Find out why the check engine light is on
A warning light on the dash shouldn't mean paying a workshop just to tell you what's wrong. Plug this code reader into your car's OBD2 port, read the fault code, and decide for yourself whether it's a quick fix or a job for the garage.
Read and clear engine fault codes
Scan the engine for stored errors in seconds. Once the problem is fixed, clear the code and switch off the check engine light, so you'll know straight away if it comes back.
Color screen, no phone needed
Results show up on the built-in color display. There's no app to install and no phone to pair. Just plug it in and read.
Saves you a diagnostic fee
Knowing the code before you call a mechanic means you can look it up, compare quotes and avoid paying just for someone to plug in a reader.
Perfect for: home mechanics, checking a used car before you buy it, and keeping in the glovebox for when a warning light pops up.
Common questions
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Will it work on my car? It plugs into the standard 16-pin OBD2 port found on most petrol cars sold in the EU since 2001, diesels since 2004, and US cars since 1996.
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Do I need a phone or an app? No. Everything is shown on the reader's own color screen.
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Can it turn off the check engine light? Yes. After the fault is fixed you can clear the code from the reader.
Specifications
Brand: LAUNCH · Model: Creader 3001 (CR3001) · Display: color screen · Operating voltage: 9–12V · Operating temperature: 0–50°C · Color: black
In the box
LAUNCH CR3001 code reader