Crescent USB OBD2/EOBD Multi-Protocol Car Diagnostic Tool Auto Scanner

Crescent USB OBD2/EOBD Multi-Protocol Car Diagnostic Tool Auto Scanner Review

Crescent USB OBD2/EOBD Multi-Protocol Car Diagnostic Tool Auto Scanner Feature

• Works with all 1996 and newer cars & trucks that are OBD II compliant
• Read diagnostic trouble codes, both generic and manufacturer-specific, and display their meaning (over 3000 generic code definitions in the database).
• Clear trouble codes and turn off the MIL ("Check Engine" light)
• Menu system on CD makes installation easy with dedicated buttons for driver and program installation.
• Supports multiple protocols including CAN Bus

The included CD's menu system makes it easy to install the cable's driver and OBD-II Software which allows you to use your PC and the hardware interface to get the information from your car's computer. The program is very user-friendly, and easy to learn. The package includes software for reading and resetting codes. Also included is Gnet's DigitalDash 5, a front end software for a CarPC that includes OBD functionality when the device is connected to your carpc. Several 3rd party commercial demo programs are also included to allow you to explore other software available. The Crescent USB Car Diagnostic Auto Scanner is truly a versatile device! The Crescent USB Car Diagnostic Auto Scanner supports all OBD-II protocols listed below. The processor is compatible with the AT command set for the widest compatibility with freeware and commercial programs written for the ELM series of interface chips from Elm Electronics. The connection to the computer is USB via a built in USB to serial converter. Protocols supported: SAE J1850 PWM (41.6 kbaud), SAE J1850 VPW (10.4 kbaud), ISO 9141-2 (5 baud init, 10.4 kbaud), ISO 14230-4 KWP (5 baud init, 10.4 kbaud), ISO 14230-4 KWP (fast init, 10.4 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 500 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 500 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 250 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 250 kbaud), ISO 15765-4 CAN (29/11bit ID, arbitrary baudrate), SAE J1939