Leaving ODBII wireless transmitter always connected?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Alan Claver, Nov 9, 2013.

  1. Alan Claver

    Alan Claver Junior Member

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    Anyone with an ODBII WiFi transmitter leave it plugged in all the time? Any reason to leave it connected or remove it when not in use? Phantom power draw? Computer problems?

    BTW: While I was connecting it I noticed the plastic shield surrounding the port is not strongly fastened to the under-dash. Seems very "floppy". Is that normal?
     
    #1 Alan Claver, Nov 9, 2013
  2. jdcollins5

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    The OBDII WiFi device that I have has indicating lights on and I can connect with the car off. So the device does have some small current draw when the car is off. I do not keep mine connected all of the time mainly because I keep a SGII connected when not using WiFi.

    The plastic around the port is not supported very well but I do not know that I would call it floppy.
     
    #2 jdcollins5, Nov 9, 2013
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    Some people (myself included) got error codes and brake problems after leaving OBD2 plugged in. Do a search. Not worth the risks.
     
    #3 Former Member 68813, Nov 9, 2013
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    I leave my ScanGauge plugged in all the time and it only comes on if I step on the brake when the car is off. Must not draw much. I have a wireless transmitter also but dont use it much since I prefer the SG II.
     
    #4 gliderman, Nov 9, 2013
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    The SGII is configured to power down on loss of comm with the CAN bus for the Prius. So when you power the car down the SGII powers down too. I have had mine plugged in for 2+ years now and never had a problem.
     
    #5 jdcollins5, Nov 10, 2013
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