AlfaOBD

[SitKneelBend]

RamDiver, Thanks for that info. I apologize for not saying that they are both android. S21 ultra and older samsung tablet. Just at my advancing age not sure if the screen on my phone will be too hard to read and My bigger fingers hit the wrong buttons sometime.

It's actually much easier on Android. You can use AlfaOBD on unlimited Android devices so long as they are signed into your google account. You simply download the app from the playstore with the same account you purchased it with.

 

[Jimmy07]

RamDiver, Thanks for that info. I apologize for not saying that they are both android. S21 ultra and older samsung tablet. Just at my advancing age not sure if the screen on my phone will be too hard to read and My bigger fingers hit the wrong buttons sometime.

You’re alfaobd purchase is tied to your google play store account, so as long as that play store login is what you are using, you can use it on multiple android devices.

 

[RamDiver]

RamDiver, I agree with you on that. I just remembered that I do have a brans new windows laptop i just bought for my wife i could use (if she'll let me). I didn't want to use my 12 year old Dell. Is the lap top version of alfa OBD easy to use?

After getting accustomed to the typical AlfaOBD quirks, I find it rather simple to navigate and tweak settings. I think there are many benefits to using the windoze version.

Easy to see and navigate menus.
Screen captures are simple to manage.
Switching to other apps or screens for reference or log file creation is much simpler.
I can save backup files anywhere I want on the PC.
When using my PC, my data is my data, and I share it where and when I want, not like with most android devices.

I detest google anything and don't use the play store or google drive if I can help it.

The famous story of risks when downloading android apps from other sources is a complete hoax and scam to keep their data capture efforts going. The play store likely has as many corrupt files as anywhere else.

I use ApkPure and AppBrain for most android apk files. I don't know if you would be able to use it on multiple devices, like the play store, not too likely.

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It's actually much easier on Android.

I can appreciate the feature of being able to use AlfaOBD on multiple devices if using android from the play store, but what is so difficult using it on windoze, and how does using a smaller handheld screen provide any benefit over using a laptop?

I've heard this story before and am genuinely curious as to why it exists.

I will openly admit to my bias against anything google-related because of the rampant theft of private data. They've been caught far too many times with their hands (more than 1) deep into the cookie jar.

I do not wear a tinfoil hat: If someone says that, it's a lie.

That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

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[corneileous]

Hey guys, I'm curious; is there a specific DRL configuration on AlfaOBD that would make my daytime running lights still turn off when the headlights turn on but not wait until I take the transmission out of park?

I realize on my truck which is a 2018 ram 1500 Limited that has the premium projectors that whether you choose dedicated or front turn signals as DRLs, it's still gonna be the front turn signals but on mine, being that I really wanted white DRL's, I bought some little animated DRL/turn signal LED strips that are about 9 inches long that I have attached right above my tow hooks and I also have some aftermarket LED projector fog lights that has a separate circuit for daytime running lights so what I did was I cut the dedicated DRL wire that goes to both headlights both those wires now go to both those little animated strip lights and the DRL's in my fog lights, but if at all possible without having to totally bypass my factory DRL circuit, I'd like for my DRL's to come on whenever the truck starts instead of waiting until I take the transmission out of park....

I was under the impression I could do this by using Canada DRL instead of whatever the default one is but that didn't work.

 

[RamDiver]

Hey guys, I'm curious; is there a specific DRL configuration on AlfaOBD that would make my daytime running lights still turn off when the headlights turn on but not wait until I take the transmission out of park?

I realize on my truck which is a 2018 ram 1500 Limited that has the premium projectors that whether you choose dedicated or front turn signals as DRLs, it's still gonna be the front turn signals but on mine, being that I really wanted white DRL's, I bought some little animated DRL/turn signal LED strips that are about 9 inches long that I have attached right above my tow hooks and I also have some aftermarket LED projector fog lights that has a separate circuit for daytime running lights so what I did was I cut the dedicated DRL wire that goes to both headlights both those wires now go to both those little animated strip lights and the DRL's in my fog lights, but if at all possible without having to totally bypass my factory DRL circuit, I'd like for my DRL's to come on whenever the truck starts instead of waiting until I take the transmission out of park....

