The top end of the technology ladder is held by a scan tool. This car diagnostic tool plugs into the OBD-II port (“OBD” is an acronym for on-board diagnostics, and the “II” designates the second ...

Code readers are diagnostic tools that every car owner should consider owning. Having one of these is as important as carrying a spare tire or a fire extinguisher in the trunk. Back in the day, before ...

BHPian Quadrant55 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:Just wanted to know members' views about paying for diagnostics ...

Like a full body exam, a full vehicle diagnostic sounds like an in depth scan that will detect any problems with your vehicle. Unfortunately, a full diagnostic—like an annual checkup—is confined to ...

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: She took her car to Firestone for a diagnostic test. The car returned undrivable. When Ashley Pittman's car started shaking while ...

Ever wondered why your trip to the mechanic starts with a charge before they even touch your car? That’s the diagnostic fee ...

Cars are more than just oil and steel. Modern models have incorporated electronics and computer chips to help manage and optimize their mechanical components. That means maintaining your car's ...

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The PicoScope 4823 oscilloscope from Pico Technology decodes serial protocols commonly used in vehicles, including CAN, CAN FD, LIN, and FlexRay. Its eight common-ground signal input channels have a ...

When my car failed California’s smog test this year, I wandered from one garage to another trying to determine how to bring it into compliance. After speaking with several automotive experts and ...