CarMD 2100 Vehicle Health System OBDII Diagnostic Scanner Review
CarMD 2100 Vehicle Health System OBDII Diagnostic Scanner Feature
- Find out why your check engine light is on
- Know what needs to be fixed and what it should cost before seeing a mechanic, save money by fixing simple problems yourself
- Gives estimated parts and labor costs by geographic region
- Great to solve check engine light problems, double check mechanic estimates, get road-trip ready and inspect used cars
- Designed to work with 1996 and newer OBD2 compliant cars, trucks, SUV's & minivans both Foreign and Domestic
CarMD is the personal car doctor for your vehicle. It's the only comprehensive system that eliminates the worry and anxiety of what to expect when servicing your vehicle. Never overpay for vehicle repairs ever again.
With CarMD You Can:
- Find out why your check engine light is on
- Know what needs to be fixed and what it should cost before seeing a mechanic
- Save money and time by fixing simple problems yourself
- Read and retrieve codes from the following vehicle systems: powertrain (Check Engine--vehicle sensors), body (ABS--brake system), and chassis (SRS--safety system)
- Get access to CarMD’s ASE Certified Technicians via a toll-free number if you ever encounter a "check engine" light problem while on the side of the road
- Learn if your vehicle will pass its emissions test
CarMD Generates Money-Saving Reports
CarMD is the only code reader product that provides a free detailed vehicle health report, which includes a most likely fix to your vehicle’s problem. It includes recommendations on parts and costs for the discovered problem with repair labor rates for your particular region. CarMD’s fix information is derived from a network of thousands of ASE-Certified technicians giving you real-world solutions. It is a living, breathing system of solutions that started over 14 years ago. Think of CarMD as hundreds of technicians working on your vehicle to give you a solution. Each report even provides important Safety Recall notices, which are normally fixed at no charge by your vehicle’s dealership. Click here to view a sample report.
CarMD Is Powerful and Easy To Use
In 3 simple steps, you can have access to your vehicle’s health condition without needing to know how a car works. CarMD uses the same sophisticated technology and knowledge as your mechanic, but in a simple hand-held device with direct access to CarMD's proprietary website of solutions.
CarMD Works on All 1996 and Newer Vehicles
CarMD is designed to work on all 1996 and newer vehicles driven in North America, with on-board diagnostic second generation (OBD2) technology. This includes cars, light duty trucks, minivans, hybrid vehicles, and SUVs--foreign and domestic. A light-duty truck is any motor vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating (curb weight plus payload) of no more than 8,500 pounds (3,855.5 kg).
Find your OBDII port's exact mount location using CarMD's vehicle selector
Where Does CarMD Plug In?
CarMD plug into a connector is conveniently found inside your vehicle. It is generally found under a car’s steering wheel, but manufacturers are given the option to place it in nine different locations (see diagram at the right). CarMD also makes it convenient by providing you a photo and exact location of your vehicle’s plug by simply selecting your vehicle’s year, make and model.
CarMD Works On Both PC and Mac Systems
Your CarMD includes a CD with the required software and instructional video to install it on your PC with Windows operating system or on an Apple Macintosh computer. This software is necessary to securely capture the data from the CarMD device and send it to CarMD’s proprietary website to generate your vehicle’s health report.
Windows System Requirements | Macintosh System Requirements |
OS Requirements: Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista (32/64 bit editions) / Windows 7 (32/64 bit editions) Minimum Hardware Requirements: - 50 MB of free hard disk space
- 128 MB RAM
- Pentium processor or better
- 1 USB port (preferably 2.0)
Other Requirements: - Internet connection
- Internet Explorer 5.5, Netscape 7.0 or Firefox 2.0 or newer browser
| OS Requirements: Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.4 and newer) / Mac OS X Leopard (10.5.x) / Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6.x) Minimum Hardware Requirements: - 100 MB free disk space
- 256 MB of RAM
- Intel, PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor running at 700 MHz or more
- 1 USB port
Other Requirements: - Internet connection
- Safari 3.0, Netscape 7.2 or Firefox 3.0 or newer browser
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This product offers peace of mind for anyone who has ever worried about car maintenance and repairs. The easy-to-use device, which fits inside a purse or glove compartment, empowers drivers to monitor their vehicles health. The CarMD tool can be used to quick-check an unlimited number of vehicles. Within seconds, its color-coded (green, yellow, red) vehicle health monitor LED's tell you if your vehicle has any hidden problems, which is beneficial when inspecting a used car, preparing for a road trip or to find out if you will pass your emissions test. Plug the tool into your Mac or PC using the included USB cable and software plus your own internet connection, to generate a detailed report with most likely fix and estimated repair costs. By knowing which parts are needed and the labor costs, you can decide whether to tackle repairs yourself or better speak your mechanics language.
