obd (B1)
acronym
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊbdʊ/
Definition
On-Board Diagnostics, a system that monitors and reports on the performance of a vehicle's engine and other systems.
Examples
The OBD system alerted the driver to a problem with the catalytic converter.
The mechanic used the OBD scanner to diagnose the problem with the car's engine.
The OBD port is usually located under the steering column.
How to Use obd
- OBD scanner (collocation)
- a device used to read OBD data — "The mechanic used an OBD scanner to diagnose the problem with the car's engine."
- OBD port (collocation)
- the connector used to access OBD data — "The OBD port is usually located under the steering column."
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