OBDii Scanner Reviews

Watch this video for a demonstration of "How To Diagnose Problems With YourCar". To complete the task, you will need: An on-board diagnostics reader (OBD) Some basic car knowledge Get started with the first step: If your car was made after 1995, invest in an on-board diagnostics reader, which you can find online or at an auto parts store starting at about $50. (Actron is a popular brand.) When your car begins acting up, just plug the reader into a port located under your dashboard and it will identify the problem. For the complete guide, go to www.howcast.com Also check out Howcast for other do it yourself videos from carlo_scialla and more videos in the Car Maintenance category. How can you contribute? Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or apply to the Howcast Emerging Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com

My car has an unusual problem. It gets the same fuel economy at 90MPH as it does at 60MPH and it doesn't like to start when cold. The malfunction indicator light is not on and there are no stored dtcs. Once the car is warm, it runs fine except for bad highway fuel economy. (21-23MPG instead of the usual 25-28MPG) . I think we found the problem. The fuel pressure is out of the specified range. Chrysler says the fuel pressure on the LH platform cars should be 58PSI +/- 5PSI..... this car ranged from 36 to over 75 PSI. It's time for a new regulator. These cars have returnless fuel injection so the regulator is not on the fuel rail, rather its on the fuel pump itself. As the rpms increase, the pressure stabilizes which explains the bad fuel economy at lower speeds and OK economy at high speed. The gauge is an Actron/Sunpro unit picked up at Sears for $40. Check out this car and a whole lot of other sweet LH cars on lhforums.net!