The second iteration of on-board diagnostics, OBD II, has been required tech on all new cars sold in the U.S. since 1996. That means that anyone who uses or works on cars less than three decades old ...

Your check engine light can come on a host of reasons, ranging from a loose gas cap to a faulty engine component. If you see a light illuminated on your dashboard, you can use an OBD2 scanner to ...

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The scanner can reveal the trouble code hiding behind your Check Engine light, but you should not treat that as a definitive diagnosis.

Modern cars are basically computers on wheels. With so many electrical systems, sensors, and motors, there’s so much that could potentially go wrong. When something does go awry, pinpointing the ...

The Actron PocketScan Code Reader is small and lightweight. Its interface is easy to use, and the company includes solid diagnostic information on its Web site. The cord on the Actron PocketScan Code ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's probably happened to everyone at least once. You're driving along enjoying your favorite tunes when suddenly, your car's "check engine" ...

Car repairs can become expensive quickly, especially when labor charges are added to the cost of parts. A few useful ...

There it is. On your dashboard. Staring at you, mocking you, making you plot insurance fraud: your car’s check engine light. That little bugger has been on your dash for weeks now and you haven’t been ...