What is the use of car OBD?
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Car OBD, also known as On-Board Diagnostics, is a system that continuously monitors the engine's operating conditions to check if the vehicle's emissions exceed standards. If they do, it will immediately issue a warning. When a system malfunction occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or Check Engine warning light will illuminate. At the same time, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) stores the fault information in memory, and the fault code can be read from the PCM through a specific procedure. Based on the fault code, maintenance personnel can quickly and accurately determine the nature and location of the fault. Additional information: How car OBD works: OBD connects various emission-related component information to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which has the capability to detect and analyze emission-related faults. When an emission fault occurs, the ECU records the fault information and related codes and alerts the driver through the warning light. The ECU ensures access to and processing of fault information through a standard data interface.