The Core Purpose: A Bridge for Data Think of the OBD cable as a bridge. On one side is your car’s OBD-II port (the universal, standardized connector usually found under the dashboard). On the other side is a tool that can understand the car’s language. The cable carries: Power (to run the scan tool or adapter). Data (the diagnostic […]
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What is OBD? OBD, or On-Board Diagnostics, is a vehicle’s built-in self-diagnosis and reporting system. It’s the “check engine light” system in your car. Think of it as your car’s way of communicating its health and any problems to a mechanic (or you) through a standardized digital port. What It Does The OBD system continuously monitors […]