That's where OBD-II scanners come in, giving enthusiasts and everyday drivers a window into their vehicle's diagnostic systems. If you're chasing down the cause of a check-engine light, ensuring peak ...

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 ...

“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 ...

An OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics II) scanner can provide information about the status and health of various vehicular systems. This information can help inform the user as to what the source of a problem ...

So here’s the thing: Arduino’s built-in memory is tiny. If you’re just blinking LEDs, no problem. But the moment you try to log data, say battery usage, temperature over time, or GPS coordinates, ...

Check engine lights are never fun, but having the right tool on hand can make a frustrating situation far easier to deal with. Instead of waiting for an appointment or paying for a quick scan at the ...

Everyone knows how imperative it is to service their vehicles to make sure they’re running smoothly and efficiently. But even if someone is following the manufacturer-suggested service intervals and ...

Nobody likes seeing a warning light on their dashboard, and it’s even worse if you don’t know what it means. But most cars keep a record of any malfunction in their onboard computer, and you can ...

Car thefts are rising nationally in Australia. According to the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council, a car is stolen every 11 minutes, and one in every 120 homes is affected by car theft.

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