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OBD Fusion type display on factory head unit?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bluzharp, Feb 10, 2019.

  1. Feb 10, 2019 at 6:17 AM
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    bluzharp

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    I don't have the skill to pull this off but some of you are super geniuses.
    The factory head unit seems to have at least some of the OBD data available for the eco screen display. Would it be possible to have a screen available to display a Fusion screen something like this?
    [​IMG]

    I would like having that data available, but I'm not willing to have a separate display or my phone dangling in the cockpit full time. Perhaps it is possible the unit could connect to a bluetooth OBD adapter. I don't know, just throwing it out there. It seems like all the hardware is already in place. One of you super hackers might be able to pull this off.
     
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    Is that a display you made? What dongle are you using?
     
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    I copied that picture from the OVTUNE thread. It is someone's Fusion screen using a generic bluetooth OBD adapter.
     
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    Got it, thx
     
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    I’m certain it’s possible in multiple ways, how much money are you willing to spend to make it happen? The obvious solution is to incorporate a “mirror” from your handheld (either iOS or android) device, however that would require your smartdevice to be dedicated to OBD Fusion (at least when you wish to display the guages). iPhone mirror adaptor example here -> https://car-solutions.com/en/smartp...le-kit-for-toyota-touch-2-entune-monitors.php

    Another option, use one of the RCA feeds from an anytimebackup system as the input to a device that supplies the Fusion display as an output, again you’ll need a device dedicated to receiving OBD image and “pushing” it to the RCA cable. This version leaves the rear camera RCA plug open and available as the backup camera is controller by the harness/HU https://car-solutions.com/en/rfcc-ttg2-car-camera-control-system-for-toyota-touch-2-entune.php

    Neither is very practical, as the HU is a display only. These are ways to have it receive and display data (like a simple monitor), the issue comes from how the OBD Fusion app functions (it needs a smartdevice to operate on first, aka computer)... the physical install of either stated options is fairly simple. These are just two that I can think of off the top of my head this morning, I’m sure there are many other ways to use the HU display.
     
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  9. Feb 10, 2019 at 9:16 AM
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    Yes, all good points. I edited the title to reflect a more general question. Not specifically looking for Fusion, just to be able to see the data. I don't even care if it was user customizable, I would be happy if I could get pretty much the same data as on the picture. I don't need RPM or speed, but transmission temps, gear position, coolant temp, etc. I already have a scangauge (had it in my old 2nd gen for over 10 years) that I sent in for an update so I have the X gauge tranny temps.
     

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