Anyone want a digital dash ?
02-26-2018, 06:40 AM
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When my girls started to drive I wired in a loud seatbelt buzzer inline on the ground from the idiot lights. If any lights came on the buzzer stayed on as long as the key was in the on/run position. 
03-02-2018, 12:39 PM
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If i remember right the 97+ xj and tj used the same dash cluster.If im right this will work https://www.intellitronix.com/produc...al-gauge-panel
06-04-2018, 06:41 PM
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Anybody with a late year 1996 or newer XJ can have a digital dash for $75. Especially useful if you have a dummy dash (like me).
Buy a $20 BAFX OBD2 Bluetooth adapter and a $49 7-inch android tablet from walmart. And the $5 Torque Pro app from the google play store.
With this combo I have a full time digital dash that comes on when I start the vehicle and displays custom gauges for (in my case) engine rpm, coolant temperature, O2 sensor voltages, short/long term fuel trims, intake air temperature, throttle position, intake air pressure, intake vacuum, open/close loop status, engine load percent, speed, timing advance.
So for example, if my upstream O2 sensor was to begin failing, I would see it instantly. I would know about it before an engine code was thrown. Though my digital dash can pull the engine codes as well, and reset them.
Spend a little more on the tablet, and also have GPS, compass, and mapping. The digital dash is usually mounted in the perfect position to also be a map console for directions, camping, exploring, etc.
Buy a $20 BAFX OBD2 Bluetooth adapter and a $49 7-inch android tablet from walmart. And the $5 Torque Pro app from the google play store.
With this combo I have a full time digital dash that comes on when I start the vehicle and displays custom gauges for (in my case) engine rpm, coolant temperature, O2 sensor voltages, short/long term fuel trims, intake air temperature, throttle position, intake air pressure, intake vacuum, open/close loop status, engine load percent, speed, timing advance.
So for example, if my upstream O2 sensor was to begin failing, I would see it instantly. I would know about it before an engine code was thrown. Though my digital dash can pull the engine codes as well, and reset them.
Spend a little more on the tablet, and also have GPS, compass, and mapping. The digital dash is usually mounted in the perfect position to also be a map console for directions, camping, exploring, etc.
06-05-2018, 10:04 AM
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Most of the low cost OBD2 adapters and the software to view them (torque) will be for 96+ vehicles with OBD2 capability. There may be some options for OBD1 users, but I'm not aware of anything off the top of my head.
As for temps and pressures and air/fuel mixtures, you can almost always find aftermarket gauges that help monitor important engine parameters. Just go to amazon and type in something like "transmission temperature gauge" to see what I mean. The downside is that each one has to be installed, but the upside is that they can "double check" the computer because they are not depending on the computer's brain.
As for temps and pressures and air/fuel mixtures, you can almost always find aftermarket gauges that help monitor important engine parameters. Just go to amazon and type in something like "transmission temperature gauge" to see what I mean. The downside is that each one has to be installed, but the upside is that they can "double check" the computer because they are not depending on the computer's brain.
06-07-2018, 01:15 AM
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Anybody with a late year 1996 or newer XJ can have a digital dash for $75. Especially useful if you have a dummy dash (like me).
Buy a $20 BAFX OBD2 Bluetooth adapter and a $49 7-inch android tablet from walmart. And the $5 Torque Pro app from the google play store.
With this combo I have a full time digital dash that comes on when I start the vehicle and displays custom gauges for (in my case) engine rpm, coolant temperature, O2 sensor voltages, short/long term fuel trims, intake air temperature, throttle position, intake air pressure, intake vacuum, open/close loop status, engine load percent, speed, timing advance.
So for example, if my upstream O2 sensor was to begin failing, I would see it instantly. I would know about it before an engine code was thrown. Though my digital dash can pull the engine codes as well, and reset them.
Spend a little more on the tablet, and also have GPS, compass, and mapping. The digital dash is usually mounted in the perfect position to also be a map console for directions, camping, exploring, etc.
Buy a $20 BAFX OBD2 Bluetooth adapter and a $49 7-inch android tablet from walmart. And the $5 Torque Pro app from the google play store.
With this combo I have a full time digital dash that comes on when I start the vehicle and displays custom gauges for (in my case) engine rpm, coolant temperature, O2 sensor voltages, short/long term fuel trims, intake air temperature, throttle position, intake air pressure, intake vacuum, open/close loop status, engine load percent, speed, timing advance.
So for example, if my upstream O2 sensor was to begin failing, I would see it instantly. I would know about it before an engine code was thrown. Though my digital dash can pull the engine codes as well, and reset them.
Spend a little more on the tablet, and also have GPS, compass, and mapping. The digital dash is usually mounted in the perfect position to also be a map console for directions, camping, exploring, etc.
My wife's 2001 is starting to act up so I want to be able to figure out the cause without just trying parts and hopefully catch stuff before it fails. I have an older LG Gpad that I would like to use.
06-16-2018, 06:47 PM
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I have been very happy with my OBDLink. The software is much better than Torque, and software for your PC comes as part of the purchase price. Much mo betta' than just the Android version.
06-17-2018, 06:09 AM
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It appears that some of those OBD links are Apple. See I have set up where I can play my ipod through a factory stereo. One of the radios with the din connector, usual for the CD changers, in the back using this iSimple device I picked up. Wondering if I could use an older ipad, the ones with the 30 pin connector, and assuming they have Bluetooth capabilities get that set up and music off the ipad too. That would be kinda cool.
06-23-2018, 10:39 AM
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I've been running this obdii/tablet setup on my 96 since i got it. one thing i always wondered was where the computers 'coolant temp' was coming from. seems to be conflicting info on the net too.
is it from the front temp sensor, or from the rear at the manifold? I know there's a discrepancy in the readings from each location. for example, manual says E fan kicks on at 218F (from which sensor?). however it doesn't kick on until 222 on the obdII engine coolant temp reading.
is it from the front temp sensor, or from the rear at the manifold? I know there's a discrepancy in the readings from each location. for example, manual says E fan kicks on at 218F (from which sensor?). however it doesn't kick on until 222 on the obdII engine coolant temp reading.
06-23-2018, 11:39 PM
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How about we compromise at actually driving the vehicle 98% of the time, and 2% devoted to monitoring engine coolant temperature.
Joking aside, I drive like a pilot. I don't take it for granted. I won't tolerate distractions, never answer phones, and I actually visually inspect my Jeep before and after every drive.
Joking aside, I drive like a pilot. I don't take it for granted. I won't tolerate distractions, never answer phones, and I actually visually inspect my Jeep before and after every drive.
I've always closely watched all of my vehicles. Some may think I'm crazy for doing it... but by doing so, it makes it where I will know right when things start to go south on a part, etc. before a small problem or maintenance item becomes a large one... and possibly creates a potentially dangerous situation.
Call me **** retentive I don't care... it's literally saved my bacon more than once and that alone makes being diligent with our vehicles time well spent.... just my 2 cents.
06-24-2018, 12:22 AM
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I've been running this obdii/tablet setup on my 96 since i got it. one thing i always wondered was where the computers 'coolant temp' was coming from. seems to be conflicting info on the net too.
is it from the front temp sensor, or from the rear at the manifold? I know there's a discrepancy in the readings from each location. for example, manual says E fan kicks on at 218F (from which sensor?). however it doesn't kick on until 222 on the obdII engine coolant temp reading.
is it from the front temp sensor, or from the rear at the manifold? I know there's a discrepancy in the readings from each location. for example, manual says E fan kicks on at 218F (from which sensor?). however it doesn't kick on until 222 on the obdII engine coolant temp reading.
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