Like many Lexus IS300h Luxury edition owners, I found myself missing a digital speedometer. While the analog dials are classic, the modern convenience of a digital speed readout is undeniable. This led me to explore options, and the Obd2 Hud Display quickly caught my attention. There was initial concern, as specifications and seller warnings suggested potential incompatibility with hybrid and electric vehicles. However, seeing online reports of successful installations in non-hybrid IS300 models, I decided to take the plunge and order an OBD2 HUD display.
Purchased from Aliexpress, the first order unfortunately got lost in transit, spending two months stuck at Beijing airport before being returned. Undeterred, I reordered, and thankfully, the device arrived promptly the second time. Installation was incredibly straightforward. Locating the OBD2 port in my Lexus IS300h was easy, and plugging in the HUD display was a snap. Upon starting the car, the HUD sprang to life immediately, functioning perfectly right out of the box.
The only adjustment needed was to the device’s auto-off timer. The default setting of 20 seconds was too short, causing the display to flicker when the car transitioned between electric and normal motor modes. Following the manual’s recommendation for hybrid and start-stop systems, I adjusted the setting to 180 seconds. This eliminated the flickering issue entirely, ensuring a stable and consistent display.
What I appreciate most about this OBD2 heads-up display is its minimalist design. For my needs, displaying the vehicle speed is the primary function, and it performs this perfectly without unnecessary clutter. Another key feature is the speedometer calibration. This allows for fine-tuning the display to match the car’s actual speed with high accuracy, addressing any potential discrepancies. The visibility is excellent, with the HUD automatically adjusting brightness to suit ambient lighting conditions, ensuring clear readability day and night. Furthermore, concealing the wire from the OBD2 port to the HUD unit was surprisingly easy, maintaining a clean and uncluttered dashboard.
In conclusion, adding an OBD2 HUD display has been a worthwhile upgrade to my Lexus IS300h. It provides the much-desired digital speedometer in a clean, efficient, and easily installed package. For anyone seeking to enhance their driving experience with real-time speed projection directly in their line of sight, especially in a hybrid vehicle, an OBD2 HUD display is a highly recommended and effective solution.
