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[MisterRay]

I plan on installing a Google Nexus 7 2 in my car after i've finished with a friends car so i have a full infotainment centre in there. done plenty of research and have come up with a couple of design ideas for it (but that is a story for another time) one of the things i want the tablet in there for is so i can connect my phone or tablet via bluetooth to the OBD and get basic digital speedo/mpg/other crap. this where i am having a problem.

this may sound like a silly question and probably get dismissed very quickly. its also a long shot...

my OBD port is located under the hood. i am pretty sure it is an OBD1 port. when i put the connector in (via a lexus diagnostic tool extension cable) i cant close the hood. is it possible to relocate the obd port (fairly easily) into the car? or better yet... can i change the port to the obd 2 port and install it somewhere in the car? has it been done before?

insight on the subject would be very helpful.

p.s i may need the top half of the centre console trim for a RHD lol

This post has been edited by MisterRay: Jun 12, 2014 - 6:59 PM

[underground_desi...]

I have my 2din sony uninstalled for the same reason.
An android device that can play everything, connect to the internet, gps and so many applications like the torque app.
All you need is a cheap obd to bluetooth adapter.

you are going to need the console trimmed if you want it to fit properly.
I didn't know where the obd port was and I haven't thought about that problem.

How many inches is the nexus display and how are you planning to install it MisterRay?