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What Do Car Trouble Codes Really Mean?

Your vehicle has a problem if the check engine light (CEL) glows. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the computer help find the cause.
Car owners dread few things quite as much as a vehicle's "Check Engine" light. However, the dreaded signal doesn't always foretell a worst-case scenario for motorists. They can even help prevent ...
In the last Diagnostics episode, we outlined the vital information provided by compression and leakdown testing and illustrated how to use these most important tools. These tests reveal the internal ...
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Diesel Laptops is launching what it calls the first free, industry-wide mobile application for diesel engine diagnostic trouble codes; allowing truckers to search by manufacturer, model, and code ...
The Check Engine Light (CEL) happens when there is an issue. If you clear it manually, it may keep returning until the ...
【FULL OBD2 MODES OBDII Code Reader】KONNWEI KW310 code scanner is a professional check engine light diagnostic scan tool, except the normal read/erase engine fault codes function, it still supports ...
We live in an age when dash cams have become a must-have, and while we’re not going to discuss the unfortunate reasons that made such equipment nearly mandatory, it’s pretty clear this market is ...
Check engine lights are sometimes accompanied by noises, smells, and vibrations that can help diagnose the underlying issue. But sometimes, that annoying little light comes on with no other indication ...
The range of vehicle diagnostic tools available for mobile phones is expanding. We covered some upcoming models at last year's Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association convention. Now PLX, one of ...
During the Technology & Maintenance Council 2011 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, Mitchell 1 on Monday, Feb. 7, announced enhancements to Repair-Connect, its online program ...