He won't be able to FP at all with the Insight as it isn't supported by the OBDII. He'll either need to get an analog gauge or he'll need to get something like the DashDAQ that will have an input option for FP.

 

Right, sorry if I was mis-leading in what I said. Thats why I'm getting a separate analog FP gauge and I'd like to get the Insight for the others later down the road. Thanks for clarifying, Tex!

 

Well the DashDAQ arrived on Friday last week. I was quite excited - quick delivery. One disappointment, the Ford Enhanced parameters were not retrievable. No one was available at Drew Industries for the weekend.

No real harm done ............. I took off early today (Monday) to get some help on the phone with the unit in front of me. Come to find out, all I needed to do is to specify a port and then add the Ford Specific Driver (3-4 step process, not too complicated). The phone was quickly answered and the help provided was easy to follow. I do not know why they wouldn't have loaded the driver from the start, but "not a biggy" I guess.

Once the driver was loaded, the Ford Enhanced parameters became available.

One good surprise - I can populate ALL of the available views with the parameters I want. The unit will store them all. All I need to do is to "page through" the displays for each configured view. This will make it easy to troubleshoot a specific area (ie fuel system, or tranny, etc).

I chose my "standard display" to be the view of an analog gauge in the middle with 3 electronic readouts on each side of the gauge. The middle gauge will be system volts; the three readings on the left will be ECT, EOT, and ICP pressure; the three readings on the right will be tranny temp, barometric pressure, and exhaust back pressure (for now).

The unit has a bright and clear display. It automatically adjust its brightness with the amount of sunlight. It is easy to configure the gauges and the alarm points. It can be set to automatically turn off, and there is a "power saver" mode. The size of the unit is nice (for me at least) - not too small and not too large.

So far the only issue I have with it is "where to mount it". This is made more difficult than it needed to be because the electrical cord to the OBDII port (which also powers the unit) plugs directly into the back of the unit and sticks out a fair distance. The connection is fairly rigid and extends at least 1.5 inches behind the unit before it can be angled down or to the side. This makes it hard to mount on quite a few standard mounts. If the cord would have plugged into the bottom edge of the unit or a side edge (or even had a plug that made an immediate 90* turn), this would have opened up a number of options for locating and mounting the unit.

As it stands now, I am experimenting w/ some "ProClip" mounts and am optimistic.

For now, I am happy w/ the fuel pressure reading through my Quadzilla Recon XZT gauge (and soon an EGT input as well) ...... but eventually I want it all coming through the DashDAQ. Then my son will get the XZT!

I will post pics soon!!!

Edit - one additional (slight) disappointment - The ICP is only displayed in megapascals (no psi readings).

Oil temps and coolant temps look good. So does tranny temp. Voltages look a little low. I really need that 200 Amp Alternator (hint, hint Sarge).

 

I am adoptable for stuff you don't want any more "Dad".

 

Nice write-up. I'll be working on the getting the fuel pressure set-up with my Phalanx next month. I've been very happy with the whole unit as whole. I agree a better mount is need. I wish they offered a pillar mount.

 

I wish they offered a pillar mount too!

One other thing, the touch screen is great. However, they say that it can be damaged in temperatures over 185 *F. So, it definitely needs to be removed from the truck in summer months when you park it in the afternoon sun.

 

Well I know that it can survive August afternoons in Plano, don't know about Corpus though.

 

Just received my "ProClip" parts. Wasn't cheap, but it mounts VERY well.

The DashDAQ comes with a "Dual T" adapter plate. This plate can be used with a variety of products. I found it to fit well with the ProClip products.

ProClip Mounting System - Device Holders and Dashboard Vehicle Mounts

These two parts are all that is needed from ProClip:
2 Prong (Dual T) Mounting Plate with Tilt Swivel - part # 215199 ($34.99)
ProClip Center Mount 2005-2007 Ford F-250 - part # 853546 ($29.99)

I also used the quick connects (called the move kit), but I do not think it is necessary (but it could be because these adapters provide a little bit of extra clearance for the cord). A "move kit" costs another $10.

This system mounts it just above the vent that is between the radio and the steering column. Easy to take on and off. Does not affect front windshield visibility.

Pictures tomorrow!!!

 

I use that system for my portable GPS. Sounds like you got the same base mount as I have. They include some doublesided tape to mount it, but since I wanted to take it down completely whenever I parked, I did not use any tape. I've found it rides very securely just clipped in place, and even off road has never bounced loose.

 

No tape here either! It is fine without it as you say.

Here are my pics (quality may be a little poor). I am pleased w/ it all except how the cord is routed. I will figure that out soon.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...p?albumid=7325

 

That looks good there. Nice and high for a heads up view. But just like mine, I think it invites the interest of thieves. I very rarely ever leave mine in place while away from the truck. But it pops off so easy that I just tuck it down in front of the seat and it become invisible unless someone is really looking for it.

They really do need to come up with a pillar mount. But in doing so they will need to address that rear plug angle. Seems like engineering dropped the ball on that.

 

Nice job guys..Looks Real good..Hey Mark I noticed on pic #5 you are checking your A/C Temps..Getting ready for summer time..lol

 

Mark,

Have you played with any of the FICM voltage displays?

I have been doing some experimenting I think I may be on to something. I performed the 58V mod on a spare FICM I had and after the mod, no matter what the operating condition the main FICM voltage reads 13.625V. On the old FICM (which was going bad) I would see voltage displays all over the map ranging from about 6V up to 12.2V. Before I replaced the FICM I measured the output directly and found it to be in the 48V range when the FICM was warm, the DD was showing ~12V. Thus I now believe that to display proper FICM main voltage on the DD you must scale the signal by 4x and the maximum voltage readable is 54.5V.

If you have a chance to try this let me know if it looks reasonable. I can't right now because my FICM is over what I believe is the maximum.

Thanks

 

Results , insight , happy , sad , how is everything going?
Have not heard anything.

Just want to know if it is:



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Sorry to take so long to respond.

I love the unit. I can customize readouts and get way more info than I can process. I am a little disappointed that I do not have FICM voltage. I have the voltage to the FICM, but not the 48V amplified reading (at least I do not know how to get it).

The worst thing about it is the cord as I said earlier. It has made it a challenge deciding the best way to mount it. I finally rigged up a stacked screen set-up w/ my Pro-Clip. I have the DashDAQ on top and the GPS underneath it. This raises the DashDAQ up enough to where the cord is unobstructed from the back. I will now route the cord through the dash panel somewhere - just trying to decide where to drill the hole.

I love the fact that I have the necessary temps and I can see other key sensors (EBP, MAP, Baro, etc).

The voice alarms (high and low alarms are programmable) are great also. It is very user friendly.

Glad I bought it.