Before I figured out how to work on cars, onboard computer systems scared me. I’ve had no formal training, after all, so the idea of a car’s complex electricals and countless sensors made DIY work ...

Most of us cringe in fear when the check engine light in the dashboard of a modern 4x4 is tripped on. Your mind begins to spin in frustration wondering what could have triggered it, how bad it really ...

We've all been there—that pesky check engine light pops up on your dashboard. Instantly, thoughts of expensive mechanic bills, weeks of it being repaired in the garage, and inconveniences galore flash ...

When I got my first performance vehicle (a 2000 Subaru Forester STI) the first thing I bought for it was an OBD-II code reader so I could monitor the sensor levels and pull codes in the event anything ...

Your vehicle has a problem if the check engine light (CEL) glows. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the computer help find the cause.

This Kickstarter campaign aims to sell an OBD-II connection that uses your car's computer to pick out the most exciting parts of your dash cam video. Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After ...

While the volume of possibilities for why your car might seem sluggish can make it very difficult to track down the problem, a good place to start is to check to see if any warning lights are ...

The VD500 OBD2 scanner is specifically designed to diagnose Volkswagen Group (VW/Audi/Skoda/ SEAT) 12-volt 16-pin vehicles, but can also be used with other 12-volt (non-Volkswagen) and light trucks ...