The road to understanding your vehicle’s performance just got easier. Imagine having a comprehensive set of gauges and diagnostic tools right on your smartphone. With the Dashlink Obd2 adapter and app from AutoMeter, this is now a reality. This innovative system plugs directly into your car’s OBDII port and wirelessly transmits real-time data to your iOS or Android device, turning it into a customizable virtual dashboard. Forget complicated gauge installations and expensive diagnostic equipment. DashLink OBD2 offers a simple, plug-and-play solution to monitor your car’s vital signs, track performance, and even diagnose and clear check engine lights.
Unleash the Power of Data with DashLink OBD2
The AutoMeter DashLink II system is designed for ease of use and accuracy, making it the premier choice for vehicle monitoring. Whether you’re a performance enthusiast, a daily driver concerned about fuel economy, or simply want to stay ahead of potential maintenance issues, DashLink OBD2 provides valuable insights into your vehicle’s operation.
Alt text: Close-up of the DashLink OBD2 wireless adapter, highlighting its compact design and OBDII connector.
Key Features of the DashLink OBD2 System
DashLink OBD2 is packed with features designed to provide a comprehensive vehicle monitoring experience:
- Customizable Gauges: Display the parameters you want to see, arranged to your preference on your smartphone or tablet. Create a personalized virtual dashboard that suits your needs.
- Data Logging: Record and playback data logs of OBD-II parameters and acceleration data. Analyze your driving performance and vehicle behavior over time.
- Peak Recall: Keep your focus on driving while still capturing peak performance values. Easily review maximum readings later at your convenience.
- Performance Tracking: Built-in tools for performance measurement, including a skid pad to visualize G-forces and a track map to analyze lap times and driving dynamics on a race track.
- Off-Road Monitoring: An inclinometer displays vehicle pitch and roll, essential information for off-road enthusiasts.
- OBD-II Diagnostics: Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) directly from your device. Understand and address check engine light issues quickly.
- Averages and Trip Computer: Calculate average fuel consumption, speed, and other parameters. The trip computer tracks stats for up to five individual trips, providing detailed driving history.
- Smart Data Logging: Automatic data logging can be triggered by specific conditions, such as pedal position or manifold pressure, capturing relevant data during performance driving.
- GPS Track Mapping: Visualize your route on a map with color-coded lines representing user-selected parameters like MPG or horsepower, providing spatial context to your driving data.
- Alarms and Alerts: Set custom alarms that trigger audible alerts when user-defined conditions are met, ensuring you’re immediately notified of critical changes.
- Social Sharing: Share your performance results and driving data on Facebook to connect with other enthusiasts.
- User-Selectable Themes: Customize the look of your virtual dashboard with a range of background colors to match your style.
Alt text: Screenshot of the DashLink OBD2 app interface on a smartphone, showcasing customizable gauges displaying engine speed and coolant temperature.
Performance Metrics at Your Fingertips
DashLink OBD2 delivers a wide array of performance data, allowing you to monitor critical engine parameters:
- Engine Speed (RPM)
- Vehicle Speed (MPH/KPH)
- Estimated Horsepower and Torque
- Engine Coolant Temperature
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP)
- Air-Fuel Ratio (AFR) from Lambda/Wideband sensors
- Fuel Pressure
- Ignition Timing Advance
- Intake Air Temperature
- Ambient Air Temperature
- Mass Air Flow (MAF)
- Fuel Trim (Short and Long Term)
- Engine Load
- Catalyst Temperature
- Acceleration Metrics (0-60 MPH, 1/8 & 1/4 Mile Times)
- Accelerometer Data (Pitch, Roll, Forward, Lateral G-forces)
Optimize Fuel Economy and Driving Habits
Beyond performance, DashLink OBD2 helps you become a more fuel-efficient driver by providing real-time and historical fuel economy data:
- Instant and Average Fuel Economy (MPG/L/100km)
- Distance Traveled
- Distance/Time to Empty
- Fuel Level
- Fuel Consumed
- Elapsed Drive Time
- Average CO2 Emission Rate
- Total CO2 Emission
- Number of Fill-Ups
- Average Fuel Flow
- Average Speed
- Idle Time
Emissions Monitoring and Diagnostic Capabilities
DashLink OBD2 empowers you to take control of your vehicle’s emissions system:
- Read and Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) – Identify and clear check engine lights.
- Monitor Readiness Status – Verify emissions system readiness for testing.
- Loop Status (Open/Closed Loop)
- O2 Sensor Voltage
Note: The availability of specific parameters depends on your vehicle’s year, make, model, and trim. Not all OBD-II compliant vehicles support every parameter. Enhanced manufacturer-specific data is available for select vehicles via in-app purchase.
Alt text: Example of data logging and graphing within the DashLink OBD2 app, illustrating the visualization of vehicle speed and engine RPM over time.
DashLink OBD2: Smart Technology for Smarter Driving
The AutoMeter DashLink OBD2 system offers a powerful and user-friendly way to understand your vehicle better. It combines the accuracy of AutoMeter gauges with the convenience of your smartphone, delivering a comprehensive vehicle monitoring solution in a compact, easy-to-use package. Whether you’re tracking performance, optimizing fuel economy, or diagnosing engine issues, DashLink OBD2 puts you in control. Upgrade your driving experience with the intelligent insights provided by DashLink OBD2.
DashLink II is compatible with Apple iOS and Android smartphones and tablets and supports all OBDII and EOBD compliant vehicles and protocols worldwide. Please verify your vehicle’s OBD-II/EOBD compliance before purchase.
