VEEPEAK OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth OBD Auto Diagnostic User Guide

: September 17, 2024
: VEEPEAK

Table of Contents

VEEPEAK OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth OBD Auto Diagnostic
App Connection & Selection Guide
App Selection Guide
References
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VEEPEAK OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth OBD Auto Diagnostic

App Connection & Selection Guide

This user guide contains two parts: a connection guide for common OBD Apps, and how to choose the proper OBD App for your vehicle.

Connection Guide (take Car Scanner App for example; tips for other Apps are followed)

iOS version

Install the App from the App Store.
Plug in the device, the blue light will turn on. Please make sure it fits snugly for a GD contact with the OBD connector in connection to the vehicle ECU. On some vehicles, you may need to push it a little harder as powering up does not always mean a good fit. Then turn on the car ignition. Go to the Bluetooth Settings of the iOS device to check if VEEPEAK shows up under “Other devices” (read note below).

Important Note: This device uses Bluetooth LE for iOS devices. Please do not connect with VEEPEAK here. Please start the app, and directly connect in the App. The App will make the Bluetooth LE connection to the device.

Tip: if you accidently tap on VEEPEAK, it will lead to an unsupported device error, and VEEPEAK will disappear here. You can restart your iOS device and it will show up again. Then go to the next step.

Start the app, make the following settings, and directly connect to the app.

Setting > Adapter OBDII ELM327 > Connection type: select Bluetooth LE (4.0+); under device name: select VEEPEAK on the device list. You will be asked for Bluetooth permission when selecting a Bluetooth device. Please allow it.
For the connection profile, select your car brand and then the applicable profile. If no other suitable profile is available, select OBD II / EOBD.
After the above two marked settings are made, go back to the main page and click the Connect button. When the connection to both ELM & ECU is made, you can start to use it.

Android version

Install the App from the Google Play Store (Car Scanner ELM OBD2 by OvZ).
Plug in the device, the blue light will turn on. Please make sure it fits snugly for good contact with the car OBD connector to connect to the vehicle ECU. On some vehicles, you may need to push it a little harder as powering up does not always mean a good fit. Then turn on the car ignition. Go to the phone’s Bluetooth Settings, and pair the new device. Wait for VEEPEAK to show up.
When “VEEPEAK” shows up, tap on it. Use pin 1234 to pair with it. (If it does not pair, follow the troubleshooting steps in the user instructions or troubleshooting guide)
After pairing, it may not show as connected. On a Pixel 4a, it shows as Saved. You do not need to connect again. You can ignore the status and proceed to the next step.
Start the App, grant the App permissions (Bluetooth or Nearby devices), and make the initial settings according to your preferences.
In Settings – Adapter OBDII ELM327, please select Bluetooth as the connection type, then under “select device”, select VEEPEAK on the list.
For the connection profile, select your car brand and then the applicable profile. If no other suitable profile is available, select OBD II / EOBD.
After the above two marked settings are made, go back to the main page and click the Connect button. When the connection to both ELM & ECU is made, you can start to use it.

App Selection Guide

What functions you can get mainly depends on the chosen App and your vehicle. Please check the App & vehicle compatibility and price information below: Import Information: What’s the difference between OBD-II standard and advanced diagnostics? The On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) standard and advanced diagnostics refer to different levels of diagnostic information and capabilities in vehicles.

OBD-II Standard diagnostics: Mandated by regulatory bodies (e.g., EPA in the United States) for all cars and light trucks sold in certain regions and focuses on emissions-related data to ensure vehicles comply with environmental standards. It provides access to a set of standardized diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and live data parameters (standard PIDs) such as engine RPM, vehicle speed, fuel system status, and oxygen sensor readings. These data and codes are standardized across different makes and models, ensuring that a generic OBD-II scanner can read the basic diagnostic information from any compliant vehicle.

Advanced Diagnostics: provides an additional level of diagnostic data beyond what is required by the OBD-II standard, including proprietary diagnostic trouble codes, and extended parameter identifications (PIDs). These data are often specific to the vehicle manufacturer and model. Advanced Diagnostics usually includes more detailed information on various vehicle systems such as transmission, ABS, airbags, body control modules, and more, which requires more capable diagnostic tools or software that can interpret manufacturer-specific codes and data.

