Tablet Dash

f00d4tehg0dz · 01-27-2014, 10:08 AM

Side question. Anyone have this Amazon.com: Super Mini ELM327 V1.5 OBD2 OBD-II Bluetooth CAN-BUS Auto Diagnostic Tool for Windows XP, Vista, Win7, OSX and Android: Automotive

Its a OBD2 OBD-II Bluetooth Mini. I own one. But i've heard people say it drains their batteries if left plugged in. I really hate to keep unplugging and replugging every day. Anyone have battery drain?

SouthArk370Z · 01-27-2014, 10:30 AM

It shouldn't pull that much current but you can use your voltmeter to get a rough estimate. Leave the unit unplugged for a few days and check the battery voltage before you start the car each day (push Start button twice with foot OFF brake pedal to activate dash gauges). Plug the unit in and check battery voltage over a few days. If no big difference in battery voltage, you should be OK.

H2O_Doc · 01-27-2014, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f00d4tehg0dz

Side question. Anyone have this Amazon.com: Super Mini ELM327 V1.5 OBD2 OBD-II Bluetooth CAN-BUS Auto Diagnostic Tool for Windows XP, Vista, Win7, OSX and Android: Automotive

Its a OBD2 OBD-II Bluetooth Mini. I own one. But i've heard people say it drains their batteries if left plugged in. I really hate to keep unplugging and replugging every day. Anyone have battery drain?

I've left it in for a week or more with no problems. You could also pay a little more for one with an off switch or get an extension cable so it is easier to remove and you aren't pulling it off the car directly.

f00d4tehg0dz · 01-27-2014, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

It shouldn't pull that much current but you can use your voltmeter to get a rough estimate. Leave the unit unplugged for a few days and check the battery voltage before you start the car each day (push Start button twice with foot OFF brake pedal to activate dash gauges). Plug the unit in and check battery voltage over a few days. If no big difference in battery voltage, you should be OK.

Thanks!

SexZ34 · 05-19-2014, 12:49 PM

Wondering where that theme was at for download!

XPNSD IT · 05-19-2014, 01:20 PM

Ah man, I have and can send you the files. If you want PM me your email.

-On side note the OBD-II scanner was tripping lights (oil pressure/traction) so I unplugged it. Also found that Pioneer released a new in-dash dvd/nav that I believe you can download the app and run. Which at the time seemed at a better option. But I have something else in store..

01-27-2014, 10:30 AM	#17 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	It shouldn't pull that much current but you can use your voltmeter to get a rough estimate. Leave the unit unplugged for a few days and check the battery voltage before you start the car each day (push Start button twice with foot OFF brake pedal to activate dash gauges). Plug the unit in and check battery voltage over a few days. If no big difference in battery voltage, you should be OK. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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XPNSD IT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 298 Drives: 09 370z/16 Hyper STI Rep Power: 14	Ah man, I have and can send you the files. If you want PM me your email. -On side note the OBD-II scanner was tripping lights (oil pressure/traction) so I unplugged it. Also found that Pioneer released a new in-dash dvd/nav that I believe you can download the app and run. Which at the time seemed at a better option. But I have something else in store.. __________________ I be getting HIGH just to balance out the LOW

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f00d4tehg0dz Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 98 Drives: '12 370z Gun Rep Power: 14	Side question. Anyone have this Amazon.com: Super Mini ELM327 V1.5 OBD2 OBD-II Bluetooth CAN-BUS Auto Diagnostic Tool for Windows XP, Vista, Win7, OSX and Android: Automotive Its a OBD2 OBD-II Bluetooth Mini. I own one. But i've heard people say it drains their batteries if left plugged in. I really hate to keep unplugging and replugging every day. Anyone have battery drain?

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SexZ34 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tulsa Posts: 4 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 12	Wondering where that theme was at for download!