Just a quick note on TotalCarDiagnostics ELM327 USB cable. The ELM327 USB scanner (and other tools like it online) do NOT teach you to repair automobiles!
Further, they do NOT allow you to pass most state inspection just be resetting codes. ELM327 and software from Total Car Diagnostics called TOAD, will show you the current generic and manufacturer specific codes that have been triggered, as well as pending codes.
It WILL reset the codes, INCLUDING the monitor codes, however, you can't make the car pass inspection by just resetting the codes.
All of the, I/M Readiness," monitors MUST re-test and show, "Ready" before you can inspect the vehicle.
