Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 offers a realistic car repair experience, complete with the use of an OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) scanner. While the game doesn’t explicitly feature a separate OBD scanner tool, the functionality is integrated into the inspection process. This guide outlines how to effectively “use” the OBD scanner within the game to diagnose car problems and progress through repairs.
Understanding the OBD Scanner’s Role
In real-life, an OBD scanner plugs into your car’s diagnostic port and reads trouble codes stored in the car’s computer. These codes indicate potential issues within various systems. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 simulates this process through the examination tools and visual inspection. While you won’t physically connect a tool, the actions you take mimic the information gathering an OBD scanner would provide.
Utilizing In-Game “OBD” Features
Here’s how to perform diagnostics in CMS 2015, effectively utilizing the built-in “OBD” functionality:
Visual Inspection:
- Exterior: Walk around the car and look for obvious damage, leaks, or unusual wear and tear. This mirrors a visual inspection a mechanic would perform before even connecting an OBD scanner.
- Interior: Check dashboard warning lights. These often provide the first clue about a problem, just as they would in a real car, leading you to investigate specific systems.
Using Examination Tools:
The game’s examination tools act as your OBD scanner, providing detailed information about parts:
- Examine Tool: This basic tool highlights parts in need of replacement with a red outline. This is similar to how an OBD scanner narrows down potential problem areas.
- Electronics Skill Tree: Investing skill points in this tree enhances your “OBD” capabilities. Higher levels unlock advanced examination tools that provide more detailed information and faster diagnostics, simulating more advanced OBD scanners. For example:
- Examine Tool Level 2 & 3: These further pinpoint issues with increasing accuracy, similar to using a professional-grade OBD scanner.
- Fast Manual Examination: Speeds up the visual inspection process, allowing you to quickly assess the vehicle, much like a mechanic familiar with using an OBD scanner efficiently.
Skill Tree Build for Effective Diagnostics
Prioritizing certain skill upgrades will maximize your diagnostic efficiency:
- Fast Assembly/Disassembly & Fast Unbolting: While not directly related to the “OBD” function, these skills allow you to quickly access parts for inspection, saving valuable time during the diagnostic process. Think of it as efficiently getting to the diagnostic port and connecting the scanner.
- Examine Tool Upgrades: Prioritize these upgrades early. Improved examination tools are essential for pinpointing issues without unnecessary disassembly, similar to relying on a good OBD scanner for accurate readings.
- Tablet: This allows quicker part ordering, streamlining the repair process after diagnosis.
Conclusion: Mastering Diagnostics in CMS 2015
While Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 doesn’t offer a literal OBD scanner tool, the game mechanics effectively simulate its function. By mastering visual inspection and strategically upgrading examination tools in the skill tree, you can efficiently diagnose car problems and become a proficient virtual mechanic. This approach mirrors real-life diagnostic procedures, offering a realistic and engaging gaming experience.
