Discover the ultimate tool for your vehicle with the Car Scanner app, a comprehensive trip computer and car diagnostic tool designed to enhance your driving experience with the widest variety of features and a customizable dashboard. With Car Scanner, you can monitor your car's performance in real-time, access OBD fault codes, and delve into sensor data to ensure your vehicle is running smoothly.
Car Scanner seamlessly connects to your car's OBD2 engine management system via an OBD II Wi-Fi or Bluetooth adapter, offering you a wealth of unique features:
- Customize your dashboard with your preferred gauges and charts for a personalized view of your car's performance.
- Unlock hidden information with custom (extended PIDs) that manufacturers might not provide.
- Identify and reset DTC fault codes effortlessly with Car Scanner's vast database of DTC code descriptions, acting as your personal scantool.
- Access free-frames to understand the state of your sensors when a DTC is recorded.
- Utilize Mode 06 to view ECU self-monitoring test results, helping you diagnose issues and potentially reduce repair costs.
- Ensure your car is ready for emission tests with a simple check.
- Monitor all your car's sensors simultaneously on a single screen for a comprehensive overview.
- Compatible with any vehicle adhering to the OBD2 standard, typically those manufactured after 2000, but may also work for vehicles from 1996 onwards (visit carscanner.info for detailed compatibility).
- Enjoy enhanced features with connection profiles tailored for brands like Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Opel, Vauxhall, Chevrolet, Nissan, Infinity, Renault, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Ford, Subaru, Dacia, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Audi, and more.
- Experience the HUD mode on the Car Scanner dashboard to project vital data onto your windshield for easy viewing while driving.
- Accurately measure your car's acceleration with tools for 0-60, 0-100, and other metrics.
- Utilize Car Scanner as a trip computer to track your fuel consumption statistics effectively.
- Take advantage of coding features to modify hidden settings on specific car models, including:
- VAG group (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat) on MQB, PQ26, and MLB-EVO platforms, offering exclusive functions like Video in Motion (VIM), Mirrorlink in Motion (MIM), Traffic Jam Assist activation, Drive mode profiles editor, Ambient lights configuration, and more.
- Toyota/Lexus vehicles with CAN bus (most models from 2008 onwards).
- Some Renault/Dacia models (depending on car modules and firmware versions).
- Additional service functions for other car brands.
- Car Scanner stands out with its extensive range of features available for free on the Play Market, offering unparalleled value to users.
To use Car Scanner, you'll need an OBD2 ELM327 compatible adapter that supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE). This device plugs into your car's diagnostic socket, providing your smartphone with access to detailed car diagnostics. We recommend using reputable adapter brands such as OBDLink, Kiwi 3, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, and Veepeak for optimal performance.
Please be cautious when purchasing adapters, especially cheaper options from eBay or Amazon. Avoid adapters labeled as v.2.1, as they may contain numerous bugs. It's also important to note that the effectiveness of Car Scanner can vary depending on the sensors supported by your vehicle's ECU.
Lastly, be wary of "bad" adapters, particularly inexpensive Chinese clones, which may struggle to connect to your smartphone or car, and could potentially cause unstable engine performance, frequent disconnections, or increased data reading lag. For the best experience, stick with genuine ELM327 or recommended adapter brands.
