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Technical Articles and Information

Oxygen (Lambda) sensors
- Quick guide to Oxygen (Lambda) sensors

OBDII and EOBD questions
- What is EOBD, EOBD2 and OBDII?
- The EOBD / OBDII 16-pin diagnostic connector (DLC)
- Will EOBD tools work on my car?
- Why do OBDII and EOBD tools not work on all cars from 1996 in the UK and Europe?

Manufacturer-specific information
- VW / Audi / Seat / Skoda Aftermarket Radio problem
- Manufacturer-specific points
- Mazda RX8 Diagnostics

Fault code definitions (DTCs)
- Where can I find fault (or trouble) code definitions (DTCs)?
- Explanation of an EOBD / OBDII fault code (DTC)

Controller Area Network (CAN)
- What is CAN (Controller Area Network)?

Top Tips series (from our newsletter)
- Top Tips: Making sense of Oxygen Sensors
- Top Tips: OBD-II, EOBD, EOBD2 - what's the difference?
- Top Tips: Wet weather calls Jaguar tools into action
- Top Tips: Misfires and ignition coils

General car diagnostic information
- Fuel contamination problem in South East England - Silicone coating Oxygen Sensors
- Near-side and off-side of a car - which way round?
- Common car diagnostic acronyms
- Service light reset procedures
- VCDS: Unsupported vehicle. Please upgrade to a current Ross-Tech interface
- Helping Keep Your Engine Healthy

Product information
- PC-based diagnostic tool comparison (EOBD/OBDII tools)
- PC-based diagnostic tool comparison (VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda)
- Handheld tools comparison
- Latest diagnostic software versions

Company information
- Gendan and the Environment: RoHS and WEEE

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