i just got off the phone w/ auto zone about there diagnostic thing-- they said it is free and they give you a thing to hook up to your car and this thing spits back codes--- my check engine lite on--im assuming this thing is going to spit back codes for a ton of stuff-- will the results be easy to read or what how does this work do they tell me what could be causing the check engine lite or do they just give me the machine and it is up to me from then on??
2007-02-07 05:14:44 · 9 answers · asked by mypoints_4 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
They do it for you, the machine tells them what sensor is out on your car, and they will tell you how much it costs for the part. If you can't change it your self you call call the mechanic shops around town for an estimate, at least you'll know what part it is.
2007-02-07 05:19:43 · answer #1 · answered by Baw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very simple. Go to the parts line, ask for a diagnostics check and they will hook up a small hand held machine that will tell you what the problem is. It's quick, easy and best of all free. If you are like me, write down what they say so you don't forget.
2007-02-07 05:25:17 · answer #2 · answered by Been there 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
points,
The codes the machine "spits out" will be interpreted in diagnostics in English. Example, a code 22348, in a book, may cross to an inoperative oxygen sensor...then you remove and replace the oxygen sensor.
They'll be able to tell you what those codes stand for.
2007-02-07 05:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfsburgh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they give u a general idea...i have seen ppl come in with printouts from them in my shop and the codes that they have pulled are completly wrong..generic code readers are not alwasy accurate! the best is to spend the hr diagnostic from your dealer and see what is really up with your car it may save u time in the long run and money
2007-02-07 08:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by Steven S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bet ya 100 bucks if you go there they hook up there machine and tell you its the O2 sensor. They sell a million of the things and they dont really know whats wrong.
2007-02-07 05:27:45 · answer #5 · answered by gary t 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they will explain in depth whats wrong so u could basically know nothing about a car and they will still make it easy enough for u to understand
2007-02-07 05:17:50 · answer #6 · answered by Wills 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It will (engine light) blink a certain number of times and you look it up on a chart and it tells you exactly whats wrong.
2007-02-07 05:18:53 · answer #7 · answered by COTK69 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They do the test and tell you what's wrong with your car. If you want to get it fixed, they will also provide you an estimate. It's up to you if you want to fix it or not.
2007-02-07 05:18:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-07 05:19:19 · answer #9 · answered by Kdog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