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Scangauge
« on: July 04, 2016, 04:13:46 pm »
I just ordered a Scangauge II from Advance Auto.  The catalog price ($160) with a discount code trt30 the final delivered price was $118.  I didn't do a lot of shopping but this seemed like a pretty good deal.  As an engineer I am a sucker for geeky stuff.  Now if I can just figure out how to program the gauge to monitor the transmission and coolant temperatures. 

I don't know how long the discount applies as I got the code from another camping/motorhome site.
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Re: Scangauge
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2016, 09:38:50 am »
Been using the Scangauge for years. In by F250 and then in the 3100, run Water Temp, Out Side Air Temp, Total Miles per Tank, and Ave Gas Mileage per Tank, With the Ford F250 I did water, boot, PF temp, and Tran Temp. Plus there a whole lot of other time to do with it.

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Re: Scangauge
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2016, 10:18:52 am »
There are things I'd rather not know about!  Keeping life simple and omitting stress   Doing it for 75 years and it all goes well.  :)
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Re: Scangauge
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2016, 11:20:20 am »
It sounds like you got a good deal.  I wonder if the Scangauge is seeing less sales now that the newest vehicles are providing much of the same information.

I mounted a Scangauge on top of the back-up camera of which I had previously relocated to the mirror position as shown.  I use the Scangauge primarily for fuel economy monitoring to help me to drive a little smarter with the throttle and gear selection of which I appreciate.  Sometimes I don't realize I am giving a lot of gas when there is a steady head wind or a long & gentile incline.  A little slower or one shift down can sometimes make a notable difference.
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Re: Scangauge
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2016, 12:53:41 pm »
Coolant temperature is one of the default gauges, but transmission temperature is not. If you have an E450 and find the code for the transmission temp. I'd like to know what it is. Thanks.
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Re: Scangauge
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2016, 08:26:32 pm »
Below are the codes I found to work for transmission temperature on my 2016 E450 6 speed PC.

TXD   07E0221E1C
RXF   0462051E061C
RXD   3010
MTH   000900500020

There are 3 other code sets on the XGauge Ford page you might try if the above doesn't work.

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Re: Scangauge
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2016, 10:39:11 am »
I was browsing sites for a school STEM lab and hit a gift idea that sounds intriguing. Has anyone heard of this, researched it or used it? It sounds like a scangauge type connector that feeds to your cellphone or table with downloadable apps. I found the reference here: http://makezine.com/giftguide/?utm_source=MakezineAds&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=GiftGuide2016

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OBD II Bluetooth Reader
Most cars in the US produced after 1996 are equipped to tell you a great deal about the engine and other components. Without a 'reader' there's no way to get this info. This Bluetooth-enabled OBD II reader plugs right into your vehicle's OBD port and sends its data to your phone or tablet. Freeware apps allow you to create incredibly detailed real-time dashboards of all kinds of fascinating things. If your vehicle's been worked on and has to pass an inspection, but needs a particular driving pattern for the code to clear, this unit is indispensable. I always leave one plugged in to each of my cars.

Recommended by Tim Deagan, Fire Whisperer and Make: Contributing Author

$11.99
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Re: Scangauge
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2016, 08:26:42 pm »
I have not heard of this particular unit.  Before I purchased the Scangauge I considered the Torque Pro app to be used with a wireless OBD sender.  I didn't have an extra phone to use at the time and read some reviews with some issues. Instead I bought the Scangauge and it has worked well.  On a western trip through the Sierras and Colorado Rockies this summer I closely monitored transmission temperature and made some adjustments in my driving to minimize temperature.  I was also able to monitor fuel mileage, coolant temperature, and outside air temperature.  Other info available but did not monitor those parameters.

The phone type gauges may have more options at a lower cost I just do not have any personal experience.
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« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2016, 08:45:11 am »
Holly:  I read the description and many of the reviews on Amazon and this looks like an interesting alternative to a Scangauge-type device and LOTS cheaper.  Unfortunately, it doesn't work with standard iOS devices (iPhone or iPad) so I can't give it a whirl. Thanks for posting it.

    - Mike
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Re: Scangauge
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2016, 05:57:34 pm »
I still have a two year old ScanGage for sale, have no use for it since I have moved on from the E-450...make me and offer!!!   thanks.
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Re: Scangauge
« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2016, 05:08:42 pm »
Quote from: 2 Frazzled on December 06, 2016, 10:39:11 am
I was browsing sites for a school STEM lab and hit a gift idea that sounds intriguing. Has anyone heard of this, researched it or used it? It sounds like a scangauge type connector that feeds to your cellphone or table with downloadable apps. I found the reference here: http://makezine.com/giftguide/?utm_source=MakezineAds&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=GiftGuide2016

the item description is:

OBD II Bluetooth Reader
Most cars in the US produced after 1996 are equipped to tell you a great deal about the engine and other components. Without a 'reader' there's no way to get this info. This Bluetooth-enabled OBD II reader plugs right into your vehicle's OBD port and sends its data to your phone or tablet. Freeware apps allow you to create incredibly detailed real-time dashboards of all kinds of fascinating things. If your vehicle's been worked on and has to pass an inspection, but needs a particular driving pattern for the code to clear, this unit is indispensable. I always leave one plugged in to each of my cars.

Recommended by Tim Deagan, Fire Whisperer and Make: Contributing Author

$11.99

I use the Garmin EcoRouteHD ODBC reader and my Garmin RV760 GPS will display any of that data.   My SmartPhone and the Garmin Mechanic app can also read the data, etc.

Works great.
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