AlfaOBD

ramrocker · Feb 3, 2019

@Mpgrimm2's shared schematics have diagrams on the CAN buses in our trucks.
My 2013+ Shared Schematics and other OEM Info
And a PDF with some OBDII, CAN info:
BOSCH Diagnostics Using OBD II Data Bus Communication Network

crazykid1994 · Feb 3, 2019

You guys suck. I just bought a tablet and the plug in... and will be buying the app to make adjustments for lighting and diagnostics...

mike19950 · Feb 3, 2019

dav8388 said:
@mike19950 I wanted to add that if you don't want to cut you headliner to install the console. I mounted my module behind the gauge cluster using some double sided tape to the defrost duct, and it works perfectly.

View attachment 153420

Just got done installing my module in the same spot. Works great. Just gotta calibrate it now.

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Gibbs · Feb 3, 2019

mike19950 said:
Just got done installing my module in the same spot. Works great. Just gotta calibrate it now.

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Awesome, glad it worked out!

kad · Feb 3, 2019

Ricks Ram said:
My truck came from the factory with the trailer brake option. I have the 8.4 now but I'm pretty sure they showed up on my RA2 5" as well before I installed the 8.4.

I have the TBC from the factory and they definitely showed up on my RA2 5.0 Radio.

-K

kad · Feb 3, 2019

Joe Campanella said:
Is there a way to just change the tire pressure from kpa to psi only

I think you would have to switch the whole truck to US standards.

-K

dav8388 · Feb 4, 2019

mike19950 said:
Just got done installing my module in the same spot. Works great. Just gotta calibrate it now.

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Awesome! congrats! How did ya make the harness?

mike19950 · Feb 4, 2019

dav8388 said:
Awesome! congrats! How did ya make the harness?

I bought the plug and pins deereguy posted in the compass thread and a crimper off Amazon. Was really simple. Made it too long I could probably move it behind the glove box if I wanted to. Lol

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Ghostman · Feb 4, 2019

Hello Guys, I've been trying to read through this thread for hours now. GREAT INFO.

I'm have a 2008 Ram 2500, I just found out about the OBDLink MX tool. I've been trying to research the functionality of this, and with the 2008 models rams.
I was just about to buy the BlueDriver OBD tool, Can anyone give me any input, recommendation, as to which I should go with.
Is the OBDLink MX have more functionality? (It sounds like it does)
Or does the BlueDriver have any features that the OBDLink doesn't?

Can anyone enlighten me? Or know of a link that will help?

Much appreciated

JB1 · Feb 4, 2019

Ghost_RAM said:
There might be others but this is what I could quickly find.

PTS Type and Display Location (Headliner or No Display Programmed/Instrument Cluster PTS Display/Auto PTS Display)

PTS Configuration (Rear/Front and Rear/Semi-automatic)

PTS Parktronics (Enable/Disable)

There might also be something in the CSMs but I was looking through the Windows version while not connected to my BCM.

Thanks.....I might try that PTS configuration, I think you could get just the rear parking sensors so maybe that'll just disable the front parking sensors only....hmmm

JB1 · Feb 4, 2019

Ghostman said:
Hello Guys, I've been trying to read through this thread for hours now. GREAT INFO.

I'm have a 2008 Ram 2500, I just found out about the OBDLink MX tool. I've been trying to research the functionality of this, and with the 2008 models rams.
I was just about to buy the BlueDriver OBD tool, Can anyone give me any input, recommendation, as to which I should go with.
Is the OBDLink MX have more functionality? (It sounds like it does)
Or does the BlueDriver have any features that the OBDLink doesn't?

Can anyone enlighten me? Or know of a link that will help?

Much appreciated

The members in this thread may be of more help for the 2006-2012 models

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd-support-for-06-12-rams.133851/

1500ram12 · Feb 4, 2019

Credit is due to all who has done write-ups previously

I know that there are a few step by step instructions on how to add some features. Some are fairly detailed and some I felt could use some help. So I tried to do as detailed write-ups w/pic's for the one's I've used. If there is something that could be added feel free to message me and I'll add/change it. I will try and continue to add more as time allows and as I gain more information and tweak things as I add parts to my truck.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xQvdHVTgRwKQRKSBh1K2rkCqg5dlpSi0

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TonyMM · Feb 4, 2019

Th

1500ram12 said:
Credit is due to all who has done write-ups previously

I know that there are a few step by step instructions on how to add some features. Some are fairly detailed and some I felt could use some help. So I tried to do as detailed write-ups w/pic's for the one's I've used. If there is something that could be added feel free to message me and I'll add/change it. I will try and continue to add more as time allows and as I gain more information and tweak things as I add parts to my truck.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xQvdHVTgRwKQRKSBh1K2rkCqg5dlpSi0

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GREAT!

