I need to get my tablet up and running to try all these out.

 

My cheapo tablet quit working...

 

Do most of you keep Android device plugged to 12V?
Think we have a Nexus7 with crashed battery.

 

I do. I've found that if running Torque and a GPS app that the device will still run down the tablet battery when plugged in to a 2 amp USB port. I turn off the display when I can to extend the run time. I think I end up around 25% of battery life after 6 or so hours.

 

I'm working on a formula for getting an altitude reading from the BARO, but it will take some testing before I post it. When I say "working on", that really means "when I have some free time

 

Little-known secret: Not all cords handle the 2.1 amps, and sometimes the ones rated that high start to fade out (connector likely the culprit). I had a problem with my Nexus 7 battery fading - until I replaced the factory cord.

 

I posted something almost word-for-word a long time ago. I have the formula somewhere in my computer, but I never finished that project.

 

I have read about ground loop problems if the device is getting vehicle power and PHYSICALLY connected to the OBDII port.

Shouldn't be any problem if you are using Bluetooth for connecting to your OBDII adapter like many of us are for Torque Pro

I do it with my phone all the time

 

alright..something went haywire when installing the new/upgrade PID's....EGP, MGP and redid some of the equations. Now my truck wont idle. Tried unplugging/replugging B.T. and turning phone off/on to reboot. Still the same wonky idle/dying. Turn T.P. off, and truck back to normal...HELP

 

Take a quick look at this Quickstart guide. Compare your formulas and settings to the screenshots. Might find it pretty easily

 

quick question..

does installing a ts chip cause any issues with the bluetooth OBD and reading the inputs on torque app..

plugged my OBD in and get a light but not able to connect, password is 1234 right, and the torque app links with OBD but OBD did not connect with PCM.

or did i not wait long enough for the PMC to connect with OBD device..??

how long does it take usually to connect to PCM..

 

Try EGP or MGP. The same goes for MAP or boost. There is really no point to polling the hell out of the PCM and putting TP through extra gyrations to show multiple gauge with the exact same data.

I had a hiccup with EOT that I couldn't clear. I ultimately uninstalled the app, reinstalled, then programmed all the PIDs by hand again. It was a PITA, but everything has been stable since then.

I have never had a chip interfere with the OBDII app, or visa-versa.


I don't know what OBDII adapter you have. Pretty blue one from our friends across the pond? Make sure your cigarette lighter fuse is OK.


Results vary, but it can be as quick as this:

 

On the first screen of TorquePro, rotate the wheel of icons clockwise and select "Adapter Status"

That screen should give you an idea what is going on, Bluetooth connectivity, OBDII, fast/normal communication, etc.

Maybe post a screenshot of that screen (or 2, it's pretty long)

 

ok, i'll try that...whats wierd is, when i installed the MGP formula, the EGP showed up. Nowhere on my screen is MGP..i wonder if using these new formulas for other "programmed" pid's, also did something. i want to say, icp or duty or changing "us" to "mg" and giving "mg" is parameters, also did something...thinking now, im gunna T.D. her (torque dump ), and start over.....

carl...try with key in acc position. I had same symptom, 4 bluetooths later, it finally worked, lol. Think, i was always tryn with key not in correct startup...once she grabs, its a few seconds of syncing.

 

UPDATE.... dumped the EGP and MGP formulas/pid's and trucks' back to idling..woohoo. Truck was able to "keep" the "us" to "mg" conversion..right on!