Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, professional-grade OBDII scan tool with Car Scanner ELM OBD2. This comprehensive app unlocks hidden data within your vehicle’s engine control unit (ECU), providing real-time insights into performance, sensor data, and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Whether you’re a seasoned mechanic or a car enthusiast, Car Scanner offers a wealth of features previously only accessible with expensive standalone scan tools.
Unleash the Power of Diagnostics with Car Scanner
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 connects to your vehicle via a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) compatible OBDII adapter. This connection grants access to a comprehensive suite of diagnostic features, including:
Customizable Dashboard:
Tailor your dashboard to display the gauges and charts most relevant to your needs. Monitor crucial parameters like engine speed, coolant temperature, fuel consumption, and more in real-time.
Unlock Hidden Data:
Utilize custom (extended PIDs) to access manufacturer-specific data often unavailable through standard OBDII protocols. Gain deeper insights into your vehicle’s performance and identify potential issues.
DTC Reading and Resetting:
Diagnose and resolve engine problems by reading and resetting DTC fault codes. Car Scanner includes a vast database of DTC descriptions, allowing you to understand the root cause of malfunctions.
Access Free-Frames:
Analyze sensor states at the moment a DTC is saved. This detailed information can prove invaluable for pinpointing intermittent issues and understanding complex problems.
Mode 06 Functionality:
Access ECU self-monitoring test results, providing crucial data for proactive maintenance and minimizing repair costs.
Emissions Test Readiness:
Verify your vehicle’s readiness for emissions testing, ensuring compliance and avoiding unexpected failures.
Comprehensive Sensor Monitoring:
View readings from all available sensors on a single screen for a holistic overview of your vehicle’s health.
Wide Vehicle Compatibility:
Car Scanner supports virtually any vehicle utilizing the OBD2 standard, encompassing most vehicles manufactured after 2000 (and some as early as 1996).
Enhanced Brand-Specific Features:
Benefit from tailored connection profiles that unlock additional features for various makes and models, including Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Opel, Vauxhall, Chevrolet, Nissan, Infinity, Renault, Dacia, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat, BMW, and many others.
HUD Mode for Enhanced Visibility:
Project crucial data onto your windshield using the Heads-Up Display (HUD) mode, keeping vital information within your line of sight while driving.
Precise Performance Measurement:
Accurately measure acceleration times, including 0-60 mph and 0-100 km/h, for performance testing and analysis.
Trip Computer and Fuel Consumption Tracking:
Monitor fuel consumption statistics and track your trips with the built-in trip computer functionality.
VAG Group Encoding (MQB and PQ26 Platforms):
Access and modify hidden parameters within vehicles from the Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, and Seat (VAG) group built on the MQB and PQ26 platforms.
Choose the Right Adapter for Optimal Performance:
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 requires a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) compatible OBDII ELM327 adapter. Recommended adapter brands include Kiwi 3, Viecar, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, and Veepeak. Avoid cheap, generic adapters often labeled as v2.1, as these can lead to connectivity issues and inaccurate data.
Unlock the Full Potential:
While Car Scanner ELM OBD2 offers a range of free features, a one-time purchase or subscription unlocks the full suite of functionalities. Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional OBDII scan tool and empower yourself with the knowledge to understand and maintain your vehicle. Contact the developer at [email protected] for support. Terms of use are available at https://www.carscanner.info/ios-tos/.
