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Plug it in. Read the code. Know if it’s serious.
Get my DashwiseYour car already knows what’s wrong. It saves a code every time the light comes on. Dashwise reads that code and tells you what it means, in plain English.
Something needs attention. Read the code soon, before a small problem gets expensive.
Serious. Ease off the gas, stop somewhere safe, and don’t keep driving hard.
The code and what it means, in about a minute. Then you decide what to do.
Find the port under the dashboard, on the driver’s side. Plug in Dashwise and turn the key to ON. You don’t need to start the engine.
Press DTC. The code appears on the color screen with its meaning in plain English.
Fix it yourself if it’s simple. Or walk into the shop knowing exactly what to ask.
Pick a code. The top box shows how a code appears on the Dashwise screen. The guide below explains what it usually means and what to do.
Illustrations based on the Read Codes screen. Dashwise shows the codes stored in your own car, and the exact wording on your device may differ.
The light comes on. You can guess, or you can know.
Good mechanics fix cars. Dashwise just makes sure you walk in knowing what to ask.
Dashwise covers the engine and emissions system, which is what turns on the check engine light.
See what triggered the light. After the repair, clear it with one button.
40,000+ code definitions on the device. No internet needed.
Watch engine readings update in real time while the car runs.
Press I/M to see if your car is ready for its smog check before you go.
Check battery and charging voltage in a few seconds.
A 2.8" display you can read at a glance, with dedicated I/M and DTC buttons.
Dashwise works with gas cars, SUVs and light trucks sold in the US since 1996.
Dashwise reads engine and emissions codes. It doesn’t read ABS or airbag lights.
Cable attached. Nothing to assemble, no app to install.
Three steps, one page.
For when you want the details.
If Dashwise doesn’t work on your car, return it for a full refund. Plus a 1-year warranty and free updates for life.
If it’s a gas car built in 1996 or later, yes. Diesels from 2008 and newer work too. Use the checker above, or contact us with your model.
No. Plug it in, press a button, read the screen. The code and its meaning appear in plain English.
No. You pay once. Updates are free for life.
Yes. After the repair, you can clear the code with one button. If the problem isn’t fixed, the light will come back.
No. Dashwise reads the engine and emissions system, which is what turns on the check engine light.
No. Dashwise has its own screen. Nothing to install, no Bluetooth to pair.
A steady light usually means you can drive to get it checked soon. A flashing light means stop somewhere safe and don’t keep driving hard.
Return it within 30 days for a refund. See the return policy.
You’ll see your delivery estimate at checkout, before you pay. Shipping is free.
Keep it in the glove box. It pays for itself the first time you skip a diagnostic fee.