[NitroChemist]

Hello, it's been a while. I don't own my '08 Nitro anymore. My niece in college drives it as her daily runner. It's been great all this time.

The Nitro started to have clock spring issues. Dash lights and codes. A replacement was installed. We tried the manual calibration but doesn't seem to work. I'm starting to suspect the replacement clock spring is bad. Or wiring somewhere is bad.

Has anyone used AlfaOBD (AlfaOBD) software on their Nitro? We are having connections issues. The ODBII adapter may be too old. I'm not sure though. My brother is looking through the software to see what kind of changes can be made. Communication to the ECM, TIPM, and other modules show connection errors.

 

[NitroChemist]

Cool. Guess I’ll order the adapter. I bought the software mostly for my ‘21 Ram. I’m adding LED lights and other factory accessories. Plus, turn on DRL.

What changes have you made? Can you turn on day light driving lights? Does the software do a clock spring calibration?

 

[NitroChemist]

A MX+ plug in fixed a pad/software communication issue. AlfaODB can read everything except the clock spring. It will be pulled out and checked. My brother did fix the tire settings. The tires are about 4% bigger than stock.

Is there a preference on clock spring manufacturers?

 

[NitroChemist]

A different scanner does read +/- degree angles. Which module reads the ESP signals? If sensor out put is reading, a module or something else is turning on ESP lights.

 

[NitroChemist]

A replacement should work as plug and play. As long as the wheels are not turned. The factory software does need to start 0 somewhere. The Nitro replacement clock spring is not working properly. Or the problem is somewhere else. The replacement clock spring does display data on one scanner. On AlfaODB it will not communicate. Since it's a sensor, which module controls it? ECM, TIPM, or body module? All options communicate with AlfaODB except clock spring access. New ABS/speed sensors will be installed. A different manufactured clock spring is on order too. Hopefully, replacements will keep ESC lights off.

 

[NitroChemist]

Coming back to close out my post. The software doesn't do a zero reset. A new better sensor did communicate with AlfaODB. The first sensor didn't communicate. So far so good. No ABS or traction control lights are flashing. All wheel speed sensors read the same on AlfaODB so they won't be replaced. Buying AlfaODB for troubleshooting has been worth every penny.