V3 Config Menu How-To | P3 Gauges

In this video, we'll show you the ins and outs of our V3 OBD2 Gauge configuration menu.
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Timestamps:
Intro 00:00-00:39
Entering/Navigating Config Menu 00:40
Reading/Clearing Codes 01:31
Boost Setting 03:08
Analog Input 1 03:49
Analog Input 2 06:19
Boost Units 07:19
Pressure Resolution 07:41
Shift Light 08:12
Temperature Units 08:54
Speed Units 09:16
Speed Calibration 09:42
Dimmer 11:48
Power Control Option 13:04
OBD2/Analog Modes 14:50
Car Configuration 15:20
Low Priority Mode 16:01
AFR Units 17:04
Analog Boost Sensor Calibration 17:32
Factory Reset 18:53
Outro 20:15

[@user-te6fo9cb1c]

Great video. Thanks so much for this. Just installed mine on my B8 Allroad

[@P3Gauges]

Thanks for the feedback and your business, we do appreciate it! -Jake

[@jnf1283]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@P3Gauges]

Thanks for the feedback. If you need help with anything else feel free to shoot us an email - [e-mail]. Enjoy your gauge!

[@nofilter2091]

great video! Thanks

[@P3Gauges]

Thanks, we appreciate it! -Jake

[@ahaqqq]

After restoring the factory settings, the screen still does not show subtitles.

[@TheMegavasya]

Love the product question I have a 2014 Audi A4 that I’m using the obd2 gauge on and everything is perfect but I’m getting 0.0 for boost reading what should I try?

[@P3Gauges]

Thanks! We typically ship out B8 gauges pre-configured for S4s with the 3.0T. So you'll just need to change your boost setting from "bSt.C" to "bSt.1" in the config menu. (or "bSt.A" if you're running the analog boost sensor) If you have any other questions shoot us an email - [e-mail], thanks! -Jake

[@tannerchapman5014]

Which setting shows the ethanol content? My car is tuned on HP tuners and I have a DSX flex fuel sensor therefor the ecu should recognize it and show it in the gauge correct? 2013 1LE Camaro.

[@P3Gauges]

If your gauge is marked 7/1/22 or newer on the control box it can read E Via OBD2 port. If yours doesn’t, you’ll need to just do a factory reset so it can recognize the added flexfuel input. If your gauge is older than 7/1/22 you’ll either need our ESVA or email us for a software upgrade in your display - [e-mail]

[@Jwips.]

how can I have more then 2 obd2 connectd ?my aftermarket steering wheel came with something to have connected to obd2 at all times but it has an additinoal obd2 where I connected the p3 but it doesn't seem to work

[@P3Gauges]

You can connect multiple devices to your OBD2 port at the same time using an OBD2 splitter such as this - www.p3cars.com/accessories/p3-low-profile-obd2-splitter/ However, many OBD2 devices cannot fully function at the same time. Depending on what the devices are looking for they may conflict with one another in the network. Our gauge does have a couple features built in for situations like these - 1- If you have a V3 gauge, you can try to run your gauge in "low priority" mode by changing the priority setting to "Lp.Y" 2- With both the V3 and V2 gauges you can run your gauge in "analog" mode so that you can read boost, battery voltage and the 2 analog inputs without communicating on the network. All the details for these settings can be found on our install page - www.p3gauges.com/install/ If you have any further questions please email us - [e-mail], thanks! -Jake

[@tri6kata]

Is there an option of alarm to be configured on the analog sensors ? Would like to add oil temp and pressure and want to set a high point alarm for the temp and a low point alarm for the pressure.

[@P3Gauges]

Currently we do not have any programmable alarms other than the shift light feature. However, when you are setting up an analog input you can scale the bar graph to max out wherever you would like so you could use the bar graph to be your alarm.

[@tri6kata]

@@P3Gauges Thanks for the fast reply. We will discuss the solution with our client. Another question for you is if we choose only the analog inputs what is the seeing sequence, will the appear one after another for a few seconds or the driver has to switch between them?

[@P3Gauges]

@@tri6kata you can delete any unwanted readouts so you don’t have to scroll through extra screens. You simply tap the right button to cycle between readouts. They do not scroll automatically. Each time you cycle to the next readout it will display the title so you know what you are viewing.

