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 ...

The top end of the technology ladder is held by a scan tool. This car diagnostic tool plugs into the OBD-II port (“OBD” is an acronym for on-board diagnostics, and the “II” designates the second ...

Modern vehicles’ sophisticated electronics go far beyond the simple car mechanics most of us grew up with. Now, OBD, or on-board diagnostics, diagnoses almost every issue within your vehicle. Whether ...

Car diagnostic tests scan a car’s components and integrated systems for errors or malfunctions before they become dangerous. These tests leverage computerization to keep your car in optimal working ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. So your engine light is on. It could be nothing. Or it ...

In the Last diagnostics article, we outlined how to retrieve and decipher engine diagnostics for engines running OBD-I engine management computers. OBD or On Board Diagnostics is a subsystem of the ...

The best car adapter you can buy is the Automatic AUT-450C. We’ve looked high and low, and no other diagnostic device in this burgeoning segment of the tech world matches it. Once plugged into your ...

The 90s were a pivotal time in world history, and 1996 was no different. You might have spent the year glued to the TV playing Super Mario 64, or perhaps you were busy campaigning for Bill Clinton or ...

In today's digital landscape, smartphones have outgrown their original functions of calls and chats, evolving into multifunctional devices that are essential to our daily lives. One of the coolest ...