Transform your Apple device into a comprehensive car diagnostic tool with the Car Scanner app. This powerful application leverages the capabilities of your iPhone or iPad, combined with a compatible OBD2 adapter, to provide real-time vehicle data, fault codes, performance metrics, and much more. Unlock the secrets hidden within your car’s engine and take control of your vehicle’s health.
Unmasking Your Car’s Data with Car Scanner
Car Scanner offers a suite of features designed to empower car owners with in-depth knowledge about their vehicles:
Customizable Dashboard: Your Data, Your Way
Tailor your dashboard to display the gauges and charts most relevant to you. Monitor everything from engine RPM and coolant temperature to fuel economy and battery voltage, all in a clear and concise layout.
Unlock Hidden Data with Custom PIDs
Delve deeper than ever before by adding custom Parameter IDs (PIDs). Access information typically concealed by manufacturers, gaining a comprehensive understanding of your car’s inner workings.
Diagnose and Reset Fault Codes Like a Pro
Identify and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) with ease. Car Scanner boasts a vast database of DTC descriptions, enabling you to pinpoint the root cause of any issues and potentially save on costly repairs. Resetting fault codes after addressing the problem is also simplified with the app.
Access In-Depth Sensor Data
View freeze-frame data, capturing the state of various sensors at the moment a DTC is stored. This valuable information can aid in diagnosing intermittent problems and understanding the context of fault codes.
Monitor Emission Readiness
Ensure your car is prepared for emissions testing with Car Scanner’s comprehensive monitoring capabilities. Check the status of various emissions-related systems and identify potential problems before heading to the testing center.
Comprehensive Sensor Overview
Access a consolidated view of all your car’s sensors on a single screen. This allows for quick identification of any anomalies or potential issues.
Wide Vehicle Compatibility
Car Scanner supports any vehicle adhering to the OBD2 standard. This encompasses most vehicles manufactured after 2000, and even some models dating back to 1996. Consult carscanner.info for detailed compatibility information.
Enhanced Features for Specific Makes
Benefit from tailored connection profiles for various car manufacturers, including Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Opel, Vauxhall, Chevrolet, Nissan, Infiniti, Renault, Dacia, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat, BMW, and more. These profiles unlock additional features specific to these brands.
Heads-Up Display (HUD) Mode
Project essential data onto your windshield using the HUD mode, keeping your eyes on the road while monitoring critical vehicle parameters.
Precise Acceleration Measurements
Accurately measure your car’s acceleration with Car Scanner’s built-in performance testing tools. Track your 0-60 mph, 0-100 km/h, and other acceleration metrics with precision.
Fuel Consumption Tracking
Utilize Car Scanner as a trip computer to monitor and analyze your fuel consumption statistics. Identify trends, improve fuel efficiency, and save money at the pump.
Advanced Coding for VAG Vehicles
For Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, and Seat vehicles based on the MQB and PQ26 platforms, Car Scanner offers encoding functionality, enabling you to adjust hidden parameters and customize your car’s behavior.
Choosing the Right OBD2 Adapter
Car Scanner requires a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) compatible OBD2 ELM327 adapter. Recommended brands include Kiwi 3, Viecar, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, and Veepeak. Avoid cheap, generic adapters, especially those marked as v2.1, as they are often unreliable.
Unleash the Power of Car Diagnostics with Your Apple Device
Car Scanner empowers you to understand and maintain your vehicle like never before. Download the app today and experience the transformative potential of this powerful car diagnostic tool for Apple devices. A one-time purchase or subscription unlocks the full feature set.
