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How Do I Use My YOUCANIC Scanner to Diagnose a Vehicle?

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Home › Questions & Answers › How Do I Use My YOUCANIC Scanner to Diagnose a Vehicle?
Beginner Applies to: UCAN-II, UCAN-II Pro

To diagnose a vehicle with your YOUCANIC scanner:

  1. Locate the OBD-II port (usually under the dashboard on the driver’s side)
  2. Connect the VCI adapter to the OBD-II port and pair it with the scanner
  3. Turn the vehicle ignition ON (engine off is fine for most functions)
  4. Open Diagnostic from the home screen
  5. Select your vehicle make, then use SmartVIN to auto-detect your vehicle
  6. Choose Quick Scan to read all modules, or select a specific system
  7. Review the fault codes and use the code definitions to determine next steps

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