OBD 2 Reader?
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OBD 2 Reader?
Hi All,
This is my first XKRO's 2010 generation and up series. I've only had my car for a few months but I've been reading various posts I'm a little concerned about not having a temperature gauge, not that any of them are that good, and no oil dipstick with this 5.0 engine in particular. My older XK8 in my newer F-type at least had some gauges even if they were not amazing.
So my question is, should I get a little OBD 2 Bluetooth device? My main concerns are of course coolant/engine temperature and oil level/pressure. Also the electrical charging etc, but I did purchase a C-tek battery tender and it is awesome. Of course having the code read outs and all that stuff is nice as well. I'm seeing some inexpensive units on Amazon and I do have an android phone.
Here are a few of them. the first one in the reviews has an XKR user happy with it. I believe that they all work with the Torque App.
Thanks as always,
This is my first XKRO's 2010 generation and up series. I've only had my car for a few months but I've been reading various posts I'm a little concerned about not having a temperature gauge, not that any of them are that good, and no oil dipstick with this 5.0 engine in particular. My older XK8 in my newer F-type at least had some gauges even if they were not amazing.
So my question is, should I get a little OBD 2 Bluetooth device? My main concerns are of course coolant/engine temperature and oil level/pressure. Also the electrical charging etc, but I did purchase a C-tek battery tender and it is awesome. Of course having the code read outs and all that stuff is nice as well. I'm seeing some inexpensive units on Amazon and I do have an android phone.
Here are a few of them. the first one in the reviews has an XKR user happy with it. I believe that they all work with the Torque App.
Thanks as always,
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Read the the thread OBD2 display in ashtray location.
Then you will probably become a buyer as the ADU will probably answer all your questions.
Then you will probably become a buyer as the ADU will probably answer all your questions.
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I used to use an old phone to connect to an OBDII reader to show my coolant temperature etc, but it is a clumsy solution and doesn't have the beautiful aesthetics and functionality of Bob's ADU, IMO of course. The ADU has that integrated look - almost OEM and is superbly executed by @Cabrio Bob .
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Wow, that looks amazing. I started reading the thread before coffee. My head started hurting..ha. It's gone through a few rounds and I am definitely interested. This definitely looks like a project that will take some time, but ultimately be worth it. Is there a current parts list and sourcing for the US? I am in Los Angeles. Also, I use the 12 volts currently for my Passport radar detector. Will there still be power at the port?
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Wow, that looks amazing. I started reading the thread before coffee. My head started hurting..ha. It's gone through a few rounds and I am definitely interested. This definitely looks like a project that will take some time, but ultimately be worth it. Is there a current parts list and sourcing for the US? I am in Los Angeles. Also, I use the 12 volts currently for my Passport radar detector. Will there still be power at the port?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Wow, that looks amazing. I started reading the thread before coffee. My head started hurting..ha. It's gone through a few rounds and I am definitely interested. This definitely looks like a project that will take some time, but ultimately be worth it. Is there a current parts list and sourcing for the US? I am in Los Angeles. Also, I use the 12 volts currently for my Passport radar detector. Will there still be power at the port?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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