Where is the OBD interface located on a car?

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OLogan
07/30/25 7:20am
Different cars have different interface locations, but most OBD interfaces are located below the left side of the car's dashboard. More information about OBD is as follows: 1. OBD is the abbreviation of On-Board-Diagnostic, which translates to "On-Board Diagnostics" in Chinese. This system continuously monitors the engine's operating conditions and the working status of the exhaust after-treatment system. Once it detects any situation that might cause excessive emissions, it immediately issues a warning. 2. When a fault occurs in the system, the OBD system stores the fault information in memory. This information can be read in the form of fault codes through standard diagnostic tools and interfaces. Based on the fault codes, maintenance personnel can quickly and accurately determine the nature and location of the fault. 3. The OBD interface can provide various operational data of the vehicle.
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