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                                                      MAN #650500G

 

 
 
 
 

BIM-01-2 

Bus Interface Module for OBD-II vehicle interface 

 

 

This Bus Interface Module has an input to read engine information from vehicles using the J1850 GM 1996-up OBD-II 
protocol, Ford 1996-up OBD-II protocol, Chrysler 2004-up OBD-II protocol, or CAN (SAE J1979) OBD-II protocol. CAN 
SAE J1979 OBD-II is used on all vehicles 2008 and newer and some vehicles from 2004 

– 2008.  

 
There are two interface (I/O) ports on the module. Either one can be connected to the instrument system or to another 
module, allowing several units to be daisy chained together.  

Do not:

 connect the I/O port to anything other than a Dakota Digital control box or BIM.  

Do not:

 mount the module in the engine compartment; it should be mounted in the vehicle cabin. 

 
The BIM-01-2 normally 

does not use one of the 16 available bus ID’s like other Dakota Digital BIM units do. Speed and 

RPM data are transmitted and updated every 0.1 second, on a dedicated bus to the display box processor. The remaining 
data is sent one at a time in sequence along with the speed and RPM. 
Some 2009 and newer GM engines offer boost data.  If enabled, the boost data will try to default to ID Channel 9 in the 
control box for the display. 
 
The engine and transmission information that is available from the unit depends on the year, make, model, and options of 
the vehicle. Some of the possible values are: engine RPM, vehicle speed, engine coolant temperature, intake air 
temperature, transmission fluid temperature, transmission gear position, vacuum/boost and ambient air temperature. 
 

A GPS-50-2 CANNOT be linked (daisy chained) to a BIM-01-2 with a BIM cable. 

The two units cannot talk to the display control box at the same time.

 

 

Summary of Contents for BIM-01-2

Page 1: ...e cabin The BIM 01 2 normally does not use one of the 16 available bus ID s like other Dakota Digital BIM units do Speed and RPM data are transmitted and updated every 0 1 second on a dedicated bus to the display box processor The remaining data is sent one at a time in sequence along with the speed and RPM Some 2009 and newer GM engines offer boost data If enabled the boost data will try to defau...

Page 2: ...rom the data bus when there is an engine code set This will not turn on the indicator for a lamp test function when the key is on but the engine is not running This indicator can be enabled or disabled in the BIM 01 2 setup Some features require a minimum instrument system software revision or higher to be supported Engine Indicator Oil Pressure Fuel Level VHX VX03 VX04 VFD3 SE45 SE47 VFD3X SE54 S...

Page 3: ...crement up again When the desired percentage is reached hold SW1 until changes to Tap SW1 until and DONE are displayed Press and hold SW1 until and DONE are display Obtaining RPM from the BIM 01 2 Hold the SW1 switch from the instrument system control box while turning the key on o The speed display should show and the message display should show SETUP Release SW1 Tap SW1 until and TACH are displa...

Page 4: ...ould show SETUP Release SW1 Tap SW1 until and OIL are displayed Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds until changes to The displays should show and SENDER Press and hold SW1 for at least 3 seconds until changes to The speed display will show the current setting Tap SW1 until and BUS are displayed Press and hold SW1 until and DONE are displayed Tap SW1 until and DONE are displayed Press and hol...

Page 5: ...e is reached hold SW1 I until DONE is displayed Tap SW1 I until SPEED DONE is displayed Press and hold SW1 I until a big DONE is displayed Obtaining RPM from the BIM 01 2 Hold the SW1 I switch from the instrument system control box while turning the key on o The message display should show SETUP Release SW1 I LCD1 should show SETUP SPEED Tap SW1 I until SETUP TACH is displayed Press and hold SW1 I...

Page 6: ...ould show SETUP SPEED Tap SW1 until SETUP OIL is displayed Press and hold SW1 I for at least 3 seconds until OIL SENDER is displayed Press and hold SW1 I for at least 3 seconds until SENDER NORMAL is displayed Release the switch and SENDER NORMAL will be displayed Tap SW1 I until SENDER BUS is displayed Press and hold SW1 I until DONE is displayed Tap SW1 I until OIL DONE is displayed Press and ho...

Page 7: ...After the engine is running enter setup and go to ADJUST While driving a known speed SWI and SWII left right can adjust speed Percentage can also be adjusted without driving Tap SWII right to increment up to 125 Tap SW1 left to decrement down to 75 The speed will be displayed in the LCD along with the percent chosen Once the speed is correct hold either switches until RELEASE is displayed You may ...

Page 8: ... switch on the BIM 01 2 case while turning the key on The BIM display will show the current revision code while this is held Release the switch The display will show Press and hold the switch to enter the menu The BIM will then display the currently selected bus ID When you see on the display release the switch Tap the switch to change the setting from or To save setting press and hold the switch ...

Page 9: ...the switch until you see on the display then release the switch The display will show Press and hold the switch to exit setup or tap to choose another menu option Enable RPM signal for Ford Performance control pack Coyote Engines Note It is recommended to use the default setting Only enable this setting if your RPM signal is not functioning Hold the switch on the BIM 01 2 case while turning the ke...

Page 10: ...itted for the BIM 01 2 to read Emissions note If your vehicle requires emissions testing in your area the check engine feature of this unit cannot be used to operate the Check Engine or Service Engine indicator Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Solution No BIM data on instrument readout BIM does not light up PWR wire does not have power GND wire is not properly grounded Power data harne...

Page 11: ... 11 MAN 650500G Notes ...

Page 12: ...is product that should it under normal use and condition be proven defective in material or workmanship for the lifetime of the original vehicle it was installed in such defect s will be repaired or replaced at Dakota Digital s option This warranty does not cover nor extend to damage to the vehicle s systems and does not cover diagnosis removal or reinstallation of the product This Warranty does n...

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