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On-board diagnostics: A system that monitors and reports faults. OBD-II standardizes access to some emissions-related data and trouble codes.

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On-board diagnostics

A system that monitors and reports faults. OBD-II standardizes access to some emissions-related data and trouble codes.

How this term is used in diagnostics

A component or system name does not prove that the part has failed. Read the complete code, symptoms and live data, then follow documentation for the exact engine and equipment.

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