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OBD2 scanning tool quick question

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I've been working on cars since the 90s. Believe it or not, I've never used a OBD2 scanner. I have a question about them. Can it still scan for codes even if you don't get a "check Engine" light?
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It can, yes. There may or may not be one though. There can be pending, active, and stored codes and only the active codes will illuminate the CEL. Even without a code you can use it to look at data from the various sensors which is very helpful for diagnostics.
Thanks Steve. Much appreciated.
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