An OBD II port may seem convenient, but a hardwire kit or 12V outlet is usually the safer long-term solution.

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 ...

The world of car diagnostics has changed a lot over the last 50 years. Back in the '70s and earlier, a mechanic's most valuable diagnostic tools were usually their eyes and ears. You could figure out ...

I used one of these devices to troubleshoot a 1999 Subaru Impreza. One of my friends had an OBD-II sensor connected via Serial Port to his XP Laptop. Here's the screenshot.

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 ...

Diagnosing automotive problems used to be much more challenging. A mechanic had to use all of their skills to pinpoint mechanical or electrical issues. Nowadays, you can diagnose many problems ...

PLX Devices has once again taken to Kickstarter to raise the required funds it needs to take their Kiwi 4 OBD in car connectivity kit to market. The Kiwi 4 has been specifically designed to allow you ...

Car crime has become increasingly sophisticated, with thieves using the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port fitted to modern cars to start the engine and drive away. The problem has made headlines, ...