Scan Tools & Software Updates Panama City FL
To diagnose these kinds of faults, you need a scan tool or scanner software that can also display OBD II system sensor data and other operating perimeters. The more information or "PIDs" the tool can display, the better.
Adams Tank & Lift North
(850) 914-0373
Panama City, FL
Adams Tank & Lift North
(850) 914-0373
Panama City, FL 32405
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Gas Station Equipment & Supplies, Gas Stations Equipment Repair
Emerald Coast Automotive Repair, Inc.
(850) 769-6933, 001-2004
1115 West 15th Sreet
Panama City, FL
Emerald Coast Automotive Repair, Inc.
(850) 769-6933, 001-2004
1115 West 15th Sreet
Panama City, FL 32401
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Adams Tank & Lift North
(850) 914-0373
Panama City Beach, FL
Adams Tank & Lift North
(850) 914-0373
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Gas Stations Equipment Repair
Big 10 Tires
850-763-7936
712 W 23rd Street
Panama City, FL
Big 10 Tires
850-763-7936
712 W 23rd Street
Panama City, FL 32405
Specialty
Brakes, Electrical Service, Emission Testing, Engine Repair, Exhaust Repair, Front End Repair, General Automotive Repair, Inspection & Diagnostic, Lubrication Service, Machine Shop Service, Maintenance, Wheel Alignment
Hours
Mon:7:00 am-7:00 pm
Tue:7:00 am-7:00 pm
Wed:7:00 am-7:00 pm
Thu:7:00 am-7:00 pm
Fri:7:00 am-7:00 pm
Sat:7:00 am-6:00 pm
Sun:10:00 am-4:00 pm
Payment
Cash, Check, Credit Card
Coram & Son Tire & Automative Center Inc
850-763-5731
1704 Drake Ave
Panama City, FL
Safelite Auto Glass
(888) 820-2558
2808 N East Ave Suite A
Panama City, FL
Grease Pro
(850) 784-4433, 001-2004
219 Harrison Avenue
Panama City, FL
Grease Pro
(850) 784-4433, 001-2004
219 Harrison Avenue
Panama City, FL 32401
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Randy's Tires R Us
850-763-1663
2206 West 15th Street
Panama City, FL
Randy's Tires R Us
850-763-1663
2206 West 15th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
Specialty
Air Conditioning Repair, Brakes, Electrical Service, Emission Testing, Engine Repair, Exhaust Repair, Front End Repair, General Automotive Repair, Inspection & Diagnostic, Lubrication Service, Machine Shop Service, Maintenance, Radiator Repair, Tires/Wheels, Towing Service, Wheel Alignment
Hours
Mon:8:00 am-5:30 pm
Tue:8:00 am-5:30 pm
Wed:8:00 am-5:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am-5:30 pm
Fri:8:00 am-5:30 pm
Sat:8:00 am-12:00 pm
Sun:(Closed)
Payment
Cash, Check, Credit Card
Firestone Complete Auto Care Store
(850) 763-6561
2051 N Cove Blvd
Panama City, FL
Firestone Complete Auto Care Store
(850) 763-6561
2051 N Cove Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
Hours
M-F: 7:00am-7:00pm
Sa: 7:00am-6:00pm
Su: 8:00am-5:00pm
Sears Roebuck and Co
(850) 872-2228
733 N Highway 231
Panama City, FL
Sears Roebuck and Co
(850) 872-2228
733 N Highway 231
Panama City, FL 32405
Services
Car Washes, Car Detailing, Tire Shops
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 By Larry Carley
February 15, 2010
Getting to the root of the problem -- investing in a scan tool or scanner software.
A technician without a scan tool today is like a dentist without a drill. You can’t get to the root cause of many problems because you lack the tools to do so.
Though some vehicles have diagnostic modes that can show fault codes and other diagnostic information via the instrument panel, climate control system or driver information display, most simply turn on the check engine light or another warning light when a problem occurs. So without a scan tool, there’s no way to tell what the problem might be, let alone make an accurate diagnosis of which sensor or other component may need to be replaced.
For simple powertrain and emissions-related diagnostics, you may think all you need is a basic OBD II code reader, entry-level scan tool or PC-based scanner software to read and clear fault codes. But a code by itself is not a diagnosis. It only tells you that a fault has occurred. The code does not tell you why the fault occurred, and in some cases, it doesn’t even tell you the sensor, circuit or component where the fault occurred. These include faults like P0300 random misfire codes, and P0171 and P0174 lean codes. Then there are codes like P0400 for the EGR system, P0420 for the catalytic converter and P0440 for the evaporative emission system that indicate something is amiss, but doesn’t tell you... |
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