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

Whether you are a full time mechanic, or just a hobbyist, keeping track of all the different OBD-II codes for various vehicles is a nearly impossible task, and while not everyone wants to keep their ...

Repair Reports generated by the Lemur BlueDriver not only interpret error codes, but suggest causes and fixes. The Smog Check feature can let you know if your car is ...

Q: I just read your column responding to a question about ignoring a check engine warning light. I have a 2004 Lexus ES330 that had a check engine warning light. After a couple of weeks I was able to ...

Q:Hello, I am a longtime Corvette enthusiast and have owned many Corvette models. Unfortunately, I have never been in the financial position to purchase a new model and usually buy cars between 10 and ...

If you drive a Chevrolet Equinox and have had some trouble with an engine error code recently, you're likely worried about how serious it is. The P0010 code on the ...

Onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems have been around since the 1980s and were developed to help limit harmful automotive exhaust emissions. Between 1988 and 1995, U.S.-built vehicles came with what's ...

The benefits of diagnostics are clear to Jerry Greiner, VP of business operations, procurement & fleet management at Transervice. “The data will give you an overall picture of the truck’s health and ...

If you've ever gone to a mechanic for a check engine light problem on your car, then chances are you've heard the technician say something about an OBD scanner. It's a handheld phone-like device that ...

It’s a familiar scene: the check-engine light pops on, the car starts acting a little “off,” and you do the responsible thing ...