How does this diagnostic tool work

2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE
67,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AUSTINO
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Good afternoon, I bought this diagnosis tool for my car but I have little knowledge as to how it operates. Can you kindly give a guide as to how it works. Thank you for a speedy response.Please see images of the type of tool below.Thank you.
Jun 16, 2019 at 2:17 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

This looks like an OBD2 scan tool. Is there any way you can upload a picture of the connector end for us?

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Alex
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Jun 16, 2019 at 3:05 PM
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AUSTINO
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Yes I can.Thanks in a moment please.
Jun 16, 2019 at 3:14 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello again,

If it is a scan tool, the connector should plug into your vehicle's Data Link Connector(DLC). It will be OBD2 compliant and be able to read OBD2 Direct Trouble Codes(DTC)(s). Some can access the vehicle Parameter IDs(PID)(s), view freeze frame data, and erase DTC(s). The connector for the DLC is a 16 pin connector, and should, by law, be easily accessable to you setting in the drivers seat, usually under the dash. I have included a DLC diagram and callout in the diagrams down below.

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Alex
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Jun 16, 2019 at 4:28 PM
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AUSTINO
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Good evening, here are the images showing the connector for the Scanning tool.I don't know if this will.Thank you.
Jun 17, 2019 at 4:54 PM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

That is a scan tool for checking OBD 2 diagnostic codes for your vehicle. Do you have a question?? Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Jun 17, 2019 at 4:54 PM (Merged)
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AUSTINO
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Yes, do you know the guidelines as to how to use it?
Jun 17, 2019 at 4:54 PM (Merged)
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Thank you.
Jun 17, 2019 at 4:55 PM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Here is a tutorial for you to view showing how to retrieve/check diagnostic codes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
Jun 17, 2019 at 4:55 PM (Merged)