Modern vehicles’ sophisticated electronics go far beyond the simple car mechanics most of us grew up with. Now, OBD, or on-board diagnostics, diagnoses almost every issue within your vehicle. Whether ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The check-engine light suddenly appearing on your dashboard is enough to dampen any drive. For the ...

2024年10月から、車検に自動ブレーキや車線中央維持機能などを対象にした「OBD（On-board Diagnostics）検査」が含まれるようになることをご存じだろうか。 最近の自動車は急速に電子化が進んでいる。OBD検査は、これまでの車検制度では検査しきれなかった ...

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 ...

In the Last diagnostics article, we outlined how to retrieve and decipher engine diagnostics for engines running OBD-I engine management computers. OBD or On Board Diagnostics is a subsystem of the ...

Whether you're an everyday driver or a pro technician, when your check engine light suddenly comes on the first step is to connect an OBD-II scanner. At Autoweek, we recommend everyone carry an OBD-II ...

Diagnosing car issues can be daunting, especially for enthusiasts keen on understanding their vehicle's health. An OBD-II scanner is a powerful tool that allows you to diagnose problems yourself. This ...

Automotive diagnostics have come a long way since the “idiot lights” of the 1980s. The current version of the on-board diagnostics (OBD) protocol provides real time data as well as fault diagnostics, ...