I will give you an advice . After you stick the reflector to the windscreen it will be more easy to position the unit below the reflector if you power it on , so you can see if the image fits correctly on the reflector :)
Thanks for this video! I installed mine in about 15 minutes. I didn't use the reflective sheet as I can see it fairly clearly without. Hard to read the menu number upside down. I am still tweaking the various modes, but overall, a nice little well made unit with vital information displayed. My car has neither an RPM gauge, a water temperature gauge or a voltage meter on the dash. In the garage, the display is bright, but not overly so. Thanks again for providing this video. Much appreciated!!!
You can get a great picture on the windshield by making a "rectangle" with some very very light tiny or mirrored tint that is very transparent, if you cant find the light mirrored you can find it in the rolls that go lighter as they go to the top of the side window. You can barely see it on the windshield but it makes the image so clear and bright even in the daytime which is the best benefit of it.
Very good video. My only criticism is that it appears you installed the windshield film oriented horizontally but my film came with labels that clearly says to apply it vertically. In fact, if I had applied it as you did I would not be able to get the full display to reflect onto the film and I think that it shows in your video as it appears the bottom of your display is not projected on the film but rather on your windshield glass....If you look carefully at the reflected display it fits the width of the film only when the film is applied vertically. This allows drivers of different heights to see the reflected display from different points of view.
IanRM I rather a video like this when it comes to a review than those that open it and just drive and say “there you go” they don’t tell you how to adjust it and stuff like that
I got one, and was pleasantly surprised that the OB2 reports the correct speed of the car to the HUD, instead of the fake over-read that your speedometer gets.
the key is to get a hud which just shows speed and not much else. that way you have minimal disturbance of the screen. i had one of these 10 years ago with some reflective film and it was very useable/good.
Well Done! Your presentation was illuminating, concise, and thorough. Your voice is clear and diction is perfect. Some video presenters seem to mumble, or speak too fast.
I just put a A8 5.5 inch OBD II Car HUD Head Up Display Windscreen Projector on my 2015 F150 XLT. It works perfectly ! The only thing I would add is.. when you apply the reflective screen,spray the windshield ,peel the back side off and very gently press it on the wet window,then peel the front protector off. SIT IN THE DRIERS SEAT. Use your finger nails to slide it in the right position ..then use the squeeze and paper towel to get the water out ... Great Video ThankX
I like the engine over temperature alarm although I don't know what the set-point is (wish I did) and don't like that I cant change the set-point. I like knowing what my engine temperature is and my speed. The engine RPM over-speed alarm, and MPH display are good features IMO. I don't give a shit what my instantaneous fuel consumption is, and I think the fuel consumption calculation slows down the MPH and other data updates. I would like to turn the fuel consumption calculation off but cant so I covered it with black electrical tape. Also I covered the meaningless shit on the bottom right with electrical tape.
First, congrats for be able to read that indecipherable users manual. Your instructions were very useful in helping me set up the device. I disabled most of the display that I didn't need, such as the water temp, fuel consumption, etc. I use only the tach and speedometer. I also set up the tach over rev warning. I've been able to dial in the speedometer, dropping it by 2 points to get it close enough for what I needed it to display.
You did an excellent job showing and explaining the whole process. Please continue doing the good job you are doing. I will continue watching your videos in the future, I did purchase the HUd unit and installed from your video.
I bought the 3.5" model a few years back still working and get a lot of comments. From passengers. Easy install . All sensor on motor and drive train must work or you will not get signal on some readings. Temp.,volt,r.p.m.,m.p.h. works great.
+Rick1885 Thieves don't know it's only 50 bucks. It looks fancy, and for all they know, it might be a $1000 smartphone (which incidentally, can also do this by downloading an app).
This has a very good purpose for driving instructors to help monitor their students speed. Average has no need like most of the posters here. Everything in this world is good if applied correctly. And thieves take everything of value, don't live ur life afraid of them or u will become ill or one of them.
Nice video, very informative. I would also add that the device in this video, is clearly set with the left hand drive market in mind. This is evident from the input being placed only on the left. If installed in a right hand drive vehicle the lead will exit to the centre of the dash rather than towards the ‘A’ pillar.
Congratulazioni, per le spiegazioni chiare semplici e intuitive, cio' che il produttore non e' riuscito a fare. E' consolate notare come un privato riesca a fare meglio di una ditta nell'uso dell'oggetto. Saluti
Excellent Video - Thanks so much for making it. For all those that don't have anything nice to say, and always seem to have to use words your mother would have washed you mouth out with soap - why do you bother to waste everyone's time. As we say in the South - Bless your heart.
What range of temperatures can the unit withstand? The L/H reading was not available in your demo. How can you find out if that will be displayed in a specific car?
Hi there, I'm a student from the University of Toronto and am thinking of making a HUD product with my friends. We are looking for feedback for our idea. Would you like to share your thoughts with us by doing a 10-min survey? Thanks!
I have a Quest also ( picked up used a month ago) I intend on getting one of those as I am not used to looking to the right to see the speedometer and other functions. I would have liked to see how you run your wire. I intend to drill a hole in the back of the original display and run it up through the inside of the dash. I will also be replacing the wimpy interior foot lighting with strip Leds like I have in my Subaru Outback. I will also be running strip lighting down the ceiling on eather side of the sky view glass. This van will have everything a Conversion van has when I am finished.
