Piston
Piston
3.8.0
10.5 MB
Android 6.0+
May 28,2026
5.0

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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