Ca-Fi Dashlinq4 Android 4.1.1 Car Stereo - WHOA BABY!

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by Wingnut537

Thanks, yeah it forgets random things at random times. Sometimes it good for a few days then it'll forget almost everything. I have emailed Ca-Fi and they seem to be aware of the issue with this (the new DashlinqCT) and are working on new firmware. I may just replace it with a known good unit (Eonon or similar) until the new firmware is out and then decide which to keep and which to sell.
Torque dose not currently work on the new units either. Honestly, the DashlinqCT is a huge disappointment and it makes me wish I had a got a Dashlinq4 before the new one came out.

Torque works fine. Buy one of these:
[ame="http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00D5CE6XC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailp age_o00_s00"]GPFD ELM327 V1.5 USB OBD2 OBDII CAN-BUS Diagnostic Scanner for windows7,xp: Amazon.ca: Automotive[/ame]
And plug it in. I used it for torque until I found dashcommad (much better IMO)

The new CT does have its learning curves but I am in love with mine. The only thing I dont like is the audio quality sucks IMO.

[DC2R]

Looks like Amazon Canada. Think this is the same?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011K...A1CB3Z22TJJTAD

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by DC2R

Looks like Amazon Canada. Think this is the same?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011K...A1CB3Z22TJJTAD

Yup, it is a ELM 327 (well knock off according to torque app haha) but it is 100% working. Just throw the CD out. DO NOT put in in you computer they like to put malware on those CD's from china haha!

[Calum]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Torque works fine. Buy one of these:
GPFD ELM327 V1.5 USB OBD2 OBDII CAN-BUS Diagnostic Scanner for windows7,xp: Amazon.ca: Automotive
And plug it in. I used it for torque until I found dashcommad (much better IMO)

The new CT does have its learning curves but I am in love with mine. The only thing I dont like is the audio quality sucks IMO.

I've never used dashcommand, what do you like about over torque?

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by Calum

I've never used dashcommand, what do you like about over torque?

Does the same thing and looks wayyyy nicer. Try it out. Has a free 30 minute trial

[Wingnut537]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Torque works fine. Buy one of these:
GPFD ELM327 V1.5 USB OBD2 OBDII CAN-BUS Diagnostic Scanner for windows7,xp: Amazon.ca: Automotive
And plug it in. I used it for torque until I found dashcommad (much better IMO)

The new CT does have its learning curves but I am in love with mine. The only thing I dont like is the audio quality sucks IMO.

That's the one I have. Will at Ca-Fi has confessed that the issues I am having are "known issues" with the version of firmware they put on my unit. He tells me that the "engineering department" is working a fix. and it should be ready within a week but would not commit to a date.

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by Wingnut537

That's the one I have. Will at Ca-Fi has confessed that the issues I am having are "known issues" with the version of firmware they put on my unit. He tells me that the "engineering department" is working a fix. and it should be ready within a week but would not commit to a date.

Really? mine works fine it has crashed a few times but nothing a close and reopen of the app cant fix? Bluetooth OBD is not supported at this time though.

[TommyGT]

Hi Bros,

I am going to install new Dashlinq CT to my Subaru, which has OEM SWC with 3 wires.
According to dashlinqCT main wiring harness diagram, the OEM SWC-1 wire will connect to pin-4 on DashlinqCT, so where do I connect SWC-2 to Dashlinq?
I found on new Dashlinq CT has addition wiring harness (as see in picture) that has a wire marked as SWC 2, is it ok to connect the SWC-2 (from OEM SWC) to this wire (SWC 2) on Dashlinq?
Please advise,

DashlinqCT main wiring harness:


DashlinqCT addition wiring harness:


Thanks,
TommyGT

[SilverlightPony]

You may need an adapter.

[SVXdc]

Originally Posted by TommyGT

I am going to install new Dashlinq CT to my Subaru [2014 Forester], which has OEM SWC with 3 wires.
According to dashlinqCT main wiring harness diagram, the OEM SWC-1 wire will connect to pin-4 on DashlinqCT, so where do I connect SWC-2 to Dashlinq?
...

What is the model number on your Forester's factory HU? (you'll find one printed on the front).

Try this -- connect:

* Dashlinq CT's SWC1 input lead to Forester's SWC1+

* Dashlinq CT's SWC2 input lead to Forester's SWC2+

* Dashlinq CT's extra ground lead (on same harness with their SWC2 input lead) to Forester's SWC(-) / common lead

You'll need to find the menu on the Dashlinq CT to "learn" your cars SWC buttons.

The Forester's SWC wires are either on the 20-pin power/speaker harness (on 2014 models without OEM nav), or on the 28-pin mic/aux harness (on models with OEM nav). I can supply a harness for either of those, so you won't have to hack into the factory wires. For details, see my web site and/or send me your e-mail.

[TommyGT]

Hi David,

Thanks for the reply, my Subaru is Forester 2014 and the HU model is Harman Kardon without Nav, I have ordered the wiring harness from you (20 pin + 16 pin for amp control wire) and waiting for delivery.
As information from previous Dashlinq4 model owners, I'll need to add a resistor (1.2k ohm) to combine my car's 2 SWC signal wires into the single input wire, but in Dashlinq CT there is SWC 2 wire that I am confusing if it's designed for SWC 2 or for other purpose (i.e CAN Bus). In fact I have raise the question to Ca-fi (Dashlinq manufacturer) but no response from them (poor service).
If any Bros have successful installing Dashlinq CT with Subaru OEM SWC (3 wires harness), please feel free to share your experiences.

Thanks in advance,
TommyGT

Originally Posted by SVXdc

What is the model number on your Forester's factory HU? (you'll find one printed on the front).

Try this -- connect:

* Dashlinq CT's SWC1 input lead to Forester's SWC1+

* Dashlinq CT's SWC2 input lead to Forester's SWC2+

* Dashlinq CT's extra ground lead (on same harness with their SWC2 input lead) to Forester's SWC(-) / common lead

You'll need to find the menu on the Dashlinq CT to "learn" your cars SWC buttons.

The Forester's SWC wires are either on the 20-pin power/speaker harness (on 2014 models without OEM nav), or on the 28-pin mic/aux harness (on models with OEM nav). I can supply a harness for either of those, so you won't have to hack into the factory wires. For details, see my web site and/or send me your e-mail.

[zussypoo]

Hi guys,

I just had a Dashlinq4 installed onto my '14 FR-S, and we spliced the orange wire(SWC?) from pin #8 onto the blue wire labeled AMP and connected the wire into pin #9 to get the door speakers working. Now the door speakers only works for radio, ipod app, bluetooth, and USB. It still doesn't work for the AUX. Is there anyone else that experienced the same issue and/or know a fix for it?

[SilverlightPony]

Originally Posted by zussypoo

Hi guys,

I just had a Dashlinq4 installed onto my '14 FR-S, and we spliced the orange wire(SWC?) from pin #8 onto the blue wire labeled AMP and connected the wire into pin #9 to get the door speakers working. Now the door speakers only works for radio, ipod app, bluetooth, and USB. It still doesn't work for the AUX. Is there anyone else that experienced the same issue and/or know a fix for it?

Do you get sound from AUX on the other speakers, or not at all?

[zussypoo]

Originally Posted by SilverlightPony

Do you get sound from AUX on the other speakers, or not at all?

I was getting sound from AUX on an older iPod nano on other speakers just fine, but the door speakers are not working exclusively on AUX mode.