I was under the impression I could do this by using Canada DRL instead of whatever the default one is but that didn't work.

I would say, based on this excerpt from a 2013-2016 service manual, the only method to circumvent the transmission state from controlling the DRLs would be to use dedicated power.

It isn't stated directly, but it appears the PCM messages the BCM via the CAN bus network when the transmission is moved out of park. Then, when the other analog switch conditions are satisfied, the BCM will enable the DRLs.




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[SitKneelBend]

Hey guys, I'm curious; is there a specific DRL configuration on AlfaOBD that would make my daytime running lights still turn off when the headlights turn on but not wait until I take the transmission out of park?

I realize on my truck which is a 2018 ram 1500 Limited that has the premium projectors that whether you choose dedicated or front turn signals as DRLs, it's still gonna be the front turn signals but on mine, being that I really wanted white DRL's, I bought some little animated DRL/turn signal LED strips that are about 9 inches long that I have attached right above my tow hooks and I also have some aftermarket LED projector fog lights that has a separate circuit for daytime running lights so what I did was I cut the dedicated DRL wire that goes to both headlights both those wires now go to both those little animated strip lights and the DRL's in my fog lights, but if at all possible without having to totally bypass my factory DRL circuit, I'd like for my DRL's to come on whenever the truck starts instead of waiting until I take the transmission out of park....

I was under the impression I could do this by using Canada DRL instead of whatever the default one is but that didn't work.

If you're using the dedicated DRL wires and rerouted them to what you wanted you would make no changes in AlfaOBD. I believe the Canada DRL is low or high beam bulb at half power.

 

[corneileous]

If you're using the dedicated DRL wires and rerouted them to what you wanted you would make no changes in AlfaOBD. I believe the Canada DRL is low or high beam bulb at half power.

Yeah, but from what it looks like to me, no matter what configuration you choose, you still have the option to change what lights you want as your DRL's whether it's low beams, high beams, fog lights, or your turn signals.

It's just like yesterday when I was playing around with it, I tried the Canada DRL configuration and one or two of those European configurations and my dedicated DRL selection never changed.

 

[RamDiver]

AFAIK, older Ram trucks built for Canada used low-powered high beams.
Sometime around +/- 2019, they started arriving with front turn signals as DRL, same as my '21 Warlock.

AlfaOBD gives you options for the DRL location.





You may need to switch the DRL configuration to the Optional DRL to select the different lamp locations, but I haven't tested this.

This is how I altered mine and added the CSM option to enable/disable the DRLs.



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[corneileous]

AFAIK, older Ram trucks built for Canada used low-powered high beams.
Sometime around +/- 2019, they started arriving with front turn signals as DRL, same as my '21 Warlock.

AlfaOBD gives you options for the DRL location.


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So I'm curious… Does the dedicated DRL circuit not put out full power? It's been a very long time since I was using my front turn signals as DRL's, which is the way that another dealer a long time ago when they enabled my DRLs long before I got Alpha OBD, but to me, being that at that time the DRL dropout was turned on, just from looking at reflections in vehicles in front of me like if I was sitting at a red light with my turn signal on, the turn signal looked to be the same brightness as the DRL on the other side so, is it true the BCM is actually not putting full power to whatever is connected to the dedicated DRL circuit wire?

The reason why I ask is because even though my little 9 inch animated light strips that I have attached right above my tow hooks do look fairly bright but the DRLs in my aftermarket fog light housings aren't quite as bright as those so if I was to use the special relay idea to where I could make all of my white DRL's worked the way I want to which is off with the low beams/high beams and on as soon as the engine fires up, should they get brighter or stay the same now that they would be getting power from somewhere other than the dedicated DRL circuit?

 

[SitKneelBend]

Yeah, but from what it looks like to me, no matter what configuration you choose, you still have the option to change what lights you want as your DRL's whether it's low beams, high beams, fog lights, or your turn signals.

It's just like yesterday when I was playing around with it, I tried the Canada DRL configuration and one or two of those European configurations and my dedicated DRL selection never changed.

Oh, I think I misunderstood. In these BCMs, dedicated DRL is a specific pin on the BCM. You have to change the "DRL Lamp Location" option to change the circuit used for DRLs.

