iOBD2 User Manual Download

iOBD2 User Manual Download (PDF):

1.iOBD2 MFI BT User Manual:

2.iOBD2 WIFI User Manual:

3.iOBD2 Android User Manual:

4.iOBD2 BMW User Manual:

5.iOBD2 VAG User Manual:

iOBD2 User Manual

Preface

Thanks for using this product. Please read this manual carefully before any operating. This manual guides the users how to use iOBD2 of Shenzhen XTOOLTECH Co., Ltd. Please read the warnings on the last page before using the product.

1. Introduction 

iOBD2 is a new practical car diagnostic tool jointly developed by Shenzhen XTOOLTECH Co.,Ltd and USA XTOOLTECH LLC. It communicates with iPhone or Android devices by Bluetooth. It is compliant with OBD II/EOBD specification. It reads the recorded data on the car by the iOBD2 app.When the car is running, it reads the real-time car engine data, such as engine speed, ignition time, fuel trim, water temperature, fuel consumption, etc. These data can be shared to social media like Facebook and Twitter.

2. Components 

Hardware: iOBD2 MFi BT OBDII adapter, user manual
Software: iOBD2 app (Download manually)

3. iOBD2 hardware configuration 

Configuration: iOBD2 MFi BT version supports iOS and Android systems.

4. iOBD2 app installation 

Installation of iOS version
--Install by smartphone
Open the App store, search iOBD2, download the app and install.
--Install by iTunes
Download and install iTunes. Then search iOBD2 on iTunes, download the app and install.
Installation of Android version
--Install by website
visit www.iobd2.cc, download iOBD2 to the phone and install.
--Install by Google play store
Download Google play store. Search iOBD2 on Google play, download the app and install.

When installing the app, please do not delete data or format memory card, otherwise it may
lead to app installation failed. When the install finished, click “open” to run the app (before running
the app, please set Bluetooth connection, otherwise it cannot read the data); click “complete” to
exit. The shortcut of iOBD2 will appear on the main screen when the app installed successfully. Click
to open iOBD2 and the screen will show as Picture 1.

5. iOBD2 Adapter connection 

Plug the iOBD2 adapter into the OBD II port on the car; turn the ignition on without starting
the engine. The OBD II port is usually under the dashboard, but it may be different on different car
models. Picture 2 shows how to plug the adapter.


 















6. Bluetooth Setting 

【Bluetooth connection on iOS devices】 Turn on Bluetooth on the mobile. Find iOBD2 device and
connect.
【Bluetooth connection on Android devices】Turn on Bluetooth on the mobile. Find iOBD2 device
and connect.

7. Connection 

【Connection on iOS devices】 When the Bluetooth is successfully connected, open the APP iOBD2
on the smart phone. Click Setting button, select Connect option (Picture 3, 4). Diagnostics is not
available unless the setting of hardware, connection and car information is correct.


















【Connection on Android devices】When the Bluetooth is successfully connected, open the APP
iOBD2 on the smart phone. Click Setting button, select connection mode (Picture5, 6). Diagnostics is
not available unless the setting of hardware, connection and car information is correct.

















【Sleep Mode】Picture 7

 When iOBD2 is power on for the first time, if it does not communicate with the car within Waiting Time, and battery voltage is below the Limiting Voltage, it will go to sleep mode. The default waiting time is 15 minutes. This parameter can be modified.
 When the battery voltage is below the Limiting Voltage and within 5 minutes there is no communication between iOBD2 and the car, iOBD2 will go into sleep mode. When the battery voltage is above the Limiting Voltage, it will wake up. The default Limiting Voltage is 12.6V. This parameter can be modified.
When iOBD2 is connected with the car for the first time, you can diagnose the car within 15 minutes. If there is no any diagnostic operations over 15 minutes, iOBD2 will automatically go into sleep mode. Only when the battery
voltage is above the Limiting Voltage, or the actual waiting time is shorter than the setting Waiting Time, can iOBD2 wake up.




8. Diagnose 

This function includes the following testing items. After finish each item, click the APP interface and save the data so that you can review the history record later (Picture 8).


























