Car Scanner

Car Scanner: Your Ultimate OBD II Diagnostic and Trip Computer App

Transform your smartphone into a powerful car diagnostic tool and trip computer with Car Scanner! This app utilizes a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth OBD II adapter to access your vehicle's engine control unit (ECU), providing real-time data and insightful diagnostics.

Here's what sets Car Scanner apart:

1. Customizable Dashboard: Design your own dashboard, choosing from a wide array of gauges and charts to display the data most important to you.

2. Unlock Hidden Data: Access extended PIDs (parameters) and uncover information typically unavailable through standard car diagnostics.

3. DTC Fault Code Reader & Reset: Identify and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) with Car Scanner's extensive code database.

4. Free-Frame Data Access: Analyze sensor readings at the moment a DTC was stored, aiding in faster troubleshooting.

5. Mode 06 Support: Access ECU self-monitoring test results for proactive maintenance and cost-effective repairs.

6. Emissions Readiness Check: Verify your car's readiness for emissions testing.

7. Comprehensive Sensor Overview: View all active sensor data on a single screen.

8. Broad Vehicle Compatibility: Works with most OBD2-compliant vehicles (generally those built after 2000, but may support some as early as 1996 – check carscanner.info for compatibility details).

9. Enhanced Support for Popular Makes: Includes specialized profiles for improved functionality with Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Opel, Vauxhall, Chevrolet, Nissan, Infiniti, Renault, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Ford, Subaru, Dacia, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Audi, and more.

10. Heads-Up Display (HUD) Mode: Project data onto your windshield for a safer driving experience.

11. Precise Acceleration Measurement: Accurately measure 0-60 mph, 0-100 km/h, and other acceleration metrics.

12. Trip Computer Functionality: Track fuel consumption statistics for better fuel efficiency.

13. Advanced Coding Capabilities (Select Vehicles): Modify hidden car settings for supported vehicles, including:

    • VAG Group (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat): Features like Video in Motion (VIM), Mirrorlink in Motion (MIM), Traffic Jam Assist activation, drive mode editing, and ambient light configuration (compatibility depends on car modules and firmware).
    • Toyota/Lexus (CAN bus): Extensive coding options for most models since 2008.
    • Renault/Dacia: Select coding functions (compatibility may vary).
    • Other Makes: Various service functions available.

14. Unmatched Free Features: Car Scanner offers the most comprehensive free features available on the Play Market.

Adapter Requirements:

Car Scanner requires a compatible Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) OBD2 ELM327 adapter. Recommended brands include OBDLink, Kiwi 3, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, and Veepeak. Avoid cheap Chinese clones, especially those marked as v.2.1, due to potential compatibility and stability issues.

Important Note: The available data depends on your vehicle's ECU. Car Scanner cannot display information not provided by your car's sensors. Using a high-quality adapter is crucial for optimal performance and stability.

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