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.

Advanced Diagnostic Availability

(ABS, airbag, body control, TPMS, etc.)

Car brand| Required

App

| Supported model year| Special Notes

Ford, Lincoln & Mercury

Mazda

Toyota, Lexus & Scion

| OBD Fusion| 1996 – 2021| Requires in-app purchase of

advanced diagnostics add-on

Carista OBD| Check vehicle compatibility on the app website.| Requires an app subscription

Nissan & Infiniti

BMW & Mini

| BimmerLink| 2008+| Paid app
Carista OBD| 2008+| Requires an app subscription
bimmer- tool| 2008+| Paid app for Android only

FCA (Jeep, Chrysler, DODGE, RAM)

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:

Modules in MS-CAN are not supported (For Ford vehicles);
BMW and Mini model year before 2008 are not supported for advanced diagnostics;
For FCA vehicles equipped with secure gateway (around 2017 or 2018+), an additional adapter isrequired to clear advanced codes. Please refer to the app page for more information.
No specially developed third-party apps with advanced diagnostics for Mercedes-Benz/Smart,GM group, Hyundai/Kia, Honda/Acura, Porsche, Renault, etc. so far.
Vehicles from recent years may not have been supported for advanced diagnostics. Please go tothe app website to check.
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 cancontact Veepeak customer service to check if your vehicle is not listed.

What’s the difference between OBD-II standard and advanced diagnostics?

The On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) standard and advanced diagnostics refer to different levels of diagnostic information and capabilities in vehicles .OBD-II Standard diagnostics: Mandated by regulatory bodies (e.g., EPA in the United States) for all cars and light trucks sold in certain regions and focuses on emissions-related data to ensure vehicles comply with environmental standards. It provides access to a set of standardized diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and live data parameters (standard PIDs) such as engine RPM, vehicle speed, fuel system status, and oxygen sensor readings. These data and codes are standardized across different makes and models, ensuring that a generic OBD-II scanner can read the basic diagnostic information from any compliant vehicle. Advanced Diagnostics: provides an additional level of diagnostic data beyond what is required by the OBD-II standard, including proprietary diagnostic trouble codes, and extended parameter identifications(PIDs). These data are often specific to the vehicle manufacturer and model. Advanced Diagnostics usually includes more detailed information on various vehicle systems such as transmission, ABS, airbags, body control modules, and more, which requires more capable diagnostic tools or software that can interpret manufacturer-specific codes and data.

Common Advanced Third-Party Apps

(for some advanced features on selected vehicles; App price NOT included)

App Name

| Compatibl e Platforms|

Compatible Vehicles

|

Special Notes

|

Main Features

|

Price

BimmerCode

|

iOS & 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.

|

For BMW & Mini Coding

|

Paid

BimmerLink

|

iOS & Android

|

MY2008+

|

Not compatible with BMW/Mini

Model Year before 2008

| Read trouble codes,

display real-time sensor values, register a new battery, service reset, etc.

|

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

| Advanced diagnostics, sensor data in all modules, customization, tire size change, ETC Relearn, etc.|

In-app purchas e

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.

|

Examine/monitor the health of the vehicle High Voltage battery

| Free with in- app purchas e

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.

| Diagnose, customize, service and live data.

Requires subscription for advanced features.

|

Basic OBD

features are free

Note:

1. Please check on the App page for the latest vehicle compatibility information.

2. 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.

3. Apps require separate downloads or purchases from the Play Store or App Store. For detailed App features, please go to App website to check.

4. NOT compatible with Bluedriver, FIXD, Carly, MHD, xHP, and ProTool Apps.

Below are the connection settings for other common Apps:

Torque Lite/Pro (for Android only, no iOS version)

Go to Settings – OBD2 Adapter Settings, select “Bluetooth” as Connection type, and “VEEPEAK” as the Bluetooth device. Close the App, and restart it.

You can check the connection status from main page – Adapter Status.

