With auto repair costs skyrocketing across Australia, it’s no wonder that owners are increasingly on the lookout for ways to fix their own automotive problems. The fact is, as cars and trucks have become more technologically advanced, it’s not just that most owners can’t pop the bonnet and jump into their own repairs – most workshops don’t have the time to perform hours’ worth of knuckle-busting troubleshooting either. The answer for both owners and mechanics is simple, though: on-board diagnostics.
Since their introduction in the 1980s, onboard diagnostic (OBD) protocols have been the basis for all forms of ECU-based automotive maintenance and reporting. In their current OBD2 iteration, however, these protocols not only include advanced maintenance metrics, they also support a full range of real time vehicle and driver performance parameters. That’s why if you’re serious about putting the brakes on expensive car and truck repairs, you need to invest in your own OBD2 scanner.
Ultimate9’s Codebreaker Helps You Keep Repair Costs Under Control
Let’s be honest: no motorist wants to see a Check Engine, or other dashboard malfunction indicator light when they’re on the road. It could mean anything from a harmless vacuum leak to a potentially catastrophic injector failure; that’s why Ultimate9’s premium lineup of Codebreaker OBD2 scanners are essential preventive maintenance tools for any car or truck owner.
These advanced handheld and dash-mounted OBD2 monitors are among the most worthwhile investments you can make in your vehicle’s maintenance and upkeep, and either one can save you thousands in unintended repair costs simply by giving you visibility to small problems before they become big ones.
Deep OBD2 Diagnostics that Give You the Troubleshooting Advantage
While Victoria’s Ultimate9 is best known for its wide range of enhanced performance, and throttle control products, its ground-breaking Codebreaker lineup of diagnostic tools for cars is among the best on the market when it comes to:
- Reading and displaying ECU-, and sensor-generated trouble codes;
- Capturing relevant data at the precise time a trouble code occurs; and,
- Clearing trouble codes, and resetting Check Engine and other malfunction lights.
What distinguishes Codebreaker OBD2 scan tools from similar scanners, however, is that they aren’t programmed just for troubleshooting reported problems. Their superior OBD2 monitoring and measuring capabilities help transform them into powerful analytical tools that allow you to:
- Track and monitor parts and systems that are wearing out, or failing more frequently;
- Formulate ways to minimize wear and tear on specific components; and,
- Quantifiably evaluate how your driving habits are affecting your vehicle’s performance and reliability.
With its deep, real-time diagnostic capabilities, a Codebreaker car scanner gives you the advantage when it comes to identifying minor issues before they evolve into costly, engine-halting problems. Black smoke from your exhaust and an on-board diagnostics code of P2463 indicating an underperforming diesel particulate filter (DPF) might not seem like much, but if your car or truck is turbocharged, it could be the first indicator of carbonized oil buildup that could be leading to turbine seizure. That’s why you can’t afford not to consider what a Codebreaker can do for you.
Handheld Codebreakers Keep Diagnostics Affordable
Make no mistake: repair costs are too high not to take your vehicle maintenance seriously; that’s why a handheld Codebreaker Scanner and Car Code Reader is the optimal OBD2/EOBD (European On-Board Diagonostics) compliant tool for troubleshooting 8V – 25V ECU-, and sensor-generated problems. These lightweight, affordable car code readers feature intuitive setup and scanning functionality, and are the perfectly portable choice for:
- Quickly examining, and turning off ECU-created Check Engine, and malfunction indicator lights (MILs);
- Reading and clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs);
- Real-time viewing, and freeze framing data streams on up to 249 ECU parameters;
- Monitoring and displaying emission I/M (Inspection & Maintenance), and readiness data; and,
- VIN (Vehicle Indentification Number) retrieval, along with ECU CIN (Calibration Identification Number) and CVN (Calibration Verification Number) data.
If you have more than one car or truck, a handheld Codebreaker auto diagnostic scanner is exactly what you need to take control of all your auto repair expenses. However, if you only have one vehicle or one that’s dedicated strictly to high-performance driving, what you really want is a solution that takes your engine diagnosis to the limit. This is where Codebreaker’s built-in car diagnostic scanners really step up to prove themselves.
4-Mode Codebreakers Put Your Diagnostics Right on the Dashboard
When you’re looking to take maximum control of your car or truck’s maintenance and performance, Codebreaker’s dash-mounted 4-Mode OBD2 Computer is arguably one of the most advanced auto diagnostic scanners you can buy anywhere. The 4-Mode engine diagnostic tool plugs directly into your vehicle’s OBD2 port and relays all of your operational reports, including driving and consumption data, directly to a plug-and-play head unit with multi-modal functionality.
Mode 1 – Scan Tool.
In this mode, the dash-mounted 4-Mode scanner offers all the features that are available in the handheld variant, including:
- Reading and clearing trouble codes;
- Check Engine indicator and MIL resetting; and,
- Real-time data streaming and emission I/M status displays.
Mode 2 – Digital Gauges.
The Codebreaker’s digital gauging capabilities provide real-time engine performance data on parameters that include:
- Engine RPM readings, along with engine load and timing values;
- Airflow rates, and coolant and intake air pressure readings; and,
- fuel system statuses, along with fuel rail and intake manifold readings.
Mode 3 – Trip Computer.
With its built-in trip computer, the 4-Mode Codebreaker OBD2 scanner places a full range of on-the-road reports at your fingertips, including:
- Drive time, as well as maximum and average driving speed records;
- Trip fuel usage and economy, and fuel-, and time-to-empty reports; and,
- Engine power stats.
Mode 4 – Data Memory.
The Codebreaker’s ability to retain up to 300 hours of driving data makes it the ideal trip and trouble code examination tool based on reports of:
- The date, time, distance travelled, and top speed reached on a trip;
- The number of times your vehicle accelerated and braked; and,
- The rates of extreme acceleration and deceleration of each trip.
The fact is, the 4-Mode Codebreaker is a true driver’s performance tool. It’s the only instrument of its kind that’ll allow you to tie your vehicle’s performance to your driving style in real-time, and optimize both simultaneously.
The Final Word
At the end of the day, today’s car and truck repair costs are simply too expensive to ignore Check Engine or MIL warnings. When an issue materializes, you need to get on top of it as rapidly as possible; and you want a tool that going to give you visibility to the root of the issue even before heading to a mechanic.
Regardless of whether it’s a handheld, or dash-mounted unit, Ultimate9’s premium lineup of Codebreaker OBD2 scanners has everything you need to reel in your maintenance and repair costs. It’s an investment that’s guaranteed to save you money.
