Though there's no MID still present, the Board Computer still allows me to check some things like fuel consumption & mileage, and I have multiple devices onboard to tell me the time. Three devices replace the NAV functions my Blaupunkt cheapie radio doesn't have.

All I'm wanting to add is a way to always monitor (at a glance) the coolant temperature, oil pressure and/or temperature, and transmission temperature. Whether or not the information I want to view full-time is readily available thru an Android app (I'll keep trying new ones), or via an add-on OBD2-powered dongle device (cheap-ish), I'm going to find a way to do it.

I thought about adding a gauge set, like I'm used to using on many past vehicles, but I'm not liking the thought of

• 1) the high price for a good set of additional sensors, gauges, and mounting,
• 2) finding a suitable gauge set to more-or-less blend-in with the interior (I'm not happy with my modifications/additions so far, detracting from the appearance of this old, but classic BMW),
• 3) there's already info available, and I know there must be a better way to access it (ideally thru the PIDs that the OBD port should be able to share, if the correct access is found), and
• 4) possible interference with other sensors and modules already on the X5, if additional analog devices or a badly-programmed digital device is added

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I couldn't get the Torque Pro app to furnish PIDs for oil pressure & temperature or transmission temperature (the PIDs never go green), nor the OBDLink app that I have used for years on other vehicles (though some GM PIDs are missing on them, I have gauges that give me the data). I'm going to try more Android apps (my phones & tablet are all Android) to try to get what I need.

At present, I'm considering a "K+D Can cable" ($30) + my "OTG adapter" combo (to hook-in to my Androids), to be able to use the Bimmertool Pro app ($16). It says it should work on pre-2008 BMW's (some add-on devices will not).

I'll keep trying for awhile, but I will post results here, regardless of outcome...and probably, eventually try the I-bus + Android radio as previously suggested.

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01 BMW X5 E53,3.0i-5L40E, 7/13/01
topas-blau,Leder-grau,"resto-project car"

Here:
14 Lexus ES350,3.5L-U660E
09 HHR Panel,2.2L-4T45E
04 Chevy 2500HD,6.0L-4L80E
98 GMC Sierra 1500,5.7L-4L60E

Gone:
66 Chevelle Malibu 2dr ht.,327>441c.i.-TH350>PGlide/transbrake
08 Cobalt Coupe,2.2L-4T45E
69 & 75 C10s,350c.i.-TH350
86 S10,2.8L-700R4
73 Volvo 142,2.0L-MT4
72 & 73 VW SuperBeetles,1.6l-MT4
64 VW,1.2l-MT4
67 Dodge Monaco 500 2dr ht.,383c.i.-A727
56 Chevy 210 4dr,265c.i.-PGlide