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CarAPI OBD-II Code API

The CarAPI OBD-II Code API provides search and lookup across more than 9,000 OBD-II diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) with code descriptions, used in vehicle diagnostics and automotive repair software.

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https://carapi.app/features/obd-codes-api

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API entry from apis.yml

apis.yml Raw ↑ 
aid: car-api:obd-code-api
name: CarAPI OBD-II Code API
description: The CarAPI OBD-II Code API provides search and lookup across more than 9,000 OBD-II diagnostic
  trouble codes (DTCs) with code descriptions, used in vehicle diagnostics and automotive repair software.
humanURL: https://carapi.app/features/obd-codes-api
baseURL: https://carapi.app/api
tags:
- Automobiles
- Diagnostics
- OBD-II
- Vehicles
properties:
- url: https://carapi.app/features/obd-codes-api
  type: Documentation
x-features:
- Searchable catalog of 9,000+ OBD-II codes
- Code, description, and metadata lookup
- Shared JWT authentication with CarAPI
x-use-cases:
- DIY mechanic and consumer diagnostics apps
- Repair shop service advisor tooling
- Telematics and connected-car dashboards
- Training and educational tools