What Is OBD-II Scan Tool?

Online, September 5, 2012 (Newswire.com) - OBD-II is a second-generation on-board diagnostic system, which is the technology since 1996, almost all car production. OBD-II scan tool is a device that can communicate with the vehicle's OBD-II system. OBD-II equipped vehicles have a 16-pin connector under the dashboard, in order to scan tool connected.

OBD-II scan tool can be very simple, as a handheld device with an LED display, the complexity of the analysis software running on a laptop or PC, it may be complex. Handheld various usually is not much more than simple code reader, which means that their function is limited to read fault codes. PC-based scan tool, but it can have a very rich set of features, such as planning and the ability to record sensor data to calculate the fuel efficiency, estimated horsepower and torque

Now we take the product of xcar360 --WiFi OBD-II Car Diagnostics Tool to explain the role of the OBD-II
Function:
Primary Function:WiFi OBD-II Car Diagnostics Tool for Apple iPad iPhone iPod Touch
Compatible Apple Devices:Depends on the WiFi OBD Software used, but will require Apple iPhone, iPod touch and iPad iOS 3.0 or later and with WiFi capabilities.

Specifications:
Applicable Car Models: All models that support the OBD standard (Volkswagen, GM, Honda, TOYOTA, Nissan, Mazda, Ford, Peugeot, Citroen, BMW, Audi, Skoda, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, Suzuki, Opel, Chyrysler, Benz, Porsche, Renault, Fiat, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Daihatsu, etc.)
Languages: Depends on WiFi OBD Software
Dimensions: 67 x 21 x 31mm
Cable Length: 1.88 meters

Support carlist:
GM 1996 - to Date (OBD-II)
Ford 1996 - to Date (OBD-II)
Chrysler 1996 - to Date (OBD-II)
Toyota 1996 - to Date (OBD-II)
Honda 1996 - to Date (OBD-II)
NISSAN 1996 - to Date (OBD-II)

Many other Asian and European 1996 - to Date (OBD-II)

Package list:
WiFi OBD-II Car Diagnostics Tool for Apple iPad iPhone iPod Touch
CD with User Manual

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