The hand-held Equus 3100 OBD-II code reader is versatile and easy to use. Just plug it into the diagnostic port, hit the link key, and wait for the codes to flow. The owner's manual has more than ...

Vehicles produced after 1996 use OBD-II, which is a standardised system that simplifies the process a whole lot. These vehicles all use a common diagnostic connector and a set of universal trouble ...

Motorcycles, however, were exempt from that requirement. While OBD-II became a legal must-have for cars in the U.S., bikes continued using their own in-house protocols.

Using the OBD II port, it gathers and displays information such as boost pressure, transmission temperature, and fuel-flow rate in real time.

Using an OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics II) scanner is a relatively simple process that can provide crucial information about the vehicle’s electronic and mechanical components alike.

Depending on the model, using one of these instruments is fairly simple. Typically, you'll plug it into the diagnostic port, then turn the vehicle on.

Once in service, the car is diagnosed using a computer and its available OBD port. For a while now, various electronics manufacturers have begun offering OBD tools to everyone willing to buy them.

The Ancel BD310 is our choice as the Best Display OBD-II Scanner for DIY Use. We loved the scanner's happy medium between corded and Bluetooth capabilities and felt the app's interface was excellent.

The Ancel BD310, the Gear Team's Best Overall choice for home OBD-II scanners, offers versatility with both corded and Bluetooth capabilities. In Bluetooth mode, its free app is simple to navigate ...

With ODB-II ramping up, Chrysler introduced the 1995 Neon in January of 1994. Several established tool companies adapted to the new OBD-II market while many new manufacturers joined the ...

Unless you’re developing an OBD-II reader, you probably don’t have much use for an OBD-II emulator. But this project could still be useful for anyone who wants to learn more about OBD from the ...