Standard OBD2 PIDs

The Standard PIDs tab is the easiest way to start pulling data from your vehicle. These are universal parameters that the WiCAN Pro can request without any custom coding.

The Configuration Process

Follow these steps to start monitoring standard vehicle data:

Step 1: Access the Menu

1. Connect to your WiCAN Web Interface.
2. Navigate to Automate > Automate Parameters.
3. Click on the Standard PIDs tab.

Step 2: Scan and Add Available PIDs

Unlike custom PIDs, the WiCAN can "ask" your car which standard parameters it supports.

1. Select ECU Protocol: Choose the protocol matching your vehicle (e.g., ISO 15765-4 CAN 11bit 500kbps).
2. Press Scan: Click the Scan button to ping the vehicle's ECU.

   !IMPORTANT Most vehicles require the engine to be running (or at least the ignition in the "ON" position) for the ECU to respond to a PID scan.

3. Select from List: Once the scan is complete, click the Available PIDs: dropdown menu. This will now be populated with every standard PID your car officially supports.
4. Add to List: Select a PID from the dropdown and click Add. It will appear in the table below.
5. Repeat: Continue selecting and adding all the parameters you wish to monitor.

Step 3: Enable and Set Frequency

Once your PIDs are in the table:

1. Toggle the Enable switch to ON for the PIDs you want active.
2. In the Interval (ms) field, enter how often the WiCAN should poll this data.
   • High Speed (100ms): Best for RPM or Throttle.
   • Medium Speed (1000ms): Good for Vehicle Speed.

Step 4: Routing and Logging

1. Destination: Choose which User Destination (Server) should receive this data.
2. Log to SD: Check this box if you want this specific PID recorded to the local microSD card.

Step 5: Save Configuration

1. Scroll to the bottom and click Save Configuration.

Step 6: Organizing with Vehicle Groups

If you are using Vehicle Groups to manage different cars:

1. Navigate to the Vehicle Groups tab.
2. Select or create your group.
3. Click the "Copy Standard PIDs" button to instantly import your enabled list into that group.

Performance Tip

Only add the PIDs you actually intend to use. While the scan might find 40+ available PIDs, polling all of them at high speeds can saturate the CAN bus and slow down your critical data.