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ScangaugeII - some useful info etc and can read/reset faul
Used this in my VX220 and my prvious Monaro VXR.
Just tested in the Disco and all works well...now looking for a permanent place to mount it and route cable.
some info from the web site
SCA001 ScangaugeII
ScangaugeII is a highly versatile and simple to operate car computer, compatible with all OBD2/EOBD protocols (see compatibility guide or contact us for details).
Features
ScanGaugeII - The 3-in-one Automotive Computer with XGauge
The ScanGaugeII is an extremely compact automotive computer designed to read and display information about your vehicle in real time.
Simply connect the ScanGaugeII to your vehicle through it's OBDII port using the included cable, turn the ignition key and the ScanGaugeII automatically connects to your cars internal computer - it's that simple.
Trip Computer
Automatically tracks four sets of trip data - Each with 11 individually stored parameters.
Maximum Speed
Average Speed
Maximum Coolant Temperature
Maximum RPM
Driving Time
Driving Distance
Fuel Used
Trip Fuel Economy
Distance to Empty
Time to Empty
Fuel to Empty
Digital Gauges
Display 4 gauges at a time from the 12 built-in digital gauges. the information is presented in Real-time!
Fuel Economy
Fuel Rate
Battery Voltage
Coolant Temperature
Intake Air Temperature
Engine Speed (RPM)
Vehicle speed (MPH)
Manifold Pressure (not available on some vehicles)
Engine Load
Throttle Position
Ignition Timing
Open/Closed Loop
Scan Tool
The ScanGaugeII allows you to troubleshoot your own car, read error codes, and the conditions present when the error occurred. You can also turn off the “Check Engine†light and avoid those costly trips to the mechanic.
Reads Trouble Codes
Reads conditions that set the Trouble Code
Clears Trouble Codes
Turns off the "Check Engine" light
Tells you when vehicle is "Ready" to pass OBDII testing
Make and store up to 10 rewritable special codes
to send to the vehicle computer
Easy to Operate
Simple on-screen operation
4 menu driven soft keys
User settable update rate (Slow, Normal and Fast)
A HOME key to quickly return to the start screen
User Settable Backlight Display Color
7 Standard screen colors and a custom setting with 63 possible colors.
Backlight for night use
Both display and keys backlit
User settable Off, Low and High
Big display - 50% larger than the original ScanGauge
Automatic Power Control
Automatic delayed power-down after engine shutoff
Automatic power-up when engine is started
Manual power-up with delayed power-down via HOME key
Non-Volatile memory
(stored information is not lost when disconnected)
User settings automatically saved
Up to 10 user commands can be stored and recalled
Today, Yesterday and Tank Trip data automatically saved
Vehicle settings automatically saved
Easy Installation - no Tools Required!
Cable detachable at the ScanGauge II. Can be connected on the back or side.
Easily move from vehicle to vehicle
Big display - 50% larger than the original ScanGauge
Compact Size - just 4.8"W x 1.5"H x 1"D
3rd Nov 2008 3:57 pm
10forcash
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Presumably this only interfaces to the ECM?
Not sure that "You can also turn off the “Check Engine†light and avoid those costly trips to the mechanic" wouldn't result in even more costly repairs from an ingnored chain of faults...
3rd Nov 2008 4:04 pm
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With the trip/driver time information, couldn't this be an option for a Tacho?Bodsys Brake Bible
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3rd Nov 2008 4:21 pm
PaulP
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Re: ScangaugeII - some useful info etc and can read/reset f
DaveVX wrote:
Just tested in the Disco and all works well...now looking for a permanent place to mount it and route cable.
Very interesting Dave...
But are you sure that this works when the D3 engine is running? I seem to remember that there's quite a few tools available to read OBDII codes, but that they all stop working once the engine is actually running due to encryption issues - I mean that they cannot read dynamic data from the ECU - only static data whilst the engine is off (whether the ignition is on or off). This obviously doesn't apply to IDS or Autologic that do work on dynamic data.
Most of the info available is already present (one way or another) in the D3 message centre (fuel cons/revs/speed/range etc).
The 'turn of engine light' - does this just mean reset/delete all DTC fault codes?
I think it could be limited as a diagnostic tool, but could maybe be cool just to provide a bit more info to the driver, although I wouldn't want the OBDII cable plugged in whilst driving (I've got big knees ).
Cheers,
Paul2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
3rd Nov 2008 4:30 pm
10forcash
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The OBDII socket is on the edge of the trim near the brake pedal, so your knees shouldn't be an issue!!
3rd Nov 2008 4:37 pm
PaulP
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It was a joke and my knees were the only thing I could think of that would get in the way of the cable whilst driving....I didn't want to start suggesting that I'd have something else dangling around all the way down there 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
3rd Nov 2008 4:43 pm
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I have a laptop based OBD tool and they are useful to see what the problem is, i.e O2 sensor failures etc. It also has a scope so you can read levels of sensors, fuel trims etc etc.
I wouldn't bother having it permanently installed as it only gives basic engine info. I only bought mine as I kept getting O2 sensor faults on my Alfa and it enabled me to find out which one had failed so I could change it. If you reset the engine light it will only come on again unless you fix the fault.
3rd Nov 2008 5:24 pm
Wex
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PaulP wrote:
It was a joke and my knees were the only thing I could think of that would get in the way of the cable whilst driving....I didn't want to start suggesting that I'd have something else dangling around all the way down there
little toe might get chaffed
3rd Nov 2008 5:28 pm
DaveVX
Member Since: 15 Oct 2008
Location: Hampshire
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PaulP....drove round the block and seems OK on the move.
Its a bit of a gadget but I like gadgets.
The next gadget to test will be
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details here....its good on a high performance car but will be fun to try on the disco
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Dave can you shed some light on the Xgauge as mentioned on the Scanguage website. Is it an additional extra or is it some sort of software enhancement to the existing hardware
4th Nov 2008 4:22 pm
DaveVX
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off the top of my head.... I understood after a certain date they shipped them with updated x software.
If you have the old software they can update if for a small fee.
Just had a look at the site....there is a bit on there which shows the additional features, there seems to be a huge amount of data that it can retrieve (I dont have the x guage features)
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