I bought a Motorola Xoom a while back for movies/entertainment, but wanted to add on some sort of engine/truck analyzer to it. I started going through the Android App Store and found a program called Torque. Looked pretty cool but requires a bluetooth OBD II module to connect to the truck. They recommended some $100+ bluetooth modules but I didn't want to spend that much, so I went with the one they said may or may not work with Ford vehicles. The seller said they'd take it back if it didn't work so I had nothing to lose but a few bucks for shipping and some time. Anyways, I bought this bluetooth OBD II module:

ELM327 Interface Bluetooth OBD2 Auto Scanner V1.4 OBDII | eBay

and the Torque app in the app store. The module seems a bit finicky to get connected but once the BT connection was setup, it works pretty good. I have to plug the module into the OBD port, start up the truck, then fire up the app on the Xoom in order to get the gauges going.

I only used it on my short 13 mile commute this morning but it's pretty cool, TONS of data that they could easily integrated into the information screen (another issue of mine).

It not only gives you a number of gauges but also pulls/clears fault codes. I have Intake temp/pressure, coolant temp, fuel trim (2 banks), and O2 volts (2 banks), engine load, etc setup initially but will probably add some more. There's a number of other features that are GPS and accelerometer based (i.e. 0-60, 1/4 mile, HP/Torque numbers (which require engine size and vehicle weight)). Some of the gauges don't work but the majority of them do. I tried a 0-60 this morning on the parkway (pulled over to the side to start) but when I mashed the throttle, my tablet went flying into my kids car seat in the back, so I didn't get an accurate time... Anyways, some crappy cell pics of the app below. No data on the dials since I took the pics from my desk (hence no truck connection).

 

Thats interesting...keep us posted on how you like it! Maybe a couple 0-60 or 1/4 mile times.

 

I seen that app and often thought about getting it and a Bluetooth ODB connector . I would mainly be interested in it as a scanner. Does it have the extended parameters for Ford or any other make? My guess is for the cost it's just supports standard codes.

 

I have tried it and it reads the standard stuff OK. I never got the EOT to display properly by entering in the PID codes. so I broke down an just got a scan gauge-ii it was easier to program and i can still monitor my gauges when i am on a call.

 

Seems like it has all the functions that the Scan Gauge has (trip indicator, digital gauges, scan tool). I haven't tried all the gauges but I have found a few that don't work (fuel related). I'll have to try the EOT and see if it works on my 6.2. I haven't looked into the extended parameters yet, this is all new stuff to me but as pjerrn stated, you can enter in PID codes to get other parameters. Whether or not they work I'll have to test. The app's website is unbearably slow to navigate so I'll have to wait until the planets are aligned when my patience and free time can join forces and investigate further.

For $40 though, it's cheap and it works (well enough). I can see where this would get annoying on a phone (when a call comes in, limited display), but for a tablet app, I love it. I can cram about 30 different gauges on one screen (they give you 6 or 7 pages to configure/scroll through).

 

I have alot of the formulas figured out here is mine for EOT

221310
Engine Oil Temp
EOT
-40.0
320.0
x1
Deg. F
((((A*256)+B)/100)-40)*(9/5)+32
Auto


Plug that in your phone and make sure you have updated the app to latest version.

I roughly have 50 or so different PID's for the torque app solely for the 6.0L diesel.

Hope this helps.

I have others if you want them.

A good setup on the torque app reading gauges is much better looking than the scangauge II dont get me wrong both work really well for reading our trucks.

 

There are MANY pre defined pids already setup on the torque app. Ian (the developer) has been updating his standard list weekly. I have been working mostly on 6.0L PSD stuff.

It does have extended pid section thats where alot of fun can happen. It works for ANY OBD2 car/truck. Read/lookup DTC's. etc.

Cool thing is that you can record all parameters and go back and look at everything to diag.

best 5 bucks I've spent.

 

I can't send u a PM until you get a few more posts but I'll keep an eye on this thread and will pm you my email address for those pids if you don't mind. You may have a few I can make use of.

 

Sure buddy.... ya know what I think I will just make a thread that will have them all. Us ford guys got to stick together!!!!

 

Jesterxhead,
I would love to play with some of those PID codes. Do you have them in a spreadsheet or something you could email to me pjerrn(at)gmail.com

I am always looking for new information. I will check the Torque app since i have not been for a while. I got the Scan gauge a month ago after having issues getting the EOT to show.

Does it have things like the FICM voltage readings?

reps given for the great info already.

Bill

 

Thanks for the reps....

