You’ll find a connector like the one above. This is the OBD-II connector. The OBD-II protocol is not CAN specific, and can be implemented over UART and PWM channels as well as CAN. OBD-II became ...

Dubbed TrckrX, it is an OBD-II tracking and data logging system built into a BMW E36 M3. The car in question is being used in some auotocross competitions. The driver wanted instant access to some ...

Consider this: When was the last time you achieved something and did it 100% independently? How did you get your last job, client, referral, or recommendation? It’s likely that most successes ...

D-subminiature or D-sub connectors are sturdy electrical connectors with a mating face shaped like the letter D. The connection has two or more parallel rows of pins or sockets. The pins are ...

Modern cars are extensively wired and microprocessor-controlled, resulting in a growing need for more reliable wiring and connectors. The parts of a typical automotive electrical system are shown at ...

A plug and socket for coaxial cable. RCA connectors are used for analog audio signals (see analog audio). They are also used for digital audio (see S/PDIF) and analog video (see composite video).

A two-wire (signal and ground) coaxial cable connector used to connect antennas and set-top boxes to TVs, VCRs and DVDs. F connector cables typically carry analog NTSC TV signals, and the plug's ...

Read on for our guide to what stealing a vehicle this way means – and the measures you can take to protect your car from OBD port theft. An On-Board Diagnostics port is a standard connector used to ...

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 are a must for any car owner, thanks to their ability to unlock the secrets of your car. It doesn't matter how laid back you are, a mysterious light on your dashboard is ...