Automotive diagnostics have come a long way since the “idiot lights” of the 1980s. The current version of the on-board diagnostics (OBD) protocol provides real time data as well as fault diagnostics, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The on-board diagnostics (OBD) port isn’t just for your mechanic ...

OBD2 adapters that help you read fault codes and get additional information on potential problems have been around for quite a while. But someone on Indiegogo says they’ve invented something totally ...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OBD Solutions today unveiled OBDLink MX+, a one-of-a-kind wireless OBD adapter that transforms any iPhone, iPad, or Android device into a professional-grade diagnostic scan ...

I'm not into cars to such an extent that I have an OBD-II analyzer in my toolkit. But when I discovered Chinese sources for $9-$20 USB & Bluetooth adapters, I couldn't say no. I thought it might have ...

That sinking feeling when your check engine light flickers on doesn’t have to mean an expensive diagnostic fee at the shop. Your smartphone already handles banking, navigation, and ordering food-why ...

Unlike in the automotive industry, where there is a standard OBD plug for diagnosis purposes, motorcycle manufacturers decided to use their own individual ways of getting the same thing done. However, ...