OBD Fusion (iOS & Android, paid)

iOS : Settings – Preferences – Communications, select Bluetooth LE as the communication type.

Android: Settings – Preferences – Communications, select Bluetooth as the communication type, and select VEEPEAK as the Bluetooth device.

How to get enhanced diagnostics in OBD Fusion:

Connect to your vehicle by following the instructions on the Settings > Help > Connection page.
Open the vehicle editor on the Settings > Vehicle Editor page.
Use the Select buttons to enter the full year, make, model, and option for your vehicle. You must use the Select buttons to enter this information. If your year, make, model, or option is not listed, you can manually enter it, but enhanced diagnostics will not be available for your vehicle.
Open the Settings > Purchase Extras page and wait for the app to load the list of extra items.
Select the category corresponding to the make of your vehicle.
Find and select the package corresponding to your vehicle year, such as Ford 2003 Enhanced Diagnostics. If you have vehicle(s) supported by this add-on, you will see a list of the vehicles at the bottom of the page. If you do not have any vehicles supported by this add-on, you will see a message indicating that you do not have any vehicles supported by this add-on.

OBD JScan (iOS & Android)

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.

BimmerCode (iOS & Android, paid)

Note: G series & pre-2008 models are not supported). Go to https://bimmercode.app/cars to check adapter and vehicle compatibility. Please refer to the following steps to connect:

Android

Plug in the device into the OBD port in the footwell on the driver side. Turn on ignition.
Disconnect the Bluetooth connection to the iDrive system and any additional Bluetooth connections.
Enable the Airplane mode on the Android phone.
Turn on Bluetooth on the Android phone.
Open the Android Bluetooth settings on the Android phone and pair with “VEEPEAK”. No need to tap on it to connect again even though it does not show as connected after pairing.
Open the BimmerCode app Settings and select “Veepeak OBDCheck BLE/BLE+” as the adapter type.
Tap “Connect” on the start screen in the BimmerCode app.

iOS

Plug in the device into the OBD port in the footwell on the driver side in the car. Turn on ignition.
Enable the Airplane mode on the iOS device.
Turn on Bluetooth on the iOS device.
Turn off Wi-Fi on the iOS device.
Disable CarPlay in the iOS settings (“Settings” > “General” > “CarPlay” > Select car > Disable “CarPlay”).
Disconnect the iOS device in the iDrive settings in the car (“COM” > “Mobile devices” > Select the device > “Disconnect device”).
Disconnect any additional Bluetooth connections to other devices.
Keep the distance between the iOS device and the adapter as short as possible.
Open the settings in the BimmerCode app and select OBDCHECK BLE or BLE+ as the adapter type.
Tap “Connect” on the start screen in the BimmerCode app.

Tip: Please enable airplane mode. If you have some kind of third party CarPlay unit connected to the iDrive system in your car, please enable “Ignore headunit” in the settings in the app. If you want to access the headunit with BimmerCode you have to disconnect the CarPlay unit from the iDrive system temporarily.

BimmerLink (iOS & Android, paid)

Note: pre-2008 models are not supported. Please select “Veepeak OBDCheck BLE/BLE+” as the adapter.

Infocar (iOS & Android)

For iOS: Tap on “Connection” or go to Settings, select Bluetooth LE 4.0 as the Connection type, and tap on VEEPAK on the Bluetooth list.
For Android: Tap on “Connection” or go to Settings, select Bluetooth as the Connection type, and tap on VEEPAK on the Bluetooth list.

Dr. Prius (iOS & Android)

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

Android: please tap to select VEEPEAK under Bluetooth OBD2 to connect.

Carista OBD (iOS & Android, advanced features require subscription)

Go to https://carista.com/en/supported-cars to check vehicle compatibility).

iOS: select ELM327 Bluetooth LE as the adapter.
Android: select ELM327 Bluetooth as the adapter.

Note

These Apps can be downloaded from Google Play Store, or Apple App Store. App price is decided by the developer and not included with the device.
For iPhone or iPad, no Bluetooth pairing is needed. You should directly connect in the App.
For some Android devices, VEEPEAK may not show as connected after pairing, but you can just start the App to connect.