Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

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Car Scanner ELM OBD2: Take Total Control of Your Vehicle’s Health and Performance

Skip the expensive dealership fees. Read fault codes, monitor real-time sensors, and unlock hidden features with the world’s most advanced DIY diagnostic tool.

Publisher

Stanislav Svistunov

Category

Utilities

Downloads

8M+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

215K+

Locales

12

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Main interface of the Car Scanner ELM OBD2 app showing various car diagnostic tools.

Main interface of the Car Scanner ELM OBD2 app showing various car diagnostic tools.

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 app interface showing customizable car dashboard with engine RPM speed and fuel data gauges

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 app interface showing customizable car dashboard with engine RPM speed and fuel data gauges

Car Scanner app displaying real-time engine sensor data including RPM and coolant temperature

Car Scanner app displaying real-time engine sensor data including RPM and coolant temperature

Car Scanner app interface showing a wide selection of vehicle connection profiles for diagnostic scanning

Car Scanner app interface showing a wide selection of vehicle connection profiles for diagnostic scanning

Smartphone screen showing the Car Scanner app with detailed misfire monitor diagnostic data and passed test results.

Smartphone screen showing the Car Scanner app with detailed misfire monitor diagnostic data and passed test results.

Car Scanner app screen displaying high precision car acceleration measurements and times

Car Scanner app screen displaying high precision car acceleration measurements and times

Car Scanner app screen displaying diagnostic trouble codes and vehicle status reports.

Car Scanner app screen displaying diagnostic trouble codes and vehicle status reports.

Car Scanner app statistics dashboard showing fuel consumption and distance traveled data

Car Scanner app statistics dashboard showing fuel consumption and distance traveled data

Car Scanner app screen showing live sensor data charts for vehicle diagnostics

Car Scanner app screen showing live sensor data charts for vehicle diagnostics

Take Full Control of Your Vehicle’s Health

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 8M+ users.

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Professional Diagnostics

Decode "Check Engine" lights instantly and view freeze-frame data to fix issues yourself or avoid being overcharged at the dealership.

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Real-Time Performance Dashboard

Build a custom dashboard with live gauges, sensor data, and a HUD mode to project vital engine metrics directly onto your windshield.

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Unlock Hidden Features

Access advanced coding for VAG vehicles (VW, Audi, Skoda) to customize hidden parameters and personalize your driving experience.

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Trusted by 8M+ people who love this app.

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"This app is a total lifesaver for any car owner. My check engine light popped up and the local dealership wanted $150 just for a diagnostic scan. I used Car Scanner with a cheap Bluetooth adapter and found the issue in minutes. It's paid for itself ten times over and gives me total peace of mind on long road trips."

Michael R.
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"The level of detail is insane. I primarily use it for the coding functions on my Audi to unlock hidden features, but the real-time sensor dashboard is what keeps me coming back. Being able to build my own gauges and track boost pressure in real-time is a game changer for enthusiasts. It is easily the most powerful OBD2 app on the market."

Jason K.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Car Scanner ELM OBD2.

Description

Check what your car is doing in realtime, get OBD fault codes, car performance, sensor data and more! Car Scanner is a vehicle / car performance / trip computer / diagnostics tool and scanner that uses an OBD II Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) adapter to connect to your OBD2 engine management / ECU. Car Scanner gives you a bunch of unique features: 1) Layout your own dashboard with the gauges and charts you want! 2) Add custom (extended PIDs) and get information, that was hidden from you by car manufacturer! 3) It can also show and reset a DTC fault code like a scantool. Car Scanner includes a huge database of DTC codes descriptions. 4) Car Scanner allows you to read free-frames (sensors state when DTC is saved). 5) Now with Mode 06 - you can get ECU self-monitoring test results. Helps you fix your car and helps keep repair costs down! 6) Check if your car is ready for emission tests. 7) Check all of the sensors at one screen 8) Car Scanner works with any vehicle that uses the OBD 2 standard (most vehicles built after 2000, but can work for vehicles as far back as 1996, check carscanner.info for more details). 9) Car Scanner includes a lot of connection profiles, that gives you some extra features for Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Opel, Vauxhal, Chevrolet, Nissan, Infinity, Renault, Dacia, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat, BMW and many others. 10) Car Scanner dashboard includes a HUD mode, that you can use to project data to your windshield. 11) Car Scanner provides a tool for very accurate acceleration measurments (0-60, 0-100, etc.) 12) Car Scanner can be used as a trip computer and can show you fuel consumption statistics! 13) For cars of the VAG group (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat), built on the MQB and PQ26 platforms, encoding functions are available - setting hidden parameters of the car. 14) And one more thing - Car Scanner provides the widest variety of features for FREE across the App Store. The app requires a Wi-Fi or or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) OBD2 ELM327 compatible adapter (device) to work. ELM327 devices plugs into the diagnostics socket in the car ang gives your phone access to car diagnostics. Recommended adapters brands: Kiwi 3, Viecar, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, Veepeak. If you buy one of the cheap china OBD2 ELM327 adapters from ebay / amazon, then make sure it’s not marked as v.2.1. This adapters are supported, but they have lot’s of bugs. PLEASE NOTE: Vehicle ECUs vary in the amount of sensors supported. This app can’t show you something, that is not provided by your car. Attention "bad" adapters! We faced the problem, that some adapters (often cheep Chinese clones), can’t connect to the smartphone or the car. Some of them can even make your car engine work unstable, often lost connection, increase time lag when reading data. So, we recommend you to use genuine ELM327 or recommended adapter brands. Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is free but to unlock all the features, a one-time purchase or a subscription is required. Under no circumstances will the developer of this application be held responsible for incidents resulting from the use and/or interpretation of the data in the application. If you have any issues, you can always contact developer using Settings - Contact developer in the app or just send email to wp_soft@outlook.com Car Scanner ELM OBD2 for iOS Terms of use can be found at https://www.carscanner.info/ios-tos/

