Imagine turning your iPhone into a sophisticated vehicle diagnostics scanner and performance monitor. With the EngineLink app and a compatible OBD2 adapter, this becomes a reality. EngineLink leverages an OBD II WIFI or Bluetooth Low Energy adapter (like LELink, LELink2, Carista, Viecar) to seamlessly connect your iPhone to your car’s OBD2 engine management system, unlocking a wealth of data and diagnostic capabilities right at your fingertips.
Unleash the Potential of Your Car’s Data
EngineLink provides a suite of benefits that empower you to understand and maintain your vehicle more effectively:
- Emission Readiness Check: Confidently ensure your car is ready for emission testing, saving you potential headaches and failed tests.
- Real-Time Vehicle Insights: Gain a live view of your car’s operations, monitoring critical parameters as you drive.
- Diagnose and Clear Fault Codes: Read and clear OBD fault codes, effectively addressing issues and turning off that persistent Check Engine Light (CEL).
- Performance and Sensor Data Display: Monitor a wide array of performance metrics and sensor readings to understand your car’s health and performance.
- Customizable Gauges: Personalize your display with gauges that show only the data most relevant to you, ensuring a focused and efficient monitoring experience.
EngineLink stands out as a top-tier car app, offering all these powerful features without in-app purchases or subscription fees, providing exceptional value and functionality.
Key Features of EngineLink
EngineLink is packed with features designed to provide comprehensive vehicle diagnostics and performance monitoring:
- DTC/CEL Code Reading and Reset: Functioning like a professional scan tool, EngineLink can display and reset Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), including current, pending, and historical faults.
- Graphical Data Display: Visualize data trends with graphs, making it easier to identify patterns and anomalies in sensor readings.
- MPG Widget: Monitor your fuel efficiency in real-time with the MPG widget, helping you optimize driving habits for better economy.
- Heads Up Display (HUD) Mode: Enhance nighttime driving safety with HUD mode, projecting essential data onto your windshield.
- Transmission Temperature Reading: For compatible vehicles, monitor transmission temperatures to prevent overheating and ensure optimal performance.
- Performance Metrics: Calculate and display Horsepower, Torque, and acceleration figures, along with Boost/vacuum gauge and essential engine parameters like RPM, Load, Coolant Temperature, and Fuel Tank level.
- Customizable Dashboard: Create a personalized dashboard with a variety of gauge types (dial, bar, plot, digital, on-off) to display the data you need in your preferred format.
- Full Custom PID Support: Extend functionality with custom Parameter IDs (PIDs), and even import Torque custom PID files for advanced customization.
- Formula Support: Utilize formulas to calculate derived values from sensor data, offering deeper insights into vehicle performance.
- Preloaded PID Libraries: Benefit from preloaded libraries for GM, Ford, standard OBD2 PIDs and even Prius specific PIDs, streamlining setup and expanding compatibility. Users can also add custom libraries via the app or iTunes File Sharing.
- Multiple ECU Support: Compatible with various ECU bus types, including Non-CAN, 11-bit CAN, and 29-bit CAN.
- Multiframe Data Support: Handles multiframe data for more complex diagnostic information.
- Background Color Options: Customize the app’s appearance with background color options for personal preference.
- Data Logging and Export: Email user logs for data analysis and record keeping (accessible via long press on the custom PID screen).
- Multiple PID Formula Support: Apply formulas to multiple PIDs for advanced calculations and analysis.
- Performance Timers: Built-in timers for 0-60mph and quarter-mile acceleration testing.
OBD-II Compatibility and Adapter Requirements
EngineLink is compatible with all OBD-II and EOBD compliant vehicles sold globally. If you are unsure about your vehicle’s compatibility, check your manufacturer’s documentation or look for an “OBD2” label in your engine bay.
To use EngineLink, you will need an ELM327 compatible Bluetooth Low Energy adapter (for iPhone 4s and later) or a Wi-Fi adapter. For detailed adapter recommendations, consult the Developer Website: http://www.outdoor-apps.com/enginelink.html
Note: If you already own a Bluetooth OBD adapter, it is recommended to contact [email protected] for compatibility guidance before purchasing the app.
For any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to [email protected]. The EngineLink team is responsive and ready to assist you in unlocking the diagnostic power of your iPhone for your vehicle.