Do you have any video or stills of what the HUD looks like from outside the vehicle while it's on? I'd be interested to see both daytime and nighttime shots. Thanks
That was a very well done video. Thank you very much for posting such an informative and helpful tutorial. I ordered this unit last night and am so thankful to have this video for reference. Great job!!!
Hi there, I'm a student from the Univeristy of Toronto and am thinking of making a HUD product with my friends. We are looking for feedback for our idea. Would you like to share your thoughts with us by doing a 10-min survey? Thanks!
Great instructional video. I bought the unit and installed it with no problems. My only concern is that the unit will not turn off automatically when I turn off the ignition. It displays the "HUD" logo and battery status and seems to be in "scan" mode. Is there a way to reprogram this function so that it will turn off once the ignition is turned off? Thanks for your help!!
I HAVE A 2010 CAMARO. The hud costs $1200 to retro fit...and many of my friends did the upgrade. Its just a monotone blue color with dot matrix format. For 50 I can just smirk and say I'm glad I waited. Thanks for the vid... A++
Very useful info. Bought one on ebay for £8. Couldn't understand the instructions. I will be using it in my job as an driving instructor as its impossible to see the speedo without leaning into the customer. Thanks again.
I had a 2002 Saab 93 se and it had night panel mode that turned off all the dash except speedo. Speedo was lit from 0-140km/h and I do believe the rest lit up once you hit 135km/h. If you ran low on gas it's gage lit up. Some people think why would you want that. It was cool, I rather drive in darkness inside the cabin, yet only see minimal info.
+Voka Duss Try other settings for 13 - Reference fuel consumption and 14 - Air displacement setting. I'he had same problem but after changing above settings to 13=30 and 14=1 it works. Please remember these settings are specific for my vehicle, for other vehicles you might use other settings.
+Rolf Stiehl hello excuse someone can help me set fuel the truth I have not the slightest idea how to do, I have a Toyota Yaris 2003 engine capacity 1.3 if they can give me further instructions that menu set and values place would be very grateful
+Gaspar Cabrera Martinez I have set menu 13 to a very low value and menu 14 to 1. After that I could fine adjust reference fuel consumption. I guess problem is the unit of that value, probably not l/km but l/mile or something else.
+Rolf Stiehl about fuel consumption sent from obd2 port, what actually average is: average from the start of the computer history or I can set somehow for some short trip?
Need some help. I have this exact one. I plugged it up and it'll cut on but it won't get past the main screen that shows HUD battery voltage and battery light..I've tried different things..unplugging and plugging it back to make sure it's firm..cutting it on/off before/after starting car but it won't get past that screen it'll show like 13.0 volts and go around that range and just cut off after a few seconds and cut back on like 10 minutes later then back off after a few seconds. Any idea?
i just got this myself and have the same issue. only shows main screen hud and volt. every few minuts it flashes on and back on but never ahuts off and never changes from the issue to working order. i am finding allot of ppl with this issue but no resolutions. one person said it had this issue with on car but not 2 of his others. mine is on a 03 avalanche dont see why it wont work as the speed cluster in the first place works electronically off the obd2 system..
im still waiting on shipment i will give it ine more go and try on same cars plus add a ford to it. as it does seem much better than phone option if it works.
I was extremely excited about using his product. Be advised the weather could possibly damage the unit. It got a bit cold where I live in Tx and the unit crapped out on me. The settings changed on their own and also he unit would stay on after the vehicle was turned off draining battery from the car. It was fun for while it lasted. Not worth the money.
Very good video...thanks very much. I would imagine this being a great asset instead of glancing down at the speedo when you go past a speed camera. The only downside I guess would be calibrating it for every car, but a dedicated on is 10 times the price so worth a go.
Hi there, I'm a student from the Univeristy of Toronto and am thinking of making a HUD product with my friends. We are looking for feedback for our idea. Would you like to share your thoughts with us by doing a 10-min survey? Thanks!
Excellent installation video, After watching this i went and got one for my Audi, when i installed it I thought it would block my vision or take my concentration off the road to the HUD instead of the road but infact it's absolutely brilliant, I now never look at the cars speedo... well worth the money.. Thanks for the upload dial2fast ;-) also they should pay you for your free infomation :-)
very planned video.... good job. but lemme ask you won't an HUD devicr be distracting while driving? especially with that screen guard for the wind shield.
@eviscerate dunda and Europe... and maybe some parts of Africa as well. But we all use km's, not miles. The UK and US use miles, so it would make sense to have an option for imperial MPG (UK) or random bullshit MPG (US)
I'm guessing if you don't have an electronic speed display in your dash to begin with you can't get this data? My speedo is the old analogue gauge, I don't think the obdII would be getting any speed info.
if you have an obd2 car then you are going to have a speed sensor of some sort so the computer knows what is going on with your car. That doesn't really have anything to do with your cable driven speedometer.
Hi there, I'm a student from the University of Toronto and am thinking of making a HUD product with my friends. We are looking for feedback for our idea. Would you like to share your thoughts with us by doing a 10-min survey? Thanks!
