I already had one of these on my X150 XKR so got one for my new XK8 and it works just as well.
Just the programmable alarms for engine temp and voltage are worth the price . ($59 on amazon)
Alarm if it goes over temp you set is LOUD..Suction cup to windshield and bottom rests on dash.
You can use fancier gauge setup but I choose the least intrusive / basic one.

 

I use a similar device, called the Autool X60, sourced from Amazon for about $60. It can access many of the OBD-II functions. I think it can clear error codes as well, although I use a dedicated scanner for that.

The only gripe I would have with your device is that display shows so many data points that they are too small to read at a glance for my old eyes. The alarm function is definitely a plus though.

The Autool X60 has a different screen layout which gives the user a choice which information to prioritize and make more prominent.

Z

PS How is your device listed on Amazon ?

 

Like I said it has many different layouts including as big as that, I just like the multiview,
honestly unless your always looking at it no display will save your engine without an alarm to go along with it.
this shows some of the different displays and you can change the input read to almost anything the OBD transmits.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/...AC_SL1500_.jpg

 

I don’t see where you said anything about the “many different layouts”. Guess I need my reading glasses…..

The only worries I have about saving the engine are resolved by having an oil pressure gauge. A full sweep OP gauge with alarm is on the way.

Z

 

Handy, but I am not a huge fan of stick on pods. Personally, I am cooking up a raspberry pi-based android automotive setup to convert the OEM nav screen into a very modern infotainment with OEM look although that's taking me a very long time lol. That should let me visualize this stuff on the oem nav screen area, with a newer/hi-def screen.

I've also found an android-based head unit of some random chinese brand that is actually thin enough to fit in the OEM nav double-din, but would require cutting of the bezel. If I get hold of a used bezel to perform heinous experiments on, I may give that a try if my rPi project amounts to nothing. It can take a USB obd2 module as well.

gaugeart used to do an obd2 version of their cangauge but appears to be discontinued now. That was a 56mm piece that could probably be made to fit the OEM dials in center cluster I think (but dont know their diameter so im guessing). https://gaugeart.com/product/gaugear...e/#description

I wonder if there are any other inexpensive copycat obd2 gauges out there that could be used in the oem center 3-dial layout in place of the non-gauges that are there as standard, for cheaper/less faff/less wiring/disruption than using realgauges (which are objectively a better solution for various reasons including no ECU dependency, but I did mention the faff). I figure cheap chinese obd2 gauges are the main reason gaugeart discontinued their relatively expensive obd2 option in favour of their other aftermarket ecu-specific gauges.

 

Throwback
Sounds cool but I just wanted something to warn me if it overheats seeing how quickly these things will warp the heads/block.
They do make round style obd gauges but they aint cheap.

 

I have a built-in HUD on my Pontiac, and it would be nice to have that in the Jaguar. However, doesn't the OBD-II plug get kicked every time that you get into the car?

 

Guess I’m used to it, but the toes of my shoe will drag across the bottom of the door if I’m not careful getting out.


Z

 

Never once kicked out the plug on either my Jags but cable on my gauge has 90deg end so it doesnt stick out.

 

I have an extra OEM nav unit (with damaged screen) that I could send your way if you’re interested.

 

you don’t need these the high speed fan can be heard from a mile away and there’s a big red idiot light way before you damage anything

don’t impersonate the average chevy cruze driver and everything will be fine

 

I have an UltraGauge that I leave plugged in every so often. I like to see long and short term fuel trims, battery voltage, engine temp, and of course any codes or pending codes. It will show ~70 different parameters depending on what you want to see, and will clear codes too. Sometimes it's nice to see what's going on in the ECU while the car is in operation, and it's relatively cheap.

 

What fun what that be,then you wouldnt annoy all the fuddy duddys that think they drive the holy grail of automotive excellence.

 

All the ones on Amazon that look similar to yours are costing about double your stated price. Could you post a link for the one one have ?

Z

 

Zray
$44.95 with next day shipping.

 

Funny how they call it a Heads Up Display, when it;s just another instrument that sits on your dash. A HUD projects the image onto the windshield so that you can see through the image.

 

thank you.

it appears to be a bit larger than my Autool X60, with a larger screen too, and more screen layout choices.

Both units have overheating set point feature, and are similarly priced. If the size is not an issue it appears your P-6 is the better deal.

Z

PS some of the forum members have had issues getting the X-60 to connect to their car, so that is a hit.

 

It also has a neat 90deg connector and flat wire so it is completely out of the way and wire is easy to hide.

 

That may be, but there ARE projected image HUD modules on amazon too that do similar jobs. I think i even found one which take hdmi input.

However, I suspect in the real world reflectivity/brightness issues may be a lot more problematic.

 

@giandanielxk8 Thank you for the kind offer! However what I actually need is the bezel, i.e the walnut veneer trim panel around the nav screen. The nav screen itself I will most likely be discarding, although a spare to canibalise the plastic body from might be useful. I notice these sell cheaper than the three dial veneer panel, so i figure more people are converting nav screen-> dials than the other way around. If you have the veneer panel available as well, even if the tabs are broken, I would be very interested.