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Stuff We Use: OBD2 Code Readers

On our never-ending quest to improve this place by listening to feedback from the B&B, we are taking a new tack with these ...
Code reader: The well-priced Ancel AD310 Code Reader does everything it should and more. The easy-to-use plug and play unit starts quickly and prompts you through each diagnostic step. It can reset ...
Your check engine light can come on a host of reasons, ranging from a loose gas cap to a faulty engine component. If you see a light illuminated on your dashboard, you can use an OBD2 scanner to ...
Modern cars are basically computers on wheels. With so many electrical systems, sensors, and motors, there’s so much that could potentially go wrong. When something does go awry, pinpointing the ...
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 ...
If you've been involved in automotive repair for a while, you probably know that modern vehicles use onboard diagnostic (OBD) systems to help notify us when there's a problem. The OBD system works ...