I had one of these HUD units in my old car. They are crap. You can’t get a accurate speed. You play with the setting and it’s only accurate at the speed you’re setting it too. It will be out 2-5km off what you’re actually going. Glad my new car has a proper HUD
Nice video. I'm trying to use an ELM327 bluetooth module with Torque app on my 06 Armada but getting an error. seems there is some PID issues due to which its not displaying. Wondering if this will have similar issues as some Nissan cars have protected Consult PIDs. Please share info if you have any.
For the functionality, size, and information it provides 10 dollars is a slap in it's face. I paid 30 which is about where it should be. As far as hidden, it's black and sits low on your dash. Not very noticeable when you have it tucked in the corner.
Will the reflective shield on the windshield stay stuck on, or will it come off if someone cleans the inside of the windshield, like when you go to a car wash?
Very cool, just checked my car. It's a Ford Taurus 2006 and yup I've got a OBD which I wasn't sure about. Think I'll pick one of these gadgets up. But before I buy, need to check my states laws about this first. I had a old Ford LTD station wagon before this car, that had a small 6 inch crack about 3 inches from the bottom center of my windshield (there when I got it from my brother). So I was late for work and got pulled over for speeding (70 in a 50). Cop wrote the ticket and gave me a warning about the crack. Said I needed to fix it, because it was an obstruction of view.
Hi there, I'm a student from the University of Toronto and am thinking of making a HUD product with my friends. We are looking for feedback for our idea. Would you like to share your thoughts with us by doing a 10-min survey? Thanks!
This unit give Error on my Nissan Navara pick up 2014 but in my KIA sportage 2015 is working properly? what do you think the problem? the different between the engine was my navara 2.5 turbo diesel while my sportage was 2.0 regular gasoline. another question is the HUD E300 is more updated than this one? thanks
Hello.. If I had to set up this on my hybrid Bicycle (runs in both manual and electrical drive ) then how can I give power supply ,as You had given by OBD 2 connector..??
How to you get that hud to stay light? Mine automatically powers down when I don't touch it for 10 seconds, the directions I got were horrible plye HUD.....
Loved your presentation, however after I installed the A8 HUD I only received the dis[lay HUD and the battery voltage. I own a 2007 Chrysler Town & Country which had OBD II. I have search the net for any answers on how to fix this issue but have found none. Can you tell me if I am doing something wrong or do I have a defective unit. Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated
+Dick Gorman The only thing I can suggest is try it on a friend's car and see if you get a different result. I have plugged mine in and out so many times, and the data has always showed.
Hi I’ve just recently got one of these HUDs plugged it into my Peugeot Boxer 2018 model it keeps coming up on the dashboard ESC unavailable with a warning tone any ideas please
You’re a freaking life saver. I was about to toss this unit in the trash! Thanks for your detailed info bc my instruction manual was not as straightforward as yours.
Hi your video was very helpful. When I installed mine the speed display and rpm do not work. Instead it displays HUD. Tried all the protocols in the manual. Any suggestions appreciated. Thank you.
check and see if you have a blown diag port fuse, i know obd2 scan tools dont work if they are blown. also some cars have 2 fuses that affect the obd2 port, one is like an accessory fuse and then an actual diag port one.
Yes. I plugged the unit into a different car and it worked fine. I communicated with the seller of the HUD and they now tell me it won't work in the car I originally purchased if for. I am using it in the other car.
Looks like that bar graph temp display in the lower right is stuck @ ºC? I couldn't tell any info from it either. This unit has probably been superseded by 2018 anyway.
The OBD-II connector / port has 16 terminals. It is by SAE that it be located in 22 inches of the steering wheel. The only two (Identical badge swap) vehicles are vans, that both because of the center console has the OBD-II inside a little door on the passengers side of the console. Technically as a “Crow Flies” it falls in the 22 inches, but barely. The US and England both use standard measurement like gallons instead of liters. I would think the huge US market would allow for changing via simple programming. I guess not. Safety glass has been around since the 1930’s. The “Tucker” with moving headlights as you turn, was one of the first use it in passenger vehicles. The DOT classify vehicles into different categories so if researching, be careful. A motor vehicle usually refers to “Semi” tractors that hitch onto various trailers but is not a pickup truck from a country song. (East bound and down) different deal. Thank Jerry Reed! But holes with captured nuts are found in most pickups since 1965. Only by the production date of July, 1st 1970 was required and no longer an option a salesman could order. This was common place into the 70’s as the customer was always right! Try that today. Information travels from a PCM via class-2 serial data. High Speed serial data was used by GM on the 2004 Corvette. It was also keyless to start. Upper left on OBD-II connector is cavity #1 = UART, #2 = class-2, #4 = chassis ground, #5 = computer ground, #6 & #16 is high speed local area network. #16 = B+ Hot all the time. There are others but most are left to the manufactures can use for any reason or left empty. Interesting product, to bad about liters/kilometers and plastic on windshield as dashes are different and windshields are shaped different so in dead center, may look crooked. Good information in the video, much more shots & views of the device than I expected. Thank you, great job of presentation. It is work to get the footage, edit, over-dubbed sound. Nice job! ASE Master Tech since 1978 - Retired
Thanks very much I bought one and very happy although like your unit I found it keeps showing as L/H instead of L/100 ks is there some trick to get LT/100ks
Dear mr dial2fast...i've just seen this tools..and my ford ecosport display that showing the temperatur, persneling is blank...fordecosport has a tritonik gear trothle...is this headup can swohing the triptonik too...thank for the video..more subs from the wathcer..
