My 2006 Honda Accord tripped the Check Engine Light. It was fortunate timing because I had recently received a free OBD-II scanner, the YA201, from a viewer! Follow along as I test it out, and see if I can figure out why my Honda is unhappy.
The OBD-II scanner YA201 was provided to me for free for this video.
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What is Mode 6?
Mode 6 is an advanced diagnostic mode that displays the actual test results for all the non-continuous monitors (things like the catalyst monitor, EVAP system monitor, heated O2 sensor monitor, EGR flow, secondary air monitor and thermostat monitor).
Mode 6 shows the actual self-test data the OBD II system generates and uses to detect faults and set trouble codes. Think of it as the pending code information that may eventually set an actual trouble code and turn on the check engine light (malfunction indicator lamp or MIL).
This is valuable information to look at because (1) you can often see problems developing before they set a code, (2) you can find problems that are causing driveability problems but have not set a code, and (3) you can use the Mode 6 test results to verify the repairs you made actually fixed the fault.
Typically, Mode 6 data can only be read by more advanced scanners, so it's a huge plus to be able to view this with such an affordable tool. Some manufacturers provide detailed Mode 6 information on their websites, but others may only be found on automotive repair/diagnostic sites that are fee-based, and thus usually used by professionals.
Chapters:
00:00 Check Engine Light!
00:14 Unboxing
02:38 2006 Honda Accord code scan
05:28 Live data and feature overview
09:50 Graphing live data
17:32 2018 Chevy Tahoe scan
22:23 Old code scanner vs New
30 июл 2024
