Shadow OBD2: Advanced Digital Meter 2 for Real-Time Vehicle Monitoring

The D-Meter2 OBDII multi-functional display, a cutting-edge product from Shadow Obd2, provides drivers with an immediate and comprehensive understanding of their vehicle’s condition. This advanced digital meter swiftly accesses crucial ECU (Engine Control Unit) data through a local network, eliminating the need for complex sensor installations. With its simple plug-and-play design, the Shadow OBD2 D-Meter2 offers instant insights into 11 vital vehicle parameters. These include turbo pressure, air-fuel ratio, transmission oil temperature, RPM, voltage, coolant temperature, and more, empowering drivers to proactively monitor their vehicle’s performance and health.

Quickly Grasp Real-Time Vehicle Status with Shadow OBD2 Digital Meter 2

Building upon its first-generation success, the Shadow OBD2 D-Meter2 is now enhanced with a high-performance Microchip CPU. This upgrade significantly boosts processing speed, delivering precise, real-time data feedback that directly contributes to enhanced driving safety and a more informed driving experience.

Key Features of the Shadow OBD2 Digital Meter 2

Futuristic Interface with OLED Screen and RGB Ambient Lighting

Stepping away from traditional LCD screens, the Shadow OBD2 D-Meter2 boasts a vibrant OLED display. This superior screen technology offers a wider viewing angle and exceptional clarity, ensuring optimal visibility in all lighting conditions. Whether driving at night or in direct sunlight, the display remains clear and easily readable, free from glare and distortion.

Complementing its advanced display, the Shadow OBD2 D-Meter2 features a unique seven-color LED ambient backlight. This customizable lighting system enhances the interior aesthetics of any vehicle, allowing drivers to personalize their cockpit ambiance. With four adjustable brightness levels, the backlight can be tailored to seamlessly integrate with the vehicle’s existing interior lighting scheme.

The Shadow OBD2 D-Meter2 is designed with a hidden-button interface, providing a clean and intuitive user experience. This design supports both single and dual-screen display modes, catering to diverse driver preferences. Furthermore, the meter offers switchable left-hand and right-hand drive modes, ensuring compatibility with various cockpit layouts and simplifying wiring configurations regardless of vehicle origin.

Customizable Alerts for Enhanced Vehicle Safety

Understanding that drivers have varying needs and preferences, the Shadow OBD2 multi-function display offers extensive customization options. It allows for unit adjustments and supports up to nine individually customizable alert settings. This crucial safety feature enables drivers to set thresholds for monitored values. Should any parameter reach a preset limit, the system will immediately alert the driver with both a flashing red light and an audible warning, ensuring prompt awareness of potential issues.

Moreover, the device incorporates a built-in power-off memory function. This practical feature ensures that all user-defined settings are automatically saved, eliminating the need for reconfiguration each time the vehicle is started.

Broad Vehicle Compatibility & Data Display Information

The Shadow OBD2 Digital Meter 2 is engineered to utilize the OBDII standard CAN BUS communication protocol. For optimal functionality, it is essential that the host vehicle supports this communication protocol. Users are advised to verify their vehicle’s compatibility prior to installation to guarantee seamless operation.

Displayed data is directly dependent on the information transmitted by the vehicle’s ECU. As ECU designs and data availability can vary significantly across different vehicle models, the specific parameters displayed by the D-Meter2 may differ. Compatibility verification is key to ensuring the device meets your monitoring needs.

Advanced Vehicle Data Monitoring with Specific Model Support

Since version 2.1, the Shadow OBD2 D-METER 2 has expanded its capabilities to offer specialized data channels tailored to specific car brands. This advanced feature allows vehicle owners to select custom channels optimized for their particular make and model, further enhancing both driving safety and the overall driving experience.

The Shadow OBD2 D-Meter 2 supports a wide array of vehicle manufacturers, including established European, Japanese, and American brands, as well as emerging automotive manufacturers.

Supported brands encompass:

European brands: Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, MINI
Japanese brands: Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Suzuki, Honda, Mazda
American brands: Ford, GM
Emerging brands: GWM, Lynk & Co

Confirmed Vehicle Models Supporting Engine Oil & Transmission Oil Temp Display

It’s important to note that engine oil temperature and transmission oil temperature are not universally standardized within the OBD-PID protocol. Additionally, some vehicles may lack factory-installed sensors for these parameters. Consequently, the display of these specific data points is not guaranteed across all vehicle models.

However, extensive testing has confirmed that the following vehicle models do support the display of engine oil and/or transmission oil temperatures with the Shadow OBD2 D-Meter 2:

BMW: All G-generation models support both engine oil temperature and transmission oil temperature monitoring.
VAG (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Porsche): Models from 2014 onwards equipped with DSG dual-clutch transmissions support transmission oil temperature display.
FORD: Focus MK4, Kuga MK3.5 models support both engine oil temperature and transmission oil temperature monitoring.
SUZUKI: Jimny JB74 supports transmission oil temperature display.
NISSAN: Kicks supports both engine oil temperature and transmission oil temperature monitoring.
TOYOTA: Hilux, Sienta, Altis, and Land Cruiser models support transmission oil temperature display.
HONDA: Civic 9 supports transmission oil temperature display.
MINI: R56 supports transmission oil temperature display.
MAZDA: CX-5 supports transmission oil temperature display.

Turbo Pressure Monitoring

For turbo pressure monitoring, the Shadow OBD2 Digital Meter 2 offers broad compatibility. Most vehicles can directly display turbo pressure (intake manifold pressure) using the standard CH.1 channel. This channel provides a measurement range from -1.0 bar to +1.55 bar, accommodating the majority of both factory-standard and modified turbocharged vehicles.

For high-boost applications, particularly in performance-oriented vehicles, the D-Meter 2 provides a dedicated turbo channel. This specialized channel offers an extended mapping range starting from 1 atmosphere (0 bar) and extending beyond 2.0 bar, catering to high-performance models such as:

BMW: B48 and B58 high-performance variants.
TOYOTA: Hilux, Granvia 2.8L diesel engine (1GD-FTV).
VAG (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Porsche): TDI models, EA888 GEN3, EA888 EVO4 engines.

The Shadow OBD2 Digital Meter 2 is a powerful tool for any driver seeking to gain deeper insights into their vehicle’s performance and health. Its user-friendly design, advanced features, and broad vehicle compatibility make it an excellent choice for both everyday drivers and automotive enthusiasts.