Wishlist for TomTom: OBD-II connector

[Krellan]

As a wishlist feature for the TomTom, I wish for an OBD-II connector!

Most likely as an adapter cable, because the OBD-II plug is so large, or as a connection that would go into the bottom of a professional docking station (another wishlist feature of mine).

Most cars, model year 1996 or newer, already support OBD-II. It's the standard for getting data readouts out of the automotive "black box" computer. In states that have smog checks, it's what smog shops use when they plug your car in.

There's already some OBD-II readout units on the market, rather expensive, that are intended for mounting in such a way that they are visible to the driver, not just the mechanic:

DashDAQ Series II? -? OBD, Navigation/GPS, Performance Meter

ThinkGeek :: ScanGauge II Automotive Computer

Since the TomTom GPS is already a powerful little Linux computer with a nice touchscreen, you already have paid for the hardware. Adding OBD-II functionality would just be a matter of the connector and the software. Seems easy enough.

How about it, TomTom? Features like this could lift you ahead of the competition.

 

[risotto]

I second that. Tomtom could also support OBD-II bluetooth readers. There are a few on the market: OBDKey :: OBD Bluetooth .

 

[Vorlon]

Although I can not quote for TomTom, I am sure they would listen to any idea you have, why dont you write to them the suggestion

Our address is:

TomTom International BV
Suggestions/Development Team
Oosterdoksstraat 114
1011 DK Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0)20 757 5000 ( ***NOTE*** This is not a quick backdoor way to contact TomTom customer care or complaints)

The letter should contain the following information:

A detailed description of the feedback;
Your full name;
Your full address, business or residential;
Your e-mail address;
A contact day time telephone number;
A TomTom Product code (if you have this information).

Good Luck and Have Fun

V

 

[Vorlon]

If you do want to contact the Customer Care Team Use the following please:

English Phone numbers Opening hours

UK 08451610009 Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. GMT
Republic of Ireland 1890812008 Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. GMT
USA 866 486 6866 Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST
South Africa 0800980670 Monday - Friday: 9:00 to 19:30 GMT+1
Australia 1300 135 604 Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. AEST
Latvia 0037180003446 Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CET+1
Lithuania 00370880030896 Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CET+1
Estonia 003728000044381 Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CET+1
New Zealand 0800 450 973 Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. NZT
From other countries +31208501004 Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. GMT+1

For the other 9 languages please check TomTom, portable GPS car navigation systems - Support home

Have Fun

V

 

[CynicX]

Do you own a laptop?

80 dollar cable. Does 10 times as much for a lot cheaper (assuming you own a laptop already). I use it for tuning the ECU. Which I like to also add ECU values are somewhat inaccurate. A narrowband o2 sensor is useless, and while things like IDC (injector duty cycle)can translate into MPG in a VERY round a bouts way its much more accurate to calculate overall MPG during fill ups. Even things like boost arent accurate, the ECU knows what the max should be so anything above that isnt read correctly and its assumed the car is overboosting and boost cut is initiated.

You can also read CEL codes with opensource software. Plus check your email, try that with one of those devices...

But if you want REAL accurate measurements of what the car is or isnt doing get the appropriate gauges that are external of the ECU's control and sensors...