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THINKOBD 500, featuring full 9 modes of OBD2 functions, DTC Lookup, 2.8'' LCD color display. It's truly an excellent OBD2 code reader that you should keep in your cars as standard equipment. It enables DIYers and mechanics to do smog tests and solve basic engine and emission-related problems.

• Read Codes: Read the fault code existing in the current ECU. (Application: Generally, the car instrument has a fault light on, and the current fault code can be read.)
• Clear Codes: Delete the fault code in the current ECU. (Application: Carry out this function after the car trouble is removed, the trouble light goes out. If the current fault cannot be cleared, perform this function after maintenance is required.)
• Live Data: Read and display the real-time operating data and parameters of the car ECU. （Application: By observing these real-time data streams, maintenance technicians can gain insight into the overall performance of the vehicle and provide guidance for vehicle maintenance.）
• Freeze Frame: When the vehicle has a fault, a fault code will be generated, and the freeze-frame can be used to view the data of the vehicle at the moment when the fault code is generated. (Application: The maintenance technician judges the fault location based on the relevant data.)
• I/M Readiness: This shows whether the various emissions-related systems on the vehicle are operating properly and are ready for inspection and maintenance testing.
• O2 Sensor Test: The O2 sensor test function allows you to retrieve and view the O2 sensor monitor test results from the vehicle's onboard computer to view the most recently completed test.
• On-Board Monitor Test: This function can be used to read the on-board diagnostic monitoring test results of a specific component/system.
• EVAP Test: The EVAP test function allows you to initiate a leak test of the vehicle's EVAP system. This tool does not perform a leak test, but sends a signal to the vehicle's on-board computer to initiate the test. The vehicle manufacturer determines the standards and methods for stopping the test after the test has started. Before using the system test function, please refer to the vehicle's maintenance manual to determine the process required to stop the test.
• Vehicle Information: Read the version information of the current car ECU
• DTC Lookup: DTC Detailed Description. Input the 5-digit code--View its detailed definition--View the diagnostic tips/solution for the current DTCs

WHAT MAKES OBD500 DIFFERENT?

• In addition to the OBD2 functions, THINKOBD 500 car code reader is also designed with lots of additional functions, allowing DIY users to fix it on one’s own and enabling mechanics to greatly improve their work efficiency.
• Expand Your Capability-HELP Shortcut Key
• Provides quick access to the built-in Help Menus associated with the current DTC;
• Offers you advanced DTCs query to identify the detailed meaning, causes, and tips of DTCs;
• Enables you to troubleshoot and fix the issues by yourself.

2 Shortcut Key to Save Time

• I/M Shortcut Key: use this obd2 scanner directly access to the I/M Readiness function and check if the vehicle is ready for the emission test.
• HELP Shortcut Key: quickly get detailed descriptions or tips for current diagnostics.

Turn Off Check Engine Light

The OBD2 scanner can find out the reason which causes the Check Engine Light on quickly and accurately and help DIYers or mechanics to locate the issue or even fix it. Just clear codes after certain repairs and the light will be turned off automatically.

I/M Readiness for Smog Tests

Through the I/M Readiness function of this OBD2 scanner, you can check if the various emission-related parts or systems on the vehicle are operating properly and make sure the monitors are ready for a smog test. If not, fix it before the smog test to pass the test successfully and avoid fines.

DTC Detailed Description

DTC Lookup ‒ Turn this OBD2 scanner, OBD500, into an electronic dictionary of DTCs. Get DTCs’ explanation in 2 seconds.

• Input the 5-digit code;
• View its detailed definition;
• Press [HELP] key;
• View the diagnostic tips/solution for the current DTCs.

3-Color LED Indicator

LED Indicator in 3 colors ‒ Let you know the vehicle’s health condition at a glance. This diagnostic scanner displays different colors for different fault codes:

• Green ‒ No fault code;
• Yellow ‒ Pending fault codes;
• Red ‒ Permanent fault codes.

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