Have you ever wondered what the fault code is that’s coming up on your dash in your 4WD or even your personal or work vehicle? I can bet you’ve been left wondering more than once or twice as sometimes cars can do funny things and those simple, yet complicated dash lights don’t always stay on for a long period of time and may flash intermittently, especially if you’re trying to show the mechanic what it was. Not only that but sometimes fault codes can come up in newer vehicles for something as simple as a blown globe somewhere throughout the system, or even a speaker that is no longer working, crazy I know! The hardest part is that manuals and electronic systems don’t always give you much information anymore and instead lead you to a message which simply says, ‘take your vehicle to a dealer’. There is no doubting that if there is potentially something wrong with your vehicle (because fault codes and dash lights don’t always lie…) then taking it to your local or preferred dealer or mechanic is definitely a worthy option and could save you a fortune instead of letting a small problem become larger or cause further damages under the hood or throughout your electrical system, but the truth is any mechanic is probably going to head straight for the data scanning tool. By plugging and playing they can pull up loads of data which can quickly help them to identify specific fault codes or other dash warnings that have shown themselves and then disappeared over time. This can be a perfect way to get you back on the road quickly and they can also clear any codes if they are confident, they no longer pose a problem to your vehicle, and this could quite easily remove those silly codes and dash lights from flashing in front of your face time and time again. Whether it be water in the fuel system, or a dodgy battery connection, somethings are easily taken care of, and some even work themselves out without you having to touch a thing, which just leaves a warning in the data scan which they can remove at the touch of a button. For newer vehicles this may return your vehicle to its full performance if it had entered a restricted mode automatically to protect the engine and its systems. Although super handy and super-fast, you’re probably still going to pay a fee anywhere from $60 to $200 just for the mechanic to run the instant scan and send you on your way, now that can be disheartening when it has taken them little time and little effort to right your wrongs. Now for less than $80 you can do that yourself with an engine data scan computer or EDS scan tool equipped with many features including a digital gauge, trip computer and scanning capabilities to show you different fault codes and what they mean across a wide range of issues. Previous data scanning tools have been known to be specific for certain brands of vehicles but not usable on others, however at 4WD Supacentre you can grab an EDS which will cover a huge range of modern vehicles meaning you can help yourself, and maybe even your mates in times of need.

Grab yourself an absolute bargain and you will find yourself using it every day with its wide range of features to keep you on the road and happily motoring. Mount it inside the car and use it as a trip meter and battery voltage checker, or even show your revs as you purr along the highway with a caravan in tow. With one simple plug you can connect it to your vehicle and use it in many different ways creating somewhat of a black box for your vehicle with incredible insights into your running gear and how your engine is travelling. Given that the EDS is a must have for modern vehicles there is a large range of compatibility across all major brands within Australian 4WD and 2×4 vehicles, with both petrol and diesel availability. In total there are over 50 different vehicles that are easily compatible with the EDS and will plug and play with no issues whatsoever giving you an ultimate insight into anything that may be happening within your vehicle’s engine. This can put a lot of issues to bed and allow you peace of mind to know that a little red light flickering on your dash every now and then is not causing any major problems and it may even help you to realise what it is you need to change or adjust to make that little red light go away and make your engine more powerful or more efficient.

So next time you think it is a good idea to visit the mechanic just for them to run a quick data scan and give you insight into your vehicles problems, make a detour to 4WD Supacentre and get a scanning tool of your own, and you’ll never have to pay the mechanic to view diagnostics and fault codes again. With that being said you may even save yourself some money or pay simply around the same amount that the mechanic would have charged you in the first place, but you can use your own diagnostic scanner time and time again without the recurring cost. If you’re savvy enough, you may even be able to start charging your mates for a quick round of scanning on their vehicles, now that’s a debt that can be paid with beer, what a bonus. Clear your dashboard and clear your mind, with a scan tool even good enough to gift for birthdays or Christmas, anyone who is into their vehicles and loves knowing how well they’re running would certainly appreciate receiving one of these handy scanners. No data will go unnoticed from here on out, thanks to 4WD Supacentre, yet gain providing the goods at better than great prices! Jump online or make your way into a store today!