Veepeak OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner For iOS and Android Instructions

OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner For iOS and Android

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Specifications

• Compatible Platforms: iOS & Android

• Features: Check engine light diagnostics, sensor readings for
  standard OBD II PIDs

• Compatibility: Most vehicles compliant with OBD II
  legislation

Product Usage Instructions

Recommended Third-Party OBD Apps

For generic OBD II functions, you can use the following
recommended third-party apps:

Car Scanner ELM OBDII

• Developer: 0vZ

• Compatible Platform: iOS & Android

• Notes: Compatible with hybrids & EVs, additional PIDs
  available for some vehicles

• Price: Mostly Free

Common Advanced Third-Party Apps

For advanced features, consider these common advanced
third-party apps:

BimmerCod

• Compatible Platforms: iOS & Android

• Compatible Vehicles: 2008+ E Series, F Series, I Series, R
  Series

• Special Notes: Not compatible with BMW/Mini Models before 2008;
  G series not fully supported

• Price: Paid

FAQ

Which vehicles are compatible with the recommended OBD

apps?

The recommended OBD apps are compatible with most vehicles
compliant with OBD II legislation. Specific compatibility details
can be found within each app.

Are there any free OBD II apps available?

Yes, there are free OBD II apps like FourStroke (iOS), Piston –
OBD2 Car Scanner (Android), OBD Auto Doctor scanner (iOS &
Android), and Obd Mary (Android) available for use.

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Recommended Third-Party OBD Apps (For generic OBD II functions: check engine light diagnostics, sensor
readings for standard OBD II PIDs; App Not Included)

App Name

Developer

Compatible Platform

Notes:

Price (may vary depending on the developer)

Car Scanner ELM OBDII

Compatible with a lots of

hybrids & EVs and comes

0vZ

iOS & Android

with a few extended PIDs for some vehicles. Please

Mostly Free

check in the App by

selecting the car brand.

OBD Fusion

OCTech, LLC

Comes with enhanced diagnostics on Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Toyota, iOS & Android Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti, Dodge, RAM, Chrysler, Jeep, and some FIAT and Alfa Romeo vehicles.

Paid; enhanced diagnostics require separate inapp purchase

A smart vehicle

Mostly Free

Infocar – OBD ELM Diagnostic

Infocar Co., Ltd.

management app that

with in-app

iOS & Android provides vehicle diagnosis purchase for

and information on

some premium

driving style.

features

Do NOT mix it with those

Torque Lite/Pro (OBD II & Car)

Ian Hawkins

Android only

apps with similar names on App Store which are

Paid

not supported.

Other OBD II Apps you can try for free

FourStroke (iOS) Piston – OBD2 Car Scanner (Android) OBD Auto Doctor scanner (iOS & Android) Obd Mary (Android)

Some premium features require a one-time purchase

FYI, vehicles since the following model year are OBD II compliant and compatible (excluding hybrid plug-in and electric vehicles):

United States

1996

Canada

1998

European Union 2001 (gas), 2004 (diesel)

Australia

2006 (gas), 2007 (diesel)

Mexico

2006

Japan

2002

Brazil

2007 (gas), 2015 (diesel)

New Zealand

2006

Note: If your vehicle does not fall into any of the above categories, look under the hood and try to locate a label that explicitly states that the vehicle was designed to comply with OBD-II legislation.

Common Advanced Third-Party Apps
(for some advanced features; App price NOT included)

App Name

Compatible Platforms

Compatible Vehicles

Special Notes

Price (see details in App Store or Play Store; May vary depending on the
developer)

BimmerCod iOS &

e

Android

2008+ E Series, F Series, I Series,
2008+ R Series

Not compatible with BMW/Mini Models before 2008; G series not fully supported; follow the steps in user instructions to connect.

