Hello everyone. I thought I'd post an update on how I am getting on with my new Sat Nav unit with its bluetooth OBDII connection.
I am very pleased with it. At the moment I am using the device to get a good baseline on my Vans fuel economy before starting the modifications. At the moment the ECOroute tells me I am getting about 35-36mpg, however measuring tank to tank I am getting 41mpg. Reading about this a little bit I have learnt that the ECOroute takes time to calibrate itself accurately and is corrected a little every time you use the "At the pump" feature to input your actual fuel fill in litres and the trip distance. Being a little bit obsessive in this regard I have a stack of receipts and records of previous tanks and trip distances and have now entered those into the unit.
At the moment I am running the device off the battery and charging periodically until I can find the time to fit the device permanently. In fact, just today I worked out how to disassemble the centre of the dash and the radio so that I can access a switched live. (I will post photos and a how to shortly)
I'll finish off todays post with some screenshots to show that the T5 IS compatible with the ECOrouteHD contrary to some forum posts that I have read. I can confirm that it is easy to set up and a very neat, quality and well designed unit.
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| Garmin Nuvi in position showing the gauge view which is customisable |
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| Close up the gauge view showing the dials you get. |
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| MPG Screen |
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| ECO challenge screen - good fun on a commute! |
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