The check engine light comes on, your stomach drops, and you have two choices: drive to a shop and pay a diagnostic fee ...

Modern OBD2 scanners, once reserved for professional garages, are now affordable and compact enough for everyday drivers, offering quick access to vehicle trouble codes and live data. These devices ...

ADESA announced Tuesday it has added OBD2 emissions codes to the condition reports of vehicles inspected at its locations. The auction company has streamlined OBD2 (onboard diagnostic II) scans ...

OBD-II diagnostic device BlueDriver interprets engine error codes to suggest what might need fixing, and lets you know if your car is ready for a smog check. Wayne ...

The check engine light is the worst kind of message. It tells you something is wrong without telling you what, and the dealership will happily charge a ...

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 ...

Your check engine light can come on a host of reasons, ranging from a loose gas cap to a faulty engine component. If you see a light illuminated on your dashboard, you can use an OBD2 scanner to ...

“It’s a great way to find out what is wrong with the computer or vehicle.” The iKiKin OBD2 Scanner Code Reader is on sale (for a limited time only) for $18, which is $18 off the original $36 price tag ...

“Helped me dx and solve a problem the first time I plugged it in.” Plugging a scanner into the OBD2 port under your steering wheel is one of the first steps a mechanic will take to diagnose customer ...