That OBD II port that has been installed on just about every US-bound automobile since 1996?

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It takes advantage of the generic sixteen pin On Board Diagnostics (OBD II) data port which has been mandated by the U.S. government since 1996.

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Dash Labs : Dash built an app that utilizes an Onboard Diagnostic Reader, or OBD II, which plugs into vehicles then feeds vehicle performance information to your phone in real time.

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