Will it work with my car?
If your car was sold in the US from 1996 on, or is a petrol car sold in the EU from 2001 on (diesel from 2004), it has an OBD2 port and Dashbird can read it. Most cars sold elsewhere since the mid-2000s have one too. If your make isn't among the 50, Dashbird will most likely still work.
Which adapter should I buy?
Dashbird is built around the KONNWEI KW905, and any ELM327 adapter with Bluetooth LE works on both iPhone and Android. Adapters with classic Bluetooth only work on Android, and Wi-Fi adapters aren't supported.
Can it turn off the check-engine light?
Yes. After a repair, clear the codes in Diagnostics. Clearing also resets the readiness monitors and freeze frame, and the light comes back if the fault does, which tells you whether the fix held.
Does it work with electric cars?
Electric cars report fewer engine readings, so the dashboard focuses on voltage, temperatures and trips while codes and alerts work the same way. Some models need an adapter cable to reach their diagnostic port.
Will the adapter drain my battery?
An adapter draws very little power, and Dashbird warns you if the battery runs low with the engine off. If the car will sit for a few weeks, unplug the adapter.
Is Dashbird made by my car's manufacturer?
No. Dashbird is an independent app made by Innolope. It reads the standard diagnostic data every car exposes and isn't affiliated with any carmaker.
Does it replace my mechanic?
No. It tells you what the car reports so you can decide what to do next, and walk into the shop knowing the code and what it means.