Unlock the full potential of your vehicle with the Car Scanner app, a comprehensive trip computer and car diagnostic tool that offers the widest variety of features and a customizable dashboard. With Car Scanner, you can monitor your car's performance in real-time, diagnose OBD fault codes, analyze sensor data, and much more, all through an OBD II Wi-Fi or Bluetooth adapter connected to your vehicle's OBD2 engine management/ECU system.
Car Scanner boasts an impressive array of unique features designed to enhance your understanding and control over your car:
- Personalize your dashboard with the gauges and charts of your choice, tailoring the interface to suit your preferences and needs.
- Access custom (extended PIDs) to uncover information previously hidden by car manufacturers, giving you deeper insights into your vehicle's operations.
- Identify and reset DTC fault codes with ease, thanks to Car Scanner's extensive database of DTC code descriptions, functioning similarly to a professional scantool.
- Examine free-frames to understand the state of sensors at the moment a DTC is saved, aiding in more accurate diagnostics.
- Utilize Mode 06 to access ECU self-monitoring test results, which can help you address issues and reduce repair costs effectively.
- Ensure your car is ready for emission tests with a quick check feature, keeping you compliant with environmental standards.
- Monitor all your vehicle's sensors simultaneously on a single screen, providing a holistic view of your car's health.
- Compatible with any vehicle that adheres to the OBD 2 standard, typically those manufactured after 2000, and potentially as early as 1996 (visit carscanner.info for specific vehicle compatibility).
- Benefit from a wide range of connection profiles that unlock additional features for various car brands including Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Opel, Vauxhall, Chevrolet, Nissan, Infinity, Renault, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Ford, Subaru, Dacia, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Audi, and others.
- Experience the HUD mode on the Car Scanner dashboard, allowing you to project vital data onto your windshield for safer driving.
- Conduct precise acceleration measurements, such as 0-60 or 0-100, to gauge your car's performance accurately.
- Use Car Scanner as a trip computer to track your fuel consumption and gain valuable statistics for better fuel management.
- Explore coding capabilities to adjust hidden settings on supported vehicles, including VAG group cars (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat) on MQB, PQ26, and MLB-EVO platforms, Toyota/Lexus cars with CAN bus, and select Renault/Dacia models, with features like Video in Motion (VIM), Mirrorlink in Motion (MIM), Traffic Jam Assist activation, Drive mode profiles editor, and ambient lights configuration.
- Enjoy the widest variety of features available for free on the Play Market, making Car Scanner an unparalleled tool for car enthusiasts and DIY mechanics alike.
To utilize Car Scanner, you'll need a compatible OBD2 ELM327 adapter that connects via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE). Recommended adapter brands include OBDLink, Kiwi 3, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, and Veepeak. Be cautious of cheaper alternatives from marketplaces like eBay or Amazon, especially those labeled as v.2.1, as they may contain bugs that hinder performance.
Please note that the capabilities of Car Scanner can vary based on the sensors supported by your vehicle's ECU. While the app provides extensive insights, it can only display data that your car's system makes available.
A word of caution regarding "bad" adapters: Some inexpensive Chinese clones may struggle to connect with your smartphone or car, potentially causing engine instability, frequent disconnections, or increased lag when reading data. To ensure a reliable and safe experience, we strongly recommend using genuine ELM327 adapters or those from our recommended brands.
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