Application Description
OBD2 Diagnostics - Read and Erase Error Codes with Real-Time Sensor Data
Piston puts your vehicle's diagnostic information right in your hands.
Is your Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated? Transform your smartphone into a professional diagnostic tool to read error codes and view Freeze Frame data - the crucial sensor readings captured when the problem first occurred. This helps you pinpoint and resolve issues faster.
You'll need an ELM327-compatible Bluetooth or WiFi adapter (sold separately) that plugs into your vehicle's OBD2 port. Our intuitive app guides you through the pairing process, with step-by-step instructions available from the Home screen after installation or anytime via Settings.
Key Features:
- Read and reset standard OBD2 diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
- View critical Freeze Frame data captured at the moment of failure
- Monitor live sensor data streams in real-time
- Check emission system readiness status
- Maintain a local history of all diagnostic scans
- Cloud storage option for your diagnostic records*
- Interactive sensor data graphing
- Export real-time vehicle data to files
- Retrieve your vehicle's VIN information
- View ECU details including active protocols and available parameters
*Premium features require a one-time in-app purchase (no subscriptions)
Compatibility Information:
Piston requires an ELM327-based Bluetooth or WiFi OBD2 adapter (sold separately). The app supports OBD-II (also called OBD2 or EOBD) compliant vehicles including:
- All US vehicles from 1996 onwards (mandatory OBD2 compliance)
- European petrol vehicles from 2001 and diesel from 2004 (EOBD standard)
- Australian/NZ petrol vehicles from 2006 and diesel from 2007
Note: Available data varies by vehicle based on what your ECU exposes via OBD2 protocols.
Questions or suggestions? Contact our support team: [email protected]
Version 3.8.0 Update Highlights:
Latest Release: August 2, 2024
- Android 14 compatibility improvements
- Redesigned sensor selection interface
- Expanded sensor support (vehicle-dependent)
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