For track day enthusiasts and racers seeking to maximize their vehicle’s performance data without the complexities of aftermarket ECU installations, the Aem Dash Obd2 solution offers a seamless, plug-and-play upgrade. Imagine effortlessly viewing critical engine and vehicle parameters on a crystal-clear display, all while retaining your factory ECU. This becomes a reality when you combine an AEM CD-5 Carbon or CD-7 Digital Dash with the OBDII CAN PNP (Plug and Play) Adapter Harness.
This intelligent system truly shines when paired with the Vehicle Dynamics Module (VDM). By integrating the VDM, you unlock advanced features like GPS-powered track mapping and precise lap timing. Furthermore, you gain access to vital vehicle dynamics data, including G-forces, roll, pitch, and yaw – essential metrics for analyzing and improving your on-track performance.
Already utilizing an AEM CD Dash with CAN OBD-II and receiving data from a logger or other CAN-enabled device? The AEM Dash OBD2 adapter provides an ingenious solution to expand your data monitoring capabilities. You can now effortlessly incorporate additional channels via the OBD connection, eliminating the need for supplementary wiring and simplifying your setup.
Once the OBD-II CAN Sub Harness is connected, the AEM CD Dash intelligently polls your vehicle’s CAN bus. This process automatically identifies available data channels and their transmission speeds. Users are then empowered to hand-pick the specific channels they wish to display on their dash, configure custom alarms for critical parameters, and even log data if using a CD logging dash model.
While the data transmission rate of available channels is dictated by the vehicle manufacturer and cannot be directly controlled by the CD Dash, AEM’s system allows for channel prioritization. This crucial feature enables users to optimize data flow, ensuring the most important parameters are updated with the best possible transfer speed for real-time monitoring.
Key Benefits of the AEM Dash OBD2 Adapter:
- Plug & Play Simplicity: Provides a straightforward, plug-and-play connection between AEM CD-5 Carbon and CD-7 Dashes and your vehicle’s OBDII port. This makes adding CAN channels on 2008 and newer vehicles incredibly easy.
- Customizable Channel Selection: Users have the freedom to select and prioritize the data channels they want to monitor, ensuring optimal transfer speed for critical information.
- Track Day Optimized: Perfect for track day and racing applications. Seamlessly integrate OBDII CAN channels and enhance functionality with the AEM VDM to unlock advanced features like track mapping, lap times, and comprehensive vehicle dynamics data.
Universal Compatibility for Modern Vehicles (2008-Up):
Since 2008, all automotive manufacturers have been mandated to implement the ISO 15765 CAN bus protocol for OBDII systems. This ensures broad compatibility of the AEM Dash OBD2 adapter with all vehicles manufactured in 2008 and later.
Expanding Compatibility to Pre-2008 Vehicles:
While the ISO 15765 protocol became mandatory in 2008, some manufacturers adopted it earlier. Therefore, with a bit of investigation into your pre-2008 vehicle’s OBDII port, you might discover compatibility with the AEM Dash OBD2 system.
Verifying OBDII CAN Bus Presence in Pre-2008 Vehicles:
If you’re considering using the AEM Dash OBD2 adapter on a pre-2008 vehicle and are unsure about compatibility, a simple physical inspection of your OBDII port can provide a strong indication. Locate Pins 6 and 14 within the OBDII port. These pins are specifically designated for OBDII CAN High (Hi) and Low (Lo) communication according to the OBDII standard. If you observe that these pin locations are populated with terminals, it’s a positive sign that your vehicle likely supports OBDII CAN. The presence of these pins is generally required for interfacing with standard OBDII scanners, further suggesting compatibility.
Conversely, some vehicles manufactured between 2000 and 2007, particularly certain European models, might utilize manufacturer-specific CAN systems rather than the standardized OBDII CAN. These systems often employ “Vendor Option” pins for communication with proprietary diagnostic equipment, leaving Pins 6 and 14 unpopulated. In such cases, the AEM Dash OBD2 adapter may not be compatible.
Upgrade your vehicle’s data monitoring capabilities for track days or performance analysis with the AEM Dash OBD2 solution and experience the power of seamless, comprehensive vehicle data at your fingertips.
