China Manufacturer Specifications

• Primary Function: Car troubleshooting and code scanner
• Display: 3 inch LCD 128x64 (adjustable contrast)
• Operating Temperature: 0 - 50 degrees centigrade (32-122 Fahrenheit)
• Power: 8-16V via car battery
• OBDII Plug: 16Pin (Male)
• On-board Ports:
  -15 pin Serial (Female)
• On-board Buttons:
  -Up Button
  -Down Button
  -Y Button
  -N Button
• Dimensions: L:178 x W:95 x H:35 (mm)
• Manufacturers Ref: DB08C81685FE
• Catalog Ref: GS500 Car Scanner, DTC OBD2 Scanner, MaxScan (maximum code scanner)

Product Notes

• Works on OBD2 or EOBD compliant vehicles
• Supports ISO, VPW and PWM bus systems as well as CAN BUS systems
• OBD-II Compliant Vehicles (1996 - current year):
  - GM / Vauxhall / Ford / Chrysler / Toyota / Honda / NISSAN / SUBARU Impreza
• All other Asian and European 1996 to current year (OBD-II):
  -Porsche / Opel / BMW / Mercedes / Volvo / Renault / Peugeot / Citroen / Daewoo / Alfa Romeo / Hyudai / Daihatsu / Lancia / Mazda / Mitsubishi / Kia / Saab / Subaru / Smart / Ibiza
• Reads and clears all generic, and some manufacturer specific DTCs
• IM readiness status
• Retrieves the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Provides scanning of live data
• Saves scanning data

Package Contents

• Model: CVFG-A12 OBD-II/EOBD code scanner with LCD display
• 16 pin DLC (Data Link Connector) Cable
• Carrying Case
• User Manual - English

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this code scanner work on my Honda Civic 2006 model? The CVFG-A12 diagnostics code scanner only works on vehicles that's are OBD-II compliant, the best way check if your car is OBD-II compliant is to check the car user manual or contact your local car dealer.
• Can I test my 1986 Toyota Corolla with CVFG-A12 code scanner? This model diagnostics code scanner only works on cars manufactured from 1996 onwards and are OBD-II compliant, to check to see whether earlier models are OBD-II compliant, you should refer to your car user manual or contact your local Toyota car dealer.
• Can I use the CVFG-A12 to scan for an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp? Yes, to have this single scan at a mechanics will cost about 60 Euros, so this is something you can do yourself and save a bit of money.
• Do I need to have my car running while performing diagnostics? Not always, just your ignition turned on, but read the instruction manual first. For real time data stream diagnostics e.g. BMWs post 2001, have the engine running.
• I am not familiar with car mechanics, will it be simple for someone like me to diagnose my own car? You can always get advice from your favorite uncle, but following the instruction manual and doing some research about how to perform diagnose will help make it simple and understand some of the mechanical terminologies.