So, what exactly is ELM327, how does it work and most importantly what are its supported protocols? If you’re looking to answers to these questions, you’ve reached the right place, because this article will provide the best information to ease your buying decision. What does ELM327 Mean? Diagnostic apps: they are compatible with all the popular OBD2 apps like Torque, ScanMaster, Auto Doctor, DashCommand etc. However, Thinkcar 1 works better with the Thinkcar app. BTW, folks should be clear here if they're running on Android or iOS. For example, on iOS, Bluetooth non-LE adapters will NOT work w/the iOS version of Leaf Spy. It's an API limitation IIRC. Whereas on Android, Blueooth (non-LE) and Bluetooth LE adapters will work. We gave it a perfect 10 for ease of use! It’s a breeze to navigate. BlueDriver’s intuitive interface.

One of the app’s standout features is its extensive range of free functions. This includes access to crucial real-time engine data, making it an invaluable tool for vehicle diagnostics.How can I resolve my issue? Do I have to buy another dongle that will maybe be unsupported in few months? Our device cannot detect safety faults such as airbags, ABS, ESP, seatbelts, etc. However, you can easily remove the oil change and tyre pressure warning lights for VW vehicles yourself without the need for special equipment. Which Android/IOS mobile applications does the interface support? Our interface supports a wide range of apps. We recommend Car Scanner for diagnostics, which works perfectly with our device. Other applications available on the market are also compatible, such as Torque, SDPROG and Piston. Vgate works closely with the leading developers of diagnostic software, enabling us to offer the widest compatibility of any brand on the market. Does Icar have the latest updates? Thanks to its update to ELM327 V2.3, this tool is smarter than ever. It reads data in real time and can clear MIL DTCs in no time. It's a top-of-the-range OBDII car diagnostic tool that will have you ready to fix problems before they get worse.

I was obliged to update my application as it won't let you connect to the dongle and now I can access the modules except my NBT !!

iOS & Android: these three scanners can be linked with iOS and Android devices to run diagnostics straight from the phone.