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Old Sep 15, 2019 | 10:11 PM
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Have a 2017, need a solution to display E %. I've read older threads saying Dash Command and Torque Pro both work but no one details if they do for 2017s and newer. For those using apps for such features can you please speak to what app and if you had to load a custom PID?
If not using these what other options are people using? Id rather not drop $500 on a gauge but beggers cant be choosers i guess...
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Curious as to why it matters.
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Have a 2017, need a solution to display E %. I've read older threads saying Dash Command and Torque Pro both work but no one details if they do for 2017s and newer. For those using apps for such features can you please speak to what app and if you had to load a custom PID?
If not using these what other options are people using? Id rather not drop $500 on a gauge but beggers cant be choosers i guess...
I have an Nguage. You can display anything thing with it and you can see 6 parameters at once. I just plugs right int the obd port
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Curious as to why it matters.
Because if you attempt to run more e85 than your fuel system can support you will lean out.
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I've never found anything that can read my E85 content. Torque Pro doesn't work for me.
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I've never found anything that can read my E85 content. Torque Pro doesn't work for me.
What year is your car?

The actual gauges like the nguage and the other OBD 2 port units will read it... just looking for a cheaper alternative strictly for e content. As i dont want to shell out 400+ bucks and tear apart my dash to set up a gauge. Just want to read damn ethanol lol...
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What year is your car?

The actual gauges like the nguage and the other OBD 2 port units will read it... just looking for a cheaper alternative strictly for e content. As i dont want to shell out 400+ bucks and tear apart my dash to set up a gauge. Just want to read damn ethanol lol...
I have a 2015. I've tried multiple readers nothing works.
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I have a 2015. I've tried multiple readers nothing works.
Hmm that's odd, I'm going to try one of these $4 apps with the custom PIDs. If it works I'll relay that info here.
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Hmm that's odd, I'm going to try one of these $4 apps with the custom PIDs. If it works I'll relay that info here.
Please let me know.
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Please let me know.

I have a 15 Z and use the BAFX OBD2 plug with OBDfusion app. Works great. See the post in z06 forum for specifics
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I have a 15 Z and use the BAFX OBD2 plug with OBDfusion app. Works great. See the post in z06 forum for specifics
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I used what the other member quoted used and its working for me. I have a different bluetooth adapter but as long as you get a decent one shouldn't be a problem. I also used OBD Fusion for $4.99, custom PID. Loaded the gauge/PID an now she's showing E% content. Thanks @gr8del
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What flex fuel sensor did you install?
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I used what the other member quoted used and its working for me. I have a different bluetooth adapter but as long as you get a decent one shouldn't be a problem. I also used OBD Fusion for $4.99, custom PID. Loaded the gauge/PID an now she's showing E% content. Thanks @gr8del
What gauge/PID did you load?
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What gauge/PID did you load?
Its a DSX setup but im pretty sure its a generic GM flexfuel sensor. Used OBD Fusion and the bluetooth adapter i had from my old Camaro SS. The PID i used, i just followed the exact info in the screen shot guy put in the other thread. Works like a charm.



After you create it, go to the display/dashboard. Add a gauge an select the custom user PID which is above ^^
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Ngauge. Shows E content and any other pids you want. I also monitor IATs which is controlled with 5 gph meth nozzle. Came in handy two weeks ago when IATs skyrocketed on a pass. Knew instantly meth pump died. Fits nicely tucked in on dash by A pillar with the suction cup mount.
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Have OBDLink, set up with OBD Mode of 22, OID 0052
(A*255)*100

Getting values of 36000% and test values 3009000%

What am I doing wrong?

Oops -- just changed formula to A/255, will recheck tomorrow.

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