Discover what an OBD2 scanner is and how to use it to diagnose and fix car problems before they escalate into major repairs.

At $40 ($28 for Inside Track Club members), the CEN-TECH OBD2 Code Reader is the cheapest auto scan tool that Harbor Freight sells. It's a bare-bones device designed primarily for checking and ...

To do so, you'll need to use a code reader. Find the OBD-II port in your car, usually under the driver's side dashboard, and connect the reader. It should be able to tell you the DTC created.