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Originally Posted by 1stGenBRZ86 (Post 1084078)

sorry not trying to be rude. I came from having cheap gauge stuff in past cars, then had to spend money to replace those things, just trying to save other people the headache of buying things twice.\

BTW, I do have a cheap OBDII bluetooth adaptor and torque on my daily driver maxima. To me its basically a fancy version of whats already available on the dash. If you're not worried about accuracy, the OEM gauge cluster is perfect to tell you if the car is overheating.

The OEM water and oil temp sensors are just thermocouples like every aftermarket one. The ECU uses fairly precise readings from them to make adjustments to timing, fuel, etc. Like has been said its the gauge which doesn't show accurate readings. I have an aftermarket oil temp and water temp sensor, reads the same as the OBD2 readings off the OEM sensors.

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Originally Posted by GeorgeJFrick (Post 1079634)

I use a blue tooth obd2 adapter + torque pro on Android; since as mentioned we already have a sensor.

Hey,can u show me how to get the oil temp gauge out,can't find it.it only shows the coolant temp thx

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Originally Posted by BRZ NA (Post 1094705)

Hey,can u show me how to get the oil temp gauge out,can't find it.it only shows the coolant temp thx

It's outlined here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...00&postcount=2

It is a custom PID (requires torque pro)
Originally Posted by andreyiv http://www.ft86club.com/forums/third...s/viewpost.gif
OBD2 Mode and PID: 2101
Minimum Value: -40
Maximum Value: 215 (this is just the maximum that this location can support, which does not mean the sensor can read that high)
Scale factor: x1
Unit type: C
Equation: AC-40 (no space between A and C; "AC" is the location within the response)
OBD Header: 7E0 (Auto also works, but seems to take longer)

Q. How do I add extra PID's?
A. Open the Torque app and then hit the menu button. Select "Manage extra PIDs/Sensors" (should be second from the bottom).

Hit the menu key again and select "Add custom PID". Enter the PID information provided (And a full and short name of your choice).

Hit ok. The parameter will now be available for logging and real time display.

The info was originally provided by others users and the original thread should be referenced/thanked...

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Originally Posted by GeorgeJFrick (Post 1095158)

Thx slot,I'll try that out.but sadly I used for a day,the check engine like came on.

I just used the thing to clear it hopefully won't come back on again

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Originally Posted by BRZ NA (Post 1098022)

Thx slot,I'll try that out.but sadly I used for a day,the check engine like came on.

Depending on the bluetooth adapter you have this might happen - I'd check the code, I got one about network problems (really weird code) because I have a cheap chinese knock-off rather than a true ELM. You can probably clear the code and be fine (read it first, rule out something engine related though!)

So the Max value means the the Max temp u want the meter to read right?

you see no need to install gauges? OBD2 readings are well ?. I have problems with torque pro, disconnects. also it takes too long to connect.