Blog posts by OBDstation.com provide informative resources about OBD2 scanners and car diagnostic tools, also Tips and Tricks for car owners.
At some point in your adventure as a car driver and owner, you’re likely to find yourself in a situation where a Check Engine light appears on your dashboard. Sometimes, you’ll have a pretty good idea of what may have caused that, but other times, using an OBD-II scanner will be necessary to find the …
When you’re driving your car, you expect it to perform well. But sometimes, things don’t quite go according to plan. If the check engine light suddenly flashes and an OBD scanner reads a ‘P059F Code’, it can be both alarming and confusing. But don’t worry. This blog post has all the answers you need. In …
P059F Code – What Does It Mean and How to Fix It Read More »
P0335 is a generic OBD2 trouble code pointing to a failure with the crankshaft position sensor (CPK sensor). The sensor monitors the position of the crankshaft in order to determine whether or not the engine is rotating. The trouble code is triggered by the Engine Control Module (ECM), which is the computer that runs the …
P0335 – Crankshaft Position “A” Circuit Malfunction (Nissan, Dodge) Read More »
Is there anything that gives you more anxiety than a warning light on the car dashboard? Dealing with the yellow lights is half the problem, but the red ones can be quite a hassle to fix. Luckily, the bright minds in the car maintenance industry have mandated OBD-II, making it cheaper and easier to find …
P06DD: Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Stuck Off Read More »
Sitting in a car in a car park on a hot day with no possibility of turning the AC on is undoubtedly one of the most frustrating things. If your AC only works when car is moving, it may indicate that there is an internal problem within the system or other parts of your car. …
It’s no secret that visiting the mechanic could end up being quite an expensive trip. So wouldn’t it be better to just perform the repair yourself? Well, it definitely would. And even if you don’t think that you will be able to fix your car or another vehicle yourself, it still makes things easier for …
Every driver will greatly benefit from using an OBD2 scanner – thanks to it, you will be able to find issues with your vehicle before they become so severe they will be irreparable. The key is understanding what the code showing up on the screen means. U11E9 is one of the codes you’re most likely …
Imagine you’re driving in your Ford as usual. Suddenly, you see one of the icons on your dashboard light up, but you have no idea what it means. There are few more stressful situations, especially if you lack knowledge about what the warning lamps and indicators mean. That’s why we’re here, though – to explain …
What Do the Warning Lamps and Indicators in My Ford Mean? Read More »
A scan tool is a handy device to diagnose your car to detect potential malfunctions, even the ones that have no visible effect on your car’s performance. The code P0496 is one of those that shows there is a problem, and it doesn’t cause any detectable issues. Well, at least at first. However, thinking long-term, …
P0496 Code – What Does It Mean and How to Fix It Read More »
Every now and then, a warning light or two will appear on your Jeep’s dashboard. Most times, you may know what it means, but that might not always be the case. Even for the more experienced gearheads, some dashboard warnings remain a mystery. Even I have to sometimes double-check what a certain light means. All …
Jeep Dashboard Warning Lights and Symbols- What Does All Of It Mean? Read More »