For the home mechanic

AI-assisted car diagnostics.

Plug an OBD-II adapter into your car and read the trouble codes. DeepDiag explains what they mean in plain language, how sure the AI is, and whether it's a job you can do yourself.

What it does

  • Reads your trouble codes: from the engine and emissions controllers, and from ABS, airbag and body modules where the vehicle allows it.
  • Explains them in plain language: what the data shows, what the AI suspects, and how confident it is.
  • Says whether you can fix it yourself: a rough time and cost estimate, and when to stop and see a professional.
  • Helps you confirm before you buy parts: suggested checks to pin down the cause first.
  • Answers follow-up questions about the diagnosis.
  • Shows live sensor data: and records a drive for the AI to review, including a guided test drive.
  • Checks emissions readiness: so you know whether the car is ready for a smog test.
  • Looks up open safety recalls for your vehicle.
  • Exports a report you can share with a partner or a shop.

Screenshots

AI Analysis: Can I do this myself and Check Before You Buy panels
AI Analysis: whether it's a job you can do yourself, a rough time and cost, and checks to run before buying parts.
Trouble Codes tab with stored, pending and permanent counts
Trouble Codes: stored, pending and permanent codes from each controller the connection reaches.
Live Data tab with pinned readings charted above grouped sensor values
Live Data: sensor readings grouped by system, with pinned readings charted above.

What you need

  • A Windows, macOS or Linux computer.
  • An ELM327-compatible OBD-II adapter (USB or Bluetooth).
  • A car with an OBD-II port: most cars and light trucks sold in the US from 1996 on.
  • A DeepDiag Premium subscription. You sign in with a one-time code sent to your email, so there's no password.

Know the limits

DeepDiag gives an AI-assisted reading of the data your car reports. It isn't a professional inspection, a safety check or a guarantee, and the AI can be wrong. Confirm the cause before you buy parts.

Stop and see a professional (and don't keep driving) for anything involving:

  • the brakes or steering
  • airbag or other occupant-safety warnings
  • a fuel leak or a smell of fuel
  • a hybrid or electric vehicle's high-voltage system (orange cables)
  • engine overheating or a low oil pressure warning
  • a flashing check engine light