The Dakota Digital BIM-01-2 is a Digital Dash Obd2 interface designed to connect directly to a vehicle’s engine diagnostic port. This allows for seamless integration with Dakota Digital instrument systems, providing real-time engine and transmission data directly to your digital dash. By leveraging OBD2 protocols, the BIM-01-2 unlocks a wealth of information for display on compatible Dakota Digital gauges.
Unlocking Vehicle Data with Digital Dash OBD2
The BIM-01-2 digital dash OBD2 interface retrieves essential vehicle data points, including standard metrics like speedometer, tachometer, engine temperature, and check engine indicator status. This ensures crucial information is readily available at a glance on your digital dashboard.
Beyond the basics, the BIM-01-2 can also access vehicle-specific data, which can significantly enhance your driving experience and provide valuable insights into your vehicle’s performance. This includes parameters such as intake air temperature, transmission temperature, ambient air temperature, gear position, oil pressure, and boost pressure.
Compatibility and Considerations for Digital Dash OBD2 Integration
While the BIM-01-2 digital dash OBD2 interface is compatible with most vehicles equipped with J1850 and CAN OBD-II protocols, it’s essential to understand potential variations in data availability. The specific data accessible depends on the vehicle’s factory ECM (Engine Control Module) and the presence of functional OEM sensors. Dakota Digital cannot guarantee the availability or accuracy of all data points, as this relies on the vehicle’s specific configuration.
Compatibility extends to specific Dakota Digital instrument systems, including GRFX, RTX, HDX, VHX, and VFD3 models equipped with a black plastic control module. For BIM-compatible control boxes featuring a 3.5mm headphone jack BIM input, the 394194 adaptor harness is required. Older systems with aluminum control modules lack BIM connectivity.
Importantly, GM vehicles with Connect & Cruise packages do not transmit gear position data, limiting the BIM-01-2’s ability to acquire this information. The BIM-01-2 supports SAE J1850 VPW, SAE J1850 PWM, and ISO 15765 CAN 500k 11 bit identifiers adhering to the SAE J1979 PID protocol.
Ensuring Seamless Digital Dash Integration with OBD2
For any compatibility concerns regarding your specific vehicle and Dakota Digital instrument system, consulting Dakota Digital’s sales or technical department is recommended. This ensures a smooth integration process and optimal performance of your digital dash setup with the BIM-01-2 digital dash OBD2 interface. Utilizing a digital dash OBD2 solution like the BIM-01-2 offers a comprehensive and modern approach to vehicle instrumentation.
