From the late '80s onward, cars were becoming more and more technically advanced, and an old-school toolkit could only do so much. So, following some development (and the limited OBD-I design), the ...

OBD-II is the standard diagnostics port in cars, and it's been that way for years. When did it replace OBD-I in motorcycles?

The Actron PocketScan is a good entry-level OBD code reader for the driveway mechanic.Actron The primary purpose of the OBD-II connection is for emissions testing, but one of the first and most ...

Problems with your catalytic converter and emissions system can trigger the P0420 diagnostic code ...

For some time now, vehicles sold across the world have had the ability to self diagnose their problems. This capacity is referred to in the industry as on-board diagnostics, or OBD. On-board computers ...

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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An engine that intermittently misfires will trigger the general P0300 error code, but the source of the problem is still to ...

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?

In today’s society, it becomes more and more difficult to imagine life without driving. Whether you have to go to work in a different city, are taking a class far away from your house or you just want ...