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Now I'm getting jealous not being able to get 2023 PIDs to work with a 2022.
You can go backwards, but not skip ahead. :(
Im using 2022 PIDs on a 2021...
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Im using 2022 PIDs on a 2021...
Yeah, I do think they match up.
But I do think there's something between 2021-2022 that isn't compatible in OBDlink with 2023 enhanced PID package. Or at least I monkey'd with it not too long ago and couldn't get it to.

I have 2023 package because my Mach-E is a 2023.5 build. Works great for that vehicle
 
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This dashboard will never be done. Here is my latest version of PowerBoost 2.0. Still testing but getting close.

I find "Trip Fuel Used" for useful. It resets after every engine on cycle. It appears to be accurate to within .1 gallon so far.

Just like the Sync display PPoB will only show a correct number for load above 200 watts for either A or B leg.

Here is the latest version.

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This dashboard will never be done. Here is my latest version of PowerBoost 2.0. Still testing but getting close.

I find "Trip Fuel Used" for useful. It resets after every engine on cycle. It appears to be accurate to within .1 gallon so far.

Just like the Sync display PPoB will only show a correct number for load above 200 watts for either A or B leg.

Here is the latest version.

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You running that on a tablet!?
 
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Don't be shy, share those config files :)
Will do when I think it is ready. It is better to make changes then "drive it" which takes some time. I am getting close. Have not found any new PID's for some time.
 

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UPDATE:

PowerBoost 1.5 now available here. Otherwise instructions below for v1.4 still apply.

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The F-150 PowerBoost is a complicated machine with many systems. The instrumentation provided by Ford is not adequate to understand the systems or to troubleshoot system malfunctions. At the very least Ford instrumentation should provide for a "Novice Mode" and an "Expert Mode". When a system malfunctions, the owner has no way to capture the information related to an event and relay that information back to the dealer or Ford. As we have found many malfunctions will clear any trouble codes after the next normal cycle of the truck. Dealers will often turn away an owner who presents with what appears to be a normally functioning truck that has experienced a previous failure event.

It is not expensive for the owner of a PowerBoost to observe system parameters in detail as they change and capture trouble codes as they appear. I think every PowerBoost owner should have a device running in real time to capture the operating parameters of the truck provided by various PIDs.

Here is version 1.4 of the OBDLink PowerBoost dashboard I have been working on. Most changes moving from v1.3 to v1.4 were to format and colors to make display more readable with one glance in full sunlight. This dashboard was built on an IOS device. I am still on searching for other useful PID's.

As usual change the file extension from .pdf to .stg before trying to import the file into your device with the OBDLink app.

The OBDLink Mx+ OBD2 adapter is available here on Amazon. OBDLink app is available in the app stores. The easiest way to export and import dashboards is with DropBox.

This version of PowerBoost was formatted on an iPhone. You may experience problems importing this file into an Android device. The second dashboard with this import is just a place to try out various PID's.

There is a lot of information displayed on one dashboard in this version. With the iPhone mounted in the right position all the information is viewable. Information top to bottom is GPS derived position information from the phone, engine information not available on the dashboard is in the middle and both DC electrical systems information is displayed at the bottom.

For those running IOS on an iPhone with Siri enabled you can quickly take a screen shot by simply saying "Hey Siri take a screen shot" to capture an event. If you are also running CarPlay on the same iPhone when you tell Siri to take a screen shot you will not only get a shot of the iPhone screen but you will also get a shot of what ever screen is being displayed on on the Sync 4 screen. This is handy if you are running a navigation app through CarPlay to the Sync 4 screen to document your position at the time of a screen shot. Both screens will be saved to "Photos" on the iPhone.

Here is a screen shot of version 1.4. In this version I have added the amp draw associated with the high voltage compressor motor of the PowerBoost air conditioning system. It can be one of the largest current draws found in the PowerBoost other than the traction motor. Below the compressor amp display is the high voltage amp draw going to the DC/DC converter. The "State of Charge" (SOC) of each electrical system battery is displayed in red at the bottom of the screen. These parameters are probably the most useful information supporting normal operation of the PowerBoost.

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Below is a link to this dashboard's import file. The file carries a "dummy" .pdf extension. This extension must be changed to a .stg extension for import.

This is a link to directly download the dashboard .stg file without the need to change the file extension.

My export dashboard was set up using the 2022 PB PID's available even though I have a 2023 PB. So to use the export and get the PID's to import right it is possible you may have to set up OBDLink as a 2022 PB.

If the Ford PID's do not import correctly and default to the speed PID here are the Ford specific PID module locations. Click the gauge to enter "Edit Display" menu, then select "Display Configuration", click the banner that says "PID" then click the banner that says "Ford, Lincoln, Mercury", then find the module as listed below. Scroll through the module PID's until you find the right one and click it. A check mark should show by the PID. Then hit the "Back" button several times until you are back in the dashboard.

  • HV Bat Temp
Hybrid Battery Temperature.webp


  • HV A/C Compressor
Compressor Motor Current.webp


  • DC/DC HV In
DC:DC Converter High Voltage Current.webp


  • 14 V Bat Amps
Vehicle Battery Current.webp


  • DC/DC Amps Out
DC:DC Converter Low Voltage Current.webp


  • 14 V Bat
Battery Voltage.webp


  • 280 V Bat
Hybrid Battery Pack Voltage.webp


  • 14 V SOC
Vehicle Battery SOC.webp


  • 280 V SOC
Battery Pack SOC.webp




As usual please comment with any suggestions to make this display more useful. It is a work in progress. On my wish list is that OBDLink would make their app CarPlay capable then all of this information could be displayed right on the Sync 4 large display.
Its finally on Android Auto now, but not full screen so to speak. See OBDLink MX2+ On Android Auto | F150gen14 -- 2021+ Ford F-150, Tremor, Raptor Forum (14th Gen) | News, Owners, Community, Discussions . Useful but not as much as a phone screen. i.e. when on a call or other App in front you can still monitor a few PIDs.
 

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I hate to be that guy.. but for some reason I can't import any of these dashboards into iOS 18.1. When I hit the file picker all of my files are unavailable to choose ( greyed out )

What am I missing?
 

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I hate to be that guy.. but for some reason I can't import any of these dashboards into iOS 18.1. When I hit the file picker all of my files are unavailable to choose ( greyed out )

What am I missing?
Mine did this too. I had to save it on iCloud and make sure it wasn’t saved on the device. For some reason then it would pop up.
 

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This dashboard will never be done. Here is my latest version of PowerBoost 2.0. Still testing but getting close.

I find "Trip Fuel Used" for useful. It resets after every engine on cycle. It appears to be accurate to within .1 gallon so far.

Just like the Sync display PPoB will only show a correct number for load above 200 watts for either A or B leg.

Here is the latest version.

IMG_9586.jpg
Any chance you have the PID mappings for this?
Every time I import a template, the majority of the PIDs don't map and I have to track them down in the app.

Not sure what I'm doing wrong or if this is happening to anyone else.
 
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Any chance you have the PID mappings for this?
Every time I import a template, the majority of the PIDs don't map and I have to track them down in the app.

Not sure what I'm doing wrong or if this is happening to anyone else.
You posted a screenshot of PowerBoost 2.0 that is covered in another thread. 2.0 will only work on PB's 2023 and above.
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