Write-Up: Torque APP OBD2 Reader

G8keepr · Jul 11, 2014

Robb235 said: ↑

Problem is, your Ultra Gauge can't report transmission temp fluid. I use the Bluetooth adapter on my iPhone and haven't had any issues.
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I don't really have a need for transmission temps,but thanks for letting me know. Plus Bluetooth doesn't work with iPhone and wifi was interfering with radio.

yota243 · Jul 11, 2014

G8keepr said: ↑

I don't really have a need for transmission temps,but thanks for letting me know. Plus Bluetooth doesn't work with iPhone and wifi was interfering with radio.
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U need to no tranny temp to do a proper fill, or u coud wind up with too much, also proper temp to check it.

G8keepr · Jul 11, 2014

yota243 said: ↑

U need to no tranny temp to do a proper fill, or u coud wind up with too much, also proper temp to check it.
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I think I can manage with out it. Owned tacoma's my whole life. Driven into the 250,000+ mileage never touching the transmission. It is a Toyota after all!

Robb235 · Jul 11, 2014

G8keepr said: ↑

I don't really have a need for transmission temps,but thanks for letting me know. Plus Bluetooth doesn't work with iPhone and wifi was interfering with radio.
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My iPhone works just fine with Bluetooth. I'm using the Engine Link app.

nate121080 · Jul 12, 2014

95 taco said: ↑

This is for the 05-09

Did you use the 21D9 PID equation below?

For sensor 1 (Pan Temp):

OBD2 Mode and PID:
21D9
Long Name:
Transmission Fluid Temperature 1
Short Name:
TFT 1
Minimum Value:
0.0
Maximum value:
220.0
Scale factor:
x1
Unit Type:
°F (there is a degree symbol in Torque)
Equation:
((((E*256)+F) * (7/100) – 400)/10)
OBD Header to use:
left blank

For sensor 2 (Converter outlet temp):

OBD2 Mode and PID:
21D9
Long Name:
Transmission Fluid Temperature 2
Short Name:
TFT 2
Minimum Value:
0.0
Maximum value:
220.0
Scale factor:
x1
Unit Type:
°F (there is a degree symbol in Torque)
Equation:
((((G*256)+H) * (7/100) – 400)/10)
OBD Header to use:
left blank
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when i enter this it says Equation: This value is invalid: (

2005 offroad v6 auto

nate121080 · Jul 12, 2014

Nevermind got it

Cjones · Jul 12, 2014

Cjones said: ↑

I have been having a ton of trouble getting torque working on my '00 Tacoma. I bought the bafx obd2 bluetooth adapter directly from Amazon and I'm using the pro version of the app. I am using a Samsung s2. I've also tried a Samsung Note 4 with no luck.

The app connects to the adapter fine but the adapter is never able to communicate with the ECU. The adapter/app works fine with my '11 Silverado.

OBD clearinghouse says my truck uses ISO 9141 OR KWP2000. I've tried hardcoding the app to ISO 9141 & ISO14230-4 with no luck.

I believe my OBDii port is good - the guy at autozone was able to pull codes from it with no problems last week.

I've done all the obvious things like rebooting my phone/trying with key in the on position and with the engine running. I'm starting to run out of ideas. Should I try anything else?

Edit: Forgot to mention - The truck was manufactured in California on 6/00 so its definitely not JDM.
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Just wanted to follow up... I contacted the manufacturer and they said it was probably just a bad unit. They had a new one sent out within 3 days with a pre-paid return envelope for the defective one. The new unit works perfectly. Amazing customer service.

Now onto what I've learned from Torque! I ran the mode $06 report and failed the first test:

TID:$01 CID:$01

- Rich to Lean sensor threshold voltage(constant)

Max: 77

Test result value: 111

FAIL

The truck is also throwing a P0420. The downstream o2 sensor follows the upstream one pretty closely.

Right now I'm thinking replace the upstream sensor and when that probably doesn't work maybe replace the cat (or just live with it). Does the failed test show that the upstream sensor isn't updating quickly enough? Am I on the right track?

blazze2005 · Aug 2, 2014

What adapter should I buy to read trans temps in my 05 pre runner automatic?
I have an android phone and also an ipad3
Thanks for any info on what app and what obd2 connector to purchase

Robb235 · Aug 3, 2014

blazze2005 said: ↑

What adapter should I buy to read trans temps in my 05 pre runner automatic?
I have an android phone and also an ipad3
Thanks for any info on what app and what obd2 connector to purchase
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Just go to Amazon and search for BAFX.

odomandr · Aug 14, 2014

95 taco said: ↑

And this is for 10+ trucks

Ok I think i figured it out for the 2010+ Tacoma

For sensor 1 (Pan Temp):

OBD2 Mode and PID:
2182

Long Name:
Transmission Fluid Temperature 1

Short Name:
Trans 1

Minimum Value:
0.0

Maximum value:
300.0

Scale factor:
x1

Unit Type:
°F

Equation:
((((A*256)+B) * (7/100) – 400)/10)

OBD Header to use:
left blank

For sensor 2 (Converter outlet temp):

OBD2 Mode and PID:
2182

Long Name:
Transmission Fluid Temperature 2

Short Name:
Trans 2

Minimum Value:
0.0

Maximum value:
300.0

Scale factor:
x1

Unit Type:
°F

Equation:
((((C*256)+D) * (7/100) – 400)/10)

