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Agius1410 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Oct 16, 2012 Posts: 3
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:49 am Post subject: OBD2 devices compatible with EcoRoute |
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Hi Guys
I've just bought myself a Garmin 1410 which has eco route HD option installed. Now, Garmin's Bluetooth add on which plugs into the OBD2 port is about £70 so was wondering if its possible to use any bluetooth enabled OBD2 reader which can be picked up on eBAY for about £15.
Any pointers would be great
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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The generic OBD-II readers won't work with the Garmin nav unit, you need to use the Garmin EcoHD accessory - Mike |
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Agius1410 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
Thanks for the reply, can i ask if this has been proven or is there a technical issue which doesnt allow generic obd2 readers to work with the garmin?
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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Well I have a couple of different Bluetooth OBD-II readers (Obd-Key and Blue Driver which only works with an iPhone app) in addition to the Garmin accessory and the Garmin can only see the Garmin EcoHD Unit - Mike |
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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mikealder wrote: | the Garmin can only see the Garmin EcoHD Unit - Mike | Presumably so that they can charge the earth for it |
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