Tazer DT and AlfaOBD coexisting?

[chuck01835]

Anyone know if an Alfaobd and TazerDt can be installed at the same time? If so , how would you do it? For example, backup your stock setup before using alfo obd, modify using alfaobd, then marry your tazer dt to the truck?

Thanks
Chuck

 

[EricBrums89]

I’m also interested in this. I currently have the Tazer but want to do some things with alfaobd. From what I’ve understood from reading other posts, the Tazer can act like the security bypass. I’m also confused as to what all I need to run alfaOBD on my computer.

 

[noirot]

I use my Tazer as a security bypass. Then I plug in the OBDLink MX to my OBD port and program via AlfaOBD. Works perfectly.

 

[shak3r]

Yes, they can coexist. I made a backup using alfaOBD before doing anything then I did this...

Mods made in AlfaOBD (prior to marrying Tazer):
VehConfig 5-Off-Road Pages Present - Yes
Memory Heated Wheel Material Type: Full Leather
CBC Features DRL Dropout Enabled- YES

Marry Tazer and config as desired.

 

[EricBrums89]

AlfaOBD can’t be read from an iPhone, correct? What all do I need to run alfaobd on my laptop? I have my Tazer. All I need is a OBD port to usb?

 

[MoreOvalteenPlz]

AlfaOBD can’t be read from an iPhone, correct? What all do I need to run alfaobd on my laptop? I have my Tazer. All I need is a OBD port to usb?

Correct, AlfaOBD is currently not compatible with iOS. You’ll have to download and purchase a software license from AlfaOBD. You can use your Tazer in place of a security gateway bypass module. Then you’ll need some kind of an OBD interface to communicate with AlfaOBD. I use the OBD Link MX+.

 

[EricBrums89]

OBD Link MX+ is a Bluetooth connection though, right? I’d need something that can connect to my laptop. I’m not sure if my laptop has Bluetooth or not.

 

[HSKR R/T]

You don't "install" alfaOBD on the truck, and if you have a TazerDT then you don't need to buy the SGW bypass as the TazerDT acts as one. Only issue you may have is the TazerDT can make some of the same changes as alfaOBD, so you may inadvertently reverse a setting your already made with one or the other. For the things the TazerDT can change, it easier to use the TazerDT for those changes than alfaOBD.

 

[EricBrums89]

You don't "install" alfaOBD on the truck, and if you have a TazerDT then you don't need to buy the SGW bypass as the TazerDT acts as one. Only issue you may have is the TazerDT can make some of the same changes as alfaOBD, so you may inadvertently reverse a setting your already made with one or the other. For the things the TazerDT can change, it easier to use the TazerDT for those changes than alfaOBD.

How do most people communicate changes to the truck? Via an android phone with the alfaobd app or a laptop?

 

[HSKR R/T]

How do most people communicate changes to the truck? Via an android phone with the alfaobd app or a laptop?

I think most people use an Android phone or tablet and the app. I've heard the laptop interface isn't as user friendly

 

[djevox]

How do most people communicate changes to the truck? Via an android phone with the alfaobd app or a laptop?

I did a lot of research on this, and I gathered that people enjoy using the android version more for the simpler interface. For that reason, I bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 a few days ago to run alfaOBD. I'll use it in conjunction with the Tazer.

 

[MoreOvalteenPlz]

OBD Link MX+ is a Bluetooth connection though, right? I’d need something that can connect to my laptop. I’m not sure if my laptop has Bluetooth or not.

Yes, the MX+ uses a Bluetooth connection. If your laptop does not have Bluetooth, I would recommend purchasing an inexpensive Android tablet instead of using some kind of OBD-USB adapter with your laptop. I use an Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet (side-loaded the Google Play Store in order to download AlfaOBD), which I bought last year for $65 during a Lightning deal.

How do most people communicate changes to the truck? Via an android phone with the alfaobd app or a laptop?

I have both the Windows and Android versions of AlfaOBD, but I prefer using the Android. I’ve found it a bit more user friendly and much more portable than bringing out the laptop.