 

[04fxdwgi]

Hey guys, I'm curious; is there a specific DRL configuration on AlfaOBD that would make my daytime running lights still turn off when the headlights turn on but not wait until I take the transmission out of park?

I realize on my truck which is a 2018 ram 1500 Limited that has the premium projectors that whether you choose dedicated or front turn signals as DRLs, it's still gonna be the front turn signals but on mine, being that I really wanted white DRL's, I bought some little animated DRL/turn signal LED strips that are about 9 inches long that I have attached right above my tow hooks and I also have some aftermarket LED projector fog lights that has a separate circuit for daytime running lights so what I did was I cut the dedicated DRL wire that goes to both headlights both those wires now go to both those little animated strip lights and the DRL's in my fog lights, but if at all possible without having to totally bypass my factory DRL circuit, I'd like for my DRL's to come on whenever the truck starts instead of waiting until I take the transmission out of park....

I was under the impression I could do this by using Canada DRL instead of whatever the default one is but that didn't work.

Kinda confused as to what you are asking, but....... If you are wanting instant on separate DRL's any time engine is running, then easiest would be to connect a relay into the run circuit to come on all the time.

 

[Gramps2019classic]

Is it possible on a 2019 Ram 1500 classic crew cab to have the auto fold mirrors fold in when put in park and unfold when put in rev or drive?

 

[corneileous]

Kinda confused as to what you are asking, but....... If you are wanting instant on separate DRL's any time engine is running, then easiest would be to connect a relay into the run circuit to come on all the time.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking I'm probably gonna end up having to do to get my lights to work the way I want them to.

I'd also like to know if the BCM when it controls the daytime running lights, if it actually reduces the intensity, regardless of what lies you have chosen to be your daytime running lights. Because back when I had the front turn signals as my DRL's, I don't think I ever noticed if they weren't as bright as the actual turn signals.

 

[corneileous]

Is it possible on a 2019 Ram 1500 classic crew cab to have the auto fold mirrors fold in when put in park and unfold when put in rev or drive?

I don't think you can do that with Alpha OBD, but I'm pretty sure you can do that with one of those Tazer devices. You just have to leave the device plugged into your OBD port all the time for it to work.

 

[PA Ram]

I don't think you can do that with Alpha OBD, but I'm pretty sure you can do that with one of those Tazer devices. You just have to leave the device plugged into your OBD port all the time for it to work.

You are correct. I have both,but didn't like that they folded every time I shut my truck off. Not sure how many cycles they have before they break so I only use the powerfold button when I need them in.

 

[Gramps2019classic]

PA Ram, I hadn't thought of that. Guess I'll drop that endeavor. Thanks again everyone for your time and knowledge.

 

[RamDiver]

Is it possible on a 2019 Ram 1500 classic crew cab to have the auto fold mirrors fold in when put in park and unfold when put in rev or drive?

The Tazer has that feature and many more, but a few more $ than AlfaOBD.

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[SitKneelBend]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking I'm probably gonna end up having to do to get my lights to work the way I want them to.

I'd also like to know if the BCM when it controls the daytime running lights, if it actually reduces the intensity, regardless of what lies you have chosen to be your daytime running lights. Because back when I had the front turn signals as my DRL's, I don't think I ever noticed if they weren't as bright as the actual turn signals.

Describe what you want to happen (briefly ) I'll tell you how to make it happen. Note, DRLs when programmed at the BCM will not engage unless out of park.

 

[04fxdwgi]

Describe what you want to happen (briefly ) I'll tell you how to make it happen. Note, DRLs when programmed at the BCM will not engage unless out of park.

@corneileous
Looks like it can be done on the dimming

CBC Extern.Light Calibr.:

Left Side DRL Voltage Target: 7.4 V
Right Side DRL Voltage Target: 7.4 V

 

[corneileous]

PA Ram, I hadn't thought of that. Guess I'll drop that endeavor. Thanks again everyone for your time and knowledge.

Sounds good in theory but whether or not the little motors in these mirrors are designed to handle that many folding cycles, I wouldn't want my mirrors to fold in every time unless when I want them to so pressing the button's fine for me.