Very nice, but I have a question: does this HUD miss focus your eyes when you are driving? Also, I've noticed that the gas consumption doesn't work at all, can you give me the reason? Thank you
The display doesn't change your focus. The mileage doesn't work because my car doesn't support it. OBD is a standard but all car manufacturers may or may not support certain parameters.
dial2fast basically this units fully work with cars that are new that have this but you have to pay for the upgrade from manufacture. still works with any car but all futures don't work right?
I'm a bit confused because the orange digits are don't top right when showing and explaining but when placed it down on the dashboard it goes on the top left.
3 years later and find your review the BEST ever on YT.
Thanks for such a great and lasting job.
I will give you an advice . After you stick the reflector to the windscreen it will be more easy to position the unit below the reflector if you power it on , so you can see if the image fits correctly on the reflector :)
Another excellent vid! Not being that expensive makes you wonder why cars don't come that way to begin with. Thanks again.
Thanks for this video! I installed mine in about 15 minutes. I didn't use the reflective sheet as I can see it fairly clearly without. Hard to read the menu number upside down. I am still tweaking the various modes, but overall, a nice little well made unit with vital information displayed. My car has neither an RPM gauge, a water temperature gauge or a voltage meter on the dash. In the garage, the display is bright, but not overly so. Thanks again for providing this video. Much appreciated!!!
Technology is getting better. Not quite there yet though for me. But definitely better!
Thanks for all the work on the video!
You can get a great picture on the windshield by making a "rectangle" with some very very light tiny or mirrored tint that is very transparent, if you cant find the light mirrored you can find it in the rolls that go lighter as they go to the top of the side window. You can barely see it on the windshield but it makes the image so clear and bright even in the daytime which is the best benefit of it.
is it a foil? can you give me a link
Very good video. My only criticism is that it appears you installed the windshield film oriented horizontally but my film came with labels that clearly says to apply it vertically. In fact, if I had applied it as you did I would not be able to get the full display to reflect onto the film and I think that it shows in your video as it appears the bottom of your display is not projected on the film but rather on your windshield glass....If you look carefully at the reflected display it fits the width of the film only when the film is applied vertically. This allows drivers of different heights to see the reflected display from different points of view.
Doubt it's the unit I'd want but you did a nice job on the review. You speak clearly, no music, no b/s, nice job.
This review and how to is so details! Manufacturer should pay you to have your link include as part of the instructions manual.
+Bruce W. Thank you for the compliment!
It wasn't a compliment. You effectively turned How to make a cup of coffee, into a 3 year degree program. Yawwwwn
IanRM I rather a video like this when it comes to a review than those that open it and just drive and say “there you go” they don’t tell you how to adjust it and stuff like that
I got one, and was pleasantly surprised that the OB2 reports the correct speed of the car to the HUD, instead of the fake over-read that your speedometer gets.
Same. Of the 3 cars we have, 2 of them have inaccurate speedometers but when plugged into an obd2 scanner both cars report the correct speed.
the key is to get a hud which just shows speed and not much else. that way you have minimal disturbance of the screen. i had one of these 10 years ago with some reflective film and it was very useable/good.
I used black tape over the non speed parts to achieve that look
@@davewilson7602 you can turn the idividual parts of the hud on and of in every configuration
Well Done! Your presentation was illuminating, concise, and thorough. Your voice is clear and diction is perfect. Some video presenters seem to mumble, or speak too fast.
One of the best reviews i've seen on ODB2 HUD (or most reviews on any product for that matter). Kudos to you!
I just put a A8 5.5 inch OBD II Car HUD Head Up Display Windscreen Projector on my 2015 F150 XLT. It works perfectly ! The only thing I would add is.. when you apply the reflective screen,spray the windshield ,peel the back side off and very gently press it on the wet window,then peel the front protector off. SIT IN THE DRIERS SEAT. Use your finger nails to slide it in the right position ..then use the squeeze and paper towel to get the water out ... Great Video ThankX
+R Mark Macauley Appreciate the feedback. Thanks!
thanx. i saw tis video and not buying this piece of sht.
Same
+Krisztián Mohácsi hehe
Ues you 100% right
I like the engine over temperature alarm although I don't know what the set-point is (wish I did) and don't like that I cant change the set-point. I like knowing what my engine temperature is and my speed. The engine RPM over-speed alarm, and MPH display are good features IMO. I don't give a shit what my instantaneous fuel consumption is, and I think the fuel consumption calculation slows down the MPH and other data updates. I would like to turn the fuel consumption calculation off but cant so I covered it with black electrical tape. Also I covered the meaningless shit on the bottom right with electrical tape.
