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OBDKey Fault Code Reader on Windows Pc

Developed By: KBM Systems Ltd.

License: Free

Rating: 3,4/5 - 139 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	1.4
Size	656.8 KB
Release Date	January 23, 24
Category	Maps & Navigation Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices. [see more (5)]
What's New: Updates for Bluetooth permissions and Android SDK. Users may need to accept the android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission for Bluetooth to work... [see more]
Description from Developer: OBDKey Fault Code Reader is a fault code reading, lookup and clearing application for Android that allows you to access your car's control units (ECUs) to get any fault codes. ... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download OBDKey Fault Code Reader and install on Windows PC. OBDKey Fault Code Reader is free Maps & Navigation app, developed by KBM Systems Ltd.. Latest version of OBDKey Fault Code Reader is 1.4, was released on 2024-01-23 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of OBDKey Fault Code Reader is 3,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 139 users, 38 users had rated it 5*, 55 users had rated it 1*.

How to install OBDKey Fault Code Reader on Windows?

Instruction on how to install OBDKey Fault Code Reader on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install OBDKey Fault Code Reader on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install OBDKey Fault Code Reader using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "OBDKey Fault Code Reader" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install OBDKey Fault Code Reader on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "OBDKey Fault Code Reader" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 1.4.

Download OBDKey Fault Code Reader 1.4 on Windows PC – 656.8 KB

OBDKey Fault Code Reader is a fault code reading, lookup and clearing application for Android that allows you to access your car's control units (ECUs) to get any fault codes.

Generic and manufacturer specific codes may be read, explained and reset from the following:

* All OBDII compliant vehicles (US from 1996, petrol from 2001, diesel from 2004)
* Pre - OBDII Ford (including some Mazda) using J1850 PWM / Ford SCP
* CAN based Ford (including Mazda) using CAN based Ford SCP
* Pre - OBDII GM (including Vauxhall / Opel / Saab)
* VW Audi Group (VAG) (including Seat / Skoda) using KW1281 or KWP2000
* Fiat / Alfa Romeo using KWP2000

Engine only, except for VAG which may be used via KW1281 to read engines, airbags, instrument clusters etc.

Please note this will only work with OBDKey hardware.

The application is sophisticated and powerful yet simple to use, enabling fast and easy access to a vehicle’s EOBD, pre OBD and manufacturer specific diagnostic codes. The app enables the cause of the illuminated engine check light (MIL) to be established.

You will be able to read clear, concise DTC definitions generic to all EOBD compliant vehicles on screen from the built in look up code base, which also includes many hundreds of vehicle specific codes too.

OBDKey is a CAN enabled tool and with this app retrieves generic P0, P2 and P3 and U0 codes for engine emissions and also picks up manufacturer specific P1, P3 and U1 codes.

With a single screen tap, the OBDKey Fault Code Reader app can turns off the MIL light, clear codes and reset monitors.

OBDKey Fault Code Reader is available for Android users and OBDKey Bluetooth unit owners only.

Features include fully automatic Bluetooth connection once pairing has been established, user fault code look up, easy navigation using menus, landscape and portrait modes both supported, HDPI, MDPI and LDPI screen options, works with larger “tablet” devices. English only at present.

A built-in data library with a user lookup function is also included.

OBDKey updateable via web-based downloads over the Bluetooth connection.

Data acquired from the vehicle(s) may be exported via email to any address of your choosing. OBDKey is available from http://www.obdkey.com

Updates for Bluetooth permissions and Android SDK. Users may need to accept the android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission for Bluetooth to work properly.

Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.