Application Description

Car Scanner: Your All-in-One Car Diagnostic and Trip Computer

Get real-time insights into your vehicle's performance with Car Scanner, the comprehensive OBD II diagnostic tool. Using a compatible Wi-Fi or Bluetooth OBD2 adapter (ELM327 recommended; see below for compatible brands), Car Scanner unlocks a wealth of data, transforming your smartphone into a powerful onboard computer.

Key Features:

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

2. Access Hidden Data: Unlock extended PIDs (parameters) to access information typically unavailable through standard car displays.

3. DTC Fault Code Reader & Reset: Diagnose and clear trouble codes (DTCs) with Car Scanner's extensive code description database. Includes free-frame data for detailed sensor readings at the time of code storage.

4. Mode 06 Support: Access ECU self-monitoring test results for proactive car maintenance and reduced repair costs.

5. Emission Test Readiness Check: Quickly determine if your vehicle is ready for emissions testing.

6. Comprehensive Sensor Monitoring: View all sensor data on a single screen for easy overview.

7. Broad Vehicle Compatibility: Works with most OBD2-compliant vehicles (generally those manufactured after 2000, but some compatibility extends to 1996; check carscanner.info for specifics). Includes extensive profiles for Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Opel, Vauxhall, Chevrolet, Nissan, Infiniti, Renault, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Ford, Subaru, Dacia, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Audi, and more.

8. HUD Mode: Project data onto your windshield for heads-up display functionality.

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

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

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

    • VAG Group (VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat): Features like Video in Motion (VIM), Mirrorlink in Motion (MIM), Traffic Jam Assist activation, drive mode profile editing, and ambient light configuration (compatibility varies by car model and firmware).
    • Toyota/Lexus (CAN bus): Most models from 2008 onwards.
    • Renault/Dacia: Compatibility varies by model and firmware.
    • Other Vehicles: Several service functions available.

12. Extensive Free Features: Car Scanner offers a wider range of free features than any comparable app on the Play Market.

Adapter Requirements: Requires a compatible Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) OBD2 ELM327 adapter.

Recommended Adapter Brands: OBDLink, Kiwi 3, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, Veepeak.

Caution: Avoid inexpensive Chinese ELM327 clones, especially those labeled v.2.1, as they often have connection issues and may even negatively impact your vehicle's engine performance. Using a genuine ELM327 or a recommended brand is strongly advised.

Important Note: The data displayed depends on your vehicle's ECU capabilities. Car Scanner cannot display information not provided by your car's sensors.

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