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Black & Decker AD925 Smart Scan Automotive Check Engine Light Diagnostic Tool | 
| Brand: Black & Decker
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $57.87
as of 11/24/2009 01:28 CST details
You Save: $22.12 (28%)
New (4) from $57.87
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 239
Media: Automotive
Batteries: 4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 8.1 x 2.4
MPN: AD925
Model: AD925
UPC: 885911105040
EAN: 0885911105040
ASIN: B001KVQQAG
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| Features:
| • | Displays codes used to diagnose and fix problems | | • | Diagnose problems instantly, whether at home, in a parking lot or on the side of the road | | • | Urgency Indicators display seriousness of the problem | | • | Save time and money by diagnosing codes yourself instead of going to a mechanic | | • | When a problem is fixed turn the check engine light off without visiting a mechanic |
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Product Description
When your "Check Engine" light comes on, the Black & Decker AD950 self-diagnostic tool displays the same information stored in a cars computer that a mechanic uses to diagnose and fix problems. When the "Check Engine" light comes on, for cars manufactured after 1995, insert the SmartScan in the OBDII port near the steering wheel column. The easy-to-read LED screen displays the fault code the same information a mechanic will see for why the "Check Engine" light illuminated. The SmartScan is sold with a reference manual of the fault codes which easily stores in the glove compartment. Urgency Indicators also display how serious the problem is. Arrow pointing to green bar indicates the cars computer is not reporting a problem, and the Smart Scan has the ability to turn off the Check Engine light. Arrow pointing to yellow bar indicates the car should be looked at in the next five days. Arrow pointing to amber bar indicates a mechanic should see the car soon before further damage can occur. Arrow pointing to red bar indicates an immediate repair is needed. Catch minor problems before they become big and expensive. Visit a mechanic armed with knowledge about what is wrong, including which parts might be affected, and dont be charged for unnecessary repairs. If buying a used car, evaluate the overall condition of the car before purchasing.
Amazon.com Product Description
The next time your vehicle's Check Engine Light comes on, will you know what to do? The Black & Decker Smart Scan AD925 Diagnostic Tool quickly and easily provides color-coded diagnostic information--detailing both the cause of the Check Engine Light, and severity of the problem. This information can potentially save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in costly repair bills.  The Smart Scan AD925 easily connects
to both your vehicle and computer.
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Get Critical Information That's Easy To Understand
The compact Black & Decker Smart Scan AD925 is compatible with virtually all automobiles sold in North America after 1995. It easily attaches to your vehicle's ODB-II port, which is typically located under the dash near the steering column. Once connected, the Smart Scan A925's Urgency Indicator will instantly alert you to the severity of the problem and tell you if it's safe to continue driving. An arrow pointing the green bar indicates no problem, while an arrow pointing to the yellow bar indicates that the vehicle should be examined in the next 5 days. When the arrow points to the amber bar, a mechanic should check the vehicle before further damage occurs. If the arrow points to the red bar, an immediate repair is needed.
The Smart Scan AD925 also provides you with the diagnostic codes that are causing the Check Engine Light to come on. These are the same codes that a mechanic uses to diagnose and repair your car. The Smart Scan AD925 stores these codes in its memory, and can be attached to your computer through a USB connection for in-depth research on Black & Decker's Check Engine Light Help Center. This site provides you with probable causes for the Check Engine Light, symptoms you might experience, and tells you what components are most likely involved. The USB connection also provides updates to the Smart Scan AD925, allowing you to stay current with new diagnostic codes. Black & Decker also includes a compact code reference guide for on-the-road diagnostics. Once you have determined what codes are causing the Check Engine Light to come on, the Smart Scan AD925 gives you the option of erasing the codes and turning off the Check Engine Light--all without visiting a mechanic.  Go online with the AD925 for in-depth diagnostic information.
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Save Money and Be Informed When You Talk To Your Technician
The information provided by the Black & Decker Smart Scan AD925 can potentially save owners hundreds or thousands of dollars in repairs. Do-it-yourselfers can catch and repair minor issues before they become large, expensive problems. What's more, the Smart Scan AD925 arms automobile owners of all experience levels with the information they need before visiting a mechanic. This knowledge can help prevent you from being charged for costly, unnecessary repairs.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 14
 Works great November 12, 2009
Wayward Traveller (Pullman WA)
I had a check engine light come on in my Kia about 60 miles from home.
Of course it was at a gas station and nothing had changed. I had taken the car in for maintenance the week before so I thought maybe the dealer had done something.
Or that it might have been a leak in the gas cap.
Well the dealer, also the one I got my brand new Camry SE from wanted $89 to diagnose it and if it was something they had done it would be free of charge.
Well rather than pay that I picked this up on gold box of the day for like $35.00
Hooked it up, it told me the code within seconds.
Looked up the code, and sure enough fuel system leak was causing the error.
Reset the check engine light, never had another problem.
And that was 3 months ago.
Unit paid for itself right then and there in 30 seconds.
I only need one of these about once every 5 years or so, but it already paid for itself first time out.
 Good product at a good price October 1, 2009
WryGuy2 (Arlington, VA)
I purchased the Black & Decker AD925 Smart Scan Automotive Check Engine Light Diagnostic Tool through Amazon as part of a gold box deal [...]. Since my local garage charges over $100 just to do a diagnostic scan (!), and I seem to be averaging a warning light or two a year, this tool has the potential to save me significant money by letting me know how serious the problem is and if it's something I can fix myself.
I ordered the tool right after a warning light appeared in my car, and it was delivered very promptly. I tried it on my car and it works as advertised. However, for some reason, I got an error code about half the time when I plugged the tool into the port in my car. Unplugging and replugging the tool solved the problem, though. Hopefully this isn't an early sign of a future problem with the tool. I also wouldn't have minded if the tool's cable were about a foot or so longer.
I also like the fact that if the problem is something you can fix (or is even a non-existant problem), you can use the tool to erase the error code from the car. While the tool doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, it does what it says for a reasonable price.
Works as advertised September 25, 2009
Spingrinder (No. California)
But does not entirely diagnose the problems. Only gives you a range of possibilities.
B&D AD925 scan tool September 3, 2009
R. G. Clark (San Jose, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Excellent addition to the do-it-yourselfer's tool chest. This scanner starts "reading" as soon as you plug it in. There is no series of button pushes needed to get your code. The code appears on the tool as well as an arrow pointing to a color coded bar (green to red) indicating the seriousness of the fault.
I used mine just this past weekend when my check engine light came on. The code 'P303' came up indicating a misfire on cylinder 3. A quick plug wire swap and I was back in business. A simple punch of the delete button (actually two punches)and the the code is erased.
Excellent product at an excellent price!
 toy August 31, 2009
Anthony J. Mazziotti (nj)
8 out of 16 found this review helpful
this is fine for someone who just wants to check engine codes. I don't like the idea that you must look up a code in a booklet that is no complete nor does it check anything else ie computer, sensors etc. It's ok for the person that's taking their car to a shop wants to get an idea of the problem. It's not good for a mechanic who is fixing there on car or truck.
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