What information can I get from my vehicle with the BlutraxTM OBD Interface Unit?
The BlutraxTM OBD Interface Unit is a type of device known in the automotive industry as a “scan tool”. This section tells you more about how scan tools can access a vehicle’s ECU to get information. Modern automobiles rely upon computers to control and monitor all aspects of vehicle operation. Todays car contains numerous on-board computers (ECU’s) responsible for many systems such as the engine management, transmission, and anti-lock brakes. The ECU relies upon a variety of sensors to monitor vehicle operation such as speed, engine RPM, coolant temperature, and oxygen sensors. While driving, if the vehicles on-board computer system detects a problem the computer reports the error using a Diagnostic Trouble Code. A Diagnostic Trouble Code number indicates the problem with the vehicle. The following information is readily available in a clear graphical and numerical format on all supported computer platforms: • Throttle position • Engine RPM • Vehicle speed • Calculated load value • Ig
