Most of us cringe in fear when the check engine light in the dashboard of a modern 4x4 is tripped on. Your mind begins to spin in frustration wondering what could have triggered it, how bad it really ...

We've all been there—that pesky check engine light pops up on your dashboard. Instantly, thoughts of expensive mechanic bills, weeks of it being repaired in the garage, and inconveniences galore flash ...

That 16-pin connector tucked beneath the dashboard of every car built after 1996 is one of the most underused tools available ...

Most drivers think the OBD-II port is only for check engine lights, but the right scanner can unlock live vehicle data and ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Modern cars are great, except when they go wrong. The number of ...

Onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems have been around since the 1980s and were developed to help limit harmful automotive exhaust emissions. Between 1988 and 1995, U.S.-built vehicles came with what's ...

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 ...

I was recently at a seminar going over some diagnostics for some of the problematic and reoccurring fault codes. The general discussion led us in an interesting direction about the nature of fault ...

The OBD (On-Board Diagnosis) system in your Toyota Corolla will enable you to see what’s wrong with it without going to the service if you choose the low-budget DIY way. Of course you have to know how ...

It's never a good time when one or more dashboard lights decide to turn on. While some dashboard lights are more common and easier to explain, others require a bit more insight to figure out what's ...