R1T Diagnostics Scantool and Networking

wildlife R1T · 2025-04-03T14:11:49+00:00

I have previously used the streaming capability back when it first came out as well as the hotspot since before Connect+ was a thing. I am trying to get the streaming working again but it seems to have been hidden fully behind the paywall. (Not looking to argue the merits of that system here) I recall after Connect+ came out being able to still use the Hotspot while tethering with my phone, and losing it isn't a big deal other than needing to update my wife's wifi, but I think I remember needing to be on the Hotspot to do casting. My question is, did Rivian remove both of these features to fully behind the connect+ paywall? I thought that if you used phone tethering or if you were connected to WIFI you could use most all of the usual streaming like features of the Rivian? If anyone can recommend how to stream while using tethering I'm sure myself and others without Connect+ would appreciate it.

wildlife R1T

Member

Mar 4, 2025

As a mechanic and an aspiring electrical engineer, I have interest in understanding the inner workings of my R1T. I also am an avid supporter of the right to repair movement, so I wish to make a place to post information related to vehicle diagnostics, scantool, and networking. Here are some things I've learned:

R1T has an OBD2 port on the bottom left of the dash. No CAN bus lines are there. However, there are 4 Ethernet pins and an activation pin similar to many European cars that use DOIP. Power on pin 16, ground on pins 4 and 5. See below picture for the harness I made.

Unfortunately, the vehicle does not respond to standard DOIP messaging and I don't have a Rivian scantool, so I can't confirm that diagnostic data can be read at this port.

I also discovered at least 5 CAN bus networks running through the passenger side kick panel nearest the door. Unfortunately I don't have any DBC files to decifer what they are saying though. Feel free to post if anyone has any useful diagnostic or CAN info.

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