AZAZELLO dayt orday a
First, congrats for be able to read that indecipherable users manual. Your instructions were very useful in helping me set up the device. I disabled most of the display that I didn't need, such as the water temp, fuel consumption, etc. I use only the tach and speedometer. I also set up the tach over rev warning. I've been able to dial in the speedometer, dropping it by 2 points to get it close enough for what I needed it to display.
+J. Matthew Phipps Good to hear. Thanks for your feedback.
You did an excellent job showing and explaining the whole process. Please continue doing the good job you are doing. I will continue watching your videos in the future, I did purchase the HUd unit and installed from your video.
I bought the 3.5" model a few years back still working and get a lot of comments. From passengers. Easy install . All sensor on motor and drive train must work or you will not get signal on some readings. Temp.,volt,r.p.m.,m.p.h. works great.
Which model did you buy ?
After installation, how long till someone breaks into my car?
+Alan Fox depends on location, you can check on their website by entering your zip code.
+adrianTNT LMAO what????
for less than 50 bucks?
+Alan Fox 2 things, its 50 bucks, and you can just unplug it.
+Rick1885 Thieves don't know it's only 50 bucks. It looks fancy, and for all they know, it might be a $1000 smartphone (which incidentally, can also do this by downloading an app).
This has a very good purpose for driving instructors to help monitor their students speed. Average has no need like most of the posters here. Everything in this world is good if applied correctly. And thieves take everything of value, don't live ur life afraid of them or u will become ill or one of them.
Nice video, very informative. I would also add that the device in this video, is clearly set with the left hand drive market in mind. This is evident from the input being placed only on the left. If installed in a right hand drive vehicle the lead will exit to the centre of the dash rather than towards the ‘A’ pillar.
Congratulazioni, per le spiegazioni chiare semplici e intuitive, cio' che il produttore non e' riuscito a fare. E' consolate notare come un privato riesca a fare meglio di una ditta nell'uso dell'oggetto. Saluti
just bought one after seeing your review. thanks for a in depth review.keep up the good work.
YES! Been looking everywhere for this! Great explanations.
Excellent Video - Thanks so much for making it.
For all those that don't have anything nice to say, and always seem to have to use words your mother would have washed you mouth out with soap - why do you bother to waste everyone's time. As we say in the South - Bless your heart.
What range of temperatures can the unit withstand? The L/H reading was not available in your demo. How can you find out if that will be displayed in a specific car?
I like this review. It's clear, concise and comprehensive. Nice work.
Hi there, I'm a student from the University of Toronto and am thinking of making a HUD product with my friends. We are looking for feedback for our idea. Would you like to share your thoughts with us by doing a 10-min survey? Thanks!
I have a Quest also ( picked up used a month ago) I intend on getting one of those as I am not used to looking to the right to see the speedometer and other functions. I would have liked to see how you run your wire. I intend to drill a hole in the back of the original display and run it up through the inside of the dash. I will also be replacing the wimpy interior foot lighting with strip Leds like I have in my Subaru Outback. I will also be running strip lighting down the ceiling on eather side of the sky view glass. This van will have everything a Conversion van has when I am finished.
Well said
Fantastic Review!! I've decided to buy one and bought it and installed after going through your Review. You're simply awesome!!!
+rachanblr Thank you so much for your comment!
Do you have any video or stills of what the HUD looks like from outside the vehicle while it's on? I'd be interested to see both daytime and nighttime shots. Thanks
That was a very well done video. Thank you very much for posting such an informative and helpful tutorial. I ordered this unit last night and am so thankful to have this video for reference. Great job!!!
Hi there, I'm a student from the Univeristy of Toronto and am thinking of making a HUD product with my friends. We are looking for feedback for our idea. Would you like to share your thoughts with us by doing a 10-min survey? Thanks!
Great instructional video. I bought the unit and installed it with no problems. My only concern is that the unit will not turn off automatically when I turn off the ignition. It displays the "HUD" logo and battery status and seems to be in "scan" mode. Is there a way to reprogram this function so that it will turn off once the ignition is turned off? Thanks for your help!!
Scotty Kilmer sent me here ☺
Haha, same here
+AstroGames here too, haha
third 👍
+AstroGames yep, and I'm glad he did. This makes setting up so much easier.
+AstroGames Rev up your engines!
Very good, it was exactly what I was looking for, congratulations on the quality of the recording!
Thanks for your comment!
I HAVE A 2010 CAMARO. The hud costs $1200 to retro fit...and many of my friends did the upgrade. Its just a monotone blue color with dot matrix format. For 50 I can just smirk and say I'm glad I waited. Thanks for the vid... A++
+angelpapi007 Thanks for your comment!
less even i ordered mine for 25 usd
+Michel Linschoten where did you get yours?
Check aliexpress.com takes a while to arrive but worth half the price difference :)
+Michel Linschoten thank you!! I always see that site but just wasn't sure if it's trusted lol
Very useful info. Bought one on ebay for £8. Couldn't understand the instructions. I will be using it in my job as an driving instructor as its impossible to see the speedo without leaning into the customer.
Thanks again.
I love that the picture on the box is a lada :D I had one as a kid for field racing, and I always loved that interior.