Paid

BimmerLink

iOS & Android

MY2008+

Not compatible with BMW/Mini Model Year before 2008

Paid

OBD JScan

iOS & Android

Selected Jeep, Chrysler,
Dodge, RAM. Check on the
App for details.

iOS: select “Auto connect to Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy” as the OBD adapter. Android: select VEEPEAK under Bluetooth OBD (2.0, 3.0) adapters as the OBD adapter

In-app purchase

Dr. Prius

iOS & Android

2003+ Prius & Toyota/Lexus hybrid models

iOS: tap to select VEEPEAK under Bluetooth Low Energy and click “Connect OBD”. Android: tap to select VEEPEAK under Bluetooth OBD to connect.

Free with inapp
purchase

Carista

iOS & Android

Selected Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Infiniti, VW, Audi, BMW, Mini models

Select ELM32 Bluetooth (Android), or ELM32 Bluetooth LE (iOS) as the Adapter; Extra feature availability depends on the specific vehicle. Check App website for feature details.

Basic OBDII features free;
requires subscription for advanced
features.

Note: 1. Also compatible with bimmer-tool (only for MY2008+), ABRP (iOS version only), Leaf Spy Pro, CVTz50, GaragePro, OBDocker, FORScan Lite (no MS- CAN support), AlfaOBD, etc. 2. Apps require separate download or purchase from Play Store or App Store. For detailed App features, please go to App website to check. 3. NOT compatible with Bluedriver, FIXD, Carly, MHD, xHP, ProTool Apps.

Advanced Diagnostic Availability

(ABS, airbag, body control, A/C, TPMS, etc.)

Car brand

Required App

Supported model year Special Notes

Ford, Lincoln & Mercury

OBD Fusion FORScan Lite

1996 – 2022 1996 – 2023

Requires in-app purchase of advanced diagnostics add-on
Paid; Some models from 2023 are not yet supported

Mazda
Toyota, Lexus & Scion
Nissan & Infiniti Mitsubishi

FORScan Lite

1996 – 2022

7G models may not be supported

OBD Fusion OBD Fusion Carista OBD OBD Fusion Carista OBD OBD Fusion

1996 – 2023
1996 – 2021 Check vehicle compatibility on
the app website. 2006 – 2021
Check vehicle compatibility on the app website.
2009 – 2022

Requires in-app purchase of advanced diagnostics add-on Requires in-app purchase of advanced diagnostics add-on
Requires an app subscription
Requires in-app purchase of advanced diagnostics add-on
Requires an app subscription
Requires in-app purchase of advanced diagnostics add-on

Suzuki

SZViewer

2000+

K-Line and CAN bus based

Subaru

ActiveOBD

2012+

Premium features require an inapp purchase

BimmerLink

2008+

Paid app

BMW & Mini

Carista OBD

2008+

Requires an app subscription

bimmer-tool

2008+

Paid app for Android only

FCA (Jeep, Chrysler, DODGE, RAM)

OBD JScan

Check

vehicle

compatibility app

in

the

In-app

purchase

required

OBD Fusion

2006 – 2023

Requires in-app purchase of advanced diagnostics add-on

Volkswagen/Audi/Se at/Skoda

Carista OBD

Check vehicle compatibility on the app website.

Requires an app subscription

Opel/Vauxhall

ScanMyOpel, ScanMyOpel
CAN

Check vehicle compatibility on the app website.

In-app purchase required

Additional notes: 1. Modules in MS-CAN are not supported (For Ford vehicles); 2. BMW and Mini model year before 2008 are not supported for advanced diagnostics; 3. For FCA vehicles equipped with secure gateway (around 2017 or 2018+), an additional adapter is required to clear advanced codes. Please refer to the app page for more information. 4. No specially developed third- party apps with advanced diagnostics for Mercedes-Benz/Smart, GM group, Hyundai/Kia, Honda/Acura, Porsche, Renault, etc. so far. 5. Vehicles from recent years may not have been supported for advanced diagnostics. Please go to the app website to check. 6. App Not Included; pricing information may change depending on the developer. 7. The list will be updated from time to time when new brands or models are supported. You can contact Veepeak customer service to check if your vehicle is not listed.

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