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Will AutoZone read codes for free? ›

Visit Your Local AutoZone Store for Free Fix Finder Service

AutoZone offers a complimentary Fix Finder service that efficiently diagnoses warning lights, including Check Engine, ABS, and maintenance indicators. Simply visit your nearest AutoZone store when a warning light appears on your vehicle's dashboard.

If you see a warning light, come to AutoZone. Fix Finder reads information from the Check Engine, ABS, and maintenance lights. The test often takes less than a minute once the reader is plugged in.

Many auto parts stores offer code readings as a free service. Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, and O'Reilly are among the stores that will. (So do many other chains and independent stores. Check with your local store to find out whether they offer this service, and whether it's free.)

We offer a variety of free services at our stores. Stop by your local store for free engine code scanning on most OBD II vehicles! We cannot guarantee the problem can be resolved during the visit, but we are happy to refer you to one of our local professional technicians if a more comprehensive diagnosis is needed.

Can Mechanics Read Error Codes Without the Check Engine Light? Most mechanics will be perfectly able to read error codes without a check engine light. If the check engine light in your vehicle is on, it's critical that you have the codes read by a mechanic as soon as possible.

Get a new OBDII scanner at AutoZone and expand your DIY horizons. Or, explore our Loan-A-Tool program to borrow the tester at no charge.

Many drivers don't realize that AutoZone,the nation's largest auto parts chain, will do the following services free of charge: Read the codes on your check engine light.

If your Check Engine light is on, don't take a chance on getting stranded, or worse yet, risk damage to your engine. Stop by O'Reilly Auto Parts and we'll test your Check Engine light codes for free. We can even print out a list of common fixes for the codes, and help you find a repair shop if needed.

'Hard' vs. 'Soft' Codes

These concepts are still valuable for OBD II because they tell you how likely you are to find the fault during testing. A hard code is easy to measure because the fault is always there, but a soft code means you may have to recreate the fault conditions.

Check engine lights can turn on for a number of reasons. Some can be minor problems such as tightening the gas cap, and others can be serious problems like engine issues. If your vehicle is running fine, the check engine light may signal a minor issue, but it is best to visit a mechanic to make sure.

What is a full diagnostic check? ›

A full car diagnostic test can tell you whether any parts or components within your engine are faulty, along with other issues that might be affecting its performance. It can also provide an indication as to why your dashboard lights may be activating.

If your Check Engine light is on, don't take a chance on getting stranded, or worse yet, risk damage to your engine. Stop by O'Reilly Auto Parts and we'll test your Check Engine light codes for free. We can even print out a list of common fixes for the codes, and help you find a repair shop if needed.

You first want to press and hold the odometer reset button and the trip button at the same time. While holding those down, turn the ignition on and release the odometer reset and trip buttons. After taking these steps, the diagnostic codes should appear in your odometer display.

Code Readers are basic devices that can read and clear codes from any OBD-II equipped vehicle.