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On-Board Diagnostics, or OBD, in an automotive context, is a generic term referring to a vehicle's self-diagnostic and reporting capability. OBD systems give the vehicle owner or a repair technician access to state of health information for various vehicle sub-systems. The amount of diagnostic information available via OBD has varied widely since the introduction in the early 1980's of on-board vehicle computers, which made OBD possible. Early instances of OBD would simply illuminate a malfunction indicator light, or MIL, if a problem were detected-but would not provide any information as to the nature of the problem. Modern OBD implementations use a standardized fast digital communications port to provide myriad realtime data in addition to a standardized series of diagnostic trouble codes, or DTCs, which allow one to rapidly identify and remedy malfunctions within the vehicle. See the link added "What is OBD" for more detail
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Will a automotive code scanner obd-2 work on a 1997 Pontiac sunfire se?
Yes a OBD 2 scanner/reader will work on your car
Need a obd adapter for 1992 Lexus es 300?
92 Lexus is OBD 1. There is a plug for Lexus OBD 1, and will not work with an OBD2 scanner.
Will a obd 2 code reader work on a1994 land rover discovery?
Your vehicle is too old for the OBD 2 reader to work on it. Not sure what system would work as manufacturers used their own dedicated systems before OBD became the industry standard. Steve
Can you use an obd-2 reader on a 05 Dakota?
Yes you can OBD 2 reader/scanner are the only thing that will work to get codes
Can the ecm for a 1995 work for a 1998 Jeep Wrangler?
No. 1995 was OBD-I controls, SBEC. 1998 was OBD-II controls, JTEC.
How to check obd 2 codes with paper clip?
That does not work.
Where is the OBD port on a 2001 Toyota Corolla and what type of OBD will work with this vehicle?
The 2001 Toyota Corolla uses a OBD 2 reader and it located on lower driver side of dash next to hood release
Will OBD II mpg readout work on a 91 sr5 pickup?
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Will an obd2 work on a 1994 dodge caravan?
No, 1994 is OBD 1
Will a obd 2 scanner work on a 2001 civic?
Yes it will or a OBD2 reader
What obd does a 1989 camero have?
It has obd 1It has obd 1
How do you reset the computer on a 1999 gmc envoy?
hook OBD II scanner up and clear codes. Disconnecting battery doesn't always work on OBD II
