What is an OBD II Port and Does My Vehicle Have One?

What is an OBD II Port and Does My Vehicle Have One?

OBD, or Onboard Diagnostics, refers to a vehicle’s self-diagnostic and reporting capability and gives the vehicle owner or repair technician access to the status of the various vehicle sub-systems.

All cars and light trucks manufactured for sale in the United States after January 1, 1996 (including late 1995 models) were required to be ODB-II equipped. This port is typically found beneath the dashboard and is required to be within 3 feet of the driver and must not require tools to be revealed.