Thirteen short videos that take you from plugging the adapter in to reading live data and checking you will pass the MOT. No jargon, no guesswork – every one recorded in AutoScan itself.

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A one-minute look at what AutoScan does.

Meet AutoScan

What AutoScan is, what it does, and why it saves you money – read faults in plain English, check you will pass the MOT, and diagnose your own car with a cheap ELM327 adapter and a laptop.

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The tutorials

Twelve episodes, under a minute each. Watch the one you need.

01Getting Started with AutoScan

What you need, plugging in and connecting, and picking your make – ready to run diagnostics.

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02Reading and Clearing Fault Codes

Confirmed and pending codes in plain English, and how to clear them the right way.

0:52

03Understanding Fault Codes

What P, C, B and U codes mean, and browsing the built-in 14,309-code database.

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04Live Data

Real-time engine readings, and how to run them.

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05MOT and Emissions Readiness

Emissions codes and readiness monitors – check before the MOT, not after.

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06Freeze Frame

The snapshot of conditions captured the moment a fault was set.

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07Virtual Dashboard

Live readings shown as familiar gauges.

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08Module Scans – ABS and Airbag

Reading other vehicle modules, on supported makes and protocols.

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09Settings and Communication Port

Comm port, protocol and preferences for a reliable connection.

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10Troubleshooting and FAQ

"No ELM detected" fixes and the questions we get asked most.

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11Switching Vehicle

Change the make mid-session so codes match the right database.

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12Finding Help in AutoScan

The built-in User Manual and On-line Help, whenever you are stuck.

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The complete guide runs all twelve tutorials back to back – 7:57, 111 MB. It is a large file, so we keep it as a download rather than loading it into this page.

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