Whether you are a full time mechanic, or just a hobbyist, keeping track of all the different OBD-II codes for various vehicles is a nearly impossible task, and while not everyone wants to keep their ...

Let’s start with a breakdown of what each digit of the OBD-II fault code means. This will help you understand the code itself. The first character identifies the system related to the trouble code.

When a fault occurs within the sophisticated car systems, Diagnostic Trouble Codes or DTCs are set. These codes can be read and analyzed to figure out what’s going on with the help of a compatible ...

DTC Codes Explained A standard DTC list was created by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Cars and light trucks compliant with the OBD-II standard were produced from 1996, when this became ...

OBD-II Type Casting An OBD-II trouble code comes in two varieties. Type 1 codes trigger the check engine light immediately after a failure is detected. If the check engine light is flashing, that ...

OBD-II is the standard diagnostics port in cars, and it's been that way for years. When did it replace OBD-I in motorcycles?

Diesel engines use a similar system to announce faults as a gas-powered motor. Your diesel vehicle is still equipped with an OBD-II system that lets you look at trouble codes. If you see the P2002 ...