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Adding a scangauge to the prius obd port

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by alexeft, Sep 10, 2012.

  1. alexeft

    alexeft Member

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    Hi all,

    I own a 2004 2nd gen Prius that is on lpg. The lpg system ecu communicates with the car via the obd port. There are two wires connected to that port.

    Now, I would like to get a scangauge at some point but need to know if I can add a second device on that port. The lpg system uses canbus protocol and I suppose that scangauge does the same.

    What do you people think?
     
    #1 alexeft, Sep 10, 2012
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    Hi Alex,

    You can get a OBD2 splitter cable on EBay. It will give you an extra connection for your ScangaugeII. You need one with a 90 degree angle bend so it does not stick into your knee. I have not been able to find one with a 90 degree bend.
     
    #2 lopezjm2001, Sep 10, 2012
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  3. alexeft

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    I see. I guess that solves the problem.

    Thanks a lot :)
     
    #3 alexeft, Sep 10, 2012
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    I bought a splitter from ALDL OBD1 OBD cable OBD connector OBD2 ECU simulator OBDII pinout box .

    I use it w/my Scangauge II and was using it to reduce the # of cycles/wear and tear on the car's connector. See solar chargers? VW OBD2 port chargers? OBD2 disconnect/reconnect cycles? | PriusChat about why.

    edit: Whoops, I actually bought OBDII Splitter Y Cable,J1962M to 2-J1962F,1ft (145802) : Amazon.com : Automotive, since they were cheaper than buying straight from obd2cables.com. The part number (145802) was the same there as Cable, J1962M to 2-J1962F, Y-Cable, 1ft - OBD II Cables - Cables - OBD2Cables.com
     
    #4 cwerdna, Sep 10, 2012
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