Lada 1500, yes. Amazingly, the Lada's interior managed to look more italian than the Fiat 125 it was copied from.
I had a 2002 Saab 93 se and it had night panel mode that turned off all the dash except speedo. Speedo was lit from 0-140km/h and I do believe the rest lit up once you hit 135km/h. If you ran low on gas it's gage lit up. Some people think why would you want that. It was cool, I rather drive in darkness inside the cabin, yet only see minimal info.
as I see, fuel consumption doesn't work... Why?
Voka Duss It's most likely to do with my car's OBDII which my van is a bit old (2004). It can only display what it gets from the OBDII.
+Voka Duss Try other settings for 13 - Reference fuel consumption and 14 - Air displacement setting. I'he had same problem but after changing above settings to 13=30 and 14=1 it works. Please remember these settings are specific for my vehicle, for other vehicles you might use other settings.
+Rolf Stiehl hello excuse someone can help me set fuel the truth I have not the slightest idea how to do, I have a Toyota Yaris 2003 engine capacity 1.3 if they can give me further instructions that menu set and values place would be very grateful
+Gaspar Cabrera Martinez I have set menu 13 to a very low value and menu 14 to 1. After that I could fine adjust reference fuel consumption. I guess problem is the unit of that value, probably not l/km but l/mile or something else.
+Rolf Stiehl about fuel consumption sent from obd2 port, what actually average is: average from the start of the computer history or I can set somehow for some short trip?
cool video. now the real question. what happens when its winter and the windiw freez all night then defrost when u start the car ?
Need some help. I have this exact one. I plugged it up and it'll cut on but it won't get past the main screen that shows HUD battery voltage and battery light..I've tried different things..unplugging and plugging it back to make sure it's firm..cutting it on/off before/after starting car but it won't get past that screen it'll show like 13.0 volts and go around that range and just cut off after a few seconds and cut back on like 10 minutes later then back off after a few seconds. Any idea?
i just got this myself and have the same issue. only shows main screen hud and volt. every few minuts it flashes on and back on but never ahuts off and never changes from the issue to working order. i am finding allot of ppl with this issue but no resolutions. one person said it had this issue with on car but not 2 of his others. mine is on a 03 avalanche dont see why it wont work as the speed cluster in the first place works electronically off the obd2 system..
+Anthony Reynolds 05 impala same issue... this is one expensive volt meter. Wonder if its a GM thing?
No sent back. Oredered another waitinh to try second time.
+Jeff Wallace i may need a riminder in about 3 weeks
im still waiting on shipment i will give it ine more go and try on same cars plus add a ford to it. as it does seem much better than phone option if it works.
You're really good at this tutorials, please keep doing this stuff is very life saving. Thank you
When I turn mine, it just says hud and has some lights flashing
Any idea how to fix
If the lights flashing are behind you slow down
I was extremely excited about using his product. Be advised the weather could possibly damage the unit. It got a bit cold where I live in Tx and the unit crapped out on me. The settings changed on their own and also he unit would stay on after the vehicle was turned off draining battery from the car. It was fun for while it lasted. Not worth the money.
Very good video...thanks very much.
I would imagine this being a great asset instead of glancing down at the speedo when you go past a speed camera.
The only downside I guess would be calibrating it for every car, but a dedicated on is 10 times the price so worth a go.
Hi there, I'm a student from the Univeristy of Toronto and am thinking of making a HUD product with my friends. We are looking for feedback for our idea. Would you like to share your thoughts with us by doing a 10-min survey? Thanks!
Excellent installation video, After watching this i went and got one for my Audi, when i installed it I thought it would block my vision or take my concentration off the road to the HUD instead of the road but infact it's absolutely brilliant, I now never look at the cars speedo... well worth the money.. Thanks for the upload dial2fast ;-) also they should pay you for your free infomation :-)
+brook baker Thank you for the wonderful comment!
all min is saying is hub on it has the volt for the battery at 13.7 and the RPM just keeps going up and down
very planned video.... good job. but lemme ask you won't an HUD devicr be distracting while driving? especially with that screen guard for the wind shield.
Distance in miles, fuel consumption in L/100 km... Chinese engineers with sense of humour LOL :)
@eviscerate dunda and Europe... and maybe some parts of Africa as well. But we all use km's, not miles.
The UK and US use miles, so it would make sense to have an option for imperial MPG (UK) or random bullshit MPG (US)
Maybe because the entire rest of the world uses a metric system that actually makes sense? LOL
Canada is somewhat closer and uses Kms!
@eviscerate dunda CANADA AS WELL
Latinoamerica use km and Celsius too
Bought 3 ...3 years ago and going great ! does everything that i want / but you need 2 set them up ...
I'm guessing if you don't have an electronic speed display in your dash to begin with you can't get this data? My speedo is the old analogue gauge, I don't think the obdII would be getting any speed info.
that would be incorrect.
captainkrunch How would that be? My gauge is driven by a cable from the gearbox so how would this data get to the obdii system?
if you have an obd2 car then you are going to have a speed sensor of some sort so the computer knows what is going on with your car. That doesn't really have anything to do with your cable driven speedometer.
captainkrunch Great, so one of these huds should work with any car with an obd2? Thanks for the info.
