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Master your car’s OBD-II like a pro

Your car’s OBD-II port is more than a check-engine light decoder—it’s a gateway to real-time data, smarter troubleshooting, and even privacy concerns. From DIY repairs to pro-grade diagnostics, ...
Hackaday

IPhone OBD-II App

Rev by DevToaster is an application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that allows real-time monitoring of vehicle ECU data from the OBD-II port. Rev interfaces with a WiFi OBD-II dongle. If your check ...
KHOU 11

‘This is actually going to save you a lot’ | Houston police urge drivers to get OBD port locks to prevent vehicle theft

HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department is warning drivers about a high-tech way criminals are now stealing cars by using something every single vehicle has. Sgt. Tracy Hicks with HPD’s Auto Theft ...
jdpower

How To Read Your Onboard Diagnostics

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 ...
CNET

A brief intro to OBD-II technology

Antuan started out in the automotive industry the old-fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. He now has nearly 20 years of expertise and experience behind ...

SynGas OBD Fuel Saver Review 2026: Does This Smart Device Actually Cut Your Fuel Costs?

Discover the truth about the SynGas OBD Fuel Saver in this comprehensive 2026 review. Learn how it works, what real users say ...
The Globe and Mail

Want to prevent car theft? Protecting the OBD port and The Club are a good start

We recently started selling an anti-theft device designed to protect your vehicle’s Onboard Diagnostic port (OBD) by a company called Sherlock. As a result, I have been captivated by all the ...
Hoodline

Austin Drivers Warned About OBD Auto Thefts

Austin police say a new high-tech auto theft trick is turning professional diagnostic tools into gear for stealing cars.
The Drive

I Customized My BMW 128i’s Hidden Convenience Settings Via Its OBDII Port

After owning a three-car succession of modestly appointed subcompacts, I’ve finally upgraded to some neat technological features in my beloved 2011 BMW 128i. Even though I’ve driven many new cars over ...
Daily Express

‘I’m a mechanic – plugging this device into your car could cause expensive damage’

Scotty Kilmer has advised drivers to steer clear of a popular device that could cause expensive damage to their vehicle. The online mechanic Scotty Kilmer has warned drivers to never plug a device ...
Ars Technica

Why don’t EVs have standard diagnostic ports—and when will that change?

OBD-II was only ever specified to provide diagnostics information that is necessary for emissions testing over one of the supported electrical bus interfaces (either CAN, SAE J 1850 or others). Only ...