I am currently developing an application which
retrieves diagnostic trouble codes from my car's OBD system and display any DTCs in a list.
The first step is to
retrieve the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
If the check engine light is on, (I'm guessing it is) the first thing you'll want to do is
retrieve the diagnostic trouble codes.
Not exact matches
Retrieve generic and manufacturer specific
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), includes definitions lookup software on CD and displays DTC definitions on screen.
Also, if the Check Engine Light is on, the
diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) should be
retrieved.
A certified mechanic from YourMechanic would use a code scanner to
retrieve the specific
diagnostic trouble code (s) from your car's PCM that have caused the check engine light to illuminate.