The Ancel AD410 OBD2 Scanner is on sale at Amazon for 22% off, and one shopper called it a "good tool for troubleshooting." ...

“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 ...

OBD2 scanners use a system whereby onboard computers in cars and trucks conduct self-diagnostics and reporting of their computer boards. The best part of owning an OBD2 reader is that it’s essentially ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What do you do when the "Check Engine" light comes on in your car? A lot of people just ignore it; after all, that sensor is ...

Seeing your vehicle's check-engine light come on can throw a wrench in your travel plans. It can also feel a little scary: Does it mean your ride is headed for the scrapyard? Or is there a simple fix?

“A must-have for anyone who prioritizes efficiency and accuracy.” And right now at Amazon, you can get the Panlong OBD2 Diagnostic Scan Tool for only $28, less than half of its original price. It ...

In 1976, Chrysler ushered in the computer engine management system era with their Electronic Lean Burn 400 4-bbl. This early computerized spark-advance control system was developed to make the engine ...

There it is. On your dashboard. Staring at you, mocking you, making you plot insurance fraud: your car’s check engine light. That little bugger has been on your dash for weeks now and you haven’t been ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The OBD acronym stands for on-board diagnostics, a system built into modern vehicles that monitors the performance of the engine and other ...

In the past, automotive diagnostic scanners were rather expensive. But today you can get a wireless interface for $10 online and use a multitude of apps to read codes, log, and monitor data in a wide ...

The world of car diagnostics has changed a lot over the last 50 years. Back in the '70s and earlier, a mechanic's most valuable diagnostic tools were usually their eyes and ears. You could figure out ...