PLX Gauges?

[Mitco39]

I started searching for gauges to install in my car in the location of the stock ones and have been looking at the PLX setup. I like to have the ability to tap into the ECU and be able to see what the engine is doing.

Has anyone run these gauges before? They do look pretty fancy. Although I am thinking the depth of them might be an issue with trying to get to fit in the stock location.

PLX DM-6 | Auto Meter Car Gauge

Alternatively what to you guys use to keep an eye on the ECU when the car is running? Or do you even bother with it?

Thanks

Mitch

[GaleForce]

Look for a user screen name "Ron" I think he did an in car computer thing.

[blackonorange]

I got em, I love em

[leighspped]

im buying some for my subaru sti 11 today, ill let you guys know.

i really like them stationary at sema they look good

[GaleForce]

Ron's better late than never TT build thread

Here's a start... I think...

[GaleForce]

He talks about his "carputer" in this thread Ron's better late than never journal.

I think the PLX gauges would be easier to do.

[elliotty]

I use the PLX DM-100 to monitor OBD-II parameters, Boost, Oil Pressure, and AFR on my TT setup. It works great! Let me know if you have any questions about it!

[Mitco39]

Thanks for the info guys. Were you guys able to mount them in the existing gauge locations? Any pictures of them installed?

I already purchased an LC1 Wideband, does anyone know if this will work with these gauges? It looks like their modules are made to work with any Wideband.

Id like to get 3 of them. 1 of them being for OBD gauges, 1 for boost, and the third for AFRs.

[Mitco39]

That carputer is pretty neat, but a bit to involved for me. Awesome install though!

[GaleForce]

Originally Posted by Mitco39

Thanks for the info guys. Were you guys able to mount them in the existing gauge locations? Any pictures of them installed?

I already purchased an LC1 Wideband, does anyone know if this will work with these gauges? It looks like their modules are made to work with any Wideband.

Id like to get 3 of them. 1 of them being for OBD gauges, 1 for boost, and the third for AFRs.

I like your idea! Should be sweet.

Originally Posted by Mitco39

That carputer is pretty neat, but a bit to involved for me. Awesome install though!

Yeah, it's a little much for me to putz around with it too. Maybe in a couple of years when I'm looking for another project.

[Mitco39]

Also another quick question for you guys running these. The ECU has a oil pressure sensor on it, but is the gauge able to see it? Or is it simply just a dummy sensor for the oil pressure light?

Does anyone know of the available PIDs for logging this ECU? The gauge will recognize the following if applicable.

PLX DM-100 | OBD2 OBDII Scan Gauge

This is probably something that can be found out with Uprev I would imagine.

[SouthArk370Z]

Originally Posted by Mitco39

Also another quick question for you guys running these. The ECU has a oil pressure sensor on it, but is the gauge able to see it? Or is it simply just a dummy sensor for the oil pressure light?

We have an Oil Pressure Switch, but not an Oil Pressure Sensor. There is no Oil Pressure parameter in the ECM (or any other CAN module).

Originally Posted by Mitco39

Does anyone know of the available PIDs for logging this ECU?

Check out Wikipedia's page on OBD PIDs* or check out my OBD/CAN Wiki

Edit: * Not all listed PIDs are available with the 370Z. Eg, Oil Pressure and Fuel Pressure.

[Mitco39]

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I use a ScanGaugeII. It provides numeric display of up to four parameters at a time. I have mine set on top of the dash (Redneck HUD ) to monitor Vehicle Speed, Water Temp (IMNSHO, the dash bar graph sucks), and Intake Air Temp. The fourth slot varies, depending on what I'm curious about that day.


I would like to have something that will tap into the CAN bus (eg, the DM-100) in at least one of the triple-gauge holes.

I like how the gauges can be all attached together and share the same brain so to speak. I also like the ability to graph parameters such as the AFRs since they can change very quickly.

I use this on my diesel truck (but it is universal and should work just fine on the car). Lets your display up to 8 PIDS at once as well as a bunch of diagnostic stuff. Very similar to the scan gauge I'm sure. If I was not going for the stealth look I probably would plug one of these into the car and be done with it.

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

We have an Oil Pressure Switch, but not an Oil Pressure Sensor. There is no Oil Pressure parameter in the ECM (or any other CAN module).


Check out Wikipedia's page on OBD PIDs* or check out my OBD/CAN Wiki

Edit: * Not all listed PIDs are available with the 370Z. Eg, Oil Pressure and Fuel Pressure.

Good to know about the oil pressure. Can I ask why guys will run a oil pressure gauge? Usually one is only concerned if you have pressure or not in which case the car will tell you if you dont have sufficient pressure.

[SouthArk370Z]

Originally Posted by Mitco39

Can I ask why guys will run a oil pressure gauge? Usually one is only concerned if you have pressure or not in which case the car will tell you if you dont have sufficient pressure.

Wellllll, so you know what your oil pressure is.

For most DDs, oil pressure monitoring is not that important if you have a good pressure switch (and will immediately shut down the engine when the light comes on).

For an engine that is driven hard (spirited street driving, track, &c), one wants to make sure oil pressure remains in spec (too much pressure can cause problems, especially when the oil is cold) at all times.
Since a lot of 370Zs are driven hard, I'm surprised that an oil pressure gauge is not a standard feature. Or an oil cooler.

[Nixlimited]

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I'm surprised that an oil pressure gauge is not a standard feature. Or an oil cooler.

Agree regarding the gauge. An oil cooler is standard for MY12+