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Nov 23, 2012 | 04:49 PM

Spoon_I

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Just purchased a Dashboss for my 2004 F250. Anyone else use one of these? If so, what parameters are you monitoring?

thanks

Nov 23, 2012 | 06:13 PM

Bullitt390

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There are a few of us here...

Here are some screen shots:

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Nov 23, 2012 | 07:32 PM

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Do you have the EGT add on?

Nov 23, 2012 | 07:36 PM

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Do you have the EGT add on?

I don't. Maybe someday. I don't intend on towing anything of significance for awhile so it isn't a priority to me.

It's easy to do. FTE member Lilpooh has a write-up over at dashBoss.

"How to" add A/D external ports.

Josh

Nov 24, 2012 | 05:45 AM

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Get the EGT kit from the DashBoss website, it's much easier to hook up than the first one I used.

Nov 24, 2012 | 08:31 AM

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I'm thinking about picking this up too. So its just the main unit and the single channel EGT kit that's needed?

Nov 24, 2012 | 08:57 AM

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I'm thinking about picking this up too. So its just the main unit and the single channel EGT kit that's needed?

The main unit (DashBoss gateway OBDII) is a good starter, if you want to add EGT then get the EGT single channel kit, then for another $30 you can add Fuel psi.

The link that Josh provided also shows adding Fuel psi sensor and set-up. Here is where I got the sensor, but any 5v sensor will work. If you go with a different 5v pressure sensor, you will need to find out what the volt to psi settings are.

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=250799543734

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Nov 24, 2012 | 09:26 AM

wdglide

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Just ordered it myself!

Nov 24, 2012 | 11:32 AM

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Unfortunately as Josh has found out, being a beta tester has its drawbacks. Every time we get a update (sometimes 4+ a day), the DashBoss resets to factory defaults. So I don't bother setting up my alerts, it just keep an eye on my readings.

For those who set-up parameters with alerts, I recommend you read this.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-pressure.html

Nov 24, 2012 | 02:15 PM

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The only parameters I have alarms set is FICM main power and Battery.

Josh

Nov 25, 2012 | 01:04 PM

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Do you guys hav any pics of the ahboss mounted in your truck? And o you keep it plugged in all the time to keep the iphone charged?

Nov 25, 2012 | 01:14 PM

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Do you guys hav any pics of the ahboss mounted in your truck? And o you keep it plugged in all the time to keep the iphone charged?

I use the dash mat that comes in the kit. Works pretty well.

I don't always have Dashboss running, if it's a short drive I leave the phone, longer drives I use the cigarette charger.

Josh

Nov 25, 2012 | 01:25 PM

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The mounting possibilities are endless. You can go with a store bought suction cup, solid mount, or with a little imagination make your own custom mount.

I made my own from Lexan (plexiglas), cut the shape I wanted and used a heat gun to make the bends needed, then used industrial Velcro to mount to dash.

As for battery life, I run the 4s. Full charge and left for Canada fish trip, an 8hr drive. With about 5 apps running in background, push notification on. After 8hr drive, battery went from 100% to 43%.