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I was recently at a seminar going over some diagnostics for some of the problematic and reoccurring fault codes. The general discussion led us in an interesting direction about the nature of fault ...

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Whether you are a full time mechanic, or just a hobbyist, keeping track of all the different OBD-II codes for various vehicles is a nearly impossible task, and while not everyone wants to keep their ...

Seeing your vehicle's check-engine light come on can throw a wrench in your travel plans. It can also feel a little scary: Does it mean your ride is headed for the scrapyard? Or is there a simple fix?

从1996年开始，所有在美国销售的汽车都必须配备OBD-II诊断连接器。我一直想知道相应的OBD-II扫描仪(和类似产品)的内部是什么样的。为了通过这个拆解项目满足我的好奇心，我选择了一款价格更适中(但仍然是主流功能)的设备，即THINKCAR Tech的THINKOBD 100。

[Justin] tipped us about his slick custom OBD-II gauge that could easily pass for an OEM module. He was able to use the clock area of his Subaru BRZ to display a bunch of information including the oil ...

Most drivers think the OBD-II port is only for check engine lights, but the right scanner can unlock live vehicle data and deeper diagnostics.

I watch a lot of car repair videos on YouTube and it's obvious that there are scan tools out there that will give you lots of information about what cars are doing, allow you to do component tests, ...