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The trouble code or codes can be retrieved with the tools that are commonly available at most of auto part stores.

These tools range from simple code reader that will tell you in what area the trouble lies, to sophisticated scan tools that can interface with a computer and display the actual operating parameters of the various sensors, and output accelerators that control the engine. All of these tools plug in to the diagnostic connector which is usually located under the driver side of the instrument panel. To read any stored codes, it is usually just a matter of plug in the tool in and turning the ignition key to the on position. The code with in appear on the display.

The comprehensive trouble code list can be found in a Haynes manual for your vehicle or in Haynes OBD II in electronic engine managing system manual. Once you have obtained the trouble code, and know the circuitry system to which it pertains, you are not home free yet. This is where the actually diagnosis of the problem begins. It’s not always a matter ever a place in component in a system or the circuit that trouble says is a problem. This is where an actual scan tool, a multimeter and a good trouble shooting guide come in handy. Diagnostic softwares are also available, that can put your laptop or PDA in powerful scan tool. Many of these programs are very affordable, and large screen of a laptop allows you lots of information at once. Keep in mind that any auto part stores can read your trouble code, free of charge.

So its worth, to ask the counter person if they do provide this service. Once the source of a problem has been found and the repair has been made, its time to erase the trouble code from computer’s memory so not to turn up the light. Most code readers and scan tools are able to do this with the press of a button. If you try your best to hunt down the source of a problem just cant seem to fix it, don’t be embarrassed to take the vehicle through garage. Remember some of these problems, can stump mechanics with years of training and thousands of dollars on diagnostic equipments and tools.

But simply knowing the trouble code has been stored, and what it means, is good ammunition in taking in your vehicle for repair.

In case you didn’t see the video in part 1 of this series… here it is again.

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