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 ...

Verizon today announced a new aftermarket vehicle diagnostics and roadside assistance service that works by plugging a dongle into any car’s OBD computer port. Once connected, Verizon Vehicle service ...

After finishing his post-graduate work in English and Language Studies, Morgan served as an editor and copywriter for a range of trade magazines, including infrastructure maintenance, natural resource ...

X-431 automotive fault diagnostic computer is the new generation diagnostic computer by Launch which is the perfect integration of Automotive electronic applications technology and information network ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

In the past, car diagnostic tools were prohibitively expensive. Prior to 1996, an independent technician could expect to pay thousands of dollars for a tool that was compatible with only a single ...

If your whip is a Honda, Toyota, BMW, Chrysler, VW, or Mini made in the last decade or so, the Car Kracker is for you. This project allows you to connect directly to your car’s computer system, ...

While there have been many protocols developed over time for vehicle diagnostics—such as KWP 2000, ISO 15765 and K-Line—automotive OEMs and suppliers have agreed to rely on Unified Diagnostic Services ...