OBDII Code Reader lite on Windows Pc
Developed By: CHINH LUONG QUOC
License: Free
Rating: 3,1/5 - 89 votes
Last Updated: April 16, 2024
App Details
| Version |
1.2.9 |
| Size |
3.6 MB |
| Release Date |
March 07, 24 |
| Category |
Tools Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices. [see more (4)]
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What's New:
Version 1.2.9 [see more]
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Description from Developer:
Version 1.2.9
Android Mobile and Tablet
Requirement:
1. The car must be OBD-II compliant to use the tool
2. Bluetooth Adapter ELM327 or compatible
3. The minimum Android OS is : 4... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download OBDII Code Reader lite and install on Windows PC. OBDII Code Reader lite is free Tools app, developed by CHINH LUONG QUOC. Latest version of OBDII Code Reader lite is 1.2.9, was released on 2024-03-07 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of OBDII Code Reader lite is 3,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 89 users, 35 users had rated it 5*, 41 users had rated it 1*.
How to install OBDII Code Reader lite on Windows?
Instruction on how to install OBDII Code Reader lite on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install OBDII Code Reader lite 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!
Step By Step Guide To Install OBDII Code Reader lite 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 "OBDII Code Reader lite" 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 OBDII Code Reader lite 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 "OBDII Code Reader lite" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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Version 1.2.9
Android Mobile and Tablet
Requirement:
1. The car must be OBD-II compliant to use the tool
2. Bluetooth Adapter ELM327 or compatible
3. The minimum Android OS is : 4.1 and newer
4. The bluetooth device on the phone(Tablet) must be enabled and paired with the bluetooth OBD-II adapter
Features:
* The functionality of Auto detect the OBD-II protocol let's the app to be very easy to use
* Displaying the description of the protocol used in your car
SAE J1850 PWM (Ford)
SAE J1850 VPW (GM)
ISO 9141-2 (Chrysler, European, Asian)
ISO 14320 KWP-2000
ISO CAN 15765 - 11bit, 29 bit, 250Kbaud, 500Kbaud (most models after 2008)
* The app has standalone database (SQLITE) with over 20,000 descriptions for specific and generic trouble code
* The trouble code database will be updated every year
* Supports all OBD-II diagnostic trouble code (DTC) formats
P0xxx, P2xxx, P3xxx - Generic Powertrain DTC
P1xxx - Manufacturer's Specific DTC
Cxxxx - Generic and Specific Chassis DTC
Bxxxx - Generic and Specific Body DTC
Uxxxx - Generic and Specific Network DTC
* The functionality for the DTC code lookup, You can still use this function, even if your phone did not have the
* Function Reading out car's live sensor data. (only in PRO version)
bluetooth device or the bluetooth device is out of order. This functionality is fully free in the FREE VERSION.
* Showing you the engine status, when the app is connected to the bluetooth adapter (at the car's data link port). If the car has got any trouble code, the engine status image will change it's color from green to red and vice versa periodically,
* When the engine is running, the analog gauge shows you the engine revolutions per minute (RPM)
Connect to real car ECU:
Once you have the bluetooth OBD-II adapter plugged into the car's OBD-II ports and powered on, you need to connect to the car's system computer via that bluetooth adapter, by pulling down the option menu and select item "Connect to OBD-II Adapter", a dialog window will appears and shows a list of paired devices (one or more devices in the list), each paired device has two information as following:
Name of paired bluetooth device (for example: obdii-dev)
Max address (for example: 77:A6:43:E4:67:F2)
The Max address is used to distinguish two or more bluetooth adapters have the same name.
You must choose your bluetooth OBDII device by select the correct it's name (or it's max address) in the list and click on the item, then the app starts connecting process and autodetects the OBD-II protocol.
If the process finished successfully the protocol description will be displayed on screen (control panel) and the notification "Connected to OBDII Adapter" will appear on the status bar.
If the process was failed you can try it some times (we assume that the bluetooth OBD-II adapter is working well)
Connect to simulation ECU:
Use other android device with "ECU Engine Sim" app installed on it, this app simulates an engine's computer. You connect directly to it via bluetooth as above
If you only use the lookup function you do not need the above connection step
Now you are ready to read out all the DTC codes or Clear them if you want
The app supports the specific DTC Descriptions of the following manufacturers:
Acura, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep,
Ford, Honda, Huyndai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, KIA,
Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan,
Sabaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, GM, GMC, Fiat, Lincoln,
Mercury, Pontiac, Skoda, Vauxhall, Mini Cooper,
Cadilac, Citroien, Peugoet, Seat, Buick, Oldsmobile,
Saturn, Mercedes Benz, Opel.
The restriction of the free version of OBDII Code Reader Free is that, the app only shows the demo DTC codes. To read out the real DTC codes and real live sensor data, Please use the version of OBDII CODE READER PRO
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Version 1.2.9
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
