Can my SCT-X3 tuner read codes from other cars?
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Can my SCT-X3 tuner read codes from other cars?
Hi All, I was not sure where to post this, but figured someone here might know:
Can I use my SCT-X3 tuner, which is "married" to my Mustang, to read codes on other cars?
I am not sure if the ODB2 port is universal across all brands, or if you need a brand-specific reader. A friend is having some issues with his Hyundai, so I'd like to read the codes for him; but I don't want to do any damage in the process.
I was thinking that it probably won't hurt to plug it in and see if it works, but just wanted to check first, so I don't blow anything up.
Thanks in advance for any related info, suggestions, or clues.
PS -- we know he can go to Advance Auto (or other auto parts store) for a free scan, but if I end up working on this with him, it would be handy to be able to scan it myself
Can I use my SCT-X3 tuner, which is "married" to my Mustang, to read codes on other cars?
I am not sure if the ODB2 port is universal across all brands, or if you need a brand-specific reader. A friend is having some issues with his Hyundai, so I'd like to read the codes for him; but I don't want to do any damage in the process.
I was thinking that it probably won't hurt to plug it in and see if it works, but just wanted to check first, so I don't blow anything up.
Thanks in advance for any related info, suggestions, or clues.
PS -- we know he can go to Advance Auto (or other auto parts store) for a free scan, but if I end up working on this with him, it would be handy to be able to scan it myself
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thanks Siber for the reply . . . my friend ended up going to Advance Auto to get a free scan. From what I have learned, it seems my "Ford" tuner likely will not read Hyundai codes, but I never tried it to find out for sure.
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