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ScanGaugeII

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by cameron172, Jul 19, 2012.

  1. Jul 19, 2012 at 11:37 AM
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    cameron172

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    Installed this little guy today. Mostly for the Tank To Empty computer since I have a tendency of driving well below the slash.

    How do you guys like yours? Do you have any of the X Gauges programmed?
     
  2. Jul 19, 2012 at 1:14 PM
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    ssmith29440

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    Where does it connect and is it battery powered or plugged in for 12 volt power ?
     
  3. Jul 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM
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    Pretty sure it plugs into OBDII connector and draws its power from there as well.
     
  4. Jul 19, 2012 at 1:27 PM
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    xaqori

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    Plus into the OBDII (took me forever to find, when I found it I had to "facepalm") port and draws power from there as well.
     
  5. Jul 19, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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    brianv3ntura

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    How do u like?

    I was lleaning towards getting the UltraGauge instead. Its cheaper and lools better IMO.
     
  6. Jul 19, 2012 at 1:58 PM
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    How do u like?

    I was lleaning towards getting the UltraGauge instead. Its cheaper and lools better IMO.
     
  7. Jul 26, 2012 at 8:34 AM
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    cameron172

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    The only thing the Ultragauge has on the Scangauge is the gauge alarm. Honestly, Autozone was out of Ultragauges and had one Scangauge left...so that's what I got. Does everything I need it to do and is very easy to use.
     
  8. Jul 26, 2012 at 8:40 AM
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    Nixinus

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    Nice. I recently ran across a thread with the code for trans temp. Search the forum and you will find info on the codes.
     
  9. Jul 26, 2012 at 10:48 AM
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    The scan gaue will show you how long until empty? How does it display? Does it say like "84 miles until empty" or what?
     
  10. Jul 26, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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    so whats the going price of these?
     
  11. Jul 26, 2012 at 11:12 AM
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    New Scanguage can read transmission temp, I dotn think ultraguage does.
     
  12. Jul 26, 2012 at 11:48 AM
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    Yep. It'll give you miles and time to empty and how much fuel you have left. It's all based on it's own calculations though. You can add a fuel level gauge, but my truck doesn't provide that info for it, so it just stays blank.

    EDIT:scangauge_3d00f5a7a157843ff2440f9a1836edb0e15e922b.jpg
     
  13. Jul 30, 2012 at 8:11 AM
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    How are you liking your install location? Did you just use the velcro?

    I can't seem to find a location I like for mine.
     
  14. Jul 30, 2012 at 8:18 AM
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    What is the price for one
     
  15. Jul 31, 2012 at 7:55 AM
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    I'm pleased. Out of the way but still accessible without much effort. I just trimmed the velcro around the airvent and was able to send the cable under the steering column to the obdii plug.
     
  16. Jul 31, 2012 at 7:56 AM
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    Depends on what kind you get. $90 to $160
     
  17. Jul 31, 2012 at 10:03 AM
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    I put a k&n air intake on my truck and the Damn gauge stopped working.I tried the reset the gauge thing but it still not working...
     
  18. Jul 31, 2012 at 11:18 AM
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    It says "xxx DTE" (Distance to empty)
     
  19. Jul 31, 2012 at 11:37 AM
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    bought mine at vatozone... has been great knowing i get 12/15mpg
     
  20. Jul 31, 2012 at 11:59 AM
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