Discover what an OBD2 scanner is and how to use it to diagnose and fix car problems before they escalate into major repairs.

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've ever connected a standard OBD-II scanner to your motorcycle only to find it doesn't work as expected, you're not alone. Unlike cars, ...

Read diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) with the Black and Decker SmartScan OBD II Vehicle Scanner. For more on this code reader, check out Off-Road Magazine.

The Zurich ZR-PRO scan tool is a professional-level OBD-II scan tool that can read active and pending DTCs and clear the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).

Diagnose auto troubles and check and reset warning lights with some of the best OBD-II scanners on the market. Many of these have been tested by the Gear Team.

What’s an OBD-II (sometimes alternatively referred to as OBD-2, and other times in either form absent the interstitial hyphen) scanner? Answering that question first requires an understanding of what ...

Did your vehicle's Check Engine light just pop on? An OBD-II scanner can provide some direction. We tested 11 of them to find the best for different situations.

Seeing your vehicle's check-engine light come on can throw a wrench in your travel plans. It can also feel a little scary: Does it mean your ride is headed for the scrapyard? Or is there a simple fix?

Get the read on your car issues with an OBD-II code reader. I tried out some of the top brands on the market to find the best one for your needs.

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? Which one does your bike have?