AiM ECU Bridge with OBDII Cable (Plug & Play)

For 1999+ models with 16-pin OBD-II port under the dash.

The AiM dash/logger or SmartyCam needs to get ECU data from somewhere and this is one option that is also plug-and-play. On modern cars with OBD-II electronics there is a lot of data running through the plug-in diagnostic port in the dash (usually by the driver's left leg). Data such as RPM, throttle position, speed, temperatures, and more are easily accessed from one location. AiM uses this ECU "bridge" to transfer and interpret the data from your OBD plug to the AiM device. This kit uses a OBD plug-in cable connected to the Bridge. Data is then transferred along an AiM CAN cable to your dash/logger or camera. The output cable on the ECU bridge is quite short so you will need a 5-pin AiM CAN cable in the length of your choice. Power for the ECU Bridge comes from your cigarette lighter socket.

Once installed, the ECU Bridge must be configured using AiM's RaceStudio software (it doesn't auto-recognize any ECU). This should be a one-time only setup process required for new installations only.

A hard-wired version is also available (see RS232 version). There are pros and cons to both types. The OBD version is plug and play and will leave no trace behind. But data transfer through the OBD port is slower than a direct tap into the vehicle CAN wiring. We're talking fractions of a second but it is noticeable when watching video or reviewing data logs. The OBD port has a lot of valuable data available but tapping the vehicle CAN wires has more. Hardwiring is our preferred method for the faster transfer rate and it will leave the OBD port free for diagnostics or other uses.