hand, OBD 2 scanners can be remotely connected to the car. They will still be able to read code. They work via Bluetooth. It is easier to use than OBD 1 scanners.

  1. Compatibility

This refers to the number of vehicles the scanners are able to decode in terms of manufacturers. OBD 1 scanners have a limited number of vehicles they can be used with. This because the previous model of software was not coded with a variety of vehicles, just specific models. It limits your usage. However, OBD 2 scanners have been given the ability to read code from many more vehicles. They are compatible with a variety of models. It is better to invest in OBD 2 scanners because they don’t limit you. You can them on another vehicle apart from your.

 

 

 



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