Unlock the full potential of your vehicle’s diagnostics with Piston—your all-in-one OBD2 car scanner app. Whether the Check Engine Light (MIL) just turned on or you're proactively monitoring your car's health, Piston transforms your mobile device into a powerful diagnostic tool. Simply pair it with an ELM327-based adapter (Bluetooth or WiFi), plug it into your car’s OBD2 port, and let Piston guide you through the setup—step by step. No guesswork, no stress.
Key Features of Piston OBD2 Scanner
- Read & Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): Instantly identify issues using standardized OBD2 codes and clear them once resolved.
- Freeze Frame Data: See exactly what sensor values were recorded at the moment your car detected a fault—perfect for accurate troubleshooting.
- Real-Time Sensor Data: Monitor live readings from your vehicle’s sensors for performance tuning or preventive maintenance.
- Readiness Monitors: Check if your vehicle’s emission control systems are functioning properly—ideal before emissions testing.
- Local & Cloud DTC History: Store trouble codes locally or log in to sync them securely to the cloud for long-term tracking across devices.
- Sensor Charts: Visualize real-time sensor data with easy-to-read graphs for better analysis.
- Data Export: Save real-time sensor logs as files for deeper inspection or sharing with mechanics.
- VIN Lookup: Confirm your vehicle identity by retrieving the VIN directly from your ECU.
- ECU Details: View critical information like the active OBD protocol and supported PIDs (Parameter IDs).
Some advanced features are part of the Premium Package, unlocked via a single in-app purchase—no recurring subscriptions, ever. Just pay once and enjoy full access forever.
Compatibility & Requirements
Piston works with any vehicle supporting the OBD-II standard (also known as OBDII or OBD2) or EOBD (European On-Board Diagnostics). Here's when your region adopted the standard:
- USA: All vehicles from model year 1996 and newer
- European Union: Gasoline vehicles from 2001, diesel from 2004
- Australia & New Zealand: Petrol cars from 2006, diesel from 2007
Note: This app relies on data provided by your vehicle via the OBD2 port—availability may vary depending on make, model, and year.
What's New – Version 3.8.0
Last updated on Aug 2, 2024
- Added support for Android 14
- Improved Sensor Selection Screen for faster navigation
- Expanded support for additional sensors (availability varies by vehicle)
Have questions or feedback? Reach out anytime at [email protected]. We’re here to help you keep your car running smoothly—one code at a time.
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