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Are there any OBD gauges that will take non-OBD inputs?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Essayons, Dec 2, 2023.

  1. Dec 2, 2023 at 12:30 PM
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    If I add a proper oil pressure sending unit to my '07 Tacoma, are there any OBD gauge sets that will accept that input in addition to the input from the OBD port? I assume the answer is no, and I'll have to run a separate oil pressure gauge, but I thought I might as well ask.
     
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    There are some out there that can accept external inputs in addition to OBD data the Banks iDash is one I know of that does.
     
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    Thanks Dm93! That's what I was hoping to hear. I'll take a look at the Banks iDash.

    If anyone else knows about other similar options, please let me know.
     
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    P3cars has some universal options aswell
     
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    I've spent a while searching the web for oil pressure gauges with audible alarms this morning. I'm surprised how few options I've found. I agree with you. If I lose oil pressure, I WANT my vehicle to yell at me.

    Our Toyota Sienna died at only 187K because we lost oil and the idiot light didn't go off.
     
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    Like @GilbertOz stated, the UltraGauge does not support external inputs, but it does have audible alarms. In case someone wants to split up having an OBDII gauge like this and then separate other gauges for the added sensors.
     
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    If you just want something that makes noise what the oil pressure drops below a desired pressure you could just use some sort of 12v buzzer and a pressure switch set at whatever pressure you want it to come on at.

    Oil Pressure Buzzer.jpg
     
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    This seems like the easiest way to achieve the solution.
    Some older cars (Ford?) Had oil pressure switch tied into the fuel pump relay. No oil pressure=no fuel pressure.
    They are handy for fail safe systems.
     

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