ZD30 consult/obd android

[Boogieboots]

I have been searching for an option to connect my zd30 to my android phone for error code/diagnostic and general monitoring purposes. After searching through various threads both here and on patrol forums the common problem is the OBD plug on my D22 with ECU using Consult1. All the consult readers I could find fit only the old 14 pin plug. The ECUtalk cable will fit I believe but it is a Windows program. After much searching I have finally found an adapterhttp://www.stahlcar.nz/diagnostic-tools/obd1-tools/obd1-pc/nissan-bluetooth.
They have told me that it will do the trick and the best bet for software is nissan datascan 1. Unless anyone else has any tips I will give it a go. (It is $90....)
Kinda pisses me that OBD2 BT plugs can be had for under $20 but this is the best I can find
Cheers all

 

[tcm9669]

These could be a few other options? Not sure they will work with zd30 though.. I'd like it if it did.

http://home.exetel.com.au/nds/NDSIA/index.php?content=supportedadaptors

EDIT: Actually, our Navara uses ODBII port.. but Consult protocol so my suggestion might not work.

 

[Boogieboots]

Yeah that is the website I got my lead from. I guess I will just give it a go and post the results. Ta mate

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[Old.Tony]

OBD-II is the current common standard. The problem with older cars (even up to the 2006 D22) is that Nissan used a custom protocol. Manufacturers weren't obliged to conform to any standard and basically made their own unique one, which also deterred third parties from using diagnostic tools on the cars.

It was a dumb idea, because you can pretty well diagnose a great many problems just by listening to the description of the problem - forums like this one would enjoy much less success if that weren't the case - and once a decent standard that covered a great many components of the car's network (known as a CAN) was developed it became adopted by most of the community.

There are still issues, variations in the actual language and speed used. For instance (and I'll invite owners of STX550 and NP300s to comment here) my 2009 YD25 uses an OBD-II physical port and the ISO 14230-4 protocol at 10.4k baud.

Unfortunately for owners of older cars there's not a lot of options available, and as those cars start to disappear, support for those cars will similarly dry up. We're on a bender - upgrade, upgrade, upgrade!

Or do it the old fashioned way ... which still works a treat in person and especially on the forum, thanks to a large number of people who visit this forum and help other Nav owners out with their experience.

 

[TurboSuzi]

Any luck with this Boogie? Did the plug that you were going to buy work?

 

[coolbigrock]

Following this thread,i am also looking for such an item.

 

[Boogieboots]

Yup. It runs fine on nds1, haven't had any luck with torque though. I have had a look at the link to stahlcar i posted originally and it doesn't show the adaptor on that unit anymore. If you are interested I would drop them an email and ask about that. They got back to me pretty much straight away and were fine to deal with. I took a screen shot before so I will have a look for it

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[Boogieboots]

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[Boogieboots]

Haven't been able to get it to read boost yet and haven't been able to play much as I am in the states at the moment

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[ben85]

Be intetesting to see how u go with it wheb u get a chance to have more of a play with it.

 

[LukeMac]

Hey mate, Just wondering. will this work for the zd30 2005 d22? Im trying to get up to date with this consult stuff and its a bit much. I just want to be able to monitor water temps for my trip across through the great central road. Any info you have will be appreciated.

 

[Boogieboots]

Yeah mine is 05 zd30. The unit works well on my galaxy s4. Am going to get an android double din head unit soon to run it through. I am using the nds1 app but it also comes with ecu talk to connect to a windows laptop with bluetooth. I have some screen shots to attach if I can find them

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[Boogieboots]

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[Boogieboots]

These are some of the options to add to the screen, though it appears not all are supported. Can display error codes too though thankfully I have yet to see one!

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[Boogieboots]

Was happy to see my inj cv % wasn't too low. Just finished night shift so will look at some of the other options this arvo


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[LukeMac]

Yeah mine is 05 zd30. The unit works well on my galaxy s4. Am going to get an android double din head unit soon to run it through. I am using the nds1 app but it also comes with ecu talk to connect to a windows laptop with bluetooth. I have some screen shots to attach if I can find them

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sorry to sound like a complete retard. But what exactly did you purchase?

id love to have this setup for my up and coming trip.

Cheers mate.

 

[Boogieboots]

No problem mate. I wish I could have found the info a little more easily. We are a bit behind the 8 ball with the OBD2 plug in the car but running Consult protocol.
There is a link earlier in the thread to the mob I got it from called Stahlcar in NZ. It comes as two parts, one OBD plug and the bluetooth consult unit that plugs into that. It plugs into the port found under the dash below the steering wheel

 

[Boogieboots]

This is where it goes

 

[Boogieboots]

I'd you have an android phone it is as simple as installing the NDS1 app and pairing with the unit. The dashboard can be personalized with the parameters you want to display

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[Rabbid-chop]

What black magic is this? This is awesome. Tnx for sharing, i might have to give it a crack.