Latest Version

1.121.0

Size

148.6 MB

First Released

Aug 12, 2017

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Join 8 million+ drivers who skip the dealership fees. Clear fault codes, monitor performance in real-time, and unlock hidden features with the world's most versatile OBD2 scanner.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Car Scanner ELM OBD2

What is Car Scanner ELM OBD2?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is a vehicle diagnostics tool that uses an OBD II Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 4.0 adapter. It checks car performance, retrieves fault codes, and displays real-time sensor data.

What hardware do I need to use Car Scanner ELM OBD2?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 requires an ELM327 compatible OBD2 adapter. This adapter connects to your car's diagnostic socket, providing your phone access to car data via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 4.0.

Can Car Scanner ELM OBD2 read and clear DTC fault codes?

Yes, Car Scanner ELM OBD2 can show and reset DTC fault codes, acting like a scantool. It includes a comprehensive database of DTC code descriptions for user convenience.

Does Car Scanner ELM OBD2 support custom PIDs?

Yes, Car Scanner ELM OBD2 supports adding custom (extended PIDs). This feature allows users to access specific, manufacturer-hidden information from their vehicle's ECU.

Is Car Scanner ELM OBD2 compatible with my car?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 works with any vehicle using the OBD 2 standard, typically post-2000 models, and some back to 1996. It also includes specific connection profiles for many car brands.

Can I customize the dashboard in Car Scanner ELM OBD2?

Yes, Car Scanner ELM OBD2 allows users to layout their own dashboard. You can choose and arrange the gauges and charts to personalize your real-time data view according to your preferences.

Does Car Scanner ELM OBD2 measure acceleration?

Yes, Car Scanner ELM OBD2 provides a tool for very accurate acceleration measurements. It accurately tracks metrics such as 0-60 km/h and 0-100 km/h.

Can Car Scanner ELM OBD2 track fuel consumption?

Yes, Car Scanner ELM OBD2 functions as a trip computer, displaying detailed fuel consumption statistics. It shows average fuel usage, total fuel used, and associated costs.

Is Car Scanner ELM OBD2 free to use?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 offers many features for free. To unlock all available advanced features, a one-time purchase or a subscription is required.

What OBD2 adapter brands does Car Scanner ELM OBD2 recommend?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 recommends adapters such as Kiwi 3, Viecar, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, and Veepeak. It also advises using genuine ELM327 adapters for optimal performance.

Does Car Scanner ELM OBD2 offer a HUD mode?

Yes, the Car Scanner ELM OBD2 dashboard includes a HUD (Head-Up Display) mode. This feature enables users to project essential vehicle data directly onto their windshield.

Can Car Scanner ELM OBD2 check emission test readiness?

Yes, Car Scanner ELM OBD2 allows users to verify if their car is ready for emission tests. This function helps ensure vehicle compliance with environmental regulations.

Does Car Scanner ELM OBD2 provide real-time sensor data?

Yes, Car Scanner ELM OBD2 provides real-time sensor data, checking what your car is doing instantly. Users can view all available sensors on a single screen for comprehensive monitoring.

Can Car Scanner ELM OBD2 perform encoding functions for VAG group cars?

Yes, Car Scanner ELM OBD2 provides encoding functions for cars of the VAG group (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat) built on MQB and PQ26 platforms. This allows setting hidden parameters.