OBD Header to use:
left blank

I'm going to set the truck into the Diagnostic Mode to check and see if the numbers match up. If the PID and equation are correct, the A/T Temp light should light up at 115°F and start flashing at 130°F.
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I got some real low read out for the temp 2 on my 2010 manual 6 speed. not sure my elm is refreshing real real well as i got a cheapo on Amazon. I will be heading up to the mountains this weekend and will see what they sensors read under a real load

BlackSportD · Aug 19, 2014

Your manual tranny should not have temp sensors, nor the need for them.

cholubaz · Sep 12, 2014

Hey Guys,

I bought the iSaddle Super Mini ELM327 V1.5 OBD2 OBD-II Bluetooth CAN-BUS Auto Diagnostic Tool from Amazon $10.99 and the Torque Pro app $5.00 and it looks like it can provide a lot of valuable info for sure.

I also just bought a 26' travel trailer and I want to get a good baseline of important parameters of normal driving and then when towing the trailer.

What would some of the displays you would be looking for that would be showing from my 2011 Prerunner 4.0L Double Cab with Tow Package (Stock)

Cheers,
Chris

yota243 · Sep 12, 2014

this is my screen (i use an old phone that i had the app on so im not interupted by calls and text and i can leave it in the truck on the charger all the time) coolant temp instant mpg trans temp engine load intake temps and throttle position are all i really care about and i think that would be a good startin point for u to look at since ull be hauling.

cholubaz · Sep 12, 2014

yota243 said: ↑

this is my screen (i use an old phone that i had the app on so im not interupted by calls and text and i can leave it in the truck on the charger all the time) coolant temp instant mpg trans temp engine load intake temps and throttle position are all i really care about and i think that would be a good startin point for u to look at since ull be hauling.
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That's great, thanks for the suggestions. Do you remember where you got your info for the trans temp set up. I have seen a few threads on it and I just want to make sure I am using the correct instructions.

Cheers,
Chris

yota243 · Sep 12, 2014

its in this thread several pages back there are two different one that measure the temp at different points, but from my observations they usually run pretty close to the same so i only put one in my primary page

cholubaz · Sep 12, 2014

95 taco said: ↑

And this is for 10+ trucks

Ok I think i figured it out for the 2010+ Tacoma

For sensor 1 (Pan Temp):

OBD2 Mode and PID:
2182

Long Name:
Transmission Fluid Temperature 1

Short Name:
Trans 1

Minimum Value:
0.0

Maximum value:
300.0

Scale factor:
x1

Unit Type:
°F

Equation:
((((A*256)+B) * (7/100) – 400)/10)

OBD Header to use:
left blank

For sensor 2 (Converter outlet temp):

OBD2 Mode and PID:
2182

Long Name:
Transmission Fluid Temperature 2

Short Name:
Trans 2

Minimum Value:
0.0

Maximum value:
300.0

Scale factor:
x1

Unit Type:
°F

Equation:
((((C*256)+D) * (7/100) – 400)/10)

OBD Header to use:
left blank

I'm going to set the truck into the Diagnostic Mode to check and see if the numbers match up. If the PID and equation are correct, the A/T Temp light should light up at 115°F and start flashing at 130°F.
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OK so I created these two custom PIDs and now have them as gauges to choose from. So now I am confused as to why there are two and how do I use them. I added them to one of my screens, I haven't been back to my truck to look yet but whats the deal with two gauges?

Cheers,
Chris

maineah · Sep 12, 2014

What is the difference between texting and looking at your phone doing engine things while driving?

Aw9d · Sep 12, 2014

This is my Torque setup running on an HP touch pad I got for $20

cholubaz · Sep 12, 2014

95 taco said: ↑

And this is for 10+ trucks

Ok I think i figured it out for the 2010+ Tacoma

For sensor 1 (Pan Temp):

OBD2 Mode and PID:
2182

Long Name:
Transmission Fluid Temperature 1

Short Name:
Trans 1

Minimum Value:
0.0

Maximum value:
300.0

Scale factor:
x1

Unit Type:
°F

Equation:
((((A*256)+B) * (7/100) – 400)/10)

OBD Header to use:
left blank

For sensor 2 (Converter outlet temp):

OBD2 Mode and PID:
2182

Long Name:
Transmission Fluid Temperature 2

Short Name:
Trans 2

Minimum Value:
0.0

Maximum value:
300.0

Scale factor:
x1

Unit Type:
°F

Equation:
((((C*256)+D) * (7/100) – 400)/10)

OBD Header to use:
left blank

I'm going to set the truck into the Diagnostic Mode to check and see if the numbers match up. If the PID and equation are correct, the A/T Temp light should light up at 115°F and start flashing at 130°F.
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Ok set this up and added the two guages to one of my screens.
Keep in mind I live in Phoenix AZ and it's over 100F right now. I have the tow package so that includes the trans cooler.
Does these reading look reasonable and again back to my previous question. Why 2 settings?

yota243 · Sep 12, 2014

maineah said: ↑

What is the difference between texting and looking at your phone doing engine things while driving?
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Whats the difference in lookin at this and ur speedometer?

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