What can Xentry do?
It allows the user to access and read diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and perform various diagnostic tests. To use the diagnostics feature, the user must connect a diagnostic scanner to the vehicle’s OBD-II port and then select the vehicle from the vehicle selection tab. Essentially, OBD-I aimed to enable cars to monitor themselves and provide relevant data to drivers and technicians. OBD-II is the United States standard that was established in 1996. All the vehicles with the OBD-II standard share the same scanner type and trouble codes. Manufacturers standardise the trouble codes.The OBD system consists of the following components: ECU: The central part of the OBD system is the Electronic Control Unit, or ECU. The ECU collects input from various sensors throughout the vehicle. The ECU then uses this data to either control parts of the vehicle, like fuel injectors, or monitor for issues.By using OBD scanners, users can identify potentially major mechanical faults within their vehicles. These faults can range from an engine misfire to pinpointing a faulty sensor.On-board diagnostics (OBD) refers to the automotive electronic system that provides vehicle self-diagnosis and reporting capabilities for repair technicians. An OBD gives technicians access to subsystem information for the purpose of performance monitoring and analyzing repair needs.OBD cables connect a vehicle’s engine control unit (ECU) to a diagnostic tool. The cable plugs into the standard 16-pin OBD-II port (usually under the driver-side dash) to transmit real-time engine data, error codes, and system status.