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OBD Codes Decoder API

The OBD Codes Decoder API provides access to a library of over 3000 OBD codes and their matching vehicle diagnosis.

The OBD Codes Decoder API matches the code to the vehicle trouble or diagnosis.

GET/obdcodesdecoder

OBD Codes Decoder

This endpoint allows you to retrieve a vehicle's license plate number or registration number from an image of the plate.

Required attributes

  • Name
    key
    Type
    string
    Description

    Your CarsXE API key.

  • Name
    code
    Type
    string
    Description

    The OBD code.

Response attributes

  • Name
    success
    Type
    boolean
    Description

    Whether we could retrieve code information.

  • Name
    diagnosis
    Type
    string
    Description

    The diagnosis of the OBD code.

  • Name
    date
    Type
    string
    Description

    The date of the search.

  • Name
    code
    Type
    string
    Description

    The OBD Code.

FAQ

  • Title
    Is the OBD Decoder API included in the free trial?
    ▼

    Yes! The OBD Decoder API is included in the 7-day free trial. For more information visit our pricing page.

Request

GET
/obdcodesdecoder
curl -G https://api.carsxe.com/obdcodesdecoder \
  -d key=CARSXE_API_KEY \
  -d code=P0115

Response

{
  "success": true,
  "diagnosis": "Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction",
  "date": "2020-07-04T21:44:39.767Z",
  "code": "P0115"
}