Out of interest what car do you have? Most analogue gauges are driven electrically v8a electronic connection these da6s with no cable attachment.
Is there anyway to have a clear not as noticeable tint to where it’s not obvious on the outside?
I will wait for next version of this ... It will be much better
Hi there, I'm a student from the University of Toronto and am thinking of making a HUD product with my friends. We are looking for feedback for our idea. Would you like to share your thoughts with us by doing a 10-min survey? Thanks!
I've been running mine for two years now awesome product
That refresh/update rate is slow!
yep it is
its supposed to let driver check info without looking away, i dunno y this one looks so high up on glass
Why?
If you connect PC to your car you'll get same update rate.
BH Design distractive?
I'm wondering if the plastic film on the windscreen, would fall foul of the UK MOT rules?
I had one of these HUD units in my old car. They are crap. You can’t get a accurate speed. You play with the setting and it’s only accurate at the speed you’re setting it too. It will be out 2-5km off what you’re actually going.
Glad my new car has a proper HUD
Did you use OBD2 or GPS.
I find these after market head units are better at night than they are the day. But they work beautifully.
they should make something like this for motorcycles too
poisonforlunch there are helmets with a HUD in the visor
augmented reality visor would be sick af
A few years ago there was a helmet display long before Ironman had his
Great detailed instructions with no waffle much appreciated from Down Under in Australia
You'll cop a ticket if you get caught using one of those things in Australia.
excellent review you explain this verry well keep the good work up
+Stanley Grant Thank you for your comment!
Are there HUD's that will display on the upper part the windshield, slightly above your direct line of sight?
if you want to save time.i prefer see this in 1.5 speed
You don’t have to use the widow display, I just assume mount it inside because it will look way more better
Great instuction. BTW you future on the Scotty Kilmer channel bro @dial2fast
Nice video. I'm trying to use an ELM327 bluetooth module with Torque app on my 06 Armada but getting an error. seems there is some PID issues due to which its not displaying. Wondering if this will have similar issues as some Nissan cars have protected Consult PIDs.
Please share info if you have any.
5:08 display update seems laggy ?!
probably it gets overheated lok
+adrianTNT Vehicle sensors only update so often, its not instant. That's what you are seeing.
+adrianTNT Safe to say, don't drive to Detroit.
Now you only need a smartphone, the Torque app, and a bluetooth/wifi OBD2 scanner (such as ELM 327). That provides a ton more data too...
this should be 10$ gadget. i thought it was completly hidden when the car is off
How would it be hidden, it is an add on
@@richlaue as in a projector
For the functionality, size, and information it provides 10 dollars is a slap in it's face. I paid 30 which is about where it should be. As far as hidden, it's black and sits low on your dash. Not very noticeable when you have it tucked in the corner.
Will the reflective shield on the windshield stay stuck on, or will it come off if someone cleans the inside of the windshield, like when you go to a car wash?
I sell Chevy's and Cadillac and our cars have heads up display. Even those get washed out due to bright sunlight.
lightly tint the windshield only on the display area :)
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Very cool, just checked my car. It's a Ford Taurus 2006 and yup I've got a OBD which I wasn't sure about. Think I'll pick one of these gadgets up. But before I buy, need to check my states laws about this first. I had a old Ford LTD station wagon before this car, that had a small 6 inch crack about 3 inches from the bottom center of my windshield (there when I got it from my brother). So I was late for work and got pulled over for speeding (70 in a 50). Cop wrote the ticket and gave me a warning about the crack. Said I needed to fix it, because it was an obstruction of view.
Does anyone know how to turn the sound off on this unit? Driving me crazy!
Hi there, I'm a student from the University of Toronto and am thinking of making a HUD product with my friends. We are looking for feedback for our idea. Would you like to share your thoughts with us by doing a 10-min survey? Thanks!
Yes, menu items 3, 4, 5, and 6 control the alarms on the unit. You'll need to consult your manual to determine which values would turn the alarm off.
Just bought same model. Question the sticky part that holds the display. Does the sticky side stick to the unit or on the dash, thank you.
Rev up your engines !
LOL....yes Scotty
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Aiwa..LOL..Its Scotty..
Is it possible to turn off certain things like the voltage or temperatures completely to just show speed and rpm?
Thank you - this Video was perfekt und very helpful. Great.
This unit give Error on my Nissan Navara pick up 2014 but in my KIA sportage 2015 is working properly? what do you think the problem? the different between the engine was my navara 2.5 turbo diesel while my sportage was 2.0 regular gasoline. another question is the HUD E300 is more updated than this one? thanks
The sooner they replace Fahrenheit with the much superior Celsius.....the better.
Well said, switch to metric plsss
Is there such a thing as a y-cable for the OBDII connector? I have a human installed right now.
I think it distracts driver for real
Hello.. If I had to set up this on my hybrid Bicycle (runs in both manual and electrical drive ) then how can I give power supply ,as You had given by OBD 2 connector..??
It's not fluid, it looks rubbish and if you happen to forget it in the car people will break in your car to steal it.
Why would someone break into a car to steal a heads up display, exactly?
