ECUTek BT Dongle and Key Fob Range

BOLIO 671 · 04-19-2020, 10:06 AM

Wow...I was actually considering purchasing the BT Dongle but after reading this IDK ��*♂️

Tractionless · 04-22-2020, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

Wow...I was actually considering purchasing the BT Dongle but after reading this IDK ��*♂️

If you're not going with the BT you're forced to plug a USB cable into whichever device you're going to broadcast info on. From what I've experienced thus far, the BT dongle allows wireless for everything except for uploading a new map.

To upload a map with the BT you use the removable USB cable. Basically you're getting the standard wired cable option as well as wireless when you use the BT.

BossJ · 06-05-2021, 07:36 PM

Wow. I’ve been stumped for so long and bam. This is my issue.

How’s the fix coming?

So for now, I’ll just unplug and plug back in.

Spooler · 06-05-2021, 09:11 PM

It's due to RF interference. The only way to fix it is to change frequencies. The problem is bluetooth has a set of freqs assigned. Our car's fob's have a set of freqs. May not be able to get around the issue. It may be a 3rd, 5th or 7th harmonic issue.

BossJ · 06-06-2021, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

It's due to RF interference. The only way to fix it is to change frequencies. The problem is bluetooth has a set of freqs assigned. Our car's fob's have a set of freqs. May not be able to get around the issue. It may be a 3rd, 5th or 7th harmonic issue.

When the car is off, shouldn't the dongle be able to be turned off?

So here's my thought process...

https://www.reddit.com/r/CarHacking/...wer_shuts_off/

MotorvateDIY · 07-21-2021, 07:18 PM

Just a quick update... There was a delay on my end, and Eugene only received them last week (mid-July)

He is going to test them and provide me with feedback and then they will be available.

zeeder · 08-12-2021, 04:13 PM

I'll be tuning my car in the not-too-distant future so it'll be interesting to see if I experience this as well. I, pretty much, always use the door/trunk buttons and it sounds like there's mixed experience there.

redondoaveb · 08-12-2021, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

I'll be tuning my car in the not-too-distant future so it'll be interesting to see if I experience this as well. I, pretty much, always use the door/trunk buttons and it sounds like there's mixed experience there.

If you keep the ecutek dongle plugged into the obd 2 port than you'll probably experience it

zeeder · 08-13-2021, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

If you keep the ecutek dongle plugged into the obd 2 port than you'll probably experience it

So far it seems to be normal but I'll see how it goes. Interestingly, when I got it set up I ran a DTC scan and was pretty freaked out that there were 11 codes. I looked up several and they were for ABS voltage issues and some other stuff. I cleared all the codes this morning and scanned again at lunch and, so far, nothing has returned. Hopefully, they're all old!

ByThaBay · 08-13-2021, 06:34 PM

First shipment of units are in. If you want one , PM me (US sales only). For Canada sales please contact Frank.

phunk · 08-07-2021, 12:46 AM

ive never noticed the keyfob range reduction since I just push the doorhandle button anyway. But I would be interested in this product to eliminate the battery drain from leaving the dongle in.

BettyZ · 08-07-2021, 04:58 PM

Chiming in late but I have definitely noticed this as well.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

JARblue · 08-24-2021, 06:12 PM

Awesome... looks like I can get one of the BT dongles now

JARblue · 09-17-2021, 05:01 PM

I purchased a BT dongle and harness from Eugene last week.

The interesting thing is I am having absolutely zero impact to the fob range when I leave the BT dongle plugged directly into the OBDII port without the harness extension. Fob range is well over 150 feet.

redondoaveb · 09-17-2021, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I purchased a BT dongle and harness from Eugene last week.

The interesting thing is I am having absolutely zero impact to the fob range when I leave the BT dongle plugged directly into the OBDII port without the harness extension. Fob range is well over 150 feet.

Your cars a freak

When I had the dongle plugged in, the fob wouldn't hardly ever work if I had the fob in my pocket

04-19-2020, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3400	Wow...I was actually considering purchasing the BT Dongle but after reading this IDK ��*♂️ __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

06-05-2021, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
BossJ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 116 Drives: 16 370z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 10	Wow. I’ve been stumped for so long and bam. This is my issue. How’s the fix coming? So for now, I’ll just unplug and plug back in. __________________ 2016 Pearl White 370Z Nismo (6ma) \|\| Z1 CAI \|\| Greddy GT X \|\| FI Resonated Test Pipes \|\| Ported Manifolds \|\| Fuel Pump: aem50-1200 \|\| 1050cc Fuel Injectors \|\| E85 \|\| RJM Performance Clutch \|\| ECUTECH - SpecialtyZ (Seb)

06-05-2021, 09:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,955 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	It's due to RF interference. The only way to fix it is to change frequencies. The problem is bluetooth has a set of freqs assigned. Our car's fob's have a set of freqs. May not be able to get around the issue. It may be a 3rd, 5th or 7th harmonic issue. Ghostvette likes this. Last edited by Spooler; 06-05-2021 at 09:14 PM.

07-21-2021, 07:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
MotorvateDIY Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Toronto Posts: 232 Drives: G37 Sport Rep Power: 6789	Just a quick update... There was a delay on my end, and Eugene only received them last week (mid-July) He is going to test them and provide me with feedback and then they will be available. redondoaveb likes this.

08-12-2021, 04:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 48 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3428	I'll be tuning my car in the not-too-distant future so it'll be interesting to see if I experience this as well. I, pretty much, always use the door/trunk buttons and it sounds like there's mixed experience there. redondoaveb likes this. __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob

08-13-2021, 06:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
ByThaBay Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 239 Drives: 2015 370z Rep Power: 10080	First shipment of units are in. If you want one , PM me (US sales only). For Canada sales please contact Frank. Hotrodz and redondoaveb like this.

08-07-2021, 12:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	ive never noticed the keyfob range reduction since I just push the doorhandle button anyway. But I would be interested in this product to eliminate the battery drain from leaving the dongle in. madwi, redondoaveb and BettyZ like this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

08-07-2021, 04:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 38 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	Chiming in late but I have definitely noticed this as well. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk redondoaveb likes this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

08-24-2021, 06:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Awesome... looks like I can get one of the BT dongles now Hotrodz and redondoaveb like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-17-2021, 05:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	I purchased a BT dongle and harness from Eugene last week. The interesting thing is I am having absolutely zero impact to the fob range when I leave the BT dongle plugged directly into the OBDII port without the harness extension. Fob range is well over 150 feet. redondoaveb likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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