Scan gauge

[HoosierJeeper]

What does it do? Thinking about getting one or a magic 8 ball.

 

[Conundrum2006]

Those gauges are pretty cool. Almost got one for the truck but it's mileage ***** so bad it wasn't worth keeping track of.

I have a Bluetooth obd II reader with a app on my phone, seriously cool data but I noticed the car I was using it on had some sort of setting with how the engine ran when a scanner was plugged in. Thought it ran better unplugged so I left it alone. Who knows maybe it was a vw emission test cheat or something.

If you do get a scanguage I'm curious how well it works, it looks damn cool.


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[CactusJacked]

What does it do? Thinking about getting one or a magic 8 ball.

Very doubtful
My reply is no
Ask again later
Don't count on it

 

[tommudd]

I've been running a scan gauge for 10 years at east now, wouldn't be without it
i mainly run water temp, charging , intake air etc depends on trip, if pulling trailers etc what I run

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Yeah, what kind of data does it give you? Any ability to change anything? I'm mainly interested in trans temp.

 

[dude1116]

Trans temp isn't reportable i believe because of the sensor. I can check mine but my Scion's got a manual.

 

[Jbergun]

I use the elm 327 and the dash command app. Gives temp voltage intake temp and a few other things i dont use.

 

[renegade 04]

In order for you to be able to read the transmission temperature you either need to add a aftermarket temperature sender and gauge or just invest several thousands of dollars to buy a DRBIII.

 

[uss2defiant]

unless you someone on the inside who knows the PID code.

 

[profdlp]

I have the Garmin Mechanic. If I did not have the Garmin GPS I would get a Scan Gauge in a minute. It's very nice to be able to easily monitor the extra stuff and I like knowing my exact coolant temp, etc, and not just that a needle gauge appears to be in the center and never moves until it's pretty much too late.

 

[turblediesel]

Something about the CRD makes Scangauge forget the setup info after the jeep shuts off.

I read an explanation and got totally LOST.

 

[VAPoorBoy]

Scan Gauge in my Chevy for years but have Ultra Gauge in the Libby. Both work great and help to keep an eye on stuff you don't normally see.

 

[Dave]

I've had a scan gauge in my KJ almost since new. Works great as others have said. It is just sitting on the dash and stays put. I have taken it out and put in another car for a couple of days, then back in the jeep. Just plugs in the OBD II port of any vehicle.


Dave