Published: February 11, 2026 · Last updated: May 2, 2026
Service functions are special features in advanced OBD2 diagnostic tools that allow you to perform maintenance and reset procedures on vehicle systems. Unlike basic code reading, these functions interact directly with control modules to carry out tasks such as oil reset, EPB (electronic parking brake) service mode, battery registration, DPF regeneration, or steering angle calibration.
DPF Regeneration with OBD2 Scanner: The Complete Guide From Someone Who Does This For a Living
Published: March 27, 2026 · Last updated: May 9, 2026 DPF light on, limp mode, or a customer asking why their diesel keeps doing it…
OBD2 scanner Service Resets Explained: What They Do and When You Need Them
Published: March 26, 2026 · Last updated: April 27, 2026 Service resets are one of the most important functions in modern OBD2 scanners. As cars…
Airbag Reset Using OBD2 Scanner (SRS Reset Guide)
Published: March 20, 2026 · Last updated: March 20, 2026 Airbag reset (also called SRS reset or crash data reset) is a procedure used to…
How to do Throttle Matching with OBD2 scanner (Throttle Body Adaptation) – Basic Guide
Published: March 19, 2026 · Last updated: March 19, 2026 Throttle matching, also known as throttle body adaptation, is a common procedure used to recalibrate…
Steering Angle Sensor Calibration (SAS Reset) with OBD2 scanner guide
Published: March 19, 2026 · Last updated: March 19, 2026 Steering angle sensor (SAS) calibration is a common diagnostic procedure required after repairs, alignment, or…
Fuel Injector Coding With an OBD2 Scanner (Quick Guide)
Published: March 18, 2026 · Last updated: March 18, 2026 Fuel injector coding is the process of telling the ECU how each injector behaves so…
Gearbox Adaptation Explained – When and How to Perform Transmission Relearn
Published: March 9, 2026 · Last updated: March 9, 2026 What is gearbox adaptation? Gearbox adaptation, also known as transmission relearn, is a process where…
How to Reset the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) with an OBD2 Scanner
Published: March 8, 2026 · Last updated: May 1, 2026 If you’ve got a car from roughly 2010 onwards, the rear brakes probably have an…
Battery Adaptation (BMS Reset): How to Register a New Car Battery with an OBD2 Scanner
Published: February 18, 2026 · Last updated: April 29, 2026 If you swapped the 12V battery in a modern car and didn’t run a battery…
Oil Service Reset with OBD2 scanner guide
Published: February 17, 2026 · Last updated: February 17, 2026 After changing oil, the service reminder usually stays on. That doesn’t mean something is wrong…
How to use TPMS relearn/reset with OBD2 scanner | FULL Guide
Published: February 17, 2026 · Last updated: April 28, 2026 Yes, you can fix most TPMS problems with the right scanner. But you need to…
