Category Archives: OBD Diagnostics

How to use OBD data to discover vehicle health, optimize for better performance… or use it to find complex “hair-pulling” car issues.

How Car Diagnostics Can Save You Money

How Car Diagnostics Can Save You Money

Car diagnostics are an invaluable tool for detecting and correcting issues before they become major problems. Not only that, but car diagnostics also help prevent future issues from arising, saving you money in the long run. Every year, car electronic systems become more intricate. Troubleshooting problems can be daunting, but many modern cars now self-diagnose… Continue Reading

How to Reset Crankshaft Position Sensor No Start

How to Reset Crankshaft Position Sensor No Start

Your engine’s crankshaft position sensor (CPS) keeps track of the position of your vehicle’s crankshaft. This data is sent to your car’s engine control unit (ECU), so that it can make necessary adjustments. A failing CPS can cause major problems with your engine’s start-up and acceleration, as well as drastically reduce fuel mileage. 1. Turn… Continue Reading

OBD Codes List

When your car’s computer experiences a problem, it will store a diagnostic trouble code. A scanner plugged into the OBD port of your car will display these codes so you can identify exactly what’s causing the issue and take necessary action. However, these codes can be complicated to decipher and there are thousands of them.… Continue Reading

Engine Codes Complete List

Engine Codes Complete List

Engine codes come in a wide variety of variations, some specific to one vehicle or manufacturer and others that apply universally across all vehicles. If you are a fleet manager and own an OBD scanner or code reader, it is essential to understand what each code signifies. In this article, we’ll take you through an… Continue Reading

How to Read OBD II Codes

How to Read OBD II Codes

When your vehicle’s computer encounters an issue, it will send out a code. These codes have an established formula and can be read using an OBD port scan tool connected to the car’s OBD port. An OBD2 code typically consists of a letter prefix followed by four numbers. The initial number determines whether the code… Continue Reading

What Are the Cylinders in a Car?

What Are the Cylinders in a Car?

Cylinders are the chambers in an engine where fuel is burned and power created. These play a significant role in how cars and SUV engines function. Engines typically consist of four, six or eight cylinders. Each cylinder houses a piston, inlet and exhaust valves, spark plug, and fuel injector. Inline Cylinders are the empty chambers… Continue Reading

How to Extract the Ford Diagnostic Codes List

How to Extract the Ford Diagnostic Codes List

Before you can determine why your check engine light is illuminated, you need to extract the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) generated by the onboard computer system. This can be done using an OBD2 scanner or code reader. These scanners or readers plug into your vehicle’s 16-pin OBD-II diagnostic connector located beneath the steering column. Follow… Continue Reading

What is the Meaning of OBD?

What is the Meaning of OBD?

OBD (on-board diagnostics) is the system responsible for collecting data from various sensors in a vehicle and processing it, then displaying the results as diagnostic trouble codes or DTCs. OBD systems are ubiquitous in vehicles manufactured since the 1980s, providing repair technicians with vital information that allows them to identify performance issues before they escalate… Continue Reading

What Are OBD Protocols Used in Automotive Diagnostics?

What Are OBD Protocols Used in Automotive Diagnostics?

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) are the standards-based protocols that enable external devices to communicate with your car’s computer system. This system can be employed for various tasks, from emissions tests to diagnostics. OBD2 provides human-readable data on such things as speed, RPM and throttle position that is much easier to work with than OEM specific raw… Continue Reading

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