[@pnswg01]

How do you dim the gauge if set to d.On or d.On.P? Mine has a mind of its own when set to d.On.A (green wire) Using the light output from the vent illumination which is about 5 volts. C7.5 Audi S6. It stays dim most of the time but occasionally changes to bright momentarily even though the vent illumination stays on. Also, I may prefer using the manual dim because when you look into the left mirror at night the gauge display is reflected into the mirror.

[@P3Gauges]

Simply hold the right button down while in gauge mode to manually dim or brighten the display. If you have a v3 gauge the threshold for auto-dimming using the green wire is 1 volt DC. If you have an “average” voltage from CAN lines the gauge dimming won’t work consistently. Also, if you are on a line where voltage drops as you drop the cluster illumination you may be bouncing on that threshold so the gauge goes back and forth between dim and bright. If you have a v2 gauge I believe the auto dim threshold was around 5v so that could also be your issue if the line you tied the green wire to is at 5v. If you have any further questions please email [e-mail].

[@pnswg01]

@@P3Gauges Thanks for the info. The gauge is a V3. I did not measure the voltage with an oscilloscope so I don't know if there are fluctuations (averaging) on the CAN bus. At a later date I will pick up the signal from the headlights where there should be no dimming.

[@ejicon3099]

Thanks for the clear and straight to the point configuration guide. @11:48 Once d.ON.P is selected, how do I manually dim the gauge brightness without having the green wire connected to my cars dimmer output?

[@P3Gauges]

Thanks for your comment. When you’re not set to auto dimming (so “d.On.P” or “d.On”) you just hold the right button down in gauge mode until the display dims. Do the same until it returns to bright to change back to bright mode.

[@ejicon3099]

@@P3Gauges Beautiful. Thanks for the quick response back and for producing such a great product. Appreciate it.

[@beckettdougherty6518]

Is there any way to calibrate the throttle gauge to read 0 when my foot is not on the gas at all? When coasting it still reads 16

[@P3Gauges]

Hey Beckett, Your car likely uses the throttle plate for idle control, meaning that the computer opens the throttle plate slightly to achieve the target idle RPM. Your throttle plate is actually at 16% (or degrees depending on the vehicle) and this is not a calibration issue.

[@beckettdougherty6518]

My orange gauge used to read coolant temps but I exchanged it for a red/white one and now I cannot see coolant temps anymore. Any idea why? Same V3 OBD2 box, just a different screen

[@P3Gauges]

Hey Beckett, It sounds like your coolant temperature readout may have been hidden (you do this by holding the left button until the readout disappears.) To get it back, you can either follow the factory reset procedure, outlined at 18:53 or you can go to the cc.X setting and cycle through all of them back to the one you started on. 15:20 would be a helpful place to see info on this. Once you are back at the cc.X setting that you started on you can press and hold the right button to save and exit the menu and your coolant temperature reading should be back.

[@NahomsStudio]

Hello when the gauge is set on automatic turn on with rpm and battery, does this drain the battery while the car is off??? because it’s using logic to see a voltage to turn on.???

[@P3Gauges]

Great question! It has a sleep routine just like your ECU so that it uses as little power as possible. In the sleep routine it only looks for a swing in battery voltage to then "wake up" and look for RPM input. We've had our own cars sit for months without starting or charging with the gauge installed and in auto mode without issue.

[@NahomsStudio]

@@P3Gauges thanks for the information I just installed in my 2019 Honda Accord and it’s running perfect!

[@P3Gauges]

@@NahomsStudio that's awesome, be sure to tag us on IG and we'll repost your car and gauge.

[@leagueofjustus5473]

Coming off the p3 gauge unit. Where do you connect the boost sensor in the engine bay on a camaro v6 6gen???

[@P3Gauges]

Anywhere on the intake between your supercharger/turbo and the intake runners. You may also be able to read boost through the OBD2 port without using the analog sensor.

[@leagueofjustus5473]

@@P3Gauges thank you

[@P3Gauges]

No problem! @@leagueofjustus5473

[@reillymartin2736]

Once you get it all configured, what do you have to do so you can see all the data?