[Trouble code]: Reads the current DTC with detailed information on reasons lead to the DTC and advice to repair the car.
[Live data]: Reads all the running parameters related to the ECU.
[Freeze frame]: ECU will set DTCs and record the data stream of the car engine at the moment when emissions
related faults occurred. The data is called freeze frame data.
[Readiness test]: Shows the status of readiness test. Click Readiness test in the menu, the screen will display the
test status of the car.
Supported and complete: It means the car supports this test and has completed.
Supported but incomplete: It means the car supports this test but it is not yet completed.
Unsupported: It means the car does not support this test.
[Vehicle information]: Read vehicle info such as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Calibration IDs (CALID) and
Calibration Verification Number (CVN).
[O2 Sensor test]: This service is to allow access to the on-board oxygen sensor monitoring test results. The same information may be obtained by the use of [Mode 6 test].
[On-board Monitor Test]: To monitor the operation of the system of external device control panel.
[Component Test]: Allowed to access a particular component / the diagnostic monitoring results of incontinuous monitoring system. E.g., the monitoring of the catalyst and evaporation system

9. My Dashboard 

[My dashboard] function includes:
[Idle mode]: engine rotational speed, water temperature, battery voltage, air-intake temperature, instant fuel consumption (static), average fuel consumption (Picture 9).
[Cruise mode]: vehicle speed, the current engine load, water temperature, vehicle traveled time, vehicle travel average speed, continuous running mileage, instant fuel consumption (dynamic) (Picture 10).
[Sport mode]: engine rotational speed, vehicle speed, water temperature etc. (Picture 11).
[Custom mode]: allows changing live data with preferred readings such as power, torque, horsepower, etc.
(Picture 12).












10. Performance Test 

[Performance test] function includes:
[Accelerate/Decelerate test]: Test acceleration/deceleration process time and distance. (Picture 13)
[0 to 400m acceleration test]: Test spending time from 0 to 400 meters. (Picture 14)



















11. Performance Graph 

[Rpm - km/h] displays directly the vehicle's speed and the revolutions by curve (Picture 15)
[Rpm - Nm - kW] displays the revolutions, torque and power by curve (Picture 16)


 
















12. Setting

It allows users to set the language, connection, unit, and Alarm. In the vehicle setting, user can
change parameters such as weight, fuel consumption coefficient, speed coefficient (Picture17, 18, 19).
















13. History 
It is to save and review the recorded diagnostic data of the tested cars, such as live data, freeze frame data and my dashboard data. (Picture 20).


























13. Trip Route 

This function can track your driving route. For iOS devices, select Setting on the phone, choose Privacy, Open the Location Services, and turn
on iOBD2 (Picture 21, 22). Run the iOBD2 app, choose “My dashboard”, and start driving the car, it will automatically track the driving route and save it on History menu (Picture 23). When exiting “My dashboard”, it will stop tracking the driving route. You can review the saved tracking route in History menu.

For Android devices, the trip route tracking is open by default. You can check the recorded trip route in the History menu. To open or close the trip route tracking function, you can click the Setting button and find the Track option.















14. Diagnostic software updating 

Users can find out the latest software release information, download and install software by logging in to App store. More information, please visit www.iobd2.cc

Cautions & Warnings: 

Please read following tips before you use iOBD2:

 Please plug the iOBD2 adapter correctly into your car by following the installation instructions before operating.
 When driving the car, please do not operate this unit. Any distraction may cause an accident.
 iOBD2 communicates with cars via Bluetooth. Please do not use this product in the places with strong electro-magnetic interference in order to ensure communication proper.

All information on this manual is based on the latest iOBD2 version. XTOOLTECH reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

iOBD2 MFi BT OBDII Adapter

iOBD2 MFi BT OBD II adapter works with the engine system of OBDII/EOBD compliant cars, supporting iOS/Android devices. It can read code, clear code, read live data, etc.

