OBD PLUG-IN TRANSMITTERS

[Jon39]

Our American friend, Steve Berry recently told us about the Track Addict software.
Having experimented with it, including acceleration time tests, I would now like to include engine data.

I know little about the OBD subject, so would be grateful for guidance on the following;

1. Is it OBD 2, that a MY2009 V8V would be using?
2. The well known internet retailer have some wireless OBD plug-in transmitters for just a few pounds. Is that what I need?
3. I recall hearing that my car has two OBD sockets. Which one should I use, and where is it?
4. Presumably leaving the transmitter plugged in all the time, does not do any harm.
5. Might it also be possible to show which gear is selected?

Thank you.

[Jon39]

Thank you for your replies.

Yesterday I was quite shocked (probably should not have been these days) to find a particular feature of the software application.

My complete route could be replayed on a satellite map representation, and above the map is a speed graph. Simply look for the peaks on the graph, move the slider, note the speed (with tenths), and see that exact location.

If a piece of giveaway software can show all this detail using GPS, do you think road cars already have the same capability hidden away? If so, no need for speed cameras.

I will start another topic about this subject, but only when I have a screen capture to show, that cannot be criticised. Of course, I only ever drive very slowly anyway.

[Jon39]

JohnG1 said:

For that to be admissible in court is a very different matter. We've covered this before a while back. A speed camera is certified and tested to give admissible evidence in court. Something that plugs into a socket on your car is not really admissible - who certifies that it's accurate?

Thank you.

My discovery of the amount of detail available with the Track Addict software application, did make me wonder whether this type of information is held within the car anyway. I recall seeing something in the handbook, about AML having the right to hand over data to the authorities.

In he event of a serious crime, it would be right for investigators to have every piece of evidence, particularly if it includes details of journeys driven.

Purely out of interest (nothing to hide), does anyone know whether our cars do record our journey information, if so how long might it be retained for, and has any of this type of evidence ever reached court yet?

Edited by Jon39 on Sunday 11th October 16:53

[Jon39]

Thank you Steve.
That is brilliant, and displaying gears as well, but presumably I could not expect to see that feature with a manual gearbox.
Great acceleration. What is your speed limit? -

I see that one of your other videos, has been filmed using a GoPro camera.
Track Addict says it can link by wireless to a GoPro, so will you be trying that, to give you a 1080p video?

[Jon39]

Sorry Steve. I asked a very silly question.
I have just noticed that you are using a GoPro.

I am getting going with this, so thank you for telling us about Track Addict.