[@p3gauges837]

It's a plug and play setup so once you're plugged in you'll be good to go.

[@moecity23]

i just reconnected my p3 gauge and it stared throwing codes and making the module lose communication

[@P3Gauges]

It sounds like you may have a network issue or a gauge issue going on. Please email [e-mail] with your order info and a description of the issue and we will take care of you there.

[@jarnok7818]

Once i finished my configuration my guage does not save the settings i just put in, hoe can i resolve this?

[@P3Gauges]

In theory that isn't possible, send me an email - [e-mail] and we'll get you taken care of - Jake

[@Flamb0w]

In my e90 328 the gauge stopped showing me my oil temp one day and I can’t figure how to get it back up

[@P3Gauges]

You may have deleted it by accident. Here's instructions on removing and restoring readouts from our install page - (p3gauges.com/v3-install) TO REMOVE AN UNWANTED READOUT 1- While gauge is running in gauge mode, TAP the right button to cycle to the readout you would like to remove. 2- HOLD the left button until you see "- - - -" (while holding the left button you will see the bar graph scroll back and forth across the screen) The reading is now removed until you restore it. (see instructions below) TO RESTORE A REMOVED SETTING 1- HOLD both buttons until "ConF" appears and then release. 2- TAP the right button until you see "cc.x" ("x" being a placeholder for several different options) You can find the correct cc setting for your car in the configuration chart above. 3- TAP the left button to cycle through the cc options and stop once you get to the correct setting for your vehicle. (perform this step even if the cc setting is already correctly set for your vehicle) 4- Once you are back to your correct cc setting HOLD the right button until the screen turns off. (this saves/exits the menu) 5- Start your engine (if not already running) and the gauge will turn on. (It will take a little longer than usual on the first startup after completing these steps) This process forces the gauge to "re-scan" the ECU and pull all the readings that it can. All your readings should be restored at this point.

[@TABB_AUTO]

Hi. How do i just save and exit when ive changed what i wanted? Is it the 5th press of the right button on cal.b option? Will that save and exit? Or is it the second press of the right button on f.set option? If ive understood correctly ?. Thanks

[@P3Gauges]

Just hold the right button down at any time in the config menu to save and exit

[@TABB_AUTO]

Thanks so much man. Thanks explaining everything. Even how to remove and bring back readouts. Another question if you can help… I just got my p3 and its ace but i have a readout air 1 and then air 2. Any ideas? 1 was a low temp and 2 was quite a high one. What are these? It literally just reads air 1 and then air 2. What temps are they? Thanks man

[@P3Gauges]

@@TABB_AUTO no problem! 1 if the temp at the MAF and 2 is the temp after the air is compressed and has gone through the intercooler or hx.👍🏼

[@crispyone2564]

So is the speed on my cluster faster than I’m actually going?? Why? Is it like a safety thing?

[@P3Gauges]

Most likely, yes. If you dig into it you can find a lot of information on this being the case across the board with all manufacturers. When you get into the fine details of how to determine your EXACT speed it gets very interesting due to tire diameter variations caused by pressures, tread depth, tire manufacturing, etc... It appears this padding is built in to protect manufacturers from liability for vehicles traveling faster than stated. If you get a ticket for speeding, they can't be sued for you going faster than your speedometer says.

[@tylerwatkins5242]

Is there any updates coming that reads quarter mile and half mile times?

[@P3Gauges]

Since our gauges don't have GPS we won't be adding this any time soon. Reading precise distance accurately without GPS isn't possible with a device like this with wheelspin and tire size variations.

[@xsaver23]

I have the V3, how do you manually dim your brightness?

[@P3Gauges]

Just hold the right button when the gauge is running in "gauge mode". Then to change it back to bright just hold the right button again.

[@tonylyons2414]

&P3cars hi,I’m from the UK and iv got a P3 gauge,on the speed setting,is that the correct speed,because from the P3 gauge to my MPH on the clocks,there’s a 4MPH difference,many people have told me the P3 gauge will be the correct reading,but is it?

