Today’s high tech vehicles are very complicated. Just as you would visit your doctor when you’re not feeling well, your vehicle needs professional attention when you’re having drivability or electrical concerns. It’s a common myth that a scan tool can determine issues with your vehicle by simply plugging it in and reading the trouble codes all by itself. A scan tool may identify a faulty circuit or system but cannot perform diagnostics to find the root cause of the problem. For example on an oxygen sensor code, the O2 sensor itself may be identified by the scan tool as faulty but all too often it turns out to be a wiring problem or other issue altogether.
It takes a trained professional with advanced understanding of DC electrical as well as other diagnostic equipment such as lab scopes and digital multi-meters to effectively diagnose the actual problem. Parts stores are more than willing to offer a quick scan of your vehicles computer system and then give a list of parts that may or may not resolve the problem. Make sure your vehicle gets properly diagnosed the first time rather than replacing parts that may or may not be faulty and spending money when you don’t have to.
When you bring your vehicle in to Dickerson Automotive, not only will we accurately diagnose your issues but your vehicle will leave with the highest quality OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) replacement parts. These same diagnostic principles apply to other high tech systems on your vehicle such as anti-lock brakes, air bags, traction control and many more.
