For automotive enthusiasts and professionals seeking to modernize their vehicle’s instrumentation, integrating a digital dash with OBD2 connectivity offers a powerful solution. The BIM-01-2 OBD-II Interface is engineered to bridge the gap between your vehicle’s computer system and Dakota Digital Instrument Systems, unlocking a wealth of engine and transmission data for display on your digital dashboard. By simply plugging into the standard engine diagnostic port (OBD-II), this interface extracts crucial vehicle information directly from the Engine Control Module (ECM).
This sophisticated module transmits a comprehensive suite of data points to compatible Dakota Digital systems, enhancing your driving experience with real-time insights. On most OBD2-compliant vehicles, the BIM-01-2 effortlessly delivers essential readouts including:
- Speedometer: Accurate vehicle speed for precise monitoring.
- Tachometer: Engine RPM to keep track of performance and prevent over-revving.
- Engine Temperature: Crucial for preventing overheating and ensuring optimal engine health.
- Check Engine Indicator: Provides immediate alerts to potential engine issues.
Beyond these standard parameters, the BIM-01-2 can also access vehicle-specific data, depending on your car’s ECM and sensor configuration. This may include valuable metrics such as:
- Intake Air Temperature: Important for engine tuning and performance optimization.
- Transmission Temperature: Essential for maintaining transmission health, especially under heavy loads.
- Ambient Air Temperature: Useful for understanding driving conditions and climate impact.
- Gear Position: Displays the current gear for enhanced driver awareness.
- Oil Pressure: Critical for monitoring lubrication system health and preventing engine damage.
- Boost Pressure: For turbocharged vehicles, this indicates turbocharger performance.
It’s important to note that while the BIM-01-2 is designed to retrieve a broad spectrum of data, the availability of specific parameters like Intake Temp, Transmission Temp, Ambient Air Temp, Oil Pressure, Boost, and Gear Position is contingent on the vehicle’s ECM and the presence of functional OEM sensors. Dakota Digital emphasizes that they cannot guarantee the presence or accuracy of these vehicle-specific displays, as it ultimately depends on the factory ECM capabilities.
The BIM-01-2 is specifically engineered for seamless integration with Dakota Digital’s GRFX, RTX, HDX, VHX, and VFD3 systems that utilize a black plastic control module. For older BIM-compatible control boxes equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack BIM input, a 394194 adapter harness is readily available. It’s crucial to verify compatibility, as earlier instrument systems featuring an aluminum control module are not BIM-connectivity enabled.
Designed exclusively for J1850 and CAN OBD-II protocols, the BIM-01-2 supports SAE J1850 VPW, SAE J1850 PWM, and ISO 15765 CAN 500k 11 bit identifiers adhering to the SAE J1979 PID protocol. If you have any uncertainties regarding your vehicle’s compatibility, Dakota Digital encourages you to reach out to their sales or technical support departments for expert guidance.
A key compatibility consideration: GM Connect & Cruise packages may not transmit gear position data, which will prevent the BIM-01-2 from displaying this specific information.
In conclusion, the BIM-01-2 OBD-II Interface provides a robust and user-friendly solution for integrating real-time vehicle data into your Dakota Digital dashboard. Unlock a new level of vehicle insight and modernize your driving experience with this powerful OBD2 interface.
