Car models:couple of Honda Civics and a Ford and they all have OBD II ports.

User:the first-time user

Code readers to recommend:

1. Bluetooth dongles and the torque app running with mobile phone.
2. Hondas HDS scanner software
3. Mastertech scanner
4. NGS scanner

Reviews one-by-one:

1. Bluetooth dongles and the torque app running with mobile phone.

I bought a cheap one, well, cheap back then ($60 in 2007) and it's been plenty useful. With the aid of mobile Google machines, you can easily and quickly begin to troubleshoot CELs. The only I bought only shows you the code and allows you to delete them. Fancier ones actually give readouts and stuff. There's also cheap ones you can plug into the OBD2 port and get readings on your phone via Bluetooth, so there's that.

2. scangauge

You can get dongles that you plug into the port and it bluetooth all the data to your cell phone. and clears codes as well.

I prefer scangauge or similar so i can check many more things iat the dash instead of a hidden phone in my pocket. better temp gauge, MPG, etc.

I have a code reader that reads SRS and Honda specific codes as well.

3. Hondas HDS scanner software, Mastertech scanner, NGS scanner etc

Acode readeris a tool just like anything else in a tool box. Its effectiveness is up to you.

Some codes are easy, read code and throw a part at it....other codes aren't so simple and some people can waste a lot of money by not doing their homework first.

Sometimes people post with codes that can't exist in their car, that means some code readers aren't 100% accurate at reading the codes.

80% of my entire career has revolved around your pesky warning lights LOL

I have:

Hondas HDS scanner software(on two of my personal laptops)

Mastertech scanner (mine, pretty much obsolete now)

NGS scanner (mine, obsolete now)

Still considering getting a $20 engine code reader/eraser just for speed

Our shop has a scanner from Matco that gets a lot of use too.

My car has an Ultragauge on the dash, displays quite a bit of live data and can read/erase codes if needed

Advices and experience sharing:

Advice 1.

the reader gets obsolete with new cars

as long as you own an old car, does not matter much.

select it more for if it reads Honda specific codes (fords were not that fickly, most readers should do the job)

I chose mine for Honda codes, got a newer one for the SRS Honda codes)

Advice 2.

I have an older version of that $70 reader, I got it for $20 on clearance. You can check and clear codes, look up the vin (on newer cars), and check the readiness monitors.

The $180 one will also do freeze frame and live operating data which is handy for diagnostic purposes. And it will apparently do abs codes but iy might not work on all cars.

Or you can save $150 and get a $20 dongle and $5 app. You just won't be able to do abs codes, which with the multiple different vehicles I've owned (2 Fords and 5 Hondas) I have never needed abs scanning. You can always get partsource (or another parts store) to scan it for you if you do have the abs light come on.

You do what you want I'm just trying to save you money.

Honda HIM Picture share from the customer

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Source:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2020/01/16/best-obd2-code-reader-for-honda-civic-ford-reviews/

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Confirmed:obdstar odo masteris able to do cluster calibration for 2016 GM Yukon XL Denali.

Look at obdstar odo master GM Yukon car list:

Yukon

2017-

2014-

Type 1

Type 2

2007-

2003-2006

2000-2002

And images:

Tap "Cluster calibration", then "GM"

GM V31.00 (Newest version).

GMC model.

Yukon.

2014- ( as you can see, it can cover Yukon after 2017, after 2014, after 2007, 2003-2006 year).

Enter Type 1.

Mileage calibration.

Next procedure will be easy to complete, please follow theobdstar odo masteron-screen prompt to do.

Enjoy.

Source:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2020/01/10/2016-gm-yukon-xl-denali-cluster-calibration-with-obdstar-odo-master/

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Obdexpress.co.ukengineer offer the working solution to GM GDS2 software error"No valid lease found".

Images: GM MDI (SP163-D) GDS2 software "No valid lease found".

What reason and how to do:

Please reset the computer time to the current time, if failed, please try to install GDS2 software on another computer.

