Idatalink Maestro Info

I just installed a Kenwood DDX-8906S with the RR and having issues with the dynamic parking lines. When my steering wheel is straight, the dynamic parking lines appear to be fully turned to the left; when my steering wheel is turned far right, the dynamic lines are straight. Any ideas on how to fix this issue?

Thanks!

 

I just installed a Kenwood DMX9906S and I am getting N/A on the TPMS screen. Anyone know how to get the actual PSI to display? Thanks.

 

Check you obd2 connection. When I had my emissions test done the tech had to plug in and when he plugged the maestro unit back in the wire within the plug wasn't seated well and lost connection.

 

Hello folks, would like to get some input on how I should wire in a kenwood headunit I just purchased yesterday. Was looking at the wiring schematic this AM and decided to call idatalink so I was fairly confident of what to do come install day. Well, the gentleman there shocked me with setup options.

Current setup: entune with dsr1 going to an aftermarket amp and currently using factory speaker wires.

New setup:
Option 1: Run RCAs from back of new HU straight to the amp. Use the necessary connections on the Maestro RR and TOY2 harness to make everything work on the dash side. Remove DSR1 but keep Toy3 harness so that i dont have to cut connectors/buy new ones on the amp side.

• Pros: can sell DSR1 and get some money back. Simple(er) install.
• Cons: DSP on kenwood isnt quite as good as DSR1. Would have open connectors in quite a few places which just looks sloppy and will have to route RCAs.

Option 2: No RCAs and retain DSR1. Connect Toy2 behind dash to connect into RR. Use factory wiring to run signal down to DSR1 which connects to AMP.

• Pros: No need to run extra RCA and keep DSR1 dsp capailities. Higher voltage output out of the DSR1 than out of new HU. No open/loose connectors. Probably easiest install as i'm only going behind the dash. 8 channel output out of DSR1 compared to 6 from HU
• Cons: Can't sell DSR1. Signal will be going through factory wiring which I am not sure how I feel about.

Option 3: Run RCAs from HU to DSR1. Reflash DSR1 to not read the input as coming from the Toy3 and just from RCAs. Still use Toy2 and Toy3.

• Pros: Still get to use the DSR1. Dont have to send the signal through the skimpy factory wiring. Higher voltage output out of the DSR1 than out of new HU. 8 channel output out of DSR1 compared to 6 from HU
• Cons: will have to route RCAs and will have open connectors. Cant sell DSR1.

Any thoughts would be appreciated

 

Rcas from headunit to amp. No need to have the DSR1 in there anymore if you have a clean signal to the amps. It’s only adding another source to introduce noise into the system. Simplify your life. Simplify your setup. Lol.

 

Thanks! Appreciate the insight. Was leaning that way but wasn’t completely sold on it

 

The DSR is really only needed to clean up the highly processed signal coming out of the JBL amp. With the removal of the headunit, you now have a pure, clean full range source of audio output to your amp and a dedicated sub out. The processing and crossover settings in the kenwoods are top notch.

 

@Danman34 what do you hook the yellow/black footbrake wire up to? I grounded the lt. green (e-brake) to the radio but can’t find a corresponding wire for the yellow/black

 

That’s not used. Just ground the green parking brake wire coming out the radio.

 

I have a 2019 Tundra Limited with JBL and a Kenwood DMX906s HU with a Maestro RR2 and am not able to view any Fuel info in the gauges section. When I go to setup, Fuel has an X in front of it. The other gauges seems to be working OK.....any ideas?

 

Have you updated your Maestro with the latest firmware?

 

I just checked and there is a newer version of the firmware since I installed it. I’ll try to update it this weekend and see if that works.

 

Anyone know if the Mastro RR allows an aftermarket headunit to display now playing info in the gauge cluster? Using a different harness that doesn't send info to that screen. Would be nice to have when i'm running a GPS app and can't see whats playing.

 

I have had my Maestro RR installed in my Tundra for about 6 weeks now. And whilst I have not had a chance to tweak/program it exactly how I want it yet, I do NOT see any option that allows for it to send data to the instrument cluster LED screen. It simply interfaces between the ODBII port, the steering wheel controls and the head unit (Kenwood, in my case). The only thing that I do regret losing (albeit, not that much) is the GPS information being sent to the instrument cluster LED screen in real time as my Kenwood H/U is a GPS/DVD model. Anyway, the Maestro is a cool gadget, but not as revolutionary as I originally thought it was going to be.

 

So after upgrading the firmware, still no luck on a Fuel gauge. So I decided to call support. Here is what I found.
1. Idatalink support is great. I called 3 times and got thru immediately all 3 times. Their techs are awesome.
2. The version of the firmware you flash on your Maestro may not be what is displayed on your HU.....this is per the tech. Something to do with the way the radio firmware may not be displaying the Maestro firmware correctly.
3. The Fuel gauge doesn’t display for all vehicles. Guess I’m just one of the unlucky ones.

 

I wouldn't give up that easily. Have you updated your firmware on your Kenwood H/U?

 

I checked before installing my HU and it is on the current version. I’d be curious to see if anyone else with a 2019 Tundra is able to get the Fuel gauge.

 

No transmission temp or gas..

Ddx9905s

No built in nav so no nav direction option in drivers gauge in front of me.

 

Trans temp is normal. Toyota uses a proprietary PID for it. Likely the fuel as well. I don't get fuel, either.