Feature:

●Using Apple MFi licensed Bluetooth chip, supporting iOS or Android devices in one unit by Bluetooth

●Energy saving with low power consumption modules

●Intelligent standby/sleep mode, no worry for battery drain when leaving the adapter plugged

●Reading not only OBDII codes, but also JOBD (communication protocol of cars manufactured in Japan) codes

Specification:

●Operating Voltage: 12V

●Operating Current: 60mA

●Sleep Mode Current: 10mA

●Operating Temperature: -20 to 50°C

●Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C

●Dimension: 48*42*25mm

●Bluetooth Standard: Bluetooth 3.0+EDR

●Weight: 80g

●Supported device: iOS, Android device

●Supported app: iOBD2

How to connect iOBD2?

You can connect iOBD2 by below steps:

1.Download the iOBD2 app from AppStore or Google play and install it into your phone.

2.Plug the iOBD2 adaptor into your car’s OBD II port.

3.Turn the ignition on.

4.Turn on Bluetooth and pair the iOBD2 adapter with your device

5.Open the iOBD2 app on your phone. It will automatically communicate with your car’s on-board computer.

Differences within iOBD2, iOBD2-BMW and iOBD2-VAG adapters

What are the differences within iOBD2, iOBD2-BMW and iOBD2-VAG adapters? Check the table below:

iOBD2 Diagnostic Tool FAQ

What cars does iOBD2 work with?

iOBD2 works with cars that are OBDII/EOBD compliant.
1.1996 or newer North American cars
2.2001 or newer European Union cars
3.2004 or newer Asian cars


What communication protocols does iOBD2 support?


OBDII Protocols
1.ISO15765-4 (CAN)
2.ISO14230-4 (KWP2000)
3.ISO9141-2
4.J1850 VPW
5.J1850 PWM

Non standard protocols
TOYOTA_ISO , TOYOTA_KWP_10400 , TOYOTA_KWP_9600, HONDA_ISO_9600 , HONDA_ISO_10400 , NISSAN_KWP,
SUZUKI_KWP_ADDR , SUZUKI_KWP_FAST , BMW_9600_mode2, BMW_9600_mode3, DAIHATSU_10400 , Opel_KWP_10400

iOBD2 Model

iOBD2 Diagnostic Tool for car owners totally has five different model for iOS system and Android system.

iOBD2 Diagnostic tool for iPhone Android by Bluetooth

This iOBD2 support iOS system including iPad/iPhone/iPod and Androd system. Connect by bluetooth.

iOBD2 Diagnostic tool for Android

This iOBD2 Scanner is specific for Android system.

iOBD2 VW Diagnostic tool for iPhone Android

This iOBD2 scanner is specific for Volkswagen group vehicles including VW,Audi,Seat. iOBD2 VW also has specific function including read all system fault codes and service resetting.

iOBD2 BMW Diagnostic tool for iPhone Android

This iOBD2 scanner supports all BMW vehicles, has specific funciton service resetting. It works with iOS system and Android system.

iOBD2 Diagnostic tool for iPhone/Android by WIFI

This iOBD2 supports iPad/iPhone/iPod and Androd system. Connect by WIFI.

iOBD2-VW in Android APP introduction

iobd2 (vw dedicated) is for the development of a VW vehicle information very professional intelligent interactive systems. 
The applications include: expert diagnosis, service reset, connect, history and other functions. 
Expert diagnosis: 
[Read DTCs] read the whole car more than 80 system fault code and fault code details. 
[Clear] clears trouble codes vehicle fault codes for all systems. 
[] Read vehicle dynamic data flow stream value for all systems. 
[Vehicle information] read ecu version information. 
[Service Reset] This feature also includes the vehicle mileage reading, maintenance light reset, maintenance and zero oxygen sensor lights. 
[Connect] under your car a part of your new record, this record can record your car's systems are supported, as well as the testing process all the data records. 
[History] query and delete your testing process in the preserved records.

Note: Before using the system need to contact the Company to purchase special edition iOBD2 vw diagnostic connector (www.iobd2.cc).

Xtool iOBD2 review by Jeremy Laird

Home-brew car diagnostics generally do two things. With a little knowledge, they can save you money on car maintenance. And they can also be a lot of fun.

