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Tapping In To Car Sensors


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Hey all,

What sensors should I try and tap into for data logging and real time display for my carputer project.

Should I install separate sensors or try and tap into existing ones.

How many MAP sensors does the T have? and does anyone know there output voltage range?

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This is what I use to check all the sensors. I get all the sensor information from the cars OBD port into my Laptop Computer.

The information is in real time. :spoton:

The software I use:

Proscan v 4.0

Digimoto v 4.03

Pcmscan v 1.4.3

AutoTap v 3

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I didnt think OBD2 could read the extra sensors such as boost, only a CAN device could.

CAN devices a 200+ for something very basic that is interfaced though a com port and dosnt come with any software

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Hi 937, can you tell me if you can measure the following:

Boost

Cam Adjusters

Both MAP sensors

Fuel Pressure

Oil Temp

Transmission Oil Temp

Cheers

(Sorry if this is a bit of a hijack)

To answer your question, I would try and tap into the original sensors. I would think they would have a +5v range, but I could be wrong.

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I didnt think OBD2 could read the extra sensors such as boost, only a CAN device could.

CAN devices a 200+ for something very basic that is interfaced though a com port and dosnt come with any software

CAN is only a protocol, and it's read from the OBDII port, just like the other protocols.

As for boost, Oil Temp etc, you will need a more advanced scanner than 937 uses. ( still CAN, and still read from the OBDII port )

I also have a basic scanner, Autoenginuity but that's a bit more exxy than 937's. He has the shareware software ( just as good ) but they can't read as many sensors as the SCT/CAPA data logger.

The best you get from BF is CAT temps, and general temps like ambient/coolant and air intake with the basic scanners....

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If I can find an adaptor for a decient price im going to write my own software for the monitoring and data logging.

Anyone wanna lend me theres for a few weeks?

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If I can find an adaptor for a decient price im going to write my own software for the monitoring and data logging.

Anyone wanna lend me theres for a few weeks?

Go to Multiplexs' website :blush:

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whats the address

How are you off for socks and undies??

You can program your own data logging software but can't enter www.google.com to find a webpage :blush:

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