VAZ cars, according to many drivers, are not particularly reliable, and therefore sometimes it is necessary to repair a car in the middle of the track “on the knee”. But in order to prevent such cases from happening, you need to do the vehicle diagnostics in time and eliminate the problems identified in this case.
In principle, this can be done independently. For this you need a special scanner or a computer. In the first case, drivers are not always able to buy a diagnostic device, since its cost is several thousand rubles. But with a laptop it will be much easier. With a special program and adapter, you can detect absolutely any breakdown at almost any time. In addition, they do not take up a lot of space, and you can carry them even in the back seat. You should have no problems accessing your laptop. A program for diagnosing VAZ 2114-2117 is on sale. Below we will consider several types of devices, thanks to which you can diagnose your car for free.
At the moment, there is not one diagnostic program for VAZ, but four, thanks to which you can identify any breakdown in the car. It:
- Vagcom.
- Vag tool.
- "Motor Tester" (a program for diagnosing VAZ 2110, UAZ and GAZ).
- Uniscan.
Each of them has its own unique interface. And each can be used to detect malfunctions in one or more parts of the machine. But let's figure it out in order.
Motor tester
This device can timely detect a breakdown on any domestic car. Moreover, you can diagnose the car at any temperature and weather conditions. Its principle of operation is as follows. This program reads information from the computer through the adapter and visualizes the received error codes on the computer screen. In fact, the “Motor Tester” (as a VAZ diagnostic program) helps to make professional car diagnostics. At branded service stations for the same work, they would require at least a couple of thousand rubles from you. By the way, the Motor Tester can be used not only on VAZ cars , but also on many other domestic cars - UAZ Patriot, GAZelle, Volga and many others. Thanks to this, every owner of a Russian jeep, car or small truck can timely detect a breakdown without any difficulties, and completely free of charge.
Vag tool
This diagnostic program VAZ 2110-17 is also often used on VAG-class cars. It allows you to accurately determine the malfunction of any electronic or mechanical system. All that a car owner needs for complex computer diagnostics is a laptop, a special adapter and connecting cables.
Uniscan program
Diagnosis of VAZ can be carried out using this device. This program is the most universal, as it can find errors not only on European cars, but also on American, Asian and Russian production. With Uniscan, you can quickly determine the current state of the suspension or fuel equipment.