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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DCJeeper, Jan 17, 2022.

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  1. Jan 17, 2022 at 12:50 PM
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    Hi, anyone recommend an OBD scanner that can monitor transmission fluid temperature too?
     
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  2. Jan 17, 2022 at 12:59 PM
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    Look and see.....
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    veepeak are the cheapest option
     
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    With my 2005 4Runner, I had to write a custom PID for the Torque app to report on transmission temp. I haven't tried it yet with my new truck. Good info here.
    Jay
     
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    This only works for Android, not iOS right?
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2022 at 3:12 PM
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    it works with iOS. i use the "Car Scanner ELM OBD2" app
     
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    Checked the reviews of this one
    $32 Veepeak OBDCheck BLE Bluetooth OBD II Scanner Auto Diagnostic Scan Tool for iOS & Android, Bluetooth 4.0 Car Check Engine Light Code Reader
    https://www.amazon.com/Veepeak-OBDC...ve&sprefix=OBDCheck+BLE.,automotive,64&sr=1-5

    Someone asked about transmission temperature and the answer is it can do with the right app. Maybe that's the one you mentioned: Car Scanner ELM OBD2? Or some special PID needed for each model?
     
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    I’ve been looking at the blue driver for like 6 months. I thought I read that it scans live data, including trans temp.

    Can anyone confirm?
     
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    I have a bluedriver one. Does it all from their app. I found too many problems with those other apps so I scrapped it. I was using Torqued when I had my FORD and that's when I gave up then swapped to the BD. Their app does everything as far as monitoring and codes.
     
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    It definitely is. And, super easy to setup using the info in the Fusion dashboard sharing thread.

    Yes. All OBD adapters get to the same data. You just need a solid app and OBD Fusion is that app.

    Torque Pro is another great app, but it has only the standard PIDs. You need to code the extended set.
     
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    yep, that's the one. i think i had to pay a few bucks for the extra PIDs
     
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  15. Jan 18, 2022 at 5:05 AM
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    @cryptolime Great, thank you!
    Can you let us know how to get the PID for Tacoma and 4Runner? I will order it online and want to know if I can pay for the PIDs when ordering or need to contact somewhere else to get the PIDs.
     
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  16. Jan 18, 2022 at 5:42 AM
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    Looks very nice!
     
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  17. Jan 18, 2022 at 9:41 AM
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    when you setup the app, it will ask you what vehicle you have, and give you the option to buy the extra PIDs. very easy. i'm not sure that I had to pay for it. it was quite a while ago. if i did, it was only 5 or 10 bucks.
     
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    I saw somewhere in the forum that when checking temp using jump pin method for TRD with tow package, I will need to disconnect a switch somewhere. Do I need to do the same when using the OBD scanner?
     
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  19. Jan 20, 2022 at 6:51 PM
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    no, just plug it in
     
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    Thanks. After overfilling the pan with fresh ATF, do you shift gear several times to let the fluid circle around so the fluid from torque converter can be mixed and no 'gap' between them for correct level?
     
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