Dashboss useless, what to replace it with
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Dashboss useless, what to replace it with
So Hi everyone, I haven't been on here in quite a while.... Okay, a LONG time. Question: Dashbossblue no longer worky! I'm actually not sure it ever worked exactly as advertised, which is probably why "Dashboss" appears to have gone out of business. What should I replace it with? Opinions?
Thanks a million!
Mike
Thanks a million!
Mike
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Thank you, I'll look into Forscan then. Anyone else want to chime in? Anything else I should be looking at. Sorry, I just haven't looked into these monitors in quite a while. Yeah, I really liked Dashboss when it was working, WHEN it was working! Unfortunately, I had both versions, and both had connection problems. At this point I suppose it's just as well that it's gone, I'm a pretty patient man, but I'm sick of messing with them. The few times when I just got in and it connected were great, the rest of the time.... ?
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Thank you, I'll look into Forscan then. Anyone else want to chime in? Anything else I should be looking at. Sorry, I just haven't looked into these monitors in quite a while. Yeah, I really liked Dashboss when it was working, WHEN it was working! Unfortunately, I had both versions, and both had connection problems. At this point I suppose it's just as well that it's gone, I'm a pretty patient man, but I'm sick of messing with them. The few times when I just got in and it connected were great, the rest of the time.... ?
Mike
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Thanks, but I just bought 2 new iPhones. Well, what do you mean by "comprehensive cross-platform"... Sorry, out of touch with the latest I guess. Is Forscan able to monitor most parameters?
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I have used Forscan only on recent Ford models to program changes that only ford IDS can do otherwise, but hardwired off of a Win laptop. For my '07 it is an older Droid phone and Torque Pro...
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I troubleshoot with ForScan Lite on my i-phone. I also have the full version of ForScan on my Windows laptop, but have only used it a few times.
As far as continuous monitoring, I still like my DashDAQ.
As far as continuous monitoring, I still like my DashDAQ.
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Wow, hey Mark, It's been a while!!! Still running a 6.0? So..... Since I am looking for a "continuous monitoring" device, DashDAQ would probably be the best choice?FTE Stories
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Howdy! Good to see you back! I am still in my 6.0L. Need front knuckle U joints though. Hope you are doing well!
Yeah - probably not on the DashDAQ. I hadn't looked in a LONG time. Edge monitoring is nice, but expensive.
I guess I was advocating for ForScan, but Torque Pro and a tablet would probably be the best monitoring device.
Yeah - probably not on the DashDAQ. I hadn't looked in a LONG time. Edge monitoring is nice, but expensive.
I guess I was advocating for ForScan, but Torque Pro and a tablet would probably be the best monitoring device.
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My limited experience with Torque Pro is u have to manually add some PIDs, where ForScan has all the PIDs. I think TP has alarms, which is good, but ForScan is easier (IMHO). ForScan is also a great troubleshootin tool. Mark and others have been great at posting the Torque Pro formulas to add the custom PIDs if u go that route. You will have to get an individual FP/EGT gauge and hook it up since neither will monitor that. I got an Edge monitor years ago, but with tablets and Forscan/TorquePro available now I agree with Mark. A tablet and individual FP/EGT gauge may be a better and cheaper way to go.
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Crap compared to the CTS2 wish I could get mine back. No back up camera compatibility, can't clear trouble codes with the engine running like the 2 and maintence manager is gone.
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Yep. Got a new windshield for the truck and the guy broke my CTS 2, but gave me the money to replace it. Called Edge to get a replacement and they said the 3 is what they had. They asked if I was using a backup camera and I said yeah just a $20 one from Amazon that’s worked great for 8 years. “Oh well those old AV cameras aren’t compatible and you’ll need an adapter” turns out the adapter is $120 because it’s usb only connection, or I can buy their camera for $250. Might as well get a $150 amazin special double din with AV input.
not to mention it crashes and all the PIDs weren’t even there
not to mention it crashes and all the PIDs weren’t even there