AlfaOBD settings

[EddyArnold]

Hey guys! I thought I’d start a thread on different AlfaOBD settings. I am no expert so if someone knows better than me please feel free to post and let everyone know the right way ? I’m just figuring out as I go, mostly through Ram forums or youtube vids… As you find things it would be awesome to add them here!

I’m not going to go over the details of what to order and all that because if you are here you probably already have your security cable, OBD bluetooth, the app, and are ready to go… but I’ll reserve this space if this thread gets some traction and it needs to be added ?I’m just too lazy right now

Of course the super basics of connections probably doesn’t need a lot of detail too (connect security cable to security ports then your OBD Bluetooth device, connect your phone to the OBD Bluetooth, select your “My car”, but let me know, I’d rather edit than type it all out now…

I will say that the ignition needs to be in Run but not started

Anyways here we go

Change wheel size

Function: Body Computer
Control Unit: Body Computer My2020-21 PowerNet
Connect
Hood open icon @ bottom
Procedure: Program tire size
I would suggest manually entering circumference in mm
START
After it is successful turn the Jeep off and back on (I usually wait 30 second and open the door)

Now you will need to fix ABS issues (or maybe not see @ShadowsPapa comment below)

Go back to the main screen and change the Function to ABS
Control Unit: ABS Bosch My2019+ PowerNet
Connect
Hood open icon @ bottom
Procedure: ABS initialization - START
Procedure: Static ECU Initialization - START
Check engine button @ bottom - Clear faults – yes
After it is successful turn the Jeep off and back on
Still in ABS click hood icon
Procedure: Clearing Rolls information - START
Check engine button @ bottom - Clear faults – yes

Go back to the Body Computer
Check engine button @ bottom - Clear faults – yes

Go back to Engine Computer
Check engine button @ bottom - Clear faults – yes

Turn your Jeep off and wait a min you should be good to go… You may want to check with a GPS speedo from your phone to make sure you got the right c circumference

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[EddyArnold]

This one was tricky to find but it's under Car Configuration Change (there's lots of stuff in there)

Disable TPMS

Function: Body Computer
Control Unit: Body Computer My2020-21 PowerNet
Connect
Hood open icon @ bottom
Procedure: Car configuration change (near the bottom bottom)
Select option: VehConfig 3 – Base TPM System Present
Select value: No - START
Select option: VehConfig 3 – Premium TPM System Present
Select value: No - START

I turned off and back on but it didn’t go away right away, but after it was off a few hours I stop getting the warning icon and popup on startup

 

[EddyArnold]

I don't know if this one works but if you try it post and let us know, it would be awesome if it does!

Ecodiesel Force Regen with AlfaOBD

 

[TimJohanson]

Thought I would put this here, using AlfaOBD I successfully changed headlight and taillight settings to led. My taillights are Oracle wrap around style, The reverse lights would not stay on very long, but all other functions were ok. I do have the diode in line that came with the taillights. I have Lasfit headlight bulbs (LA Plus) they had a very very slight flicker at times. After setting the reverse and headlights to led with the AlfaOBD, they all work fine. My Gladiator had the Halogen lights from factory.

 

[EddyArnold]

Not 100% sure if this is helpful or not, but here's a pretty good list from the ram forum guys of known working items for them, but may be similar for us ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

https://docs.google.com/document/u/...KF_qrZBFuFHE3r1bx9EJqKImGljUIPri1myIX8b0D4wYQ

 

[ecidiego]

Is there any functional difference between AlfaOBD Android and PC versions? Have to pay more for both. I have a 10" tablet so screen size isn't an issue.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Is there any functional difference between AlfaOBD Android and PC versions? Have to pay more for both. I have a 10" tablet so screen size isn't an issue.

I paid once and downloaded it onto my phone and my tablet. Tablet is also android I skipped the PC version.
I can't see why or how there'd be any functional difference because it's still AlfaOBD, just the OS is different.
I prefer using my 10" LG tablet when doing mods or changes....... logging I'll use my phone and keep it in the phone holder on the dash.

Now you will need to fix ABS issues

Why? I changed tire size on mine and that's all I did. No ABS.
I used a real GPS and a phone to check the ODOMETER - don't go by the speedometer. The odometer is the only way to really get it right.

 

[ecidiego]

Thanks Papa. Android it is.

 

[jsalbre]

There *shouldn’t* be a difference, but there’s been numerous times on the Ram forums where we were able to get something to work using the Windows version of AlfaOBD but people using the Android version were not.

 

[EddyArnold]

Why? I changed tire size on mine and that's all I did. No ABS.
I used a real GPS and a phone to check the ODOMETER - don't go by the speedometer. The odometer is the only way to really get it right.

Because I don't really know what I'm doing and just copying what I see on the internets and doing it that way seemed to work for me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (added notes above)

I like the idea for the odometer... I'll double check that way today! Thanks!

 

[mert34]

wish it worked for the 22 models. have been using it for years.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

wish it worked for the 22 models. have been using it for years.

Why won't AlfaOBD work? They keep updating it, there was an update just last month (2/26/2022)

 

[ShadowsPapa]

AlfaOBD has made a couple of changes to how they are handling their app for purchase, updates, etc.
To get the latest update, here is what I needed to do:
I was at version 2.1.9.9
I needed to go to 2.2.7.0 which is the latest.
I contacted them with my info - name, where and when and how I bought the licensed version.
They told me to uninstall the app, follow a link they gave me to install the latest and contact them with the code found when I opened the app and chose "information".
I did that, they sent me the activation code, which I applied, and I was up-to-date.
All of this took less than 24 hours. They were responsive - fast, but the final email with the codes of course took longer as I believe they are in Europe, so I received the email with the activation code in the middle of the night here.
This won't automatically update through Google Play Store like other apps bought there, and Amazon doesn't do updates like that.

 

[EddyArnold]

AlfaOBD has made a couple of changes to how they are handling their app for purchase, updates, etc.
...
This won't automatically update through Google Play Store like other apps bought there, and Amazon doesn't do updates like that.

Interesting... I just check my app and it's at 2.2.7.0 and have only updated through the Google Play Store . I wonder if that was just a fluke or something that will be rolling to everyone in the future. Guess I'll keep an eye out for not getting updates...
Thanks for the info!

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Interesting... I just check my app and it's at 2.2.7.0 and have only updated through the Google Play Store . I wonder if that was just a fluke or something that will be rolling to everyone in the future. Guess I'll keep an eye out for not getting updates...
Thanks for the info!

Maybe it will update through Google Play if you bought it there to begin with. I bought mine on Amazon because it was so easy to then just to open the Amazon app with my tablet and download it onto my tablet as well since as far as Amazon was concerned, I already paid for it and licensed it.
Likely the method of purchase is the difference I did send him my Amazon receipt to show proof of purchase but he must have already looked it up based on my name and email as he was ready to go with the codes.

Anyway, if you have 2.2.7.0 you are good to go - at least until there's another update LOL

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