It's the latter that the xTool iOBD2, a combination of hardware and app that supports iPhone and Android, majors on. That's not to say, however, it can't do the useful bit.

It's at least as powerful as most low cost on-board diagnostics readers, possibly more so. But it gets the job done in a much more user-friendly way and throws some extra features into the mix. Best of all, it connects wirelessly to your smartphone.

What are on-board car diagnostics?

But let's not get ahead of ourselves. First a quick recap on what, exactly, digital car diagnostics involves.

It starts with the OBD II, or On Board Diagnostics Version 2, port. It's an industry-standard data port that provides an interface for pulling car diagnostics and error codes, among other info, in a common format.

OBD II was made mandatory in 1996 for all cars sold in the US. The European Union didn't follow suit until 2001. But the US stricture means most cars sold in the UK after 1996 have an OBD II port.

It's typically found somewhere under the dashboard. In our test car, a 1997 Porsche Boxster, the port is freely accessible without any dash disassembly, if slightly obscured. So a little neck craning aside, getting at it is no harder than, say, the USB port on the back of a tower PC.

A wide range of data can be pulled via iOBD2, from engine error codes to sensor data and current operating parameters like coolant temperature and road speed. Exactly what can and can't be read will depend both on your reading equipment and the make and model of car in question.

The OBD II port can also be used to program car ECUs, for instance resetting error codes. But that's another level of sophistication that doesn't apply to relatively straight forward readers like the xTool iOBD2.

What is the xTool iOBD2?

Those familiar with OBD access will probably be used to either a standalone reader or something that plugs into a laptop. Either way, we're talking cables.

The xTool iOBD2's party trick is wireless operation. It's a compact unit, not much larger than the OBD port itself and slightly narrower than an iPhone in width.

Once plugged in, it draws power from the OBD II and boots up a wi-fi access point. Having first installed the free xTool app on your handset, you then connect to the iOBD2's wireless access point, plug in some simple network settings and you're good to go.

The initial connection and syncing routine as you set up a profile for your car is a little sluggish. But from then on, it's quick to get going from a cold start.

The first menu gives you access to the iOBD2's main functionality. Boiled down to the basics, that's current vehicle status, diagnosis / fault reading and car performance.

The vehicle status screens provide what amounts to an alternative car dashboard. You get numbers for road speed, engine revs, fuel consumption and a trip computer.

Exactly which functions are and aren't supported will vary according to make and model of car. But here's the interesting thing. iOBD2 can unlock hidden functionality in your car.

For instance, some cars don't have optional displays fitted that show, say, fuel consumption over time or at a given moment. But it's likely the car's ECU is still calculating and storing those numbers. iOBD2 can get you at them.

It's a cheap and easy way to get at such data, then. That said, iOBD2 doesn't stack up as a replacement for you car's main instruments. There's too much lag between, for instance, changes in engine speed and the display updating.

xTool iOBD2 diagnostics

Fault detection and diagnostics is iOBD2's next major feature. In simple terms, that means pulling out any error codes that the engine or the various sensors have logged. This might be anything from a faulty crank sensor giving odd numbers to an exhaust sensor that detected a running problem or a fault on a catalytic converter.

A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing here and anyone who knows anything about OBD error codes will be aware that the faults are often not quite what they seem. However, for more experienced users or as additional information to give your garage or mechanic when you drop the car off, it can still be very useful.

For the more experienced, there's also a wide range of live data that can be monitored. First, pull up the menu. Then select from a long list of options, including coolant temperature, ignition timing and air flow.

You then get a customised list of live values for whatever you've selected. Again, you'll need to be fairly knowledgeable to make full use of this kind of data. But even casual users can make good use of some of the numbers.

A good example here is coolant temperature. Most modern cars have heavily buffered temperature gauges, if indeed they have a coolant gauge at all. Much of the time, that's just fine.

But having a precise handle on coolant temperature can help you spot problems, like the beginnings of a head gasket failure, before they become really serious.

xTool iOBD2 car performance

The final major feature involves car performance. The drill here is pretty straight forward and involves acceleration and braking tests.