 

This thread got me curious, so I went and checked my setup. (Please bear in mind, I am not as knowledgeable on Tundra's as most of the membership here, which is why I joined here. To learn more about my beloved Tundra. But I believe that the more information that you have, the better your analysis and troubleshooting. So I thought that I would provide the information that I found regarding my truck. And yes, I am an IT guy by profession, so I can be a bit wordy in documentation. LOL).

I have a 2011 SR5 Crewmax Texas Edition. A few months ago, I had a Kenwood DNX996XR with a MaestroRR2 and Sirius SXV300 installed. (I did not do the install myself. I had a well vetted and competent local shop do the install at a very reasonable rate for labor). I am very happy with my selections. With the MaestroRR2, I was able to retain my steering wheel controls (which are just the SR5 controls). I am running the latest firmware on all components. The shop that installed the unit did the setup on all of it, so all of the gauges were whatever they had setup. I have accurate tire pressure and temp showing on the HU as well as open door graphics and engine status. When I go to the gauges icon, I have mph, rpm, intake temp, fuel level, and load showing for the gauges. I noticed that the fuel was showing "0" on the HU, though I had 3/4 of a tank of fuel. I went to the settings (Audio settings, OEM Settings) on the HU and found the vehicle and Maestro setup menus. In the Fuel Economy settings under the Maestro settings, my fuel tank was set to a capacity of "0". I set it at 20 gallons (not knowing what the actual capacity was) and it started registering as 100% on the HU fuel gauge. I dropped it to 18 gallons, and it registered as 110%. LOL. I looked up what my actual capacity is, and entered 26.4 gallons. It now reads 75%, which is accurate as I do have 3/4 of a tank of fuel.

I also noticed the option to customize different gauges for both P1 and P2 on the HU. So I looked through the various options that were available (not grayed out). I have transmission fluid temp and a ton of other options available. I tested a few of them, and I indeed do have those data feeds coming from the OBD unit to the HU (via the Maestro, of course). I have the analog dash instrument cluster with LED odometer/trip that has the transmission fluid temp gauge, Engine/water temp gauge, fuel gauge, battery gauge, and oil pressure gauge. I tested and compared each of these, and they all displayed accurately on the HU.

I have had the Kenwood long enough to go through and explore all of its features, but I shamelessly admit that I haven't taken the time yet to go through and truly dig into all of what the unit has to offer. (But it is a LOT of stuff). I will offer some feedback regarding some other conversations in this topic though. I have an iPhone 8 Plus that I use with my HU. I do utilize CarPlay wirelessly most of the time, and I normally play music from my phone (I have a 16000+ mp3 collection and a hugely eclectic musical taste). I use Waze, Google Maps, and the HU's onboard Garmin for navigation. I mostly use Waze and GoogleMaps so long as I have good data reception, but I do like having the Garmin, and I have had need for it several times in trips from Austin to Amarillo (my former residence) where my data reception got a bit thin. I have only had my HU reset on me when I had a ton of data going over the bluetooth connection. On the instances where my HU reset, I was running my music, Google maps (or Waze), and would get several phone calls (that I would answer via the hands-free capability of the setup), and would receive several text messages (no, I didn't respond to them while I was driving. Not even using the hands-free voice to text function). But if I had a lot of stuff running across the bluetooth connection at one time or a lot within a very short amount of time, my HU would sometimes reset. Most of the time, it is able to handle that kind of load without a hiccup. But the times that it did reset on me, which has been very few times, it was when something like that was going on. As I don't have an Android phone, I haven't been able to try the AndroidAuto capabilities yet. *

But the sound improvement over the stock stereo, which did have Sirius XM, but was not an Entune or JBL unit, is just amazing. (I also had all of the door and dash speaker replaced with Memphis MClass speakers).









* I am not a zealot iPhone moonie, but my previous job required me to have/use an iPhone, so I've had iPhone's since the very first models. Thus, most of my apps and media are Apple-oriented, and I am somewhat invested in that now. Though, I would love to be able to try an Android smartphone. They have some really slick customizations and graphics. But to clarify, I am not biased towards either platform.

 

Appreciate the info! Disappointing that the now playing info isn't sent to the instrument cluster screen. I get steering controls, backup cam, and use of the factory USB plug with my current Crux harness so I think i'll skip the expense to upgrade it.

 

That's not right. It retains everything. You might want to re-flash and try again.

 

Click Home and then select the settings for the Kenwood HU. Click AV then Maestro settings then Gauges then Validate PIDs. That should get you the trans temp.

 

Ok I'll try that thanks

 

This worked. Thank you.

 

For some reason I need to do this about once a month. It will work for several weeks then go back to not reading a temp but always comes back once you do those steps.

 

I’ve had the 906s installed for a few months now, everything was good for the most part. The HU would reset every once in a while, didn’t bother me too much. But now out of nowhere it doesn’t register the TPMS anymore. It just says NA. Checked the OBD2, that’s good to go. Tried resetting the sensors, no change. Even reinitialized the HU, which sucked cuz it lost all the other settings I had. Any other recommendations before I open up the dash and pull out the maestro for a reflash?

 

Did you disconnect the battery recently? Every time I’ve noticed this on mine it was after unhooking the battery and it fixes on its own in a day or so.

 

No, haven’t disconnected the battery. It went blank about a week now.