Discover the power of real-time vehicle diagnostics with the Car Scanner, the ultimate trip computer and car diagnostic tool that offers the widest variety of features and a customizable dashboard! With Car Scanner, you can monitor what your car is doing in real time, retrieve OBD fault codes, assess car performance, and delve into detailed sensor data, all at your fingertips!
Car Scanner is a versatile vehicle and car performance tool, trip computer, and diagnostics scanner that connects to your car's OBD2 engine management system or ECU via an OBD II Wi-Fi or Bluetooth adapter. Here's what makes Car Scanner stand out with its array of unique features:
- Customize your dashboard with your choice of gauges and charts for a personalized experience!
- Unlock hidden information with custom (extended PIDs) that your car manufacturer might not have revealed to you!
- Identify and reset DTC fault codes effortlessly, thanks to Car Scanner's comprehensive database of DTC code descriptions.
- Access freeze frames to see the state of sensors when a DTC was saved.
- Utilize Mode 06 to view ECU self-monitoring test results, aiding in cost-effective repairs.
- Ensure your car is ready for emission tests with ease.
- Monitor all sensors simultaneously on one screen for a comprehensive overview.
- Compatible with any vehicle that adheres to the OBD 2 standard, typically vehicles manufactured after 2000, and can work with vehicles as old as 1996 (visit carscanner.info for detailed compatibility).
- Enhance your experience with numerous connection profiles offering extra features for brands like Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Opel, Vauxhall, Chevrolet, Nissan, Infinity, Renault, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Ford, Subaru, Dacia, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Audi, and more.
- Enjoy the HUD mode on the Car Scanner dashboard, projecting essential data onto your windshield.
- Accurately measure acceleration, such as 0-60 or 0-100, for precise performance tracking.
- Use Car Scanner as a trip computer to monitor and analyze your fuel consumption statistics.
- Explore coding capabilities to change hidden car settings on select vehicles, including:
- VAG group vehicles (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat) on MQB, PQ26, and MLB-EVO platforms, with exclusive functions like Video in Motion (VIM), Mirrorlink in Motion (MIM), Traffic Jam Assist activation, Drive mode profiles editor, and Ambient lights configuration (compatibility depends on car modules and firmware versions).
- Toyota/Lexus cars with CAN bus (most models since 2008).
- Some Renault/Dacia models (compatibility depends on car modules and firmware versions).
- Additional service functions for other car brands.
To use Car Scanner, you'll need a compatible OBD2 ELM327 adapter that supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE). These adapters plug into your car's diagnostic socket, enabling your smartphone to access the car's diagnostics. We recommend reputable brands like OBDLink, Kiwi 3, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, and Veepeak. Beware of purchasing low-cost Chinese OBD2 ELM327 adapters from eBay or Amazon, especially if marked as v.2.1, as they may be buggy.
Please note that the capabilities of Car Scanner can vary depending on the sensors supported by your vehicle's ECU. The app cannot display data that your car does not provide.
Be cautious with "bad" adapters! Cheap Chinese clones can fail to connect properly to your smartphone or car, and some may even cause engine instability or increased data lag. For optimal performance and reliability, we recommend using genuine ELM327 or our recommended adapter brands.
