AlfaOBD

[chri5k]

I’m in some serious need of help guys!
2015 Dodge Ram. Purchased a 2013 7” Evic to swap. Odometer, idle and hours will not change no matter what I do. I tried different versions of alfaobd and no luck. Currently using an android phone and a veepeak obd. Any help would be much appreciated!

Try using the recommended Scantool MX or MX+ OBD dongle. This thread has a number of cases where using this OBD dongle solved the issue. Also, I put a 7" EVIC back in July 2018 and used AlphaOBD version 2.1.7.3 running on a Galaxy S7 with the Scantool MX dongle. Changing the hours and mileage worked the first time. I think there is a post by Lawsuit11 in this thread that lists the procedure.

 

[1500ram12]

I’m in some serious need of help guys!
2015 Dodge Ram. Purchased a 2013 7” Evic to swap. Odometer, idle and hours will not change no matter what I do. I tried different versions of alfaobd and no luck. Currently using an android phone and a veepeak obd. Any help would be much appreciated!

alphaobd has been hit or miss on changing mileage and hours. I would definitely recommend using the obdlink mx, that may solve your problem. Not all obd2 readers are the same. Most can read and send a signal but some changes require the reader to receive and change pins. The veepeak can handle simple changes but most likely is unable to process more complicated tasks

Well I did post about this a bit ago and still can not find it...I can not find the odometer correction in the app anywhere...I found engine hours and idle hours but where the odometer correction is supposed to be it is not...was told that the earlier version you could not change it but it looks like the app was updated in NOV. I have watched multiple vids on it and it's just not on the app...is there anything you could think of to do to update the app or ????

What obd2 reader are you using? Are you using android or windows version?



2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

 

[big daddys house]

Are we able to adjust mileage and hours on the 7" EVIC when doing a cluster swap?

I made a step by step on that Kyle.
Works for most.
Have fun modding!

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[2019ram150057]

does and one know what the difference is between the obd mx and the obd lx

 

[1500ram12]

does and one know what the difference is between the obd mx and the obd lx

2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

 

[2019ram150057]

thanks the only big thing i see is that it dont work on gm and ford

 

[1500ram12]

thanks the only big thing i see is that it dont work on gm and ford

I think the lx is a older model and the mx/+ replaced it


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

 

[txfire]

Question for the masses...this is for a 19 Classic 1500. I know for my 18 2500, I had to purchase a special OBD security bypass adapter that had the 2 plugs for the starcan ports...does this adapter have to be used on the 19 classic or no? I tried it and got connected but when making changes, it kept losing connection. When I remembered the harness, I looked under the dash of the 1500 and it only has 1 port strip, where my 2500 had 2.

Do I even need it and if so, do I plug in the extra port under the dash? I am using the MX+ bluetooth OBD plug also.

Thanks for any help!!

 

[George Strickroth]

Question for the masses...this is for a 19 Classic 1500. I know for my 18 2500, I had to purchase a special OBD security bypass adapter that had the 2 plugs for the starcan ports...does this adapter have to be used on the 19 classic or no? I tried it and got connected but when making changes, it kept losing connection. When I remembered the harness, I looked under the dash of the 1500 and it only has 1 port strip, where my 2500 had 2.

Do I even need it and if so, do I plug in the extra port under the dash? I am using the MX+ bluetooth OBD plug also.

Thanks for any help!!

You do need the Security Adapter for the 20019 RAM 1500 Classic.
The Security Adapter provides an OBD Port to replace the existing Port when the Security Adapter is plugged into the the original OBD Port.
Simple installation. The hardest part for me was finding the Starcan Ports.

RodeoGeorge

 

[Sdpadrez]

alphaobd has been hit or miss on changing mileage and hours. I would definitely recommend using the obdlink mx, that may solve your problem. Not all obd2 readers are the same. Most can read and send a signal but some changes require the reader to receive and change pins. The veepeak can handle simple changes but most likely is unable to process more complicated tasks

I have an mxlink coming from amazon today. So crossing my fingers that helps!


What obd2 reader are you using? Are you using android or windows version?

I’m currently using the android version

2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

 

[Sdpadrez]

alphaobd has been hit or miss on changing mileage and hours. I would definitely recommend using the obdlink mx, that may solve your problem. Not all obd2 readers are the same. Most can read and send a signal but some changes require the reader to receive and change pins. The veepeak can handle simple changes but most likely is unable to process more complicated tasks

Also can anyone confirm this. Have there been users who have used an obd reader other than MXLink and have found success?

What obd2 reader are you using? Are you using android or windows version?



2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

 

[Sdpadrez]

Try using the recommended Scantool MX or MX+ OBD dongle. This thread has a number of cases where using this OBD dongle solved the issue. Also, I put a 7" EVIC back in July 2018 and used AlphaOBD version 2.1.7.3 running on a Galaxy S7 with the Scantool MX dongle. Changing the hours and mileage worked the first time. I think there is a post by Lawsuit11 in this thread that lists the procedure.

Chri5k, Thanks for the tip! I have an MXLink on its way today. Does it matter that its not an MX+?

 

[1500ram12]

To make simple changes I have used a cheap ebay elm327 and a veepeak obd2 reader. But when I never tested them for anything else. But it is recommended that you use the obdlink mx.


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

 

[Sdpadrez]

To make simple changes I have used a cheap ebay elm327 and a veepeak obd2 reader. But when I never tested them for anything else. But it is recommended that you use the obdlink mx.


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

I will keep yall updated! Thanks for all the responses!

 

[1500ram12]

Chri5k, Thanks for the tip! I have an MXLink on its way today. Does it matter that its not an MX+?

Mx+ has additional iOS support but that doesn't matter since alphaobd is android and windows only


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

 

[Ricks Ram]

Question for the masses...this is for a 19 Classic 1500. I know for my 18 2500, I had to purchase a special OBD security bypass adapter that had the 2 plugs for the starcan ports...does this adapter have to be used on the 19 classic or no? I tried it and got connected but when making changes, it kept losing connection. When I remembered the harness, I looked under the dash of the 1500 and it only has 1 port strip, where my 2500 had 2.

Do I even need it and if so, do I plug in the extra port under the dash? I am using the MX+ bluetooth OBD plug also.

Thanks for any help!!

You do need a security bypass but the 1500 uses a different CAN connector that the 2500. You will need to order a bypass for a 1500. That's why it specifies which model you have when you order it.

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[2019ram150057]

Has anyone had success with doing the key fob program baseline and if so how long did it take to program the key fob

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[Jeff Krawczyk]

alphaobd has been hit or miss on changing mileage and hours. I would definitely recommend using the obdlink mx, that may solve your problem. Not all obd2 readers are the same. Most can read and send a signal but some changes require the reader to receive and change pins. The veepeak can handle simple changes but most likely is unable to process more complicated tasks



What obd2 reader are you using? Are you using android or windows version?



2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

I have the obd2 mx and use a spare android tablet for alpaha

 

[1500ram12]

I have the obd2 mx and use a spare android tablet for alpaha

Try reinstalling alphaobd. As I stated before alphaobd has been hit or miss lately with mileage correction


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

 

[Jeff Krawczyk]

Try reinstalling alphaobd. As I stated before alphaobd has been hit or miss lately with mileage correction


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Tradesman

Will I have to purchase it again