The current version of the on-board diagnostics (OBD) protocol provides real time data as well as fault diagnostics, thanks to the numerous sensors connected to the data network in the modern vehicle.

Wait 15 to 30 minutes before reconnecting the battery cables: Positive (+) first, negative (-) last. Turn off the CEL OBD II, ...

The final points of installation involved checking how much of the windshield is obscured and how difficult it is to snake the cable through dashboard gaps to reach the OBD port or 12-volt outlet.

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A garage will charge for this diagnosis, but it is easy to check yourself using an On Board Diagnostics (OBD) reader, which simply plugs into a standardised socket present in almost every car made ...

The best OBD-II scanners were once expensive luxuries that were exclusive to mechanics and other professionals. Those days are long gone, and we recommend that every driver has one to help ...

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The 3-inch IPS display provides a colorful and crisp image and it can be powered either via USB Type-A or Type-C cables. It also gives you advanced features like lane-departure and forward ...