Really Cool New iPhone Gadget to Monitor MPG, Driving Habits, and Car Issues

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New CX-5

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2014 CX-5 Grand Touring AWD - Black

• Mar 12, 2013

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Check out this article, the device looks really cool. Wonder where the Data link connector is on my cx-5


http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/12/4091036/automatic-for-iphone-displays-car-mileage-location-crash-response

 

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mongo2004

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• Mar 12, 2013

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New CX-5 said:

Check out this article, the device looks really cool. Wonder where the Data link connector is on my cx-5


http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/12/4091036/automatic-for-iphone-displays-car-mileage-location-crash-response

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Be careful, if you plug a device in your OBD2 port it will not turn off with the key. It stays on forever. Do that long enough without starting the car will lead to a dead battery.

 

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MATR6

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'15 WRX

• Mar 12, 2013

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Rather spend more on something like Cobb AP that allows you to change the mapping.
Don't need something to tell me that my car is running 'fine'

 

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Mazdaspeed6

• Mar 13, 2013

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The OBDII port does stay energized w/o key in ignition, but so long as it is a device that draws minimal current, it shouldn't be an issue.
There's tons of these apps, with BT OBDII devices cropping up now. Can't comment on this one, but several look like pretty decent real-time monitoring devices, especially for folks just curious about in what condition their engine is operating, in addition to the ability to troubleshoot isses...

 

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SayNoToPistons

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CX-5 GT AWD w/ Tech, RX-8 GT 6spd w/ 'goodies'

• Mar 16, 2013

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MATR6 said:

Rather spend more on something like Cobb AP that allows you to change the mapping.
Don't need something to tell me that my car is running 'fine'

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Well hopefully Cobb develops a version of the AP for the CX-5. I imagine them doing so for the 2.2D though.