What Are the PRO Vehicle Intelligence Tabs?
Short answer: Seven PRO-exclusive data tabs on the Vehicle Detail page that pull market value, title status, auction history, warranty, maintenance schedules, common repairs, and sales history from third-party databases. Each tab loads on demand — you click the button to fetch data. How They Work Tabs do NOT auto-load. Each one shows an icon, […]
What Is the PRO Web Dashboard?
Short answer: The PRO web dashboard at dashboard.obdai.app gives you browser-based access to your scan sessions, vehicle profiles, AI-generated reports, and vehicle intelligence data — all from your desk. Navigation The sidebar runs down the left side. Five sections plus your profile: Your user profile sits at the bottom of the sidebar with a Sign […]
Understanding Your OBDAI Logins & Passwords
🎬 WATCH THIS FIRST Short answer: The OBDAI app, the obdai.app store, and your personal email are three completely separate logins. Changing your password in one place does NOT change it anywhere else. Why Am I Confused? Because you probably used the same email address in more than one place. That does not mean they […]
Troubleshooting Premium Upgrade Issues
Short answer: If you can’t upgrade to Premium, the issue is usually related to app store account problems, payment method issues, or regional restrictions. This guide walks through each scenario. Common Upgrade Problems “Purchase could not be completed” or “Transaction failed” Check your payment method: Check for holds or restrictions: Try these steps: “You already […]
How to Activate Your OBDAI License
Short answer: Open the OBDAI app, tap the ☰ hamburger menu (top-right corner), tap “Upgrade to Premium”, choose “Yes, I have a code”, and enter your license key. Your Premium access activates immediately across all your devices. ⚠️ iOS Users: Apple does not allow in-app license code entry. On iPhone and iPad, you must activate […]
How to View Your Previous Scans and Diagnostic History
Short answer: Ask ARIA to “show my previous scans” or “pull up my history.” ARIA automatically accesses your inspection history from the cloud. Free users see a summary (session count, vehicles, date range). 👑 Premium users get full analysis with the ability to compare current issues against past sessions. What is Scan History? Every time […]
What is ARIA and what makes it different from other diagnostic tools?
Short answer: ARIA (Automotive Reasoning & Intelligence Agent) is OBDAI’s AI diagnostic engine — and it’s why OBDAI isn’t a scan tool, it’s an AI agent that uses a scan tool. While other apps read codes and show definitions, ARIA analyzes real-time sensor data, compares against your vehicle’s history, orchestrates diagnostic drive tests, and grounds […]
What vehicle systems can ARIA access through OBD-II?
Short answer: ARIA accesses everything available through the OBD-II standard — trouble codes, live sensor data, emissions monitors, and vehicle identification. Some systems (body electronics, ABS, airbags) use different modules outside OBD-II scope and require manufacturer-specific tools. However, ARIA often finds patterns in OBD-II data that reveal problems in seemingly unrelated systems. What’s Inside OBD-II […]
What Does Each Dashboard Gauge Mean?
Short answer: OBDAI’s six dashboard gauges display real-time data from your vehicle’s sensors: Speed, Throttle Position, Coolant Temperature, Manifold Pressure, Engine RPM, and Mass Air Flow. Each gauge shows current values pulled directly from your car’s computer. Overview of the Dashboard When you connect OBDAI to your vehicle and go to the Dashboard tab, you […]
Understanding Emissions Readiness Monitors
Short answer: Emissions readiness monitors are self-tests your vehicle runs to verify pollution control systems are working. Most states require monitors to show “Ready” or “Complete” before you can pass a smog check. Go to the Emissions tab in OBDAI to see your monitor status. What Are Readiness Monitors? Your vehicle’s on-board diagnostic (OBD-II) system […]