IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present) Discussion about the 2014+ model IS models

OBD-II How much info can you get?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 3, 2017 | 11:58 AM
  #1  
bill98388's Avatar
bill98388
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: WA
Default OBD-II How much info can you get?

Has anyone installed an OBD-II reader that has Blue Tooth and connected that to a tablet to use as auxiliary gauges? I am wondering if there are things like engine or transmission oil temperature available from the OBD system that can be viewed on a tablet or phone.

Anyone?

Bill
2014 is350 RWD
Reply
Old Jul 3, 2017 | 03:58 PM
  #2  
Sasnuke's Avatar
Sasnuke
Lexus Test Driver
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,260
Likes: 1,752
From: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Default

With the OBD II port you can pretty much get any kind of information you want.
Really depends on the software you are using and what it can display for you.
Reply
Old Jul 3, 2017 | 09:52 PM
  #3  
bill98388's Avatar
bill98388
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: WA
Default Which software?

Any experience with software? Any recommendations?

Bill
Reply
Old Jul 4, 2017 | 11:06 AM
  #4  
Sasnuke's Avatar
Sasnuke
Lexus Test Driver
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,260
Likes: 1,752
From: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Default

Originally Posted by bill98388
Any experience with software? Any recommendations?

Bill
To be honest I have a Netbook running the Techstream software, which is the same one the dealer uses. The interface is a Mongoose USB to OBD II cable.
You get everything the dealer gets in terms of what can be pulled from the OBD II interface.
I'm not sure how easy or hard it is to get the Techstream software in the States...maybe a US member can chime in with suggestions.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Nozzleman
RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009)
11
May 9, 2014 09:28 AM
Mydogbella
IS F (2008-2014)
11
Mar 3, 2014 08:21 PM
DaKi3241
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
16
Dec 3, 2010 06:45 PM
brunla
HS 250h Model (2010-2012)
8
Jun 7, 2010 09:49 PM
Gaat99
Lexus Audio, Video, Security & Electronics
3
May 12, 2003 09:04 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:35 AM.