Your car is basically a rolling computer network, and that little “check engine” light is the car begging you to read the ...

Most people don’t start searching for an OBD2 scanner because they’re curious — they start because a warning light refuses to go away. ABS light on. Airbag (SRS) light glowing. The car still drives ...

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 ...

You know that moment when the check engine light flickers on and suddenly your car feels like it’s speaking a language you didn’t study in school? Most of us panic, or we just ignore it—until the ...

Almost all cars made after 1996 have an OBD2 diagnostic port for plugging into and reading trouble codes when a “check engine” light comes on. But some vehicles, particularly German ones made after ...

There are few things more distracting when driving than a check engine light, or CEL. The CEL is a vague, catch-all light that indicates there is an error somewhere ...

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EOBD-Facile Free is a comprehensive car diagnostics application designed to work with EOBD/OBD-II compatible vehicles. It enables users to read and clear trouble codes, view real-time sensor data, and ...

Three of the main reasons the check engine light or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) turns on are: a loose fuel cap, issues with the ignition system, and problems with the emissions system. Many ...

When my check engine light came on recently, I decided to try the FIXD scanner to avoid an unnecessary mechanic visit. The device plugs into the OBD2 port and pairs with my phone via Bluetooth, giving ...