Scangauge X Gauge

[etlsport]

Just curious what gauges everyone has setup on their scangauge II (with X Gauge)

it would be good to make a list of codes/programs that work with the VX and what doesnt. I saw on the planet someone had gotten trans temp to work on an 4L30E in a rodeo, but I cant get it to work on my VX

the gauges I have programmed into mine are

HP
Torque (Doesnt work)
Trans temp (Doesnt work)
Ambient air temp (Doesnt work)
Oil Temp (Doesnt work)
Minutes w/ engine running
Trip Distance (trip function)
Gas (in gallons left.. AWESOME!)
Air/Fuel Ratio

ill write down and post the programming for each one tomorrow or tuesday

[VX crazy]

Well why tell us how to program those if they dont work???

[etlsport]

In hopes that someone will be able to tell why they don't work like if I have a typo or something

[crotchrocket]

Not sure if i have the X guage, but I usually run MPG, MPH(as i have a KMH speedo) water temp, Volt.

I can get air inlet temp which shouldnt be a million miles off ambient temp when driving along.

[Bulldoggie]

I pulled the trigger on one of these yesterday, (Scangauge II)
and all I can say is these should be standard equipment! For ALL cars!

Mine is new so it has the newer firmware.
So far I've adjusted the speed % to within 1mph to the GPS.
I hope to fine tune it more.

Has anyone programed the Transmission temp gauge AND made it work?
I've just added the monster size tranny cooler so I want to monitor temps.
I do tow with mine.

Anyone have some easy mounting locations?
Looks like I'm going to make a bracket mount near the ashtray opening.
I'm not a fan of Velcro tape...

[tom4bren]

Bulldoggie,

This seemed the popular approach a few years ago:

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...t=mirror+mount

Tom

[Bulldoggie]

Bulldoggie,

This seemed the popular approach a few years ago:

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...t=mirror+mount

Tom

Thanks Tom, I like the idea of flipping the plug to have it point away.
I didn't get the blendmount? just the velcro.
I'll have to look up the cost of one.
That does look like a good location, I might rethink my location.
I'm going to make the same type of mount out of a piece of Aluminum plate and bending a fold.

[tom4bren]

Do you have a smart phone?

IIRC there is an ap for that

Seriously, other members have had an ap for displaying the ScanGuage readings to their smart phone. In that case, you can mount the guage itself uder the dash & then just use the ciggy lighter adapter for your smart phone.

[Bulldoggie]

Do you have a smart phone?

IIRC there is an ap for that

Seriously, other members have had an ap for displaying the ScanGuage readings to their smart phone. In that case, you can mount the guage itself uder the dash & then just use the ciggy lighter adapter for your smart phone.

I use a Military spec flip phone. It's one you can drop in a mud puddle!
The key being that when you do, it still works.

I may upgrade to a iPhone someday, is it an android only? and do you have to buy a wireless or bluetooth adapter?
I do have an iPod touch that runs IOS apps....? Just like a wireless only iPad.

[tom4bren]

I use a Military spec flip phone. It's one you can drop in a mud puddle!
The key being that when you do, it still works.

I may upgrade to a iPhone someday, is it an android only? and do you have to buy a wireless or bluetooth adapter?
I do have an iPod touch that runs IOS apps....? Just like a wireless only iPad.

IDK - I sorta rode the technology short bus when it comes to smart phones. My flip phone has the one really cool feature that's really what I need: it makes and receives phone calls.

May wanna PM etlsport on that if you are interested. I seem to remember that he mentioned that he went that route.

[ND92]

Anyone have some easy mounting locations?
Looks like I'm going to make a bracket mount near the ashtray opening.
I'm not a fan of Velcro tape...

mine is installed where the stock 6 disc cd changer was(CD changer kicked the bucket a while ago). looks nice and clean.

[VXorado]

I need to invest in one of these, seems to be very useful.

[cheetah2390]

Thanks Tom, I like the idea of flipping the plug to have it point away.
I didn't get the blendmount? just the velcro.
I'll have to look up the cost of one.
That does look like a good location, I might rethink my location.
I'm going to make the same type of mount out of a piece of Aluminum plate and bending a fold.

Looks like they are $48.99 on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/BlendMount-Des...1862453&sr=8-3

or you could use this suction mount http://www.ebay.com/itm/WINDSHIELD-W...33a75a&vxp=mtr

[etlsport]

Mine is mounted forward of the shifters cut into the ecm cover. Nice clean and easy to read. Its also very secure.

also was free!

[Bulldoggie]

Scangauge II in ashtray opening.
GPS in vent opening.
Taken tonight by my Daughter's smart phone.

I made a bracket out of aluminum plate, sized to fit the ashtray slide bracket, folded to an angle to tilt up slightly, with a hole in the plate for the CAT plug.

My GPS is mounted in the vent opening, after removing the vent I screwed the base with the suction cup rubber removed, to the side of the vent opening.
That way everything can be returned to original without holes.

I'll upload some daylight close ups later....

Is anyone getting trans temps or shifts?

My tires ended up being a 8% speed adjustment to match the GPS speed.