DIS/MID Something like that

Avenger · 7th February 2009, 15:37

Searched the forum for what has become a common feature in most new cars getting launched in India..
Driver information system(Logan), Multiple Information Display(innova).
I have a Santro Xing and would like to have something on my car too. Anyone in TBHP done anything like? Do we have off the shelf DIS/MID avaialble that can be fitted to any cars?
Please help!!

Avenger

swale84 · 7th February 2009, 16:07

Avenger- it all depends on what information you want from your DIS/ MID. For example, if you just want a clock and have space to fit it seamlessly (like in the older swifts without digital clocks) it is possible to find something in the aftermarket

Most DIs systems on modern cars though are a lot more complex, showing things such as ambient & inside temperature, distance to empty, fuel efficiency and even what channel you're listeneing to on the radio. I doubt you'd easily get an aftermarket option for such a system, perhaps a temperature display with two sensors is possible, but the FE, DTE and integration with your audio system is not something you can find in the accessories market.

abhinav.gupta88 · 7th February 2009, 19:43

I am not sure but i think the OBD Scanner can show you many details . For that you will need a screen too.
Hence not a cost effective solution.
Try something like autometers. Maybe they have them

Avenger · 9th February 2009, 17:50

Thanks for your views Swale/Abhinav

I am not looking for something as sophisticated as in Logan/Innova. Looking for something that could provide the following details from the time the device is installed

1. Average FE
2. Average Km/hr or day
3. Distance to empty
4. Date and Time

@abhinav url or contacts at autometers?

Avenger

swale84 · 9th February 2009, 23:18

Avenger, all these things (except of course for point no. 4) will require interfacing with the ECU.

I'm pretty certain that no aftermarket solution exists as of now and don't see how a 'fits all' solution can be worked out. While the logic or algorithm for this data may be easy, the propreitary interfaces for each manufacturer would probably be a detterent for most developers.

Perhaps you can considers Abhinav's suggestion of an OBD scanner + screen.

7th February 2009, 15:37	#1
Avenger BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 57 Thanked: 3 Times	DIS/MID Something like that Searched the forum for what has become a common feature in most new cars getting launched in India.. Driver information system(Logan), Multiple Information Display(innova). I have a Santro Xing and would like to have something on my car too. Anyone in TBHP done anything like? Do we have off the shelf DIS/MID avaialble that can be fitted to any cars? Please help!! Avenger
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7th February 2009, 16:07	#2
swale84 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 9 Times	Avenger- it all depends on what information you want from your DIS/ MID. For example, if you just want a clock and have space to fit it seamlessly (like in the older swifts without digital clocks) it is possible to find something in the aftermarket Most DIs systems on modern cars though are a lot more complex, showing things such as ambient & inside temperature, distance to empty, fuel efficiency and even what channel you're listeneing to on the radio. I doubt you'd easily get an aftermarket option for such a system, perhaps a temperature display with two sensors is possible, but the FE, DTE and integration with your audio system is not something you can find in the accessories market.
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7th February 2009, 19:43	#3
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	I am not sure but i think the OBD Scanner can show you many details . For that you will need a screen too. Hence not a cost effective solution. Try something like autometers. Maybe they have them
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9th February 2009, 17:50	#4
Avenger BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 57 Thanked: 3 Times	Thanks for your views Swale/Abhinav I am not looking for something as sophisticated as in Logan/Innova. Looking for something that could provide the following details from the time the device is installed 1. Average FE 2. Average Km/hr or day 3. Distance to empty 4. Date and Time @abhinav url or contacts at autometers? Avenger
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9th February 2009, 23:18	#5
swale84 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 9 Times	Avenger, all these things (except of course for point no. 4) will require interfacing with the ECU. I'm pretty certain that no aftermarket solution exists as of now and don't see how a 'fits all' solution can be worked out. While the logic or algorithm for this data may be easy, the propreitary interfaces for each manufacturer would probably be a detterent for most developers. Perhaps you can considers Abhinav's suggestion of an OBD scanner + screen.
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