For starters, you can do classic 0-60mph or ¼ mile standing start tests. You can also measure the distance taken to brake from a chosen speed. All of the results rely on data from the car's ECU, so the accuracy isn't perfect.

But it will give you a rough idea of what you car is capable of, either just for fun or to help confirm it's running correctly.

Just bear in mind that such testing on public roads may not be legal. If in doubt, the use of some kind of private facility is in order. Several airfields and tracks around the UK can provide this kind of access on a reasonably affordable basis.

Verdict

Exactly what you make of the xTool iOBD2 will depend on a fair few factors, including your car and your knowledge level.

Roughly half of the diagnostic features were nonfunctional on our test car, for instance. This is no fault of the xTool iOBD2, but it is worth bearing in mind. Generally speaking, the older the car, the fewer features will work.

The lag in terms of displaying data through the live feeds is also a little disappointing. It's fine for things like coolant temp. But the second or so of lag makes the rev counter, for instance, pretty pointless.

Likewise, we wouldn't treat the performance testing data as the gospel truth regarding your car's capabilities. But those caveats aside, the xTool iOBD2 works pretty brilliantly. It's easy to set up. The wireless connectivity means it's practical to leave connected at all times. And the app itself is super slick.

Granted, a basic plug-in reader can be had much cheaper. But such devices are neither as fun, nor as powerful.

iOBD2 Diagnosis Function Introduction

Under iOBD2 [Diagnosis] menu key Engine Diagnostic features includes:


[Read DTC]: Read the current DTC (Fault Codes) the engine has stored.

[Clear DTC]: Clear all the current DTC (Fault Codes).

[Live data]: Read all the Sensor parameters that related to the Engine ECU.

[Freeze frame data]: OBD systems record exactly when a engine fault occurs and will save sensor parameter data when the DTC is set. And this group of data is called freeze frame data.

[Readiness test]: Readiness reflects the status that all the valid diagnostic functions. The diagnostic functions are referring to the important monitoring functions in OBD system, e.g. Lambda Sensor monitoring, O2 sensor heater monitoring, and EGR system monitoring, etc.

[Read vehicle info]: Read vehicle info such as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Calibration IDs (CALLID) and Calibration Verification Number (CVN).*

[Sensor test]: This service is to allow access to the on-board oxygen sensor monitoring test results. The same information may be obtained by the use of [Mode 6 test] *

[Mode 6 test]: This service is to allow access to the results for on-board diagnostic monitoring tests of specific components that are not continuously monitored. Examples are catalyst monitoring and the evaporative system monitoring.*

[EVAP System Test]: The purpose of this service is to enable the external test equipment to control the operation of an on-board system, test or component *


*Please note some functions and features are vehicle specific and may not be available depending on the make, model and age of your vehicle.

How to activate iOBD2 BMW diagnostic tool

IOBD2 BMW ACTIVATION Instruction,Detail steps as the following:

How to install iOBD2 APP into your device

One step installation of the iOBD2 APP from APP Store/Google play store.



1.Install in iPhone

search "iobd2" in Apple APP store,download and install into your phone

2.Install in Android 

search "iobd2" in google play store,downlaod and install into you phone.

If your iOBD2 version is iOBD2 BMW Or iOBD2 VAG, please search "iobd2-bmw" or "iobd2-vag"

iOBD2 APP Download:

iOBD2 APP For iPhone,iPad,iPod Touch in iTunes

iOBD2 APP For Android in Google play store

How to use iOBD2 to diagnose your car

Setps To use iOBD2 with Iphone to diagnose your car, it also can be used in Android system.

1.Plug the iOBD2 into the OBD connector on the car. Remember to check whether it is connected firmly.

2.Download the free iOBD2 app from APP store on your iPhone.

3.Select setting.

4.Select Wi-Fi.

5.Select iOBD2 network.

6.Fill the IP address and subnet mask. IP address: 192.168.0.11 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

7.Turn off the cellular data on iPhone to check whether the IP address is set successfully. The IP address is set when the Wi-Fi indicator displays on the status bar.

8.Turn the ignition on. Then open the iOBD2 app and press connection button to select the car model to connect iOBD2 with the car.