Using BFX OBDII reader for CMP offset

[Caman96]

The app itself said it was not available for my vehicle

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I just opened my app and it’s clearly showing it’s available. I didn’t attempt to purchase it, maybe that’s where it fails. Were you able to purchase “GM 1998 extended parameters”(and it failed to work) or it wasn’t available? Also, when I purchased mine for 1996, they told me flat out TFT(transmission fluid temperature) wasn’t available for my truck. It definitely is, so I’m not sure these guys really know much about their own product.

 

[someotherguy]

Yep. Just because they answer the phone, doesn't mean they're qualified to.

I haven't used this app or talked with the people, just my experience in general with contacting various companies. It's to the point that helpful and knowledgeable people are the exception to the rule, and it's always a pleasant surprise when you get one of them.

Richard

 

[Caman96]

Strange, I was able to buy the GM PID package and use it for my '97 to set CMP Offset.

As I recall, you were saying the same(see post #14) until you figured it out.

 

[dilerin]

Strange, I was able to buy the GM PID package and use it for my '97 to set CMP Offset.

The preponderance of opinion here on the forum seems to be that the GM PID package SHOULD be available to me, so I'm going to download, buy, and try DashCommand again. As previously noted, mine is a 1998 K2500 4X4 5.7L Vortec. Could there be a difference between a 1997 and my 1998? We'll see. I'll report back.

 

[WICruiser-97]

My problem with the app was apparently my phone was not able to communicate with the reader I have, once I installed the app on my wife's tablet (much newer) commincation was established and I was able to view/set the CMP Offset. As I recall when the app is purchased you can install it on multiple devices so it was not a problem to install on the second device.

 

[dilerin]

You must be registered for see images attach

I just opened my app and it’s clearly showing it’s available. I didn’t attempt to purchase it, maybe that’s where it fails. Were you able to purchase “GM 1998 extended parameters”(and it failed to work) or it wasn’t available? Also, when I purchased mine for 1996, they told me flat out TFT(transmission fluid temperature) wasn’t available for my truck. It definitely is, so I’m not sure these guys really know much about their own product.

I got a refund in less than a day (PayPal), which was great. I then deleted, reacquired and then rebought DashCommand and then bought the extended parameters package. The only glitch encountered was that it took me a while to discover that I had to click on a tiny + sign in the upper right hand corner of the "Data Grid" page to get the drop-down that allows selecting and adding the PID I wanted from the extended parameters package. Everything now works.
I would be willing to pay more for products that include a comprehensive user guide or manual. There is too much time and frustration expended blindly trying this and trying that to get something to work. It can be interesting, or even fun, but not when you're trying to get your damned vehicle sorted out. The DashCommand manual is fairly well written but lacks the necessary depth.

 

[Caman96]

Just play with it, you’ll figure it out. Check PIDS you like, and then look at them in Data Grid. Setting up gauges are simple enough.

 

[WKing]

Looking to check or possibly correct my CMP offset but I can’t find the bafx obd2 reader. Does anyone have a link or know of another
brand that works with iPhone?

 

[Caman96]

Something is going on with BAFX, I have one, but can’t see it for sale anymore. Read this thread, this guy is using a VeePeak and works with DashCommand.

2024 Scan Tool / App Recco

Found some old threads, as tech changes thinking I could get some newer info I’m looking for suggestions for an OBD2 Bluetooth to iOS app suggestion. I know Android has the Torque Pro that can give timing info, retard, etc. I’m looking for who is running iOS and what your setup is. I ordered...

www.gmt400.com

 

[someotherguy]

Something is going on with BAFX, I have one, but can’t see it for sale anymore. Read this thread, this guy is using a VeePeak and works with DashCommand.

2024 Scan Tool / App Recco

Found some old threads, as tech changes thinking I could get some newer info I’m looking for suggestions for an OBD2 Bluetooth to iOS app suggestion. I know Android has the Torque Pro that can give timing info, retard, etc. I’m looking for who is running iOS and what your setup is. I ordered...

www.gmt400.com

For quite a while now their website has said "no products found" on the OBD2 bluetooth page. I sent them a message about it and got no response. Now amazon doesn't show them, either.

They really are a great product but I wonder if BAFX no longer has any interest in them. They sell a lot of random stuff that has no relevance to automotive diagnostics so it's not a big surprise to see them kind of fade away. I'm glad I replaced mine recently as somehow my other one got lost - I had set it aside to loan to a friend and forgot to take it to him, and it disappeared. I almost never lose anything and it's perplexed me ever since; it's probably inside a vehicle somewhere and who knows which one and where?

On my "previous orders" page from amazon, shows "currently unavailable"
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NLQAHS

Richard