The new PocketScan Code Reader (P/N 3108) from OTC, an SPX brand, is an OBD II code reader that automatically reads DTCs when connected to the vehicle. The company says it also provides freeze frame, ...

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Seeing your check engine light pop up on your dashboard is never a good feeling ...

This is to be used on an Raspberry Pi with a Display connected in order to OBD-II data to guages on the display. I am currently using https://github.com/Ircama/ELM327 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the Last diagnostics article, we outlined how to retrieve and decipher engine diagnostics for engines running OBD-I engine management computers. OBD or On Board Diagnostics is a subsystem of the ...

A journalist's experience with a check engine light and an outrageous $250 diagnostic fee reveals how a simple, affordable tool can save you from questionable auto shop practices and hundreds of ...