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8 Useful Things You Can Plug Into Your Car's OBD2 Port

H ave you ever looked under your car's steering wheel at all the wires, fuses, and plugs? If so, you might find an odd plug ...
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How one Bluetooth adapter can change the way you use your car

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The on-board diagnostics (OBD) port isn’t just for your mechanic ...
autoevolution

Someone Has Invented an OBD2 Adapter That Can Predict When Your Car Breaks Down

OBD2 adapters that help you read fault codes and get additional information on potential problems have been around for quite a while. But someone on Indiegogo says they’ve invented something totally ...
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Extracting 12V or USB power from OBD-II port?

Do automotive electronics qualify as "mobile computing?" Presently I mount my iPhone to the left corner of my windshield and my Jabra Cruiser BlueTooth/FM speakerphone on my visor. The charging cables ...
Motor Trend

The OBDLink MX+ Makes Diagnostic Wizardry Work for You

A staggering amount of data flows through the wires of modern vehicles. Instead of independent wiring and switches for every function, just about everything on today’s cars is routed through the ...