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8 Useful Things You Can Plug Into Your Car's OBD2 Port

The OBD2 port on all modern vehicles can double as a power source. As a result, many owners opt to tap into this often-ignored port to power devices like a Dash Cam, powered rear view mirrors, radar ...
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OBD Ports Explained: What They Do (And Why You Need To Know)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you own a car built in 1996 or later for the U.S. market, the odds are overwhelming that it has an OBD port. You may have even noticed its ...
Dayton Daily News

Local police department seeing thefts involving push-button vehicles

The Miami Twp. Police Department is warning people to be cautious following a rise in auto-thefts involving push-button (keyless) vehicles.
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How To Find The OBD-II Port In Your Car (And Why You Need To Know Where It Is)

Modern vehicles are rolling computers, with systems managed by embedded hardware and software designed to talk to the manufacturers' diagnostic tools locally and wirelessly. While this complexity can ...
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‘This is actually going to save you a lot’ | Police urge drivers to get OBD port locks to prevent vehicle theft

HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department is warning drivers about a high-tech way criminals are now stealing cars by using something every single vehicle has. Sgt. Tracy Hicks with HPD’s Auto Theft ...
The Globe and Mail

Want to prevent car theft? Protecting the OBD port and The Club are a good start

We recently started selling an anti-theft device designed to protect your vehicle’s Onboard Diagnostic port (OBD) by a company called Sherlock. As a result, I have been captivated by all the ...
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‘This is actually going to save you a lot’ | Houston police urge drivers to get OBD port locks to prevent vehicle theft

HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department is warning drivers about a high-tech way criminals are now stealing cars by using something every single vehicle has. Sgt. Tracy Hicks with HPD’s Auto Theft ...