Does it clear the check engine light?

Yes. It reads stored codes and can reset the check engine light, though the light returns if the underlying fault is not fixed.

Will it work on my car?

It works on OBD2 vehicles, which covers most US cars and light trucks from 1996 onward. Older or non-OBD2 vehicles are not supported.

No. It draws power from the car's OBD2 port, so there is nothing to charge or replace.

No. It covers engine and emissions codes plus OBD2 live data, not chassis or body systems.

It shows whether the car's emissions monitors have completed, which helps before a state emissions inspection.

The scanner itself; the cable is built into the unit, so no separate adapter is needed for a standard OBD2 port.

At Lowe's, for $29.99, as of our latest check.

$29.99at Lowe'sChecked Nov 8

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