Yes! I have all the FICM stuff basically everything the scangauge can read.

However I am still working on a couple EGR pids.

 

I posted some of my pids here....take a peek! hope it all works well....

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post10435368

 

Hey Matt!!

Been awhile since I talked to you. However I have been off of FTE for awhile. Like the new truck and the app that you found. I will have to keep an eye on this thread to see what you guys find out about it.

Take care.

 

Hey Darren! Yeah, it's been a LONG time! Hope things are well with you and your family.

I'm still messing around with the app here and there. The majority of the time I'm messing with it is at stop lights. lol. I know, safety first!

 

Well, I decided to try this app out. Will be getting a BT OBD2 delivered in a couple days.

So, what's the verdict? Are all the Ford PID's working better now?


Here are the Xgauges I now have entered in my Scangauge II. And these are the PID's I would want out of this App. Are they there? Just wondering.

Accelerator Pedal Position (%)
TXD: 07E02209D4
RXF: 0462050906D4
RXD: 3008
MTH: 000100020000
NAM: AP%

Boost
TXD: 07E0221440
RXF: 046285140640
RXD: 3010
MTH: 012203200000
NAM: BST

With a little tweaking you can adjust this to read boost as you said.

To do this, just plug in the MAP code - get a reading from it with the key in the on position but the engine off, then based on the reading changed the last 4 digits of the MTH to whatever corresponds to your reading on this table

14.0 -- FF74 (I USE THE "FF71" FOR MY AREA, IT WORKS GREAT)
14.1 -- FF73
14.2 -- FF72
14.3 -- FF71
14.4 -- FF70
14.5 -- FF6F
14.6 -- FF6E
14.7 -- FF6D
14.8 -- FF6C
14.9 -- FF6B
15.0 -- FF6A

VREF (My notes indicate that this is the Calibration Voltage Input, comment by James )
TXD: 07E0221155
RXF: 046205110655
RXD: 3010
MTH: 000133330000
NAM: CVI

EBP
Exhaust Back Pressure
07E0221445
046285140645
3010
001D00500000
EBP

Engine Oil Temp.
07E0221310
046245130610
3010
00090005F05F
EOT

FICM Logic Power (Volts) (Should be 12 volts)
TXD: 07E02209CF
RXF: 0462450906CF
RXD: 3010
MTH: 0064010000000
NAM: FLP

FICM Main Power (Volts) (Should be 47-48) (this does work! )
TXD: 07E02209D0
RXF: 0462450906D0
RXD: 3010
MTH: 0064010000000
NAM: FMP

FICM Vehicle Power (Volts) (Should be 12 Volts)
TXD: 07E02209CE
RXF: 0462450906CE
RXD: 3010
MTH: 0064010000000
NAM: FVP

Fan Speed Sensor (RPM) (THIS ONE IS WORKING AS "RPMS" NOW)
TXD: 07E022099F
RXF: 04620509069F
RXD: 3010
MTH: 000100040000
NAM: FSS

Gear
TXD: 07E12211B3
RXF: 0462051106B3
RXD: 3008
MTH: 000100010000
NAM: GER

IA2 Sensor (STOCK GAUGE IS "f*AT" AND READS 10-13 DEGREES LOWER THAN THIS IA2 GAUGE)
Intake Air Temperature 2 (Fahrenheit)
TXD: 07E02216A8
RXF: 0462051606A8
RXD: 3010
MTH: 000100010000
NAM: IA2

Inj. Control Press.
07E0221446
046205140646
3010
003900640000
ICP

ICP Voltage (Volts) (THIS ONE ISN'T WORKING ON MINE YET, NOT SURE WHY!)
TXD: 07E02216AD
RXF: 0462451606AD
RXD: 3010
MTH: 004827100000
NAM: ICV

IPR Duty Cycle
07E0221434
046285140634
3008
0DCA03E8000A
IPR %

Mass Fuel Desired (in milligrams perstroke)
TXD: 07E0221412
RXF: 046205140612
RXD: 3010
MTH: 000100100000
NAM: MFD

Sync (1 = in sync, 0 = not in sync) (NOT SURE WHAT THIS ONE DOES, BUT CHEEZIT SUGGESTED IT.)
TXD: 07E02209CD
RXF: 0462050906CD
RXD: 3701
MTH: 000100010000
NAM: SYC

Trans. Fluid Temp.
07E1221674
046205160674
3010
000100080000
TFT

VGT Duty Cycle (%)
TXD: 07E022096D
RXF: 04620509066D
RXD: 3010
MTH: 00647FFF0000
NAM: VGT