Your car’s OBD-II system is like a built-in health monitor, storing trouble codes when something’s wrong. Learning to read these codes helps you decide whether to keep driving or head straight to a ...

In the January issue, we discussed the history of OBD. This time we are going to investigate some of the technology required to meet OBD II standards. To give an idea of the magnitude of technological ...

"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 ...

Modern OBD-II scanners give everyday drivers powerful insight into their car’s health, from reading trouble codes to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not so long ago, before software and electronics became so integrated, investigating car trouble and tuning performance was a ...

The 90s were a pivotal time in world history, and 1996 was no different. You might have spent the year glued to the TV playing Super Mario 64, or perhaps you were busy campaigning for Bill Clinton or ...

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 ...

Recently, we discussed the pending OBD III, but we did not go into detail about its predecessors OBD II or OBD. These are On-Board Diagnostics that came about when emission controls were born. With ...

A few weeks ago, I decided to buy a couple of cheap OBD-II adapters to start out some ethical hacking experiments. However, when looking for a reliable adapter on the market, you can get a lot of ...