Need help in finding a scan tool

[Antorozco1]

hey guys, iv heard coworkers mentioning that their is certain people that have a certain type of laptop to be able to pinpoint and exact electrical problem and they would print out the problem and give it to the mechanic...any clues where this can be tool can be found????

[shorod]

You won't find any sort of laptop or scan tool that can pinpoint an "exact electrical problem", but there are several software packages, many for free, that along with an OBDII dongle (for 1996 and newer vehicles), can access powertrain diagnostic codes. These diagnostic codes are far from pinpointing an exact electrical issue. Instead they will identify a circuit that the PCM has used to identify an issue. The codes certainly won't tell a shop exactly what the problem is though.

-Rod

[xuanphong.auto]

To diagnostic a automotive. We can user 1 in 2 method
1.Used diagnostic scan.This is Convenience equipment to scan fault of engine
It can used for many automotive.
Example: Lauch.....
2.Used software on laptop.
All automotive company almost provided software to diagnostic car is produced by them
but attached have to buy Specialized cab of them.
of course you only can diagnostic each their automotive

[vgames33]

They are likely referring to a code reader. Your mechanic has one and will use it as step one in the diagnostic process. The trouble code is a starting point. The code identifies a circuit or sensor that isn't performing correctly. Its up to the mechanic to figure out why. No tool can say "fix this."