The Car Scanner app, available for iOS and Android, transforms your smartphone into a powerful Volkswagen OBD2 diagnostic tool. Utilizing a Bluetooth or WiFi OBD2 adapter, Car Scanner allows you to monitor your vehicle’s performance, diagnose fault codes, access hidden data, and even customize settings for specific Volkswagen models.
Unmasking Your Volkswagen’s Hidden Data
Car Scanner provides a comprehensive suite of features for Volkswagen owners, going beyond basic diagnostics:
- Customizable Dashboard: Tailor your dashboard to display the gauges and charts most important to you, providing a personalized view of your car’s vital statistics.
- Extended PIDs: Access manufacturer-specific data points (extended PIDs) usually hidden from the average user, unlocking deeper insights into your Volkswagen’s performance. This feature allows you to monitor data points not normally displayed on the standard dashboard.
- Fault Code Diagnosis: Read and reset Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) with a comprehensive database of descriptions, acting as your personal fault code reader. Quickly identify the source of any warning lights and clear them once the issue is resolved.
- Mode 06 Access: Utilize Mode 06 data to access ECU self-monitoring test results, enabling more precise diagnostics and potentially saving on repair costs. This feature provides advanced insights into your vehicle’s emission system health.
- Emission Test Readiness: Verify your Volkswagen’s readiness for emissions testing, ensuring compliance before heading to the inspection station.
Volkswagen-Specific Features: MQB and PQ26 Platforms
Car Scanner offers unique encoding capabilities for Volkswagen vehicles built on the MQB and PQ26 platforms. This allows you to adjust hidden parameters, customizing your car’s behavior to your preferences.
Beyond Diagnostics: Performance Monitoring and More
Car Scanner offers features beyond basic diagnostics:
- Real-Time Sensor Data: Monitor all sensors on a single screen, providing a comprehensive overview of your Volkswagen’s performance.
- Acceleration Measurement: Accurately measure acceleration times (0-60 mph, 0-100 km/h, etc.), perfect for performance enthusiasts.
- Trip Computer: Track fuel consumption and other trip data, helping you optimize your driving efficiency.
- HUD Mode: Project essential data onto your windshield, keeping your eyes on the road while monitoring critical information. This is especially useful for tracking speed and RPM at night.
Choosing the Right OBD2 Adapter
Car Scanner requires a compatible WiFi or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) OBD2 ELM327 adapter. Recommended brands include Kiwi 3, Viecar, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, and Veepeak. Avoid cheap, generic adapters often labeled as v2.1, as these may cause connectivity issues and unreliable performance.
Unlock the Full Potential of Your Volkswagen
Car Scanner is a free app with in-app purchases to unlock all features. Download it today and transform your smartphone into the ultimate Volkswagen OBD2 diagnostic tool.
