Code reader and clearer integrated into DIC?
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Code reader and clearer integrated into DIC?
Is the a code reader integrated into the DIC on a C7 as I see in other threads that non-C5 owners are using OBDII readers.
On the C5, when a "Check Engine" light appears, it is possible to find out what is causing the light to appear by going to the DIC and finding what code has appeared. Going online provides the information to determine what the code means.
The code can be cleared through the DIC and the "Check Engine" light disappears.
This is convenient as there is no need for a trip to the repair shop/dealer or to buy and use a plug-in OBD.
Does the C7 DIC have the same capability as the C5 with respect to dealing with the "Check Engine" light?
On the C5, when a "Check Engine" light appears, it is possible to find out what is causing the light to appear by going to the DIC and finding what code has appeared. Going online provides the information to determine what the code means.
The code can be cleared through the DIC and the "Check Engine" light disappears.
This is convenient as there is no need for a trip to the repair shop/dealer or to buy and use a plug-in OBD.
Does the C7 DIC have the same capability as the C5 with respect to dealing with the "Check Engine" light?
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Is the a code reader integrated into the DIC on a C7 as I see in other threads that non-C5 owners are using OBDII readers.
On the C5, when a "Check Engine" light appears, it is possible to find out what is causing the light to appear by going to the DIC and finding what code has appeared. Going online provides the information to determine what the code means.
The code can be cleared through the DIC and the "Check Engine" light disappears.
This is convenient as there is no need for a trip to the repair shop/dealer or to buy and use a plug-in OBD.
Does the C7 DIC have the same capability as the C5 with respect to dealing with the "Check Engine" light?
On the C5, when a "Check Engine" light appears, it is possible to find out what is causing the light to appear by going to the DIC and finding what code has appeared. Going online provides the information to determine what the code means.
The code can be cleared through the DIC and the "Check Engine" light disappears.
This is convenient as there is no need for a trip to the repair shop/dealer or to buy and use a plug-in OBD.
Does the C7 DIC have the same capability as the C5 with respect to dealing with the "Check Engine" light?
Bill
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I am more of a Mopar guy ( tech for 15+ years) and a scan tool to be able to read all of the codes is in the thousands..... Can buy ones to read SRS ( seat belt/airbag ) PCM, and ABS ( anti-lock brakes ) would run you a couple of hundred.
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https://www.amazon.com/Corvette-1996...ette+scan+tool
or
https://www.amazon.com/Scanner-Engin...EGKB9ZRFT6SC7F
Easy and inexpensive.
or
https://www.amazon.com/Scanner-Engin...EGKB9ZRFT6SC7F
Easy and inexpensive.
Last edited by CSevenGS; Jan 29, 2017 at 12:55 AM.
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I would highly recommend using a BT/WiFi OBDII dongle with a phone app. I can read and clear the codes on all of my cars using Torque app. IT also supports plugins for those codes / PIDs that are not preloaded to the app.
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I have this one and it has worked great thus far:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Well, I'm using a $12 unit, and it works great : )
Just make sure the bungle you choose has an auto-off feature.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Vgate-iCar2-16PIN-OBDII-OBD2-Bluetooth-Solution-Scanner-Diagnostic-Tool-Adapter/172426156400?_trksid=p2053742.c100465.m3226
Just make sure the bungle you choose has an auto-off feature.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Vgate-iCar2-16PIN-OBDII-OBD2-Bluetooth-Solution-Scanner-Diagnostic-Tool-Adapter/172426156400?_trksid=p2053742.c100465.m3226
Last edited by X25; Jan 29, 2017 at 08:59 PM.