Main app flow 01

Diagnose an issue from symptoms to next actions.

This flow shows how a driver captures the problem, optionally attaches an OBD snapshot, and works through ranked likely causes and troubleshooting steps in one sequence.

Pocket AI Mechanic diagnosis results screen
Pocket AI Mechanic follow-up diagnosis flow
AI-ranked causes
Follow-up prompts

Step-by-step diagnosis flow

This first website flow uses the current in-app diagnosis screens already shipped in the guide, so you can review structure and presentation before we swap in any newer step folders.

1

Describe the issue clearly

Start with the active vehicle, enter the symptoms in plain language, and add enough context for the AI to reason about the problem.

Diagnosis form with symptom text, tags, and image options
2

Add supporting context

Include tags, photos, and any other visible clues so the diagnosis has more signal than a short text note alone.

Camera capture used to add visual context to a diagnosis
3

Attach an OBD snapshot when needed

For harder faults, connect an adapter, run the snapshot flow, and attach the scan context to strengthen the analysis.

OBD snapshot screen used during diagnosis
4

Review ranked likely causes

The app returns likely causes with reasoning so the user can see which explanations deserve attention first.

Diagnosis results likely causes tab
5

Work through troubleshooting steps

Switch to the next-actions view for ordered checks and practical follow-up work instead of stopping at the AI summary.

Diagnosis results troubleshooting steps tab
6

Refine with follow-up questions

If the first pass is still ambiguous, the flow supports guided follow-up questions to tighten the diagnosis.

Diagnosis follow-up question and answer flow

What this flow communicates

This page should show visitors that the app is more than a generic scanner. It captures context, reasons over it, and gives the user a practical next step.

Key capabilities on display

  • Symptom-driven issue entry.
  • Photo capture as part of diagnosis context.
  • Optional OBD snapshot attachment.
  • Ranked likely causes with reasoning.
  • Ordered troubleshooting steps and follow-up guidance.

Next flow candidates

After you review this layout, the same structure can be reused for:

  1. Adding a vehicle
  2. Get how-to advice
  3. Perform an OBD scan
  4. Get analysis of OBD advice