Dashboss question?
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Dashboss question?
Is it normal to have to re start the dash boss app every time you start the truck? I replaced my scan gauge with it and I'm a little disappointed so far. It works well, just seems like a bit to much effort to use.
Strokin Okie
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,883
Likes: 21
From: Oklahoma
That has been the norm for me. There are also times that my phone will show that it is synced, but the app is still searching...
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 231
Likes: 4
From: Texas
I also just replaced SCII with DB...yes, you have to restart the app every time you start the truck.
Even with that, I prefer the DB since I can monitor 12 PIDS simultaneously...
Still trying to figure out how to get video onto my Pioneer Nav/Radio system though...
Even with that, I prefer the DB since I can monitor 12 PIDS simultaneously...
Still trying to figure out how to get video onto my Pioneer Nav/Radio system though...
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Mine does the same thing, kinda wish I had gone with something else now....oh well.
Strokin Okie
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,883
Likes: 21
From: Oklahoma
It's great when it's up and running tho. Plus it's expandable where the SG isn't. Hopefully there will be some fixes in the near future. Definitely some pros and cons with it.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 6,951
Likes: 512
From: Foothills, CA
BTW: Torque isn't much better, sometimes I have to restart, sometimes it just re hooks up. What you all need to understand is you just need to give it some time to sync to the PCM before twisting the key to start.
I frankly don't see the big deal, these apps are Applications that are Programs, not just some text based see only 4 at a time PIDs and how many was the total?!
Maybe you guys should consider running both? One for every day and the other for trips?? If I ever switch to an i-something, it'll be DB I go to.
Maybe it's just me since I learned to program back when we used punch cards...
Trending Topics
Certified Thread Hijacker
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 14,441
Likes: 60
So the complaint is having to re-start the App each time the engine is started?
Sure SG can be started before KOEO, but...
Can SG datalog?
Can SG show visual alerts?
Can SG show audio alerts?
Can SG show 12 Pids at once?
Can SG easily add another pid in seconds?
Can SG look like anything else besides a 1980 pocket calculator?
Can SG be hooked up wirelessly?
Can SG actually pull CEL codes reliably?
If a 6.0 owner is really that much of a hypochondriac that they need to monitor every second they're sitting in the seat, maybe they should look elsewhere.
Josh
Sure SG can be started before KOEO, but...
Can SG datalog?
Can SG show visual alerts?
Can SG show audio alerts?
Can SG show 12 Pids at once?
Can SG easily add another pid in seconds?
Can SG look like anything else besides a 1980 pocket calculator?
Can SG be hooked up wirelessly?
Can SG actually pull CEL codes reliably?
If a 6.0 owner is really that much of a hypochondriac that they need to monitor every second they're sitting in the seat, maybe they should look elsewhere.
Josh
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Strokin Okie
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,883
Likes: 21
From: Oklahoma
It's just more of an inconvenience than anything for me. I really only fire it up a couple time a week so it isn't a big deal. If I run into an issue where in need KOEO readings I have access to a SG.
I need to get off my lazy *** and install the EGT and FP kit.
I need to get off my lazy *** and install the EGT and FP kit.
Cargo Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,116
Likes: 6
From: Florida
I have both the scangauge and dashboss, I use the dashboss on trips and to datalog, that feature is awesome, but for everyday driving I use the scangauge, mainly have it set just to see my deltas and voltage and ficm main volts.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 27,924
Likes: 3,649
I guess I am glad that I still have the DashDaq - even though it won't display FICM MPower.
It is unfortunate but they all have their limitations.
Posts like this are very helpful to folks who are looking to add some gauges
It is unfortunate but they all have their limitations.
Posts like this are very helpful to folks who are looking to add some gauges
Cargo Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,116
Likes: 6
From: Florida
How much did you pay for the edge insight?
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 6,951
Likes: 512
From: Foothills, CA
But let us not go down that path -- if the better thing cost $300 for me to send my sweetie off on a trip and not worry about her? (guys I am talking about my Wife here!), I'd drop the dime in an instant... For that is priceless...
These are some cool tools to help us with our way bad cool trucks, so it's all good...
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post