The Cen-Tech 98614 OBD2 Scanner is gaining attention as an entry-level tool for car diagnostics. Initial user experiences highlight a straightforward setup process. One user reported successful software and driver installation on Vista 64-bit, noting smooth connectivity via COM5 and printing capabilities right out of the box. The device, manufactured around November 2009 with software V2.10 and hardware V1.50, showed promising initial functionality even before connecting to a vehicle.
Upon connecting the Cen-Tech 98614 OBD2 scanner to a car, the user performed diagnostic tests, raising a question about the meaning of a “$10” reading within the control module data. The scan output provided detailed information, including SAE J1850 VPW protocol, vehicle info status (not supported or stored), and codes status (no stored or pending codes, and no freeze frame data).
Further data from the Cen-Tech 98614 scan focused on the O2 sensors and On-Board Monitoring Tests. For O2 Bank1 Sensor1, readings for Rich-Lean and Lean-Rich thresholds, along with various parameters ($70, $71, $83, $84, $85, $86, $87), were provided. O2 Bank1 Sensor2 was reported as not supported or stored. The On-Board Mon. Test (Test $02) displayed a series of IDs with measured values, maximums, minimums, and status indications (OK or Fail). Tests $05 and $0E were noted as not supported or stored.
Despite the functional data retrieval, the user commented on the “lame” user manual accompanying the Cen-Tech 98614 OBD2 scanner. This suggests a potential area for improvement in user experience and documentation for those new to OBD2 diagnostics. Overall, initial feedback indicates the Cen-Tech 98614 as a functional, albeit basic, OBD2 scanner, suitable for users looking for fundamental diagnostic capabilities.
