snoracer Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 I have a 2007 HR Endeavor. There is what I hope is an OBD data port mounted on the left side of the steering column. It has a round plastic cap on it. I have tried turning it to unscrew it, but it doesn't budge. So before I reef on it and brake it, I thought I better ask if anyone has any idea how this cap comes off. I'm considering a Bluefire adapter and my ipad to display engine info. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidL Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Yes, that's the diagnostic connector. I can't remember if it's a "quarter twist counterclockwise and pull" or if it was threaded out the whole way....probably the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klcdenver Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 I think you push in turn about a 1/4 turn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Tim, I believe it is a partial turn counter-clockwise. I also think it helps to push in on the cap as you turn. On my 2000 Signature there is a port on both sides of the steering column. I added the Bluefire to my bus and love it. No more leaning up to see all the gauges. I mounted the Amazon tablet to the drivers window so I can easily look over and it doesn't block my mirror view. Good luck. PS: I knew my odometer was off a bit but when we scanned the computer it turns out that the odometer/trip meter show 120,000 while the actual engine/transmission data shows 112,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1nolaguy Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 54 minutes ago, klcdenver said: I think you push in turn about a 1/4 turn Yours is just like mine. Push and 1/4 turn to the left. BTW- Scanguage D is the code reader that fits this if you have a deisel system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan K Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 1 hour ago, SteveC said: PS: I knew my odometer was off a bit but when we scanned the computer it turns out that the odometer/trip meter show 120,000 while the actual engine/transmission data shows 112,000. I had that too and it was wrong setting for differential gear, by 15%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 41 minutes ago, Ivan K said: I had that too and it was wrong setting for differential gear, by 15%. What was weird was the odometer was/is off 13% but the speedometer is right on the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan K Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 33 minutes ago, SteveC said: What was weird was the odometer was/is off 13% but the speedometer is right on the money. The speedometer gauge can be calibrated from behind to show correctly, that would not effect the mile counter since it is a separate non adjustable gauge, at least on ours. Just a possibility. An other is the tire size but that would be relatively minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoracer Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share Posted March 10, 2023 Are there any opinions out there on the blue fire ? I'm thinking I'll go with the bluefire vs scangauge so I can use my ipad for a nice large display. My old eyes just aren't what they used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 As long as you have a dataport near the steering wheel (6 or 9 pin) you can add Bluefire. If your bus is a 6 pin, you will need to get a 6 to 9 adapter. I added Bluefire to my 2000 Signature and love it. It puts my instrument cluster (which I created) at eye level. I no longer need to bend forward to scan the gauges. The other thing I like is you can design your dash with either graphic or text gauges. Speed I like to see text numbers. Oil pressure, graphic gauge. Your choice. You can use both graphic and text on the same gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoracer Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share Posted March 10, 2023 21 minutes ago, SteveC said: As long as you have a dataport near the steering wheel (6 or 9 pin) you can add Bluefire. If your bus is a 6 pin, you will need to get a 6 to 9 adapter. I added Bluefire to my 2000 Signature and love it. It puts my instrument cluster (which I created) at eye level. I no longer need to bend forward to scan the gauges. The other thing I like is you can design your dash with either graphic or text gauges. Speed I like to see text numbers. Oil pressure, graphic gauge. Your choice. You can use both graphic and text on the same gauge. Steve, do you have a photo of how you mounted the ipad. Also have you had any problems with bluefire dropping off and then reconnecting? I used a bluetooth dongle on my F350 powerstroke when I towed our 5th wheel, and I was very pleased with being able to see all the important info. Sure hope this bluefire works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, snoracer said: Steve, do you have a photo of how you mounted the ipad. Also have you had any problems with bluefire dropping off and then reconnecting? I used a bluetooth dongle on my F350 powerstroke when I towed our 5th wheel, and I was very pleased with being able to see all the important info. Sure hope this bluefire works out. This is a link to the tablet holder I got on Amazon. I mounted it to the side drivers window. It doesn't block my view out the side or my view of the mirror. The bluetooth does well. With recent firmware and software updates on the Bluefire, connections are stable. I found out my odometer showed 120,000 miles but the actual miles was only 112,000. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F24MH6I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoracer Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share Posted March 10, 2023 SteveC - Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll go with the bluefire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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