Cheap and Easy OBDII Display

[1911garand]

Lots of talk lately about coolant temps and how bad the OEM temp gauge is. I didn't want to spend much $, but wanted a real coolant temp display.

Found this and love it - 500 miles on it so far. It does way more than coolant temp:

Amazon product ASIN B07P37WY1R
Pros:
-easy set up and configure the screen - almost plug in and go
-totally customizable - you choose what and were things are displayed on the screen - easy to change
-reads and clears DTC / engine codes
-Has GPS for speed (no map or anything)
-adjustable speed calibration for the MPH. with 35" tires, this is awesome! Mine is set at 118% for 315/75/16 tires. I set the speed to match my Garmin GPS.
-the screen looks very high quality, Sharp, clear and easy to read. Not too bright for night driving. Looks like a smart phone screen, but no glare.
-Easy double stick tape install
-small!
-low cost
-one button to change setting etc...
-many other features I dont need or use (yet)

Cons:
-Needed to relocate OBDII connector to under the dash on the 1997 80 series - used existing screw, see pic below
-Beeps when firing up each start sequence and after key is turned off
-Only works when engine is running (I think). With key on, engine off, it disconnects quickly. I might be able to change this....

Good Luck and ROAST away!

Sorry about the $hit pics:

 

[1911garand]

Here are some better pics of the unit installed.

I am very happy with this unit, it has exceeded all expectations and I would recommend it to any OBDII equipped series 80 owner on a budget.

 

[chap79]

Pretty cool. I’m still rocking a version 1.0 ultra gauge. You could add an obd ii splitter to leave the dash port available.

 

[1911garand]

The 80 was full of people and gear with the AC cranked while towing the boat over 400 miles @ 55-65 mph this weekend. Coolant temp maxed out at 199F, average was around 188F.

It was reassuring to monitor the engine temp with a load like that.

 

[Rambino]

Did you know the screen dimension of the OBD gauge? I want to retrofit instead of the Digital Clock, but also need to measure the clock space, mine its a 94 for the cluster its pre facelift

 

[1911garand]

The screen dimensions are 51x37mm.

The gauge has been working great. I am finding that the screen is too bright for night driving - I put a sticky note over it. Not sure if the screen is dimable, nothing mentioned in the instructions.

 

[1911garand]

Did you know the screen dimension of the OBD gauge? I want to retrofit instead of the Digital Clock, but also need to measure the clock space, mine its a 94 for the cluster its pre facelift

The screen dimensions are 51x37mm.

The gauge has been working great. I am finding that the screen is too bright for night driving - I put a sticky note over it. Not sure if the screen is dimable, nothing mentioned in the instructions.

 

[ppc]

Did you know the screen dimension of the OBD gauge? I want to retrofit instead of the Digital Clock, but also need to measure the clock space, mine its a 94 for the cluster its pre facelift

This will not work with your 94 model year which would be ODB1 at best. It is a ODB2 device that would be compatible only with 95+ model years US vehicles. Other countries did not get ODB2 until later years.

 

[Rambino]

I forgot to comment but I Have a Land Cruiser 80 with a 3UZ Swap engine and a Link Extreme ECU, with the OBD2 out harness

 

[ppc]

You need to add that information into your forum signature which gets appended to every post you make.