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General Information of OBDII
Please be noted that ArtiLink200 works on most 1996 US-based, 2000
EU-based and newer vehicles that are equipped with 16-pin port and are
compliance with OBDII/CAN protocols.
1.On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II
The first generation of On-Board Diagnostics (called OBD I) was
developed by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and implemented
in 1988 to monitor some of the emission control components on
vehicles. As technology evolved and the desire to improve the On-Board
Diagnostic system increased, a new generation of On-Board Diagnostic
system was developed. This second generation of On-Board Diagnostic
regulations is called “OBDII".
The OBDII system is designed to monitor emission control systems and
key engine components by performing either continuous or periodic
Whether the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is commanded “
ON
”
or “
OFF
”;
Which, if any, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are stored;
Readiness Monitor status.
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2.Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
OBDII Diagnostic Trouble Codes are codes that are stored by the on-
board computer diagnostic system in response to a problem found in the
vehicle. These codes identify a particular problem area and are intended
to provide you with a guide as to where a fault might be occurring
tests of specific components and vehicle conditions. When a problem is
detected, the OBDII system turns on a warning lamp (MIL) on the vehicle
instrument panel to alert the driver typically by the phrase of “Check
Engine” or “Service Engine Soon”. The system will also store important
information about the detected malfunction so that a technician can
accurately find and fix the problem. Here below follow three pieces of
such valuable information:
