What is the reason for the OBD system indicator light to illuminate?

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Allison
07/29/25 6:15pm
The reason for the OBD indicator light to illuminate is an automotive emission fault. OBD stands for On-Board Diagnostics system. Below is an introduction to automotive OBD: 1. The OBD port on a car dashboard is an interface that allows maintenance personnel to read driving information and vehicle fault data reported by the engine and other controllers. 2. The automotive OBD system can store vehicle fault information. When servicing the vehicle, it can quickly identify the fault location when the warning light is on, facilitating repairs. 3. The automotive OBD system also records vehicle driving data such as engine operating conditions, oil temperature, coolant temperature, etc., enabling real-time monitoring of the vehicle's status to ensure better safety protection.
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