V500 OBD2 Scanner Car Diagnostic Tool with Color Screen

Key Features

• Live Data Stream — It reads some live data streams, including car speed, engine coolant temperature and engine RPM, and shows them as a real-time curve.
• Diagnostic Functions — It can view freeze frame data, read and erase codes, look up DTC codes, check the MIL fault indicator light, run O2 sensor and EVAP system tests, show vehicle info and check I/M readiness.
• Nine Protocol Support — It supports 9 protocols, from SAE J1850 to ISO15765-4 CAN.
• Vehicle Coverage — It is made for cars built after 1996.

Product Specifications

• Communication Interface: OBD-II
• Protocol support: 9 protocols
• Vehicle coverage: Cars made after 1996

What It Is / How It Works

This V500 OBD2 scanner is a car diagnostic tool with a color screen. It is built to read diagnostic data from a car's OBD2 system, so you can see what the vehicle's computers are reporting. Diagnostic tools of this kind are used to read fault codes and watch live sensor values without taking the car apart.

Who It's For / Use Cases

OBD2 scanners suit car owners who want to find out why a warning light is on before they visit a workshop. They also suit workshop staff who need a quick read of a vehicle's diagnostic data before deeper work.

How to Use / Care

1. Use it to read codes and check live data from a car's OBD-II system.
2. Review the function list before a session and pick the checks you need to run.

How to Choose

Pick an OBD2 scanner by the checks you plan to run. Make sure the car has an OBD-II port and was made after 1996, which is the coverage this unit lists.

Compare the function list, such as live data, freeze frame and emissions tests, with the jobs you have in mind. A unit with more protocol support can read more kinds of vehicle networks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work on cars made after 1996?
It is made for cars built after 1996. The unit connects through the OBD-II interface, so the car needs an OBD-II port.

What functions does it have?
It can view freeze frame data, read and erase codes, look up DTC codes, check the MIL fault indicator light, run O2 sensor and EVAP system tests, show vehicle info and check I/M readiness.

Which protocols does it support?
It supports 9 protocols, including SAE J1850 PWM and VPW, ISO9141-2, ISO14230-4 KWP and several ISO15765-4 CAN variants.

Can it show live data as a graph?
It shows some live data streams as a real-time curve. The streams include car speed, engine coolant temperature and engine RPM.

Is it certified?
It carries CE and RoHS certification marks.