AV-SCANNER guides
Accessory guides
The testers and workshop tools worth owning, and how to use them. Each guide is free to read here and to download as a branded PDF for the workshop.
OBD-II VCI Adapter
Choosing and using a vehicle communication interface
Handheld Code Reader
Read and clear codes without a full scan tool
Bidirectional Scan Tool
Command actuators and run service routines
Digital Multimeter
Measure voltage, resistance and voltage drop correctly
Automotive Test Light
Check power, ground and pulses quickly and safely
Automotive Oscilloscope
Read sensor waveforms and catch intermittent faults
Inspection Videoscope
See inside cylinders and behind panels
Smoke Machine
Find vacuum and EVAP leaks fast
Infrared Thermometer
Compare temperatures to find failing components
Bluetooth OBD-II Adapter
Choose one and use it safely with a phone
Noid Light Set
Check injector pulses quickly
Back-Probe Pin Kit
Test live connectors without damaging them
Breakout Box and OBD Tester
Check the diagnostic port and its pins
Stethoscope for Mechanics
Find bearing, valve and injector noises
Thermal Imaging Camera
Spot misfires, drains and overheating parts
Current Clamp
Measure current without breaking the circuit
Pressure Transducer
See pressure as a waveform on a scope
Vacuum Pump Tester
Test vacuum actuators and bleed systems
Compression Sensor for Oscilloscope
Read cranking compression without removing plugs
Endoscope Attachment for Phones
Choose a phone endoscope and use it well
Ignition Coil Tester
Test coils quickly on the vehicle
Use them with the AV-SCANNER
Look up a fault code, run a local diagnosis and open the right guide from the reader's own menus.
