CodeKey Car Engine Diagnostic Tool - OBDII On-Board Diagnostic - CAN Controller Area Network Code Reader

by CodeKey

Product Features

• Check engine light on? Be your own vehicle doctor
• OBD II on-board diagnostic - CAN Controller Area Network Code Reader
• Designed to work on all '96 and newer model vehicles
• Connect CodeKey to the on-board vehicle computer to diagnose engine issues

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• ASIN: B0025ZHF9W
• Item model number: 92202
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,610 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)

Product Description

The number one complaint vehicle owners have is bringing their car or truck to a repair shop with the fear of being taken advantage of. CodeKey is the solution to this fear. CodeKey is a sophisticated but simple, easy to use device designed to unlock the mystery of why your vehicles "Check Engine" light is illuminated. With CodeKey, you can be your own "vehicle doctor" and diagnose what is wrong with it. You may not always be able to fix it yourself, but you will know what part or system of your vehicle is not working properly, allowing you to make a more educated decision on who should repair it- potentially saving money by being more informed. CodeKey is designed to work on all '96 and newer model vehicles.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, easy, and cheap!, December 17, 2009

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Eric (WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CodeKey Car Engine Diagnostic Tool - OBDII On-Board Diagnostic - CAN Controller Area Network Code Reader

The check engine light on my truck came on. A local repair shop quoted me $92 to diagnose the problem and said that it would take about an hour.

For half the cost of the shop diagnosis fee, I figured this code reader was worth a try. Use couldn't be simpler - find the OBD-II port under the dash, turn the key to the "on" position, plug the code reader into the port, and press the "read" button.

It only took a couple of seconds to read the codes and tell me why the check engine light came on.

Build quality seems to be pretty good. The cord appears to be heavy duty and the plastic housing seems sturdy. And the LCD screen is backlit to make it easy to read in the dark. And to top it off, the price was a lot less than having a shop read the codes. Now I can read any code that comes up on any of my cars!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little product!, January 18, 2010

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Zaphod Beeblebrox (Southington, CT, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CodeKey Car Engine Diagnostic Tool - OBDII On-Board Diagnostic - CAN Controller Area Network Code Reader

I purchased my CodeKey at Costco and it worked perfectly on my 2007 Honda Element. In case you don't like to read instruction manuals, here is the simple procedure:

Turn ignition ON (but don't start the car). Plug the CodeKey into the vehicle's computer connector. Press and release the Read button. That's IT! CodeKey will display, "Searching...." and within a few seconds you will have a summary of the codes found. Continue to press and release the Read button to scroll through the codes and the code descriptions.

If you wish to delete a code, perform the read instructions above and scroll to the code you would like to delete. Press and hold the Delete button until a confirmation screen appears (about 3 seconds). Release the Delete button. Now press and release the Delete button to delete the code or press and release the Read button to cancel and not delete the code.

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Thumbs up for this great product!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keep Your Mechanic Honest, July 8, 2010

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TommyJC - See all my reviews

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This review is from: CodeKey Car Engine Diagnostic Tool - OBDII On-Board Diagnostic - CAN Controller Area Network Code Reader

I have had the Check Engine Light (CEL) come on in our 2003 VW Passat and GTI several times. Using the CodeKey, I check the code and then erase the code from the system. Using Google to search for the code, I can find out what is wrong and determine if I can fix it myself. Often times, after resetting the code the CEL does not come back on. The one time I could not get the code to stay off, I was able to take it to my mechanic and tell him what the problem was. Mechanics are less likely to do more work than required when you can diagnose the problem yourself. I highly recommend this diagnostic tool. It will pay for itself the first time you use it.