A scan tool is a device that connects to the vehicle’s engine control unit through the OBD port. A scan tool allows you to check and clear engine trouble codes.
A scan tool displays certain ECU data so you can monitor critical engine sensor data like ignition advance, fuel trims, ECU operating status, and most every other signal the ECU monitors to control the engine.
This information is needed by you when you are performance tuning your vehicle with one of the many different tuning solutions URD offers.