I got the best deal all around and paid for the Smart Scan with $135 to spare for the next repair! I prefer the convenience of having the tool rather than having to get to a part store for their test.my choice.Įasy to use product that tells you immediately if you have something to worry about with your car. The original part was made in Mexico and the replacement from Auto Zone was Japanese. I purchased the part at Auto Zone for half the dealer cost. I saved $225 compared to the dealer cost of part and labor. I used it and replaced the AIC Valve in my Honda Accord. It is a quality built product that should save the owner money for years to come. The B&D Smart Scan does the job easily and well. When a problem is fixed turn the check engine light off without visiting a mechanic.Save time and money by diagnosing codes yourself instead of going to a mechanic.Urgency Indicators display seriousness of the problem.Diagnose problems instantly, whether at home, in a parking lot or on the side of the road.Displays codes used to diagnose and fix problems.If buying a used car, evaluate the overall condition of the car before purchasing. Visit a mechanic armed with knowledge about what is wrong, including which parts might be affected, and don’t be charged for unnecessary repairs. Catch minor problems before they become big – and expensive. Arrow pointing to red bar indicates an immediate repair is needed. Arrow pointing to amber bar indicates a mechanic should see the car soon before further damage can occur. Arrow pointing to yellow bar indicates the car should be looked at in the next five days.
Arrow pointing to green bar indicates the car’s computer is not reporting a problem, and the Smart Scan has the ability to turn off the “Check Engine” light. Urgency Indicators also display how serious the problem is.
The SmartScan is sold with a reference manual of the fault codes which easily stores in the glove compartment.
The easy-to-read LED screen displays the fault code – the same information a mechanic will see – for why the "Check Engine" light illuminated. When the "Check Engine" light comes on, for cars manufactured after 1995, insert the SmartScan in the OBDII port near the steering wheel column. When your "Check Engine" light comes on, the Black & Decker AD950 self-diagnostic tool displays the same information stored in a car’s computer that a mechanic uses to diagnose and fix problems.