InCarDoc OBD2 app — no reason to look under the hood of your car to diagnose it properly

The era of OBD started to flourish back in 70’. And that’s when automakers utilised electronic means to monitor the engine condition and diagnose errors promptly. Since the critical concern implied compliance with the US emission standards, another task for car owners was to control fuel feed and the ignition system. Therefore, alongside defining OBD2 error codes and breaks prevention, car diagnosing was helpful for decreasing pollution as well.

OBD 2 protocol, on which inCarDoc is based, was developed in the mid 90’. With the help of the technology, it was possible to control chassis and engine parts almost entirely. That is why developers from Ukrainian IT company PNN Soft adopted the protocol for the inCarDoc app for Android and iOS. Overall, the app already got 7+ million downloads on Google Play and App Store. inCarDoc operates perfectly not only on smartphones but also on tablets.

How to start using the app?

First off, you need to have a stable Bluetooth/Wi-fi connection and OBD-II WiFi Adapter (there is an option to purchase the inCarDoc adapter, created by PNN Soft developers specially for the app users). The adapter operates perfectly with a majority of car models. Ensure that your car supports OBD 2 standards. Does your vehicle have 16 pin-out DLC — trapezoidal Diagnostic Link Connector? If yes, then it is likely to work out.

What to do to launch inCarDoc app?

You have to connect the OBD scanner tool to the car’s OBD 2 diagnostic port, then tap into the app. You can always take a look at the user guide on the inCarDoc website to find some clues and more details on potential mistakes prevention. In addition, you can read the FAQ pages and car news.

Signing up in the app would not take a lot of time — the UI is minimalistic, convenient and easy to use. All you need to become an inCarDoc user is to enter your login and password and fill out the data regarding the car’s engine condition and model. The app displays all the data in the form of graphic charts and charts.

Highlights of inCarDoc functionality?

Here is the list of set of functions inCarDoc provides its users with:

• reading/saving/recording car parameters, such as the rotation angle, temperature and speed in real-time.
• displaying the status of parameters, Oxygen sensors test results, and OBD2 error codes. In addition, the app sends error codes directly to the customer’s e-mails.
• defining breakdowns and serious issues prevention to save on vehicle repair.
• viewing and recording essential data regarding maintenance and fueling.
• ranking your trips and setting flexible notifications within the driver’s account
• sharing experience with other inCarDoc users.

Moreover, by using inCarDoc PRO, users can read, display and record several parameters simultaneously. The pro version also enables car owners to record data in the background mode and take advantage of GRS support.

The algorithms of using the app slightly vary depending on your device's type. However, the following actions are must for an efficient OBD2 diagnosis:

1. Stop the Engine; 2) Turn off OBD apps on your device; 3) Unplug the adapter 4) Start the car engine 5) Plug back the OBD-II adapter into the DLC port; 6) Check out if the adapter is powered; 7) Pair your adapter with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (V-Gate or Kiwi for iOS).

To summarise, inCarDoc app assists users in diagnosing cars with no need to look under the hood and significantly reduces fuel consumption. And yet another significant app feature is that it receives constant updates in line with customers' needs.

Now, when the OBD is something we’re used to, all you need is to select the suitable OBD 2 scanner and connect it to your vehicle. inCarDoc app has a broad set of functions and a convenient interface. But just as significantly, the application is continuously updated in response to users’ needs. So why don’t you test it?

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