Reading OBD codes requires an OBD scanner, which can cost between $30 and $60. It’s a handheld tool with a 16-pin trapezoidal connector that plugs into the vehicle and interprets the OBD code.

A code reader for your car can mean the difference between dropping everything and heading for the mechanic and letting that warning light ride a little bit.

We'll explain how to use an OBDII code reader to clear Cummins fault codes, and we'll also explain how to clear the codes if you don't have access to a scan tool.

Check out how to read OBD-II engine codes and learn what they all mean. Get all the details here in this month's issue of Turbo & High-Tech Performance.

We recently got our hands on the new GoTech mobile OBD-II diagnostic tool and put it through its paces on several trucks in our fleet. The GoTech is more than just a code reader, though.

Get the read on your car issues with an OBD-II code reader. I tried out some of the top brands on the market to find the best one for your needs.

The ZR8 is able to reset oil lights, perform battery/alternator system checks, and erase ABS codes for domestic vehicles. A trip-cycle procedure and data streaming are also included.