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 ...

That 16-pin connector tucked beneath the dashboard of every car built after 1996 is one of the most underused tools available ...

What an OBD2 Scanner Can (and Can’t) Do Most 1996 or newer gas vehicles and most 1997 or newer diesel vehicles use OBD-II, per New York’s inspection guidance. The car runs self-tests on emissions ...

It’s possible to get an OBD2 scanner for over $100, and if you did that it would be money well spent. The best OBD2 scanner can reveal hidden issues, provide live data, and save hundreds if not ...

I don't know about you, but I've been using OBD2 apps for many years, especially because I could get them up and running with a super-cheap ELM327 adapter. My favorite app has long been Torque, as the ...

Weekend wrenchers rejoice: there’s finally a CarPlay-compatible OBD scanner app available for iPhone users. It’s called OnTrack. For years we’ve been restricted to using a phone mount to diagnose cars ...

Our entire lives are run through — and directed by — our smartphones, so it only makes sense that your car’s diagnostics would live there, too. Thanks to Bluetooth technology, wireless OBD2 scanners ...

OK, so imagine, you're four-wheelin' with a bunch of friends in Baja, or maybe you're halfway into some backroad in Canada. After a beautiful camp, 50 miles from the nearest light bulb, you pack up ...

Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. It’s possible to get an OBD2 scanner for over $100, and if you did ...

“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 ...