This should be made sticky in the forum!

Ghostman · Feb 4, 2019

JB1 said:
The members in this thread may be of more help for the 2006-2012 models

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/alfaobd-support-for-06-12-rams.133851/

Thanks, I have already been to that thread there, That is where is started finding out a little. And I posted questions there. There is very limited 3G members activity.
I just thought maybe you guys might have a little more working knowledge, More responsive communication.

Ghost_RAM · Feb 4, 2019

@1500ram12 Great job and thank you! Linking from OP.

@Ghostman I have the BlueDriver and the OBDLink Bluetooth MX. In my opinion the OBDLink MX is definitely by far the better choice for AlfaOBD (above others that have been listed). I and others have had zero issues with using this adapter.

The BlueDriver in my opinion is a little overpriced. Since I have gotten Alfa and OBDLink I haven't really used it. Below are some resource links to show what each is capable of.

Screenshots of Alfa in action. http://alfaobd.com/screenshots.html#

Bluedriver info https://www.bluedriver.com/products/bluedriver-scan-tool

While there might be a few things that Blue does that Alfa does not, I guess it just all depends on what you're wanting to do. If it is for clearing codes or even live data logging then Alfa can easily do this as well.

Bangora · Feb 4, 2019

Has anyone had issues receiving their activation code? I purchased the program last Friday and immediately sent the activation request by email and still haven’t heard back from AlphaOBD.

Ghost_RAM · Feb 5, 2019

Usually doesn't take that long. Be sure to check your spam folder just in case. If you don't receive it today, just send him another message.

Ghostman · Feb 5, 2019

Ghost_RAM said:
@Ghostman I have the BlueDriver and the OBDLink Bluetooth MX. In my opinion the OBDLink MX is definitely by far the better choice for AlfaOBD (above others that have been listed). I and others have had zero issues with using this adapter.

The BlueDriver in my opinion is a little overpriced. Since I have gotten Alfa and OBDLink I haven't really used it. Below are some resource links to show what each is capable of.

Screenshots of Alfa in action. http://alfaobd.com/screenshots.html#

Bluedriver info https://www.bluedriver.com/products/bluedriver-scan-tool

While there might be a few things that Blue does that Alfa does not, I guess it just all depends on what you're wanting to do. If it is for clearing codes or even live data logging then Alfa can easily do this as well.

Thank you for that info @Ghost_RAM , I think i'm going to order the OBDLink MX, and see how it does.

And a great thanks to ALL who share their knowledge and experience

walter · Feb 5, 2019

I’m having a issue with getting changes to stick. I had a tail light go out so I installed LED bulbs but was getting left/right turn signal bulb out message. So after reading about the AloaOBD I bought the OBDLink MX and Alpaobd for windows.
Got everything working changed brake,tail, turn lights to LED=yes.
Message says it was complete I disconnected let truck set for a while 1-3 hours. Ran to the store and turn signal R,L bulb message came on when I started the truck.
So when I got home I reconnected to truck it shows as LED are set to yes. So I disconnected went inside for a while 20-30 min desided to see is it was still showing message but now all good no message.
So I call it a night and left for work yesterday and the bulb out message was back. While at lunch I connected to truck found led still show as YES. Went back to work but when I left to go home 3-4 he later the message never came back on. But this morning I have the bulb out message again. Is there something I’m doing wrong or not doing?

2014 Ram 3500 Tradesmen only added RA3 other wise it’s the was it came from Ram

JB1 · Feb 5, 2019

walter said:
I’m having a issue with getting changes to stick. I had a tail light go out so I installed LED bulbs but was getting left/right turn signal bulb out message. So after reading about the AloaOBD I bought the OBDLink MX and Alpaobd for windows.
Got everything working changed brake,tail, turn lights to LED=yes.
Message says it was complete I disconnected let truck set for a while 1-3 hours. Ran to the store and turn signal R,L bulb message came on when I started the truck.
So when I got home I reconnected to truck it shows as LED are set to yes. So I disconnected went inside for a while 20-30 min desided to see is it was still showing message but now all good no message.
So I call it a night and left for work yesterday and the bulb out message was back. While at lunch I connected to truck found led still show as YES. Went back to work but when I left to go home 3-4 he later the message never came back on. But this morning I have the bulb out message again. Is there something I’m doing wrong or not doing?

2014 Ram 3500 Tradesmen only added RA3 other wise it’s the was it came from Ram

That is strange

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