AutoLink AL309 OBDII Code Reader

The AutoLink AL309 OBDII Code Reader is specially developed for the US Market. Made to provide easy and quick access to Diagnostic Trouble Codes and their definitions on all OBDII compliant vehicles sold worldwide since 1996. Displays Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and Pending Code definitions on unit screen with multilingual menu and DTC definitions in English, Spanish and French. Though small in size, it is powerful enough to retrieve the same information as larger, more expensive scanners.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please order carefully. There are no returns on code readers. Defective code readers will be replaced by us with the same model during the warranty period.

Features:

• Works with all 1996 and later Domestic, European, and Asian Vehicles (CAN/OBD-II compliant)
• Easily determines the causes of the “Check Engine Light (MIL)"
• Retrieves generic (P0 and U0), manufacturer specific (P1, P3, and U1) codes, and pending codes
• Turns off Check Engine Light (MIL), clears codes and resets emissions monitors
• Live Data - Displays complete OBDII vehicle data stream
• Displays Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and Pending Code definitions on unit screen
• Views freeze frame data
• Displays monitor and Inspection Maintenance (I/M) readiness status
• Multilingual menu and DTC definitions - English, Spanish and French
• Retrieves vehicle information (VIN, CIN and CVN)
• Supports CAN (Controller Area Network) and all other current OBD-II protocols
• USB Update Cable and User Manual included
• FREE Online Software Updates via USB Interface

One of the most exciting improvements in the automotive industry was the addition of the OBD (On Board Diagnostics). It is the computer that activates the vehicle's "CHECK ENGINE" light.

OBD1 (OBD I) was designed to monitor manufacture-specific systems on cars from 1981 to 1995. Then came the development of OBD2 (OBD II), which is on all 1996 and newer cars sold in the U.S. Like it's predecessor, OBD2 (OBD II) was adopted as part of a government mandate to lower vehicle emissions. What makes OBD2 (OBD II) more unique is it's universal application for all late model cars and trucks both domestic and import. This sophisticated program in the vehicle's main computer system is designed to detect failures in a range of systems, and can be accessed through a universal OBD2 (OBD II) port, which is usually found under the dash. For all OBD systems, if a problem is found, the computer turns on the "CHECK ENGINE" light to warn the driver that there is something wrong and sets a DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) to identify where the problem occurred. A special diagnostic tool, such as the Actron PocketScan is required to retrieve these codes. It is a perfect unit for a starting point for repairs.