What to Do When OBD Fails to Connect During Vehicle Inspection?
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If the OBD fails to connect during vehicle inspection, visit a 4S shop for a system refresh. After the refresh, proceed directly to the inspection station for the vehicle inspection. It is advisable to perform vehicle maintenance at the 4S shop before the inspection. Below is an introduction to OBD: 1. OBD is a system that monitors the vehicle's operating status and promptly reports any abnormalities. During vehicle inspection, OBD primarily monitors the engine status and exhaust conditions. This system continuously monitors the engine's operation to check if the vehicle's exhaust exceeds the standard limits. If it does, an immediate warning is issued. When a system malfunction occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or Check Engine warning light will illuminate. Simultaneously, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) stores the fault information in its memory. The fault codes can be retrieved from the PCM using a specific procedure. 2. OBD connects to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) through various emission-related component information. The ECU has the capability to detect and analyze faults related to emissions.