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Re: Limitations of DIY $300.00 DIY code reeaders
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 2/5/2012

Hi Lorin:

I describe the Check engine light as a fire alarm in a 100 story building. The light tells us that there is a fire somewhere in the building. The CODE will tell us what floor(system) the fire is on. Testing with wiring diagrams/test equipment will ... Login to read more.