An OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics II) scanner can provide information about the status and health of various vehicular systems.

Did your vehicle's Check Engine light just pop on? An OBD-II scanner can provide some direction. We tested a handful to find ...

Learn what that pesky dashboard light means before heading to the shop — and maybe save some cash in the process.

Whatever you did, though, it’s likely that one major event passed you by without a thought: The standardization of on-board vehicle diagnostics (in the US), otherwise known as OBD-II.

A car diagnostic scanner — aka an on-board diagnostics scanner or an OBD2 code reader — is a device that communicates with your vehicle's computer system to retrieve information about its performance ...

In short, effective vehicle diagnosis combines mechanical knowledge, specialized tools, and a systematic approach to ...

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 ...

This includes a requirement that all vehicles sold within their territories must support an on-board diagnostic system that can be operated to determine the serviceability of the vehicle's emission ...

Often, however, the explanation is simple and the problem is an easy fix. OBD stands for On Board Diagnostics, and an OBD-II scanner can check on your vehicle's vital systems, providing valuable ...

KENNEWICK – A father and son have been accused of conspiring to smuggle illegal devices to override emission controls on ...

The JioMotive is an On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) device that says it can make your car smarter. While new cars generally offer a lot of smart features including vehicle diagnostics, most older cars ...