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How to Diagnose a Bad Transmission by Checking your Vehicle's Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) using FORScan

27 Feb, 2020

How to Diagnose a Bad Transmission by Checking your Vehicle's Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) using FORScan

DTC or the Diagnostic Trouble Codes are specific codes used by manufacturers to diagnose certain problems in a vehicle. These are the codes OBD-II scan tools identify and communicate with technicians to help them pinpoint the exact areas of your vehicle's issues. The DTC can be accessed using FORScan. In a video by hackfreehvac, he showed how to diagnose a bad transmission on a Ford E Series van by checking the DTC using FORScan.
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OBD Tools: What You Need to Know

17 Oct, 2018

OBD Tools: What You Need to Know

OBD or On-Board Diagnostic is a system that enables the car’s computer set-up to interface with external electronics. Its main functions are for self-diagnostic and reporting of the car’s condition and overall performance. OBD allows vehicle owners and technicians to determine specific areas that require repair or unlock certain functions to improve performance.

 

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