Removed AGS (active grill shutters). No dtc nor CEL.

[Ford7081]

Hey guys,

Removed the AGS. Why? Ill answer. I live in a hot state. For those who think 100* is hot. I ask, who is she? lol. Ya, I live in a hot state where in the summer we see 122-124* outside! So, I personally like a cooler truck. Cool truck equals cooler a/c among other things (if its tuned).

If this is important to you, and you'd like to do the same, read on.

So, I took out all the blades but four. I left the two in that connect to the motor and two at the bottom to keep it stable. Results are no dtc nor cel. Neither. I am on a stock tune and 170* t-stat. My coolant temps at 100* outside are at 176*. How? A/c is on. Fan is blowing. No AGS. So, you can keep truck cool with no tune. Ya, I will at some point tune it. But for now, this works.

Disclaimer: Remember, not here to argue I get worse mpg, or whatever. I am here to help someone wanting to run cooler coolant temps and a/c.

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[EricR]

I was going to ask why. However, you explained why very well!

There will be others that will find this useful!

 

[sbi]

Where are you getting this live data from?

 

[Ford7081]

Where are you getting this live data from?

Great question. Its an app you can download from playstore. FordSys Lite. Check engine light in blue. Then it connects to a bluetooth OBD plug I got on Amazon. Yes, you can drive around and it can give you tons of data. You select what to monitor.
Amazon.com: for Android Phones ONLY - Wireless Bluetooth Diagnostic OBD2 Scanner Car Code Reader and Scan Tool for All 1996 & Newer Vehicles ELM327 Compatible OBDII : Automotive

Here's everything it can monitor in pics below.

 

[sbi]

Thanks @Ford7081 !

Do you know if the OBD port is powered all the time (meaning - will the Bluetooth plug draw power and eventually drain the battery if the truck is not driven every day)?

 

[Ford7081]

Thanks @Ford7081 !

Do you know if the OBD port is powered all the time (meaning - will the Bluetooth plug draw power and eventually drain the battery if the truck is not driven every day)?

You're welcome!
Good question. So I went outside to verify for you and give the right answer. It does power up with no keys in ignition. Didn't "transmit" to cell. So how much power is the draw? That I can't answer. I'd guess real low. But don't want to mislead you into a dead battery.

 

[sbi]

You're welcome!
Good question. So I went outside to verify for you and give the right answer. It does power up with no keys in ignition. Didn't "transmit" to cell. So how much power is the draw? That I can't answer. I'd guess real low. But don't want to mislead you into a dead battery.

Much appreciated! Already ordered the plug ?

 

[Ford7081]

Update. I went to Amazon and read the reviews and BAFX Products posted
" OBD reader will draw approximately 6mAh"

 

[Ford7081]

Much appreciated! Already ordered the plug ?

The app for your cell is free. No charge there. So, its pretty cheap overall to get some live data.

 

[sbi]

The app for your cell is free. No charge there. So, its pretty cheap overall to get some live data.

Yeah, didn't expect the plug to be so cheap.

 

[Snakebitten]

I leave my OBDLink adapter in the truck full time. (more expensive, but 1st class for what it's designed for)

I don't know if it's "smart" and turns itself off? But it does NOT continue to draw power after the truck shutdown.

I have a Bluetooth 12V battery monitor on the truck that is running full time and logs the 12V SOC 24/7

There's no evidence that the OBDLink adapter has a continuous draw on the truck.

 

[Ford7081]

I leave my OBDLink adapter in the truck full time. (more expensive, but 1st class for what it's designed for)

I don't know if it's "smart" and turns itself off? But it does NOT continue to draw power after the truck shutdown.

I have a Bluetooth 12V battery monitor on the truck that is running full time and logs the 12V SOC 24/7

There's no evidence that the OBDLink adapter has a continuous draw on the truck.

Thanks for adding additional info. I just opened the door and plugged it in without keys in ignition. I didn't wait to see if it shut off. Thanks for adding info. Appreciate it.

 

["Steve"]

I leave my OBDLink adapter in the truck full time. (more expensive, but 1st class for what it's designed for)

I don't know if it's "smart" and turns itself off? But it does NOT continue to draw power after the truck shutdown.

I have a Bluetooth 12V battery monitor on the truck that is running full time and logs the 12V SOC 24/7

There's no evidence that the OBDLink adapter has a continuous draw on the truck.

that is one of its features...powering off when vehicle is off as to not drain battery. i have the mx+ as well.

 

["Steve"]

 

[Samson16]

I leave my OBDLink adapter in the truck full time. (more expensive, but 1st class for what it's designed for)

I don't know if it's "smart" and turns itself off? But it does NOT continue to draw power after the truck shutdown.

I have a Bluetooth 12V battery monitor on the truck that is running full time and logs the 12V SOC 24/7

There's no evidence that the OBDLink adapter has a continuous draw on the truck.

Does it register it’s own current draw?

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