What is the purpose of the car's OBD interface?
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The role of the car's OBD interface: When the vehicle's malfunction indicator light comes on, technicians can connect a computer to the OBD interface to read the vehicle's fault codes, determine where the problem lies, and proceed with repairs. OBD stands for On-Board Diagnostics in Chinese, meaning the vehicle's self-diagnostic system. This function can diagnose the vehicle's condition. Without this feature, relying solely on manual troubleshooting would be very labor-intensive and resource-consuming. Maintenance personnel use the vehicle manufacturer's specialized equipment to read the fault codes, quickly locate the issue, and facilitate vehicle repairs, significantly reducing the time required for manual diagnosis. OBD continuously monitors systems and components including EGR, the engine, particulate filters, catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, emission control systems, fuel systems, and more.