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OEM (original equipment manufacturer) refers to the parts for an automobile. When you go to order a replacement part, you may want to order a replacement part directly from the original manufacturer. OEM level scanners provide you with the same information about your vehicle that the dealer has. You generally plug these scanners into your system, and it will print out error codes and information about your vehicle's systems. You must purchase all of these tools from the tool manufacturer.

    Asian Vehicle Tools

        These OEM tools are only for the following types of vehicles: Acura, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Lexus, Infinity and Toyota. Depending on your vehicle, the tool will either be a software program or a piece of hardware that plugs into your system. These tools provide you with information about the following vehicle systems: ABS (antilock braking system), transmission, engine and SRS (safety restraint system). You will receive all the needed software, case, cables and scanner equipment for your vehicle. These tools will plug into your dashboard and output error codes, information about bi-directional controls and PIDs (Parameter Identification). It obtains this information from the OBD-II scanners.
    MaxiDAS DS708

        The MaxiDAS DS708 allows you to run diagnostic on electronic systems, and it is compatible with Bmw inpa K+CAN systems. It will output information from tests on graphs, and it provides you with hints and suggestions as to what is wrong with your vehicle. Other features include the ability to use nine different test modes, and it has a touch screen, which means that you simply need to select the button on the screen that corresponds to your needs. The MaxiDAS DS708 comes with a seven-inch color screen, which is set up to be visible in bright daylight. You can also access the Internet and obtain software upgrades by using Wi-Fi (wireless Internet) access. This tool is available in different languages.
    Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep

        This is a suite of tools for the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge market vehicles, and it is only compatible with vehicles that use the CAN protocol. These are hand-held tools that plug into your system and outputs information about the vehicle's performance. The StarScan comes with a color touch screen, and it allows you to reprogram controllers. You must, however, purchase the individual software upgrades for the systems to do this. The StarMobile does the same thing as the StarScan, except that the software runs on a laptop as opposed to the software being completely installed on a single device. The Caterpillar ET Diagnostic Tool plugs into the system, and you can read the output information on the laptop. The actual scan tool connects to the laptop via a wireless connection.