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[Maintenance list] What OBD (On Board Diagnostics) protocol does my

What OBD (On Board Diagnostics) Protocol Does My Car There is a chance that your car may not use any OBD protocol. Many vehicles are able to communicate with some form of scan tool, but may not use an OBDII protocol (which is what ELM ICs support). If...

[Maintenance list] Exhaust pipe black smoke, replace spark plug does

The seventh generation Accord in 2005 is now emitting black smoke. Remove the spark plug and check that it is black. This is a step to judge the problem in the garage. Replace the spark plug as long as the spark plug is black After replacement, becaus...

[Maintenance video] Does My Car Have OBD-II?

All cars and light trucks built and sold in the United States after January 1, 1996 were required to be OBD II equipped. In general, this means all 1996 model year cars and light trucks are compliant, even if built in late 1995. Two factors will show ...

[Maintenance video] Which OBD-II protocol is supported by vehicle?

All cars and light trucks built for sale in the United States after 1996 are required to be OBDII compliant. The European Union adopted a similar law in 2000 for gasoline-powered vehicles, and in 2003 for cars with diesel engines. An OBD-II compliant ...

[Maintenance list] Will the OBD system stop work if relevant circuit

No, the OBD system is part of the ECU internal engine control system and is not controlled by the MIL lamp. On the contrary, the MIL lamp is controlled by the OBD system according to the corresponding strategy. It is also part of the OBD sy...