Pretzel

Hello,
I ran across this OBD display for our HHR in the DIC.
I know you can get a bunch of free OBD software for your laptop or smart phone. I think its neat just to tap a few buttons and see what you want in the DIC. Its a little pricey. I only have the pillar boost gauge.
So what is your thoughts?




Here is the info pasted from the web site.

AutoMeter’s remarkable DashControl™ utilizes your vehicle’s factory display(s) to provide performance information without modification. Available for certain vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), DashControl™ plugs into the OBDII port and “hijacks” these displays, allowing you to monitor parameters from the vehicle’s data bus. Customize the display pages to display what you want, where you want it. Because there is no modification to any of the vehicle’s computer systems, it’s 100% warranty friendly and reversible simply by unplugging the device. It’s the easiest, most integrated solution for gauges yet, and takes only seconds to install.

DashControl™ offers customizable alerts as well. Water temp getting too hot or oil pressure dropping? DashControl™ can activate your factory warning chime and display an alert in the DIC at any value you set. Customization is incredibly easy using our intuitive configuration software. Better still, the system is expandable to add up to two additional analog inputs for parameters not monitored by your vehicle’s computer systems.

Applications:
’05-'10 Chevy Cobalt
‘06-'10 Pontiac Solstice
'07-'10 Saturn Sky
'06-'11 Chevy HHR

Displays:
DIC

Supported PIDs:
Engine Load (%)
Engine Coolant Temperature (ºF, ºC)
Short Term Fuel Trip Bank 1 (%)
Long Term Fuel Trip Bank 1 (%)
Short Term Fuel Trip Bank 2 (%)
Long Term Fuel Trip Bank 2 (%)
Manifold Absolute Pressure (PSI, kPa)
Engine RPM
Vehicle Speed (MPH, KPH)
Spark Timing (Deg.)
Intake Air Temperature (ºF, ºC)
Air Flow (g/s, lb/min)
Throttle Position (%)
Oxygen Sensor Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 1 (mV)
Oxygen Sensor Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2 (mV)
Oxygen Sensor Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 1 (mV)
Oxygen Sensor Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 2 (mV)
Fuel Level (%)
Barometric Pressure (inHg, kPa)
Loop Status (0=Off, 1=Open Loop, 2=Closed Loop, 4=OL-Drive, 8=OL-Fault, 16=CL-Fault)
Fuel Alcohol Content (%) [Custom Tune PID]
Commanded Evap Purge (%)
Commanded Lambda
Ambient Air Temperature (ºF, ºC)
Knock Retard (Deg.)
Engine Oil Pressure (PSI, kPa)
Engine Oil Temperature (ºF, ºC)
Engine Oil Life Remaining (%)
Total Misfires
Injector Pulse Width Bank 1 (ms)
Injector Pulse Width Bank 1 (ms)
CMP Sensor RPM
CKP Sensor RPM
Delivered Torque Percent (%)
Torque Delivered (Ft/lb, Nm)
Fuel Trim Cel
Torque Management Spark Retard (Deg.)
Power Enrichment (0=Inactive, 1=Active)
Commanded Cooling Fan (%)
MAF Frequency (Hz)
Current Gear (Automatic Transmission Only)
Calculated Current Gear
Electronic Throttle Indicated Pedal Position (%)
Electronic Throttle Indicated Throttle Position (%)
Output Shaft Speed (RPM)
Transmission Fluid Temperature (ºF, ºC)
Right Front Position Sensor Voltage (V)
Left Front Position Sensor Voltage (V)\
Right Rear Position Sensor Voltage (V)
Left Rear Position Sensor Voltage (V)
Left Front Strut/Damper Damping Level (%)
Right Front Strut/Damper Damping Level (%)
Left Rear Strut/Damper Damping Level (%)
Right Rear Strut/Damper Damping Level (%)
Average Vehicle Speed (MPH, KPH)
Fuel Range (Mi, Km)
Average Fuel Economy (MPG, L/100km)
Instant Fuel Economy (MPG, L/100km)
Odometer (Mi, Km)
Trip Odometer A (Mi, Km)
Trip Odometer B (Mi, Km)
Washer Fluid Level Switch (0=Off, 1=On - fluid low)
Left Front Wheel Speed (MPH, KPH)
Right Front Wheel Speed (MPH, KPH)
Left Rear Wheel Speed (MPH, KPH)
Right Rear Wheel Speed (MPH, KPH)
Rough Road Detected (g)
Lateral Accelerometer Sensor Voltage (V)
Lateral Acceleration (g)
Yaw Rate Sensor Voltage (V)
Yaw Rate (Deg./S)
Steering Wheel Angle (Deg.)
Brakes On (0=Off, 1=On)
Left Front Tire Pressure (PSI, kPa)
Right Front Tire Pressure (PSI, kPa)
Left Rear Tire Pressure (PSI, kPa)
Right Rear Tire Pressure (PSI, kPa)
Calculated Boost (PSI, kPa)
Calculated Fuel Flow Rate (g/h, l/h)
Instantaneous Estimated Engine Power (HP, lb/ft) <---------------------- Id like to see this one HAHA!
Distance With AFM Active – Running Total This Trip (Mi, Km)
60ft Time (Sec)
330ft Time (Sec)
0-60 MPH (Sec)
0-100 KPH (Sec)
60-130 MPH (Sec)
100-200 KPH (Sec)
1/8 Mile Time (Sec)
1/8 Mile Elapsed Distance (Mi)
1/8 Mile Trap Speed (MPH)
1/4 Mile Time (Sec)
1/4 Mile Elapsed Distance (Mi)
1/4 Mile Trap Speed (MPH)
1/2 Mile Time (Sec)
1/2 Mile Elapsed Distance (Mi)
1/2 Mile Trap Speed (MPH)
1 Mile Time (Sec)
1 Mile Elapsed Distance (Mi)
1 Mile Trap Speed (MPH)

https://www.autometer.com/dashcontro...2005-2010.html

Oldblue

Cool, but keep your eyes on the road

donbrew

Don't be surprised if the HHR does not provided all of those PIDs.

Cat Man HHR

Thanks for the info on the product.

sleeper

TMI for me, I have to keep my peepers on the roads.....

But very cool.

Pretzel

Hello,
I wanted to warn anyone that was thinking about buying one of these to wait.

Mine arrived today and it will not communicate with my 08 SS. It does however work fine with my 07 HHR LT.

Im getting a flashing red light from what Ive been able to find its a VIN reading problem. Hopefully they can make me a new firmware.

Boost!

donbrew

Does that mean the SS has a tune?

Is the aux power outlet working? They are on the same fuse #29 under hood.

Pretzel

Here is the crazy thing.....It will work if I keep unplugging it and plugging it back in....It takes about 90 time tho...If I turn off the car Im screwed...gotta do it again.
It has no problem on my 07 LT and 08 Panel. I emailed the tech line. I do have a GMTU tune.

The #29 fuse is good...thanks.

donbrew

Sounds like the OBD port is overused. Maybe just the pins getting pushed out the back.