However, if you usedvxdiag vcx nano GM cable, you may start GDS2 software from VX Manager, pleaserun GDS2 from patch directly.

We made one video and uploaded it on youtube, it's on how to install GDS2 Software 02.2019 on win7:

Good luck!

Source:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2020/01/06/gm-gds2-no-valid-lease-found-solution/

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If Honda Civic Gen 7 SRS light has been on for a while, Pull the code to be sure. Here's how to do it.

All credit goes to user R3dline on ClubRSX).

How it do: (READ THE ENTIRE THING BEFORE PERFORMING. It'll help. I promise)

1) With the engine/car off and key out of ignition, jump pins 4 & 9 on the OBD connector with a paperclip, length of wire with the ends stripped, etc.

2) Turn your key to the "on" position. Don't start it, but just turn it on.

3) Your SRS light is gonna blink. Pay attention to the pattern! Luckily, the SRS light illuminates for 6s (bulb check), shuts off for 3s, then it starts the main code. After the main code, you get a 2s break to relax your eyes, then the sub-code. I'm not 100% sure on what happens after the 3s pause after the sub code, but it likely goes straight into the main code again.

The first set of blinks (after the bulb check) is gonna be the main code. Could either be slow blinks (1.2s between blinks) or super fast blinks (0.1s between blinks)

Count each slow blink as 1

Count each set of 4 super fast blinks as 10

Add them all together, and you get the main code

Second set of blinks is gonna be the main code. Remember, you get a 2s break to compose yourself. lol.

These are gonna be about 4x as fast as the slow blinks from the main code (0.3s between blinks)

Count each blink as 1

Add them together for the sub-code.

After you do all that, you should end up with a [main code]- _{pairing. Match it to the list below, fix whatever issue instead of spray and pray with the parts cannon.}

Hope this helps your troubleshooting.

However, if you can't troubleshoot in the above method.

The easier way is to have oneHDS HIM Diagnostic Tool

Source:http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/service/how-to-reset-honda-civic-gen-7-srs-light-on.html

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If your Ktag V7.020 clone had error "Communication error with the ECU: control all connections...", please try any of the following solutions, all are tested by experienced users.

ECU type:Bosch EDC16+ BMW (P100)

Using:KTAG V7.020ksuite v2.25 (red pcb)

Error:"Communication error with the ECU: control all connections; if the problem persists, send the LOG file to the assistance"

Please try any of the following solutions:

1. k-tag communication error: please check power connections- 0x100B

- First change your 12v external adapter if work ok or else fault in k-tag

- After installation of software you have to copy help file to the installation directory, that's why I access to alientech database when click read.

Video guide:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs5LAfNhmd4

2. In the similar method as above.
   In this case as a power source use the original transformer that brings thektagthat also does not reach 12v.

@eltoke (cartechnology.co.uk) feedback.

3. Try withindependent power supply to ECUinstead of KTAG cable.

4. Sure is not voltage problem, I did always this ecu with 12V 1000 mA.

5. Rework your Hardware Ktag PCB.

@DK Veteran's option

6. If you use clone ktag, thisecuhave been remapped another tuner via other tool..
   Yes your ktag not read because ecu's file has did changed so ktag is not connect ecu.
   Use Another tool. Same like x17-kess-fgtech-cmd and more...
7. Have you checked the right position of the wire inside your DB15? maybe this pics can help you to check

8.Or just solder boot pin, maybe bad connection.

happened to my once or twice.

9. Pin 3 +15 = 12v pin 2 = gnd. connect to these with bench power supply or similar instead of using K-tag to power up ECU, leave everything else the same.
   I have had to do this a few times and that's with genuine k-tag too.
   Also check wire on both Boot pins.

Good luck!

If you need good quality Kess v2 clone, here you can go:

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/kess-v5.017-ecu-online-version.html

Thanks.

Source:http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/service/solved-ktag-v7.020-bosch-edc16-communication-error-with-the-ecu.html

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