Garmin ecoRoute hd Cable Review

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Garmin ecoRoute hd Cable

Garmin ecoRoute hd Cable Reviews


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Michel
Blainville, Qc
August 31, 2010
 		 BEST

Installation took 1 minute, easy setup with GPS. I really love the gauges which gives me a lot more information that my dashboard can provide

Pros: exactly as advertised
Recommend: YES

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Richard
Kelowna,BC
July 16, 2010
 		 VERY GOOD

Easy to install and use. The istructions are well documented. Certainly keeps one informed about the vehicles functions, especially fuel economy.

Cons: screen with gauges somewhat darkish.could be light
Recommend: YES

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info_dan
Montreal, QC
July 15, 2010
 		 WORKS AS ADVERTISED

I'm a bit of an eco freak (I have a Prius) and got the nüvi 1490T because of the ECOroute feature. Once I had it, I found that feature to be a bit oh-hum. Then I discovered the ecoRouteHD cable, and was really glad I got an ecoRoute Garmin after all, for all it promised. The connection to the OBD-II connection held the potential of access to a lot of "under the hood" parameters.

Once I got it, I was a bit disappointed. In the Gauges screen, you can indeed select which parameter goes where, but on the Prius (2008), you have access to a grand total of 8 parameters: Speed (wow...), RPM, 12v gattery voltage, Coolant temperature, engine load, timing advance, Intake manifold pressure, and mass air flow. I was hoping for a bit more.

But I'm still glad I got it, I now have more confidence in the quantity of fuel used displayed at the end of a trip, and if I have a check engine light, I'll be able to easily see what it's about and reset it.

I am having an issue with the "fuel economy" ecoChallenge value being very low (below 50) when compared to not using the ecoRouteHD and the GPS uses only the speed (~70), but I suspect it is due to my hybrid vehicle. The fuel economy jumps to 99 when the internal combustion engine turns off, but when it runs, the value is too low in my opinion. Also, and this may be related, the other day, I turned off the car after just a few moments (less than a minute, forgot something in the house) and afterwards, the GPS detected a "new vehicle". I still have to contact Garmin support about that and the low ecoChallenge fuel economy values.

Pros: works as advertised
Cons: only 8 gauges (prius 2008),weird fuel eco values
Recommend: YES

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SVT_Wruby
White Rock, BC
July 13, 2010
 		 ECOROUTE HD

When I first bought this for my Nuvi 1390T, it would occasionally drop it's connection to the GPS. When it worked I provided quite accurate fuel usage numbers (one tank used was 43.03L on fillup at the pump and the Unit reported 43.14L used, well within acceptable tolerances for sure. It also diagnosed a P0133 Code with is a slow responding O2 sensor.

The dropped connections became bothersome however and I was ready to return the unit. Last week I updated the software on my GPS with Webupdater and when I put it back in the car, it downloaded an update wirelessly to the EcoRouteHD. Since then the unit has never dropped the signal and has been rock solid.

Recommended for any one that is a bit nutty about keeping tabs on fuel economy or that is interested in some of the other readings available such as engine load or coolant temps. For some reason it doesn't have oil temp but that is probably because my car doesn't have an oil temp sensor.

It has been nice to see instant fuel economy and although I typically don't drive to save fuel, I was definitely able to use the information the unit provides to adjust my driving habits to get better fuel economy without having to slow down too much. EcoRouteHD does tend to favour flatter, more freeway oriented routes if you let it.

Pros: accurate fuel usage information, cel reset ability
Cons: buggy connection at first, should be cheaper
Recommend: YES

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Mike
Winnipeg,MB
July 5, 2010
 		 GOOD CONCEPT, BAD SOFTWARE ??

Wont't work for more than 24 hours with two seprate 1390 T units. Garmin has no answers.

Pros: great/accurate data when it works
Cons: freezes up the nuvi 1390t within 24 hours.
Recommend: NO

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Brian
Corvallis, Oregon
June 30, 2010
 		 NIFTY GARMIN GADGET

It is possible to put the MPG on the map page, in the lower left corner of the screen. Measures gas mileage and calculates MPG and fuel costs.

I wish I could program the data fields on the Nvui as I can on my eTrex, I don't see why they don't let me do that. I would like to be able to put ANY values that it can read onto the map screen, for example intake air temp.

I wish that it calculated estimated range remaining, it does not do that. I like the fact that it logs data while your nuvi is shut off- though mine never is.

I am using it in a Toyota Yaris with a Garmin 1390T.

Overall the device works better than I expected once I got used to the controls.

Pros: nothing else out there like it.
Cons: it costs too much. $75-80 would be reasonable
Recommend: YES

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K-Bar
Oklahoma City, OK
June 30, 2010
 		 2002 CHEVY TAHOE

Works as promised. Plugged it in and it started working.

Recommend: YES

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Porsche914v8
VA
June 30, 2010
 		 GOOD

EcoRoute worked great on my diesel Jetta, but did not work on my diesel Dodge truck.

Pros: great details for boost, rpm, engine temperature.
Cons: doesn't work on my diesel dodge truck.
Recommend: YES

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Rob
Ottawa, ON
June 30, 2010
 		 COOL GADGET - BUT A BIT PRICEY

All in all does what was advertised. Was a little disappointed that more data fields were not available. Installation was very easy. Integration with EcoRoute how to determine since my 1490T seems to have been buggy (if I drive faster than 80km/h gave me a score of 0, no matter if I was on a highway) and ended up dying. It has been sent back for repair.

Pros: easy installation. delivers as promised
Cons: bit pricey for what you get.
Recommend: YES

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