ECUTek BT Dongle and Key Fob Range

MotorvateDIY · 07-21-2021, 08:18 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.

phunk · 08-07-2021, 01:46 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, 05:58 PM

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

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

zeeder · 08-12-2021, 05:13 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, 06:01 PM

Quote:

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, 03:35 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, 07:34 PM

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

redondoaveb · 08-13-2021, 08:14 PM

Ordered

redondoaveb · 08-24-2021, 05:30 PM

I received and installed the adapter. Works perfect! I wasn't able to get pics of it installed but I do have a couple pics of the cable and plugs. Here are the steps for installation:

1) Remove 2 phillip's screws on existing obd 2 port bracket under dash and pull bracket and cable down below dash.

2) The obd plug easily unsnaps from the bracket with a small screwdriver. Remove the bracket.

3) Snap the plug marked (new obd 2 port) shown in the attached pic into the bracket. It snaps in just like OEM.

4) The plug marked (to OEM harness) shown in the attached pic plugs into the OEM obd cable port

5) Plug your Ecutek dongle into the port marked (switched) as shown in the attached pic.

6) Tuck cabling up under dash and re-install bracket.

You now have an unswitched obd port just like OEM installed in the OEM bracket and an Ecutek dongle plugged in full time that only functions with the ignition in the ON position.

I tested it from multiple distances and it worked perfect everytime.

Thank you Eugene and Frank

JARblue · 08-24-2021, 07:12 PM

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

MotorvateDIY · 08-24-2021, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I received and installed the adapter. Works perfect!
Thank you Eugene and Frank

I'm glad you liked it and that it fixed your problem.
On a different note, it was kind of weird (and really cool!!!) to read a review on one of my products, but I sure enjoyed it

Thanks!

redondoaveb · 08-24-2021, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MotorvateDIY

I'm glad you liked it and that it fixed your problem.
On a different note, it was kind of weird (and really cool!!!) to read a review on one of my products, but I sure enjoyed it

Thanks!

It works beautifully. My car is in a large warehouse. I walked outside and down the road a ways and it still worked perfectly.

I tagged both yourself and Eugene on IG also

JARblue · 09-17-2021, 06:01 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, 06:24 PM

Quote:

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

JARblue · 09-17-2021, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Your cars a freak

07-21-2021, 08:18 PM	#46 (permalink)
MotorvateDIY Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Toronto Posts: 216 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.

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phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	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

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08-12-2021, 05:13 PM	#49 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 47 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, 07:34 PM	#52 (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.

08-13-2021, 08:14 PM	#53 (permalink)
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08-24-2021, 07:12 PM	#55 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	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, 06:01 PM	#58 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	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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