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3 Ways To Identify Check Engine Light Codes Without A Scanner
Onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems have been around since the 1980s and were developed to help limit harmful automotive exhaust emissions. Between 1988 and 1995, U.S.-built vehicles came with what's now known as OBDI (OBD1) technology. These systems …