OBD

Boxster Winter Prep 2015: Cleaning the MAF

November 11, 2015 // 0 Comments

It started with an idle problem in the Boxster. It had been acting up for a while, and by “a while” we mean maybe since last Summer. We ignored it because it [...]

LELink OBDII Reader

October 28, 2015 // 1 Comment

The “Check Engine” light (CEL): anyone with a relatively modern car will, at one time or another, see that orange light come on. What does it mean? Is the [...]

Boxster Fall Prep 2015 : Gear Preview

October 19, 2015 // 1 Comment

Last Winter in Boston was tough. Cold all the time, snow drifts up to the windows, school systems having multiple days of weather-related closings. We’ve had a lovely [...]

CarChip Pro FirstLook

May 17, 2011 // 2 Comments

If you have a car built after 1996, sooner or later the On-Board-Diagnostic (OBD) or Check-Engine (CL) light will come on. This little yellow light will stay on and nag at [...]

CarMD v3.0 FirstLook

July 19, 2010 // 0 Comments

The check engine light (CEL) on our Porsche Boxster comes on periodically. This light is supposed to “help” the car owner by telling them that there is an issue [...]