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Most ordinary scan tools (around 50-100) can only diagnose the OBDII module. If you want to diagnose other critical control modules like ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), SRS (Supplementary Restraint System), transmission, or check engine issues, they won't work. However, the IF740 car scanner stands out by providing the same comprehensive diagnostic capabilities as more expensive models (300-500 dollars). This tool can quickly pinpoint the source of warning lights without a trip to the repair shop, saving you valuable time.
Many check engine code readers and 4-system code scanners do not support service reset functions. You would need to return them to clear the oil change reminder. With the IF740 diagnostic scan tool, you can perform oil light reset and throttle body relearn functions. This will save you a trip to the dealership and allow you to handle maintenance at home, saving approximately 300-600 dollars.
Every time you change the engine oil, the IF740 diagnostic scanner will perform an oil light reset to clear the old maintenance alert and set a new maintenance cycle. When your vehicle shows signs of unstable idle, sluggish acceleration, or unusual fuel consumption, a throttle body relearn is necessary. This ensures that you don't incur unnecessary repair fees.
This diagnostic scanner for all vehicles can read diagnostic Trouble codes (DTC), clear fault codes, display live sensor data with graphs, perform freeze frame and on-board monitoring tests, execute component tests, and show ECU (Engine Control Unit) information. Knowing your car’s conditions in advance, especially for annual inspections, is greatly facilitated by real-time live data. For instance, it monitors live data such as RPM, oil pressure, wheel speed sensor, steering angle sensor, accelerator pedal position, transmission temperature, and more.
Most car diagnostic scanners at this price level come with a 4.3-inch screen. However, the IF740 diagnostic scanner features a 7-inch large, bright, and easy-to-read screen. It is built with simplified physical buttons, making it effortless to use even with gloves or greasy hands. Note: the screen is larger but not touch-screen.
Updating diagnostics for other OBD2 scanners can be cumbersome because they require you to take out an SD card and update on a Windows computer. This is inconvenient for users without a Windows computer. The IF740 simplifies the process by allowing updates via one-click WiFi. No more need to find a Windows computer or fiddle with an SD card.