Carista OBD2 limitations and successes

Did you see this "long press on the door sensor to open trunk" in the Prime manual, or just in the Carista app?
Unless there is something I don't know about, I don't think this is possible without changing the gas struts. When you manually open the trunk, you still have to lift the lid, it doesn't rise on its own. So even if it were unlatched, it would still just sit there. Possible a bad move if you or something in your pocket inadvertently pushed the button and you drove off and the lid lifted due to air pressure.and the antique (whatever) you just bought is suddenly on the freeway behind you.

And if you're just talking about just unlocking the rear hatch so someone without a key can get something, just push the unlock button twice and it's unlocked.

 

When I touch my door handle, all locks unlock. I don't remember if I had that changed, but I don't think so. And all it takes is 1 finger behind the door handle to do this. I think the solution to this, with the least downside, is use a shopping cart or bag, so you can have at least one hand free. I wouldn't want the hatch unlatched ever, unless I was lifting it.

 

Just ordered one to try as well. Thanks!

 

Just got mine today and connected to my iPhone and made some changes. Super easy and convenient. Had to activate a free month of subscription in order to make changes. It is too bad that they charge a monthly/annual fee for using the app/device to make changes but it is definitely an awesome device.

I changed the Super Annoying Endless Reverse Beeping to just ONE Beep. Change my Turn Signal Auto Flash from 3 to 5 flashes. Enabled the rolling down windows with a Long Press. Mute the proximity sensor after stopping for 3 seconds, and reduce the sensor volume to 1 as well.

Super happy right now. Thanks Dmitriy for the suggestions!

 

I asked my family members if they have a car that is supported so we can customize their settings before the trial ends. But glad to see Prime is supported with so many settings.

 

Used my to turn off the continuous back beep today.
Second time I've used the app
First time was before it became a subscription.
This time, still no need for subscription so I must be grandfathered in.
(I would've been so pissed)

 

That's good to hear JP that you got the good deal. What did you have to pay before?

 

Carista OBD2 Adapter and Scanner for iPhone/iPad and Android + Free App
Sold by: Prizmos Ltd.

$39.99

Amazon, with prime membership.

 

I have no record of that, doesn't mean it's no so.

 

Since fuelley.com refuses to seperately log plugin efficiency the way they do strictly gas cars, maybe Carista can?
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Couple of questions ... any others that have used Carista or other OBD adapters to modify settings for the PRIMEs? Any other good settings for the rest of us to consider modifying from the factory default? I would like to make changes before my 30-day trial is over.

Also, anyone using any iOS app to get realtime driving data from Carista? Does it work well?

Thanks

 

Can you adjust the volume of the Vehicle Proximity Notification system to level 2 or Level 3, with Carista OBD2?

 

Would it work with other ODB2 adapters like the BAFX or must be Carista's adapter?
Thanks.

 

I don’t know why everyone hates the backup beep so much. I understand that this is your first time with an electric car and you don’t want to hear that “annoying” noise, but remember there is no feedback in the gears or selector. I deactivated the beep, and one time I was in a rush and thought I brought the selector all the way over to R but I didn’t. I caught my mistake very quickly but I immediately turned the beep back on after that incident after I realized is a vital safety feature.

 

I didn't turn it off, I just made it one beep. Much less annoying that way and still the notification.