KEE Automotive are pleased to announce that we have been appointed the
Authorised Distributor for the Vgate range of products.
Product Description
Vgate VC310 CodeReader
The Vgate Scan VC310 is a new code reader and supports all OBD2 protocols, including the newly released
Controller Area Network(CAN) protocol. Though it is small, it is able to retrieve
same information as large expensive scanners!
Features & Benefits
Works with all 1996 and newer vehicles that are OBD2 compliant(including 11bit CAN and 29bit CAN)
Reads and Clears generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs) and turns off check engine light
Supports multiple trouble code requests: generic codes, pending codes and manufacturer specific codes
Reviews the emission readiness status of OBD monitors
Determines the malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) status
Retrieves VIN(Vehicle Identification No.) on 2002 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9
Easy-to-read backlit 2-line LCD display
Easy to use with one plug-in
Stand-alone unit with no need for an additional laptop computer to operate
Small in size and conveniently fits in your palm
Safely communicates with the on-board computer
Free CD software with over 7000 DTC definitions
No batteries needed-powered via detachable OBD2 cable
Specifications
Display: Backlit LCD, 2-line, 8 characters
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50
Storage Temperature: -20 to 70
Power: 10.0 to 15.5 Volts provided via vehicle battery
Dimensions:
Length / Width / Height
113 mm / 74 mm / 21mm
0.25 Kg
Will it work on my Car ?
In 1996 in the
United States, a Federal Law came into force requiring all US-sold cars to be
OBD2 compliant. Most OBD2 tools are therefore advertised as working with all
cars from 1996.
OBD-II signals are most often sought in response to a "Check Engine Light"
appearing on the dashboard or driveability problems experienced with the
vehicle. The data provided by OBD-II can often pinpoint the specific component
that has malfunctioned, saving substantial time and cost compared to
guess-and-replace repairs. Scanning OBD-II signals can also provide valuable
information on the condition of a used car purchase.
Tell me about that "Check Engine Light".
The service industry calls the Check Engine light on your dash an "MIL" or
Malfunction Indicator Light. It shows three different types of signals.
Occasional flashes show momentary malfunctions. It stays on if the problem is of
a more serious nature, affecting the emissions output or safety of the vehicle.
A constantly flashing MIL is a sign of a major problem which can cause serious
damage if the engine is not stopped immediately. In all cases a "freeze frame"
of all sensor readings at the time is recorded in the central computer of the
vehicle.
Hard failure signals caused by serious problems will cause the MIL to stay on
any time the car is running until the problem is repaired and the MIL reset.
Intermittent failures cause the MIL to light momentarily and they often go out
before the problem is located. The freeze frame of the car's condition captured
in the computer at the time of the malfunction can be very valuable in
diagnosing these intermittent problems. However, in some cases if the car
completes three driving cycles without a re-occurrence of the problem, the
freeze frame will be erased.
OBD-II and your car's health
Because of their investment in the equipment required, most repair shops charge
a fee, some-times substantial, to attach the scanning equipment and diagnose
problems using the OBD-II system signals. Home mechanics and small shop
technicians have been restricted from working with these signals by the cost and
technical complexity of the equipment. With the introduction of more economical
and user friendly scanning devices, it is now practical for almost anyone to
access OBD-II signals and use them for their own testing and repairs.
Scanners vary greatly in their complexity. The best connect easily and use
software to quickly and automatically call up the OBD-II information. They
should have recording ability so that data can be collected during a test drive
without distracting the technician driving the car. A system connecting to a
laptop or desk top computer provides expanded memory for data and the ability to
export data to a spreadsheet or graphing utility.
Vgate Scan VC310 OBD2 Code Reader
- Brand: Vgate
- Product Code: VC310
- Availability: 10
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£20.00
- Ex Tax: £20.00
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