Over the last few decades, cars and trucks have increasingly relied on sensors and computers to run properly. And while that’s improved day-to-day reliability, it’s also made some repairs more ...

Driving my new 2004 Audi with the family on a vacation to Sanibel Island, the check engine light (CEL) illuminated. We were 125 miles from home. In the past, an engine warning light would trigger ...

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 ...

Diagnosing automotive problems used to be much more challenging. A mechanic had to use all of their skills to pinpoint mechanical or electrical issues. Nowadays, you can diagnose many problems ...

What’s an OBD-II (sometimes alternatively referred to as OBD-2, and other times in either form absent the interstitial hyphen) scanner? Answering that question first requires an understanding of what ...

MeatPi Electronics introduced the WiCAN Pro, an ESP32-S3-based OBD scanner, and the successor to WiCAN-OBD. Equipped with an OBD-II interface IC, it provides full support for all legislated OBD-II ...

Here are the best Amazon Prime Day OBD2 scanner bargains at both the high-performance (expensive) and high-value (cheap) ends of the market. Amazon is consistently a great source for four particular ...

Weekend wrenchers rejoice: there’s finally a CarPlay-compatible OBD scanner app available for iPhone users. It’s called OnTrack. For years we’ve been restricted to using a phone mount to diagnose cars ...

Modern vehicles are filled with chips and computers that control everything. A code reader makes self-maintenance a lot easier. When something goes wrong, there are many options for what it could be.

View post: Amazon Has a $178 4-Pack of DeWalt Batteries on Sale for 28% Off for Prime Day The Ancel AD310 OBD II Diagnostic Scanner is just $24 right now, $12 less than the $36 it’ll normally run you.

As 2026 rolls in, car owners are increasingly done with subscription-based OBD2 scanners that lock features behind monthly fees or app upgrades. If you’ve ever felt annoyed by a “scan now, pay later” ...

Most people searching for the best OBD2 scanners for home mechanics aren’t trying to become professional technicians. They just want clear answers without paying a shop every time the check-engine ...