Compatibility

OBD2assistant is designed to work with a wide range of vehicles and OBD2 adapters. Check this page to see if your setup is compatible.

Supported OBD2 Adapters

OBD2assistant works with most Bluetooth-enabled OBD2 adapters, including:

Adapter	Connection Type	Compatibility Level
OBDLink MX+	Bluetooth 4.0	Excellent
Veepeak OBDCheck BLE	Bluetooth 4.0	Excellent
ELM327 Bluetooth 4.0	Bluetooth 4.0	Good
Kiwi 3	Bluetooth	Good
Generic ELM327 v1.5+	Bluetooth	Moderate

For the best experience, we recommend using adapters with Bluetooth 4.0+ (BLE) capabilities, as they provide better connection stability and power efficiency.

Supported Protocols

OBD2assistant supports the following diagnostic protocols:

Protocol	Description	Common Vehicles
CAN (ISO 15765-4)	Controller Area Network	Most vehicles 2008+ globally
ISO9141-2	Asian and European protocol	Many Asian vehicles 1996-2007
KWP2000 (ISO 14230-4)	Keyword Protocol 2000	Many European vehicles 1996-2007
J1850 PWM	Pulse Width Modulation	Ford vehicles 1996-2007
J1850 VPW	Variable Pulse Width	GM vehicles 1996-2007

Vehicle Compatibility

OBD2assistant is compatible with most OBD2-equipped vehicles, including:

United States

All gasoline vehicles from 1996 onwards.

All diesel vehicles from 2008 onwards.

Best performance: 2008 and newer models

European Union

All gasoline vehicles from 2001 onwards.

All diesel vehicles from 2004 onwards.

Best performance: 2006 and newer models

Japan / Asia

Most gasoline vehicles from 2001 onwards.

Most diesel vehicles from 2004 onwards.

Best performance: 2001 and newer models

Special Vehicle Notes

While OBD2assistant supports a wide range of vehicles, there are some limitations:

Electric Vehicles: EV support varies by manufacturer. Tesla vehicles require special adapters.
Hybrid Vehicles: Most hybrid vehicles are supported for standard engine diagnostics.
Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Commercial trucks may use different standards (J1939) not currently supported.

Still unsure about compatibility?

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