put old iPhone to use; RAM mounts + OBD2 + old charging cable = awesome

Ahh, ok. I guess that makes sense.

 

Here's my setup with the longer arm. This has been working great!

 

I haven't figured this one out either. I think you may have to give it an indication of when you fill up..

 

This sounds like a cool, relatively inexpensive mod. I have an old Ipod touch of my daughters that I might give this a whirl with. So I understand, this will not require a "data plan" or anything with the ios device? It sounds like it's connecting more or less similar to bluetooth connectivity? I was also looking into an OBD2 type sensor/tool that comes with a version of "techstream" whereby we can access some of the parameters on our vehicles and change them (ie the annoying seatbelt chime, etc...theres another thread on this). It looks like this OBD2 "transmits" only.

 

I install the elm327 and the app. I have try it and in the dahboard section for hp and torque, I try in the highway and the app tell me that I have 288hp and 316 lb-ft. Does some one know if we have a setting for that??

(my truck is all stock)
thank

 

I'm awaiting the obd2 to see how well it will work with my Android based touch screen deck

 

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Fuel tank capacity has to be entered. Also, one needs to have the monitor on for the whole tank. See users manual at this.lick:

http://www.palmerperformance.com/download/docs/DashCommand_User_Manual.pdf

 

really neat idea.

I have an old Iphone 3G laying around. Is anyone using an older iphone like the 3G in this manner? How's it working?

 

this would be awesome if it wasnt almost 60$ or more all said and done.. ill just go buy a ultraguage and save myself the headache, and the fact that it might temp someone to break in and steal my stuff..

 

What information does dash command display? Will it display transmission temp?

 

I looked all over the dashcommand website and couldn't find it. I wonder also

 

just wanted to make sure, your iphone is connected to the obd2 toggle through bluetooth right? thanks

 

Mine works via WiFi, not Bluetooth.

 

but how is there wifi in the car?

 

The obd2 module sets up its own network, you connect to it like any other network from your setting menu on your IPhone, pad, touch etc.

 

oh tru, nice!

 

They do make Bluetooth versions of the obd2, but I swear I read somewhere people having issues iOS and the Bluetooth version. Once you have it setup your I whatever will connect automatically when you have it in the truck/car.

 

sounds good, I appreciate the info, yea i'm currently using the ultragauge, but this seems like a fun/colorful alternative, and i've got a spare ipod touch sitting round

 

The app has tons of user created skins too, plus they have free software on their website to build your own skins/dashes. I have been batting the idea around of installing an ipad or ipad mini directly into the stereo location. This thing just adds 1 more cool feature if I go that route.