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Will this scan tool do the job on my car?

Pick your vehicle and the job. See which scanners can actually do it, with a source behind every answer. If we haven't verified it, we say so.

12 tools · 10 vehicles · 8 jobs · 7 verified results so far

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EPB service / reset

Retract and reset the electronic parking brake for rear pad/rotor work.

ABS bleed

Automated bleed that cycles the ABS module valves and pump.

Injector coding

Enter injector trim/IQA codes after replacing diesel injectors.

FCA Secure Gateway access

Authenticated access (AutoAuth) for writes/clears on 2018+ FCA vehicles.

TPMS relearn

Register new or rotated tire pressure sensors to the vehicle.

Steering angle calibration

Zero the steering angle sensor after alignment or steering work.

Battery registration (BMS)

Tell the battery management system a new battery was installed.

Throttle / idle relearn

Relearn throttle body position and idle after cleaning or replacement.

How we verify

Maker coverage lists

Pulled from each brand's official lookup, with the software version and date we checked.

Hands-on tests

Results from real jobs in a working bay, labeled as owner-tested.

"Unknown" means unknown

No guesses. If we can't source it, it stays Unknown until someone verifies it.

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Guides

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Best Scan Tool for EPB Reset: What Actually Matters
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FCA Secure Gateway (SGW) Explained: AutoAuth, Costs, and Which Scan Tools Work
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6.7 Power Stroke Injector Coding (IQA): Do You Need It and What Can Do It
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Scan Tool Under $500 vs $1,500: What You Actually Get
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ABS Bleed With a Scan Tool: When You Need It and How to Check Support
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Scan Tool Update Subscriptions Explained: What Happens After Year One

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