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Onboard Port Reader Only
Hello All. I am interested in getting a reader that plugs into the onboard diag port. I have heard of the Spartan and the BullyDog PMT.
I have NO NO NO desire to change a single thing in the programming of the vehicle.
I am simply wanting to monitor data that is available but I have no gauges for. I like a large screen that is also touch screen.
Thoughts on that?
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RC
I have NO NO NO desire to change a single thing in the programming of the vehicle.
I am simply wanting to monitor data that is available but I have no gauges for. I like a large screen that is also touch screen.
Thoughts on that?
Thanks,
RC
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From: Alsea
Like you I'm perfectly happy with my truck the way it is and only wanted to monitor a few things more closely so I bought this gizmo from Amazon;
and downloaded the "dash command" app for my i-phone and can set it up to monitor everything I want. It was less than $30 total and works well plus it's wireless. It works with tablets for a larger screen.
Doug in OR
2009 F250 6.4l reg cab XL 4x4
and downloaded the "dash command" app for my i-phone and can set it up to monitor everything I want. It was less than $30 total and works well plus it's wireless. It works with tablets for a larger screen.
Doug in OR
2009 F250 6.4l reg cab XL 4x4
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I don't have screen shots but you can customize it quite a bit by adding gauges and setting sizes colors etc. or you can get a pre set dashboard for the 6.4. I didn't really like the 6.4 dashboard, it had too much on it for my old eyes so I just made some simple gauges with egt, trans and oil temps, and a couple others. Here is a link to the website so you can see all the options available.
DashCommand - Palmer Performance Engineering, Inc.
Good luck
Doug
DashCommand - Palmer Performance Engineering, Inc.
Good luck
Doug
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I don't have screenshots but here's the link to their website so you can see the options.
DashCommand - Palmer Performance Engineering, Inc.
It is very easy to customize by adding gauges and arranging them, changing colors etc. or you can get a pre-made dashboard for the 6.4 but it was too busy for my old eyes so I just made some simple gauges with egt, water, oil, trans temps etc. Overall I'm pretty happy with it and the price was right.
Good luck --Doug
DashCommand - Palmer Performance Engineering, Inc.
It is very easy to customize by adding gauges and arranging them, changing colors etc. or you can get a pre-made dashboard for the 6.4 but it was too busy for my old eyes so I just made some simple gauges with egt, water, oil, trans temps etc. Overall I'm pretty happy with it and the price was right.
Good luck --Doug
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I use a Scan Gauge II for doing exactly what you are referring too. They are about $150 and can be found at most auto parts stores. I drilled a hole in the back of the ashtray and ran the cable through it to the OBDII port. Nice clean, easy install.
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