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Displaying OBD PID's on Radio Screen

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by like2lean, May 31, 2025.

  1. May 31, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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    like2lean

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    I thought I read where someone was able to either connect their OBD dongle or their phone to the entertainment center to display pids like trans temp but I couldn't find it on a search, anyone doing this?
     
  2. May 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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    Usually an aftermarket unit.
     
  3. May 31, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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    I thought I read recently that there was an iPhone app that connected to an OBD dongle and would display on the infotainment screen via CarPlay.
     
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  4. May 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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    I have it. OBD Fusion works in Carplay.
     
  5. Jun 1, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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    Here’s how I have mine set up. I rarely actually use it. This is on an aftermarket headunit with carplay through OBD Fusion on an iPhone.

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    Captain Spalding

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    That’s cool.
     
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  7. Jun 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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    The app itself lets you set up gauges how you want them but they aren’t displayed on the screen.

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  8. Jun 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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    Nice, that's the same as my OBDlink is on my iphone but haven't found a way to link to the JBL system yet.
     
  9. Jun 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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    It has to be a carplay compatible app. Not all of them are.
     
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