( I know this comment is old, sorry about that )
Dude, people will break into a car just to get a few pennies ( if you have some in sight )...
u r living in fkd uo country then
I have my windows tinted + windshield cover, car is dark as hell inside; can't see anything inside which saves me the trouble (:
Someone is going to break into a car for a cheap HUD? I have had a similar one in my car for over a year now and no problems.
How to you get that hud to stay light? Mine automatically powers down when I don't touch it for 10 seconds, the directions I got were horrible plye HUD.....
C'mon really? Having this thing is like duct-taping a home AC unit to the window of your car and pretending your car has genuine air-conditioning.
Loved your presentation, however after I installed the A8 HUD I only received the dis[lay HUD and the battery voltage. I own a 2007 Chrysler Town & Country which had OBD II. I have search the net for any answers on how to fix this issue but have found none. Can you tell me if I am doing something wrong or do I have a defective unit.
Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated
+Dick Gorman The only thing I can suggest is try it on a friend's car and see if you get a different result. I have plugged mine in and out so many times, and the data has always showed.
+dial2fast thanks I'll give it a try
i have same problem on xtrail 07, pls help
Hi I’ve just recently got one of these HUDs plugged it into my Peugeot Boxer 2018 model it keeps coming up on the dashboard ESC unavailable with a warning tone any ideas please
You’re a freaking life saver. I was about to toss this unit in the trash! Thanks for your detailed info bc my instruction manual was not as straightforward as yours.
Noticed the anti slip pad is bigger than the unit did you cut it to fit?
Hi your video was very helpful. When I installed mine the speed display and rpm do not work. Instead it displays HUD. Tried all the protocols in the manual. Any suggestions appreciated. Thank you.
check and see if you have a blown diag port fuse, i know obd2 scan tools dont work if they are blown. also some cars have 2 fuses that affect the obd2 port, one is like an accessory fuse and then an actual diag port one.
can you please expain a bit more. I have same problem like Jon
Yes. I plugged the unit into a different car and it worked fine. I communicated with the seller of the HUD and they now tell me it won't work in the car I originally purchased if for. I am using it in the other car.
Looks like that bar graph temp display in the lower right is stuck @ ºC? I couldn't tell any info from it either. This unit has probably been superseded by 2018 anyway.
The OBD-II connector / port has 16 terminals. It is by SAE that it be located in 22 inches of the steering wheel. The only two (Identical badge swap) vehicles are vans, that both because of the center console has the OBD-II inside a little door on the passengers side of the console. Technically as a “Crow Flies” it falls in the 22 inches, but barely. The US and England both use standard measurement like gallons instead of liters. I would think the huge US market would allow for changing via simple programming. I guess not. Safety glass has been around since the 1930’s. The “Tucker” with moving headlights as you turn, was one of the first use it in passenger vehicles. The DOT classify vehicles into different categories so if researching, be careful. A motor vehicle usually refers to “Semi” tractors that hitch onto various trailers but is not a pickup truck from a country song. (East bound and down) different deal. Thank Jerry Reed! But holes with captured nuts are found in most pickups since 1965. Only by the production date of July, 1st 1970 was required and no longer an option a salesman could order. This was common place into the 70’s as the customer was always right! Try that today.
Information travels from a PCM via class-2 serial data. High Speed serial data was used by GM on the 2004 Corvette. It was also keyless to start. Upper left on OBD-II connector is cavity #1 = UART, #2 = class-2, #4 = chassis ground, #5 = computer ground, #6 & #16 is high speed local area network. #16 = B+ Hot all the time. There are others but most are left to the manufactures can use for any reason or left empty.
Interesting product, to bad about liters/kilometers and plastic on windshield as dashes are different and windshields are shaped different so in dead center, may look crooked.
Good information in the video, much more shots & views of the device than I expected. Thank you, great job of presentation. It is work to get the footage, edit, over-dubbed sound. Nice job! ASE Master Tech since 1978 - Retired
Thanks very much I bought one and very happy although like your unit I found it keeps showing as L/H instead of L/100 ks is there some trick to get LT/100ks
Dear mr dial2fast...i've just seen this tools..and my ford ecosport display that showing the temperatur, persneling is blank...fordecosport has a tritonik gear trothle...is this headup can swohing the triptonik too...thank for the video..more subs from the wathcer..
Very nice, but I have a question: does this HUD miss focus your eyes when you are driving?
Also, I've noticed that the gas consumption doesn't work at all, can you give me the reason? Thank you
The display doesn't change your focus. The mileage doesn't work because my car doesn't support it. OBD is a standard but all car manufacturers may or may not support certain parameters.
dial2fast Thanks for your response. l am appreciate that
dial2fast basically this units fully work with cars that are new that have this but you have to pay for the upgrade from manufacture. still works with any car but all futures don't work right?
I'm a bit confused because the orange digits are don't top right when showing and explaining but when placed it down on the dashboard it goes on the top left.
Thank you very much for sharing. What make and model car you did the installation to at the time of the video?
Can this unit read the errors codes? The codes for malfunctions when you have the check engine light on...
Nearly six years later: Bought! Thanks
Is there anyway to change or update the obd2 protocol to use it with my 2005 chev avalanche? It is obd2 but does pull the info from the data stream?