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Experience manufacturer-level diagnostics with Advanced EX for KIA, developed by Rene Dare, a Torque Pro plugin that extends OBD2 reads into KIA-specific telemetry and live sensor logging. It reads proprietary PIDs via an OBD2 Bluetooth or Wi-Fi adapter and feeds transmission, turbo, and injector metrics into the host app's dashboard and log files. The package also offers an ECU scanner to detect unsupported sensors. Target users include KIA owners, DIY mechanics, and enthusiasts needing deeper vehicle telemetry.

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The plugin unlocks manufacturer parameters that generic OBD2 viewers usually do not surface. Real-time sensor streams include advanced transmission items and engine control signals. Key readable items include:

How the plugin exposes KIA-only telemetry

  • transmission oil temperature, turbine speed, and current gear
  • damper clutch lockup percentage (torque converter data)
  • turbo boost pressure and wastegate duty cycle
  • injector pulse width and duty cycle, CVVT oil temperature, and knock retard
  • an integrated ECU Scanner to discover unsupported sensors

How it behaves on your device and in a vehicle session

The plugin runs inside the host app and sends its streams into the host app's dashboard and logging system, so recorded logs include the extra PIDs. It requires Android 4.1 or higher, the latest host app version, and a compatible OBD2 Bluetooth or Wi-Fi adapter. Compatibility varies by vehicle; community feedback notes the plugin is most reliable on many KIA models from about 2005 through 2015.

Is it safe to use and how it integrates with workflows

This is a plugin, not a standalone tool, so it operates through the host app and an OBD2 adapter connected to the vehicle's OBD2 port. Because it reads manufacturer PIDs rather than replacing firmware, it provides extended telemetry without dealership tools. The developer has produced similar manufacturer plugins, indicating continued focus on vendor-specific diagnostics and community-driven support for newer engines.

Do you need technical knowledge to use it correctly?

Users should be comfortable with PID lists and the host app's sensor management. After installation the host app's settings provide a path to add the predefined KIA sensor set, and the included ECU Scanner helps identify sensors for community reporting. Support for MPI, GDI, and CRDI engine types and tested models such as Sorento, Sportage, Optima, Rio, Soul, and Cerato targets hands-on owners and DIY mechanics rather than first-time diagnostic users.

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  • Pros

    • Surfaces proprietary KIA PIDs unavailable to generic OBD2 apps
    • Provides transmission telemetry including torque converter lockup percentage
    • Built-in ECU Scanner helps identify unsupported sensors for community support
    • Integrates its data streams into the host app's dashboard and logs

  • Cons

    • Compatibility reported strongest for many 2005–2015 KIA models
    • Requires the host app and a compatible OBD2 Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi adapter
    • Advanced PID management demands familiarity with the host app
    • Newer engines may rely on community scanner reports before full support

Bottom Line

A practical, vehicle-focused plugin for Torque Pro users, with a noted compatibility caveat

The plugin is a practical option for KIA owners and DIY mechanics who already use the host app and an OBD2 adapter, delivering deeper manufacturer telemetry than generic tools. Expect stronger results on certain model years; confirm your vehicle and adapter pairing before relying on live metrics for critical work. Users who are new to PID configuration should plan to consult community notes or the developer's documentation first.

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Developer’s Description

By Rene Dare
Monitor specific KIA parameters in real-time, including engine and automatic transmission advanced sensor data by adding this plugin to Torque Pro.

Monitor specific KIA parameters in real-time, including engine and automatic transmission advanced sensor data by adding this plugin to Torque Pro.

Advanced EX is a plugin for Torque Pro, extending the PID/Sensor list with more than 10 specific parameters from KIA vehicles, including:

* AT Turbine and Output Speed (*)

* AT Oil Temperature (*)

* AT Damper Clutch Lockup (*)

* AT Current Gear (*)

* CVVT Oil Temperature

* Fuel Injector Pulse Width / Duty Cycle

* Knock Retard (*)

* Wastegate Duty Cycle (*)

* Turbo Boost Pressure (*)

Sensors marked with (*) are not available on all cars, as it depends on special engine/parts like Turbo and/or Automatic Transmission.

For cars with automatic transmission, Lockup is really cool to monitor during a long road trip or even while driving in the city. As described on KIA Service Manuals, the Damper Clutch Lockup shows in real-time the actual Torque Converter lockup percentage, and as it approaches 100% the slip should be near zero.

*PLEASE NOTE* that other KIA models/engines may be supported, but the plugin was tested only on the following models/engines:

* Carnival/Sedona 3.8 V6

* Carnival/Sedona 2.7 V6

* Carnival/Sedona 2.2 CRDI

* Cee'd 1.4/1.6 MPI

* Cee'd 2.0 MPI

* Cee'd 1.4/1.6 CRDI

* Cee'd 2.0 CRDI

* Cee'd 1.6 GDI

* Cerato/Forte 1.6 MPI

* Cerato/Forte 1.8 MPI/GDI

* Cerato/Forte 2.0 MPI/GDI

* Optima/K5 2.0 Turbo

* Optima/K5 2.0/2.4 GDI

* Mohave/Borrego 3.8 V6

* Mohave/Borrego 3.0 CRDI

* Rio 1.4/1.6 MPI

* Rio 1.4/1.6 MPI

* Rio 1.2 MPI

* Soul 1.6 MPI

* Soul 2.0 MPI

* Sorento 2.4 GDI

* Sorento 3.5 V6

* Sorento 2.0/2.2 CRDI

* Spectra/Cerato 1.6 MPI

* Spectra/Cerato 2.0 MPI

* Sportage 2.0 MPI

* Sportage 2.7 V6

* Sportage 2.0 CRDI

* Sportage 1.6 MPI

* Sportage 2.0/2.4 MPI/GDI

* Venga 1.4/1.6 MPI

* Venga 1.4/1.6 CRDI

For more information about KIA engines, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hyundai_engines

Advanced EX requires the latest version of Torque Pro installed in order to function. This is *NOT* a standalone application and will *NOT* work without Torque Pro.

Plugin Installation

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1) After purchasing the plugin on Google Play, make sure that you see the plugin listed on your Android device installed applications list.

2) Launch Torque Pro and click on the "Advanced EX" icon

3) Select the appropriate engine type and return to Torque Pro main screen

4) Go to Torque Pro "Settings"

5) Make sure that you can see the plugin listed also on Torque Pro by clicking "Settings" > "Plugins"> "Installed Plugins".

6) Scroll down to "Manage extra PIDs/Sensors"

7) Usually this screen will not display any entries, unless you have added any pre-defined or custom PIDs in the past.

8) From the menu, choose "Add predefined set"

9) If your license is validated on Google Play you should see an entry for your engine. You may see predefined sets for other engine types, so make sure you pick the right one. If you don't see anything, probably you have an installation problem or validation error on Google Play. In this case, go back and repeat the installation procedure.

10) After clicking on the entry from the previous step, you should see several entries added to the Extra PIDs/Sensors list.

Note: Some sensors will be calculated real-time based on others. Make sure that you keep all sensors to avoid calculation errors.

Adding Displays

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1) After adding the additional sensors, go to the Realtime Information/Dashboard.

2) Press the menu key and then click on "Add Display"

3) Select the appropriate display type

4) Select the appropriate sensor from the list. Sensors provided by Advanced EX begins with "[KADV]" and should be listed right after the time sensors in the top of the list.

More features/parameters will be added in further releases. If you have comments and/or suggestions please just let me know.

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