Not so long ago, before software and electronics became so integrated, investigating car trouble and tuning performance was a mostly mechanical affair. Early electronic scanners and systems were brand ...

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

The 90s were a pivotal time in world history, and 1996 was no different. You might have spent the year glued to the TV playing Super Mario 64, or perhaps you were busy campaigning for Bill Clinton or ...

In the January issue, we discussed the history of OBD. This time we are going to investigate some of the technology required to meet OBD II standards. To give an idea of the magnitude of technological ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The check-engine light suddenly appearing on your dashboard is enough to dampen any drive. For the ...

I was recently at a seminar going over some diagnostics for some of the problematic and reoccurring fault codes. The general discussion led us in an interesting direction about the nature of fault ...

Recently, we discussed the pending OBD III, but we did not go into detail about its predecessors OBD II or OBD. These are On-Board Diagnostics that came about when emission controls were born. With ...

Replacing a worn-out, oil-burning, smoke-belching engine in a 4x4 is a big goal for many enthusiasts. Swapping in a late-model, fuel-efficient, more powerful engine is a great idea, but when it comes ...

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