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Oli751
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Hi,

I'm a new member. I have a stock 2017 Everest Trend, and and OBD2 bluetooth scanner.

Anyone know what the PID codes are for the following?
- Battery Voltage
- Battery Charging Current
- Battery Out Current

Much appreciated.
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Hi.
Which brand of scanner do you have?
Some of the cheaper units will not work.
But to answer your question follow this link viewtopic.php?t=6907
Select your scanner and required PID, too easy
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I have an "OBD-AUS Bluetooth Scan Tool – OBD2 Scan Tool".

I set up all the PID codes. Some observations:

- Battery percentage: At the start of a 1.5hr drive it was at 69%, only climbed to 71% by the end of the drive. I though it was maybe the smart charge feature, so I charged the battery overnight on a 240/12V charger, and this morning it was only at 77%. Battery is only a year old and was only just tested at the last service and is in good health. So I'm not sure what's going on there.
- I couldn't get any tyre pressure or temperature readings. I'm guessing the car doesn't have the sensors.
- EGR open PID doesn't seem to work properly. It was either reading 0% or in the thousands of %.
- EGR temperature was at 215 deg C from starting the car, and stayed on this figure almost the whole drive, dropping once to about 212 deg C. Unsure if this is accurate.
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You still haven't said what app you're using with the OBD2 dongle....yes, it makes a difference if you want help.

Dunno about battery stuff, although Stewart did put some new info up at viewtopic.php?t=7080 .
The EGR temp channel that maxed at 215 is normal. What you want is EGRT (sensor in exhaust manifold).
Re the EGR Open %, maybe try x1000 or 10000 and see if the values look more sensible. I note Stewart has a note that says - NOT TESTED POST FEEDBACK for some tools.
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Oli751 wrote: Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:47 am I have an "OBD-AUS Bluetooth Scan Tool – OBD2 Scan Tool".
If you have this unit https://obd2australia.com.au/product/ob ... scan-tool/ that could be an issue
A lot/most that bought them now use them as paper weights
Can't return them either
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I'm using the Car Scanner Pro app. And yes I'm using the https://obd2australia.com.au/product/ob ... scan-tool/ unit. Any idea what the issue with these is? Unreliable or not picking up all the data?

I have alternator current, that seems to be giving reasonable values.
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They don't read all the modules, that's why they are cheap mate.
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What Bluetooth unit would you recommend that does read all the modules?
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Oli751 wrote: Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:24 pm What Bluetooth unit would you recommend that does read all the modules?
OBDLink MX+ is a proven unit
Use the OBDlink App with it & you will be fine.
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