[@P3Gauges]

Your speedometer will show the raw vehicle speed plus a small % of padding on top of that. So if you are traveling 50mph your speedometer may show something like 53 or 54 mph. Our gauge pulls the raw value from the ECU without the padding. You can also change the speed calibration in the config menu if you prefer it match your factory cluster. If you have any other questions please email [e-mail], thanks!

[@Zaynite]

Did you watch the video?

[@yishunGuan]

After the instrument is installed, how to make the instrument darker, or change it during the period, which will be reflected in the rearview mirror at night.

[@P3Gauges]

Check out the dimmer setting at 11:48

[@yishunGuan]

⁠ If it is set to automatic light, is it necessary to connect the green line to somewhere, such as where the 10th generation Civic car is connected? Can you tell me? I would be very grateful.

[@P3Gauges]

@@yishunGuan the details on this are covered at 12:10. The green wire needs to see 1volt DC or more in order to make the display dim. So you'll need a circuit that gets power only when the headlights are on

[@thelaserhive3368]

If you knew the codes, could you do a version for the E Golf Mk7….eg to give State of Charge info from HV battery and other specific EV info such as battery pack temperature, charge rate etc?

[@P3Gauges]

In the future we want to add custom PID abilities so that users can plug in whatever PID they want. This isn't currently available but is definitely something we are considering for the future.

[@Sterbo88]

What gauge does it display every time you turn it on?

[@P3Gauges]

Whatever reading you were on when your engine was shut off.

[@jonathanibrahim7838]

Now how do I get the ethanol reading on there it only shows battery when on

[@P3Gauges]

Please email [e-mail] and we'll get you taken care of.

[@darrylrichardson1997]

Can you uploaded tunes with this ?

[@P3Gauges]

No, this is a read-only product that delivers information to you as the driver. No tuning or performance modifications come from the gauge itself.

[@twin.scroll]

bmw e82 n55 Boost display is showing negative pressure instead of zeroing out?

[@P3Gauges]

You may be set to the wrong boost setting or the sensor may not be calibrated correctly if you’re reading with the analog sensor. Please email [e-mail] and we’ll help you figure it out.

[@twin.scroll]

i had read that n55 did not need a boost sensor, thought it read straight from the obd2 like mhd.. n55 2013 135i

[@twin.scroll]

@@P3Gauges do i switch to analog instead of obd2?

[@P3Gauges]

@@twin.scroll switching to analog mode cancels out all OBD2 functionality. If you are just switching to analog boost, you simply need to change your boost setting to bSt.A. That will pull boost from the analog sensor while still pulling OBD2 data for everything else.

[@alekschuck5548]

How to connect oil temperature sensor? I have Fiesta ST, i have 2 wires from sensor, white and black. White i have put in analog 1 and black to the ground but it doesn't work. Temperature is always -40°c.

[@P3Gauges]

You will first need to make sure that your sensor has a 0-5 volt linear output. If it does, you'll then need to input the 0 volt and 5 volt temp readings into the gauge in the config menu (those temp readings will be in the specs on your sensor) After you've done all that if you are still getting a "-40" reading it is most likely because no voltage is coming out of the sensor or because there is a connection issue on one of your wires. -40 is usually the 0 volts output reading for most temp sensors. Check to see if your sensor is powered by 5 volts or 12 volts and make sure it is powered up appropriately. If you have further questions please email us - [e-mail] and we'll be sure to help you out, thanks! -Jake

[@alekschuck5548]

@@P3Gauges Ok I wired it again, now one wire connect with analog 1 and second wire with 5v (purple wire). Next I have configured minimum sensor value to 150°c and maximum sensor value to 40°c (according to instruction of sensor). Now my temperature is 45°c, and when I heat up my sensor temperatures are lowering to about 42°c. Doesn't seem to work. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

[@P3Gauges]

@@alekschuck5548 It sounds like you may have configured your sensor inputs backwards. You said your MINIMUM value is 150 and your MAXIMUM value is 40, those probably need to be reversed. Please send an email with your sensor info to [e-mail] and we will get it figured out with you. -Jake

[@alekschuck5548]

@@P3Gauges when i reverse this configuration temperatures are about 145°c on cold and when a heat up sensor its rasing to about 149°c. Serial number of my sensor is 208OWTS Maybe this sensor not working with gauge and I need different sensor? What sensor to oil temperature do you recommend?

