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

[Bruce Land] sent in this cool final project for ECE 4760 at Cornell University. Dubbed TrckrX, it is an OBD-II tracking and data logging system built into a BMW E36 M3. The car in question is ...

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 ...

[Alex Sidorenko] has built an open source OBD-II Adapter which provides a serial interface using the ELM327 command set and supports all OBD-II standards. We featured [Alex]’s inexpensive PIC ...

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

Modern technology has made diagnosing vehicular issues much easier than ever before. Using an OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics II) scanner is a relatively simple process that can provide crucial information ...

Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. All vehicles built since 1996 are equipped with what’s called an OBD II (onboard diagnostics) system that taps into a car’s electronic control ...

Since 1996, all cars sold in the United States have been required to have something called OBD-II in them. "OBD" stands for On-Board Diagnostics, and it's a standardized way for the engine control ...

For individuals in search of a comprehensive automotive diagnostic solution, the XTOOL D5S stands out as a high-quality option. With its exceptional performance and user-friendly design ...