Diagnostic Scanning

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Car diagnostic scanners are helpful in determining repairs needed

At Automotive Hospital, we use a car diagnostic scanner to diagnose and clear error codes on your car. The tool is simple to use and allows us to check the sensors in your vehicle and make sure it is running right as rain.

Our diagnostic scan tool is helpful in determining repairs needed and technical issues that may be going on with your vehicle. Our technicians are trained and certified to use diagnostic scanning on a wide variety of makes and models that enter our auto centre.

For additional information on our diagnostic scanning tool and how we use diagnostics to efficiently inspect and repair your vehicle, check out our FAQ section!

Common Diagnostic Scanning FAQ’s

A car diagnostic scanner is an electronic tool used to interface with, diagnose, and sometimes reprogram the vehicle’s control modules.

The tool is connected to the vehicle’s data link connector, or DLC, and is used to read out diagnostic trouble codes, or DTC’s. Some diagnostic scan tools will display live data stream, have bidirectional controls, and may be capable of calibrating or programming the modules within specific parameters.

Most typical diagnostic scan tools, however, do not have the ability to fully reprogram modules because it needs specific software and a pass-through device.

It provides a quick and accurate assessment of your vehicle. A technician using a diagnostic scanning tool will be able to scan your vehicle’s onboard computer and document and decipher any trouble codes, as well as check for any manufacturer service notification codes.

Sometimes further testing is needed beyond the diagnostic test. At Automotive Hospital, we can perform a road test, visual inspection, and comprehensive battery and charging system analysis to assist us in pinpointing any troubles going on with your vehicle.

Yes, diagnostic tests help define issues quickly and reliably. They help avoid a full vehicle inspection. They can help get you safely back on the road in a short amount of time making them an excellent option for vehicle owners who are short on time.

These tests are extremely accurate and fast. All it takes is hooking up your car’s computer to a machine that scans for error codes and can be accomplished in a matter of minutes.

If your vehicle’s check engine light is on, it is a sign that something is wrong in your car, and a diagnostic test is needed. If you hear or feel as if something is off while you are driving your car, it is also a good idea to simply contact a local automotive company, such as Automotive Hospital, to come in and get a test ran to rule out any major issues.

Schedule a diagnostic scanning with Automotive Hospital today!

We do comprehensive inspections and car diagnostic testing at our facility. We check all the vehicle’s major systems including the engine, exhaust system, transmission and brakes, airflow, fuel injector, ignition coils, and more to ensure your vehicle is performing safely.

Car diagnostics will help technicians pinpoint problems and assist them in making the right repairs to your vehicle. The scan will indicate problems or issues that are logged into your car’s computer, which can be related to any of the vehicle’s systems.

In almost all cases, yes. Whether you bring your vehicle to an automotive centre or to the car dealership, the technician handling your vehicle will want to want be paid for their time, assessing the problem and diagnosing your car.

A diagnostic scan test costs $165. The scan is a quick way to determine faults within your vehicle.

If you need a diagnostic scan performed efficiently and affordably, reach out to Automotive Hospital today!

Although there are many problems associated with vehicles, there are some common codes that frequently occur during diagnostic scans.

  • Oxygen Sensor codes: A faulty oxygen sensor can cause your gas mileage to increase or cause your car to randomly stall.
  • Engine misfire codes: Engine misfires happen if one or more of the cylinders are not working properly. If your car is vibrating or shaking during idle and your car’s fuel efficiency is not as great as it should be, you may be having an engine misfire problem,
  • Evaporative system codes: The EVAP system is in charge of containing and removing vapors produced when the fuel is burned. A loose gas cap is most frequently the culprit in tripping this code.
  • Exhaust gas recirculation code: The EGR controls the engine’s emission of smog-causing nitrous oxides. Problems will occur if the oil has not been changed in a while or the car is taking too many short trips and is not being allowed enough time to warm up, which can cause carbon buildup.
  • Catalytic Converter codes: The downstream oxygen sensor monitors the catalytic converter. It can become contaminated and increase the tailpipe emissions if the engine is burning oil or leaking coolant internally. It can also become contaminated due to age.

Your scan tool will display any diagnostic fault codes that are present in numerical order. The technician scanning your vehicle will write down the codes and look up the definition of the code if they need it. Most codes do not tell you what part needs to be replaced, only that a problem is occurring within a certain circuit or system. Sometimes further diagnostics are needed to find the source of the problem.

With years of experience, the technicians at Automotive Hospital can use a car diagnostic scanner to quickly pinpoint a problem. Bring your car in for diagnostic scanning now!

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