OBDLinkMX+

[Samson16]

I started this thread because I’m learning to configure and utilize this product. If there is already a dedicated thread I apologize.

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[Samson16]

Baby steps.

 

[Snakebitten]

There's a couple for sure.
But the geeks/nerds are more than willing to rehash.

I know I am anyways.

 

[Snakebitten]

You surely have seen my current dashboard. It's posted ad nauseum around here.

The top half are ICE related PIDs and mirror what a lot of Ecoboost fellas would want to monitor. I've been monitoring the same pids going back several years and trucks.

The bottom half is all electrical.
Orange for High Voltage
Red for Low Voltage

 

[FirstFord]

But the geeks/nerds are more than willing to rehash.

I know I am anyways.

That's what makes this forum so great! I have learned soooo much through this forum, and still have a lot more to learn! Thanks to the knowledge - AND patience of so many of the members, numbskulls like me can slowly get caught up on all of this techie stuff...

 

[Samson16]

I performed a firmware upgrade for the unit and downloaded the enhanced PID thing for 22 F-150 3.5 full hybrid.

You surely have seen my current dashboard. It's posted ad nauseum around here.

The top half are ICE related PIDs and mirror what a lot of Ecoboost fellas would want to monitor. I've been monitoring the same pids going back several years and trucks.

The bottom half is all electrical.
Orange for High Voltage
Red for Low Voltage

It is a masterpiece sir! It is a wonderful example to go by and I’ve made notes of the PIDs you’re using which is the key to this thing. Finding what you actually want to see and displaying it in a way that is useful.

 

[Samson16]

Setup correctly I think.

 

[Snakebitten]

Setup correctly I think.

Yep!

You got it set up right.
I admit that I wish it could see all 42 modules in my truck (all busses), but honestly it is outstanding that we have the access we have for the cost of the dongle and a smartphone app.

 

[Samson16]

@HammaMan you are so right about step 5 on the fan! Now that I can see the LV Bus in real time, it’s step 4 and 13.0V then step 5 and 14.4V then back to 4 and 13.0V again lol. Best hack ever but wtf?

 

[PGPowerboost]

Do some searching around. Somebody posted their dashboard a while back and i was able to import into the app. Saved me a lot of time. Wish i could remember who posted this.

EDIT:

here’s the thread.

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/powerboost-1-5-we-need-more-than-idiot-lights.19352/

 

[Samson16]

Understanding what the PID is actually reporting is the rub. It’s name can be misleading. I appreciate the hard work and considerable time that members are kind enough to share with newbies like me.

 

[Samson16]

Even with “Battery Saver” sleep mode, is it risky to leave it plugged in for the PB?

 

[Eskram]

Even with “Battery Saver” sleep mode, is it risky to leave it plugged in for the PB?

I leave mine plugged in. IIRC, it powers down after x minutes. Though it does wake up anytime a door is unlocked, and possibly even when the welcome lighting triggers.

Now, go set up logging in the app and see what's happening in more detail.

I added a manual start/stop button for logging on one dashboard view.

 

[Samson16]

I leave mine plugged in. IIRC, it powers down after x minutes. Though it does wake up anytime a door is unlocked, and possibly even when the welcome lighting triggers.

Now, go set up logging in the app and see what's happening in more detail.

I added a manual start/stop button for logging on one dashboard view.

That’s a great idea!…and ?

 

[Samson16]

Typical commute for me. 22 miles mixed speed. 85 degrees and sunny mid November. Picture taken is after arriving and pushing the stop button then waiting for the temperature to stop rising.

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