{"id":11550,"date":"2023-04-05T15:06:27","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T07:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.udiagtech.com\/?p=11550"},"modified":"2023-04-06T15:54:06","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T07:54:06","slug":"code-readers-vs-car-scanners-which-do-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.udiagtech.com\/fr\/code-readers-vs-car-scanners-which-do-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Code Readers VS Car Scanners—Which Do You Need"},"content":{"rendered":"

Comparison\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nCode Readers<\/td>\nScan Tools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FUNCTIONS<\/td>\n\n
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  • Display the names of trouble code<\/li>\n
  • Read and display live data<\/li>\n
  • Display freeze frame data<\/li>\n
  • Display readiness monitor status<\/li>\n
  • Reset readiness monitors<\/li>\n
  • Provide basic access to the full range of parameter IDs<\/li>\n
  • Provided by a vehicle’s onboard computer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  • Provide troubleshooting information or tips<\/li>\n
  • Record and play back live data<\/li>\n
  • Graph data or graph specific PIDs<\/li>\n
  • Read manufacturer or pending codes<\/li>\n
  • Utilize functions that require bidirectional communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PROS<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Wide price range makes for wide range of features and options<\/li>\n
  • Extremely affordable—many available for around $20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Sophisticated diagnostic and troubleshooting tool<\/li>\n
  • Advanced features such as data reading and playback, knowledge bases, diagnostic instructions, and built-in testing equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CONS<\/td>\nNot as advanced, accurate, or helpful as scan tools<\/td>\n\n