Scanner Guide: How to run a Quick Scan
Have you recently purchased a YOUCANIC full-system scanner? Welcome to the YOUCANIC family! This quick and easy step-by-step guide will walk you through how to run a quick scan for the first time.
Before you keep reading, please check out our guides “How to Register and Update Your YOUCANIC Scanner for the First Time” and “How to run Software Updates on your YOUCANIC Scanner” first.
In a rush? No worries. You can register and update your scanner later. Just because your scanner isn’t registered doesn’t mean you won’t have access to all of the diagnostic functions your scanner has to offer!
🔧 Stop paying the dealer for every warning light
Get dealer level diagnostics at home with the YOUCANIC Full System Scanner.
- ✔ Works with all makes and models, including most luxury brands
- ✔ Topology map view shows all vehicle modules on one screen for faster diagnostics
- ✔ Bi directional controls to test fans, pumps, actuators and more so you do not have to guess
- ✔ Special resets and calibrations such as ABS bleed, EPB service, battery registration and more
- ✔ Free lifetime updates with no recurring fees
Are you more of a visual learner? Watch our video guides below!
NOTE: The scanner used to create this guide was YOUCANIC’s latest model, the UCAN-II-C Pro. These steps will still work if you own an older UCAN-II scanner or a heavy-duty truck scanner.
Step-by-step Guide
1. Connect your VCI adapter, and make sure that your scanner has connected properly. Next, turn your car on, but don’t start the engine. If you have a car with a push-to-start feature, press the start button without pressing down on the brake pedal.
NOTE: The location of your OBD-II port varies by vehicle. If you don’t know where yours is located, look it up in your vehicle’s user manual or find it online!
2. Go to Diagnostic on the home page of your scanner, and select your vehicle make from the list on the following screen.
3. Alternatively, you can use the smartvin function or manually insert your VIN using the manual entry option. To access this section, tap on the VIN icon at the top left of your screen.
4. Select Diagnosis on the following screen, then select Quick Scan.
5. From here, you can select a specific section or module to scan, or you can scan all modules using the Select All option at the bottom of the screen.
6. Once you have selected the modules you would like to scan, press the Fault Scan button.
7. Once the scan is complete, you can select any of the options in red to view fault codes, and enter that specific system to clear fault codes or view live data.
8. To clear fault codes, select Enter System on any module, then select Clear Codes.
Congratulations! You have successfully completed your first quick scan. If you run into any trouble during this process, feel free to reach out to YOUCANIC Support at support@youcanic.com!
Looking for more help with your scanner? Check out our other scanner guides for more help with your scanner. Don’t see a guide that fits your needs? Just contact YOUCANIC support!
