How to scan Airbag codes? Do I need a special OBDII to USB cable to read air bag codes?
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These OBDII scanners will not access SRS (airbag) or ABS codes. You needs a different scanner for those though there are some combo units on here for about $150. You might try an internet search for reset airbag and geo metro to see if there are manual reset procedures out there. Some vehicles can be reset without a scan tool though most do need a tool to read & reset them.
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The scanner is powered over USB, so for a vehicle you would first need a laptop, then scan it over USB to the laptop, but for that you would need a direct power line in your vehicle, or a 12V to 120V power converter to keep the computer charged. I also do not believe the scanner has local storage if you have a standard usb charger for a car that you could use
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Hi Todd,You may want to try other diagnostic applications with this cable. In my case I used software from Ross-tech which is VW/Audi specific and it worked like a charm. I am guessing that the software you are using may not be detecting the cable correctly.
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It can reset all dtc and fault codes on a vehicle. However if there is something wrong with the airbag or the airbag has been deployed you'll have to replace all of the airbag sensors and the airbag itself and then you can actually reset the code.
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It can be works wiht OBD auto Doctor for PC, but I am not sure it can be works with Mac or not?
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The scan process starts as soon as you plug in the unit. Took about a minute for me and the a menu pops up. You can use the arrows to scroll and enter key to enter each section. It will give your error codes, brief descriptions, ability to erase codes, and see your vehicles information including emmissions diagnostics.
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I have not found a driver, but I figured out how to write and read from the other tools and AP they provide. Using teh USB port in a shell script works for me, but my code is a ways away from being complete, I was able to get it to make a request and read the request but to this point I have not done anything else on it, just been too busy.
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I have not been able to scan abs codes with this scanner I work on gm mostly
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I had no problem fitting it to the scan tool or the car. Make sure none of the pins are bent on the male end of the OBDII extension cable. If the pins are ok you may just need a little more force to connect the two cables. Thanks Peter
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you need to download "vagcom" (volkswagon auto group) to read the obd module.
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I really don't know if it's any help to you, but I've got a radio panel, auto pilot panel, switch panel, & a throttle control, all plugged into a 7 usb holder, I do have a spare 7 usb holder, if I need it, the altimeter panel goes straight to my PC.Hope this might be of some help to you.Chas
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I presume so, although I haven't tried it on one. I can't imagine an 07 car not having obd2. All cars imported to NZ, whether Jap, Italian, French etc seem to use obd2 but there might be different protocols uesd in different countries so not all cheaper scanners work with all protocols, but I think the item you're refering to should be able to accomodate pretty much all the protocols, and also it has the ability to be upgraded from the w/site.I must admit I haven't had my scanner very long, so I'm not intimately familier with it yet but I'm prety certain it will work on the Kia.PK.
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To be honest, I don't know if it reads ABS codes, I needed it to display emissions/fuel related codes, & that it did fine. However, a quick check for info on that model online brings up this pdf - http://www.otctools.com/sites/default/files/12-101.pdf - which seems to indicate that this model doesn't check ABS, but two other OTC models do, one domestic & asian cars, the other domestic only. Hope this helps.
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Sorry Paul This model snan tool will not read Airbag faults ,Look at Maxidiag 801 that should do it,cheers Ian
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read the specs I dont think it does anything with electronic parking brakes its not a snap on scanner it just does abs and air bag scanning on most vehicles no reprogramming or anything
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Hi, the product does not come with a USB cable, you'll have to buy one. I bought one but my PC doesn't notice when I connect the scanner to the usb port, so I haven't been able to update the scanner and neither can I get the scanner to recognize my car (toyota corolla 2008).
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You should have an OBD II port under the steering wheel. Should work great. Codes not in the machine readily obtained on the web. Great investment.