[@P3Gauges]

@@alekschuck5548 Please email [e-mail] and we will get you taken care of. -Jake

[@corneliusdavenport1169]

Is their a P3 Guage vent for the Chevy ss?

[@P3Gauges]

We're considering it. There isn't quite enough demand for them yet but in the mean time you can always install one of our DIY gauges - www.p3cars.com/diy/

[@corneliusdavenport1169]

@@P3Gauges I understand. I was interested in the clean vent install. these cars are getting to be more and more rare almost no one supports them these days. Thanks for replying.

[@jonathanibrahim7838]

Having it plugged in while car is off and it saying ready will not drain the battery?

[@P3Gauges]

Sounds like you need to set your power control setting to “pco.a” so That the gauge uses logic to turn on and off with the engine. Or you can hook it up to a switched 12v power source so that it shuts off with the ignition. If you have further questions please email [e-mail] and we’ll get you taken care of.

[@jonathanibrahim7838]

Thank you

[@yishunGuan]

How long does it take to ship in mainland China?

[@P3Gauges]

we’ve got multiple options, add the item to the cart and click “estimate shipping”. In most cases, orders are built and shipped same day when ordered by 3PM EST Monday-Friday

[@yishunGuan]

@@P3GaugesCan I send you a private message and help me check it? I like good products so much.

[@yishunGuan]

Can you help me check the logistics by providing the order number?

[@P3Gauges]

Reply to your order confirmation email or send an email to [e-mail] and we’ll get you taken care of.

[@yishunGuan]

⁠ The order has been edited into an English address name. Have you received it? Can you provide shipping?

[@P3Gauges]

@@yishunGuan email [e-mail] and we will assist you there

[@jamesballenger3991]

I think i deleted a function, can i get it back?

[@P3Gauges]

No, it’s unfortunately gone forever, JK! No problem, just go to your cc setting and tap the left button to cycle though then all (ending on the correct “cc.X” setting for your car) Then hold the right button down to exit and all readings will come back.

[@jamesballenger3991]

Do I still have to hard wire the gauge in to get it to read ethanol, or should it read from the ecu through the obd? Thanks!

[@P3Gauges]

Depends on the year/make/model of your car. If you have a GM vehicle or VW/Audi EA888 it will read it through the OBD2 port after a factory reset. Otherwise you'll have to use our ESVA wired into one of the analog inputs. If you have any further questions on that email me - [e-mail] and we'll get you covered.@@jamesballenger3991

[@Indefinitely_]

No Lambda on LC2?? Now yah tell me🙄

[@P3Gauges]

You can read Lamba with the LC2. Since it's read through the Analog inputs you can put whatever values in that you want. We have the pre-configured settings for AFR but you can manually input Lambda values. The description on the product page shows both the AFR and Lambda values. 7.35AFR=.5Lambda / 22.39AFR=8.0Lambda - www.p3cars.com/accessories/lc-2-digital-wideband-o2-sensor-kit/

[@P3Gauges]

Just saw your email as well. I sent you full instructions on how to read AFR in Lambda using the LC2

[@Indefinitely_]

@@P3Gauges I’ll work through this process tonight and see if I can get It dialed in. I was expecting that switching AFr.A to AFr.L it would adjust automatically.

[@P3Gauges]

@@Indefinitely_ Understood, I can see why you would think that but that setting only changes the OBD2 AFR reading if the car has factory widebands. I can't believe that GM doesn't put factory widebands on their LS/LT powered cars! If you need any more help please reply in our email thread, thanks!

[@Indefinitely_]

@@P3Gauges no kidding! If I recall correctly Hondas back in 08 even had factory wide band. Thank you for your help!

[@ahaqqq]

After restoring the factory settings, the screen still does not show subtitles.

[@ahaqqq]

After restoring the factory settings, the screen still does not show subtitles.

[@ahaqqq]

After restoring the factory settings, the screen still does not show subtitles.

[@ahaqqq]

After restoring the factory settings, the screen still does not show subtitles.

[@P3Gauges]

Send me an email with the year/make/model/engine of your car and details on the issue you are having and we'll get it figured out - [e-mail]