Scan gauge schooling
#381
03-07-2011 | 11:29 PM
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From: Illinois
Yep - I know that one, the dreaded O2 sensor code - LEAN Bank2 S1.
Maybe it relates to those low fuel trims? I struggled with my Cadillac on that one. I've no idea how the Fit responds to a code reset, on the Cadillac you can read and clear codes on the digital dash if you know the button sequence. Anyway, clear codes and see if it reappears. Were you accelerating a cold engine under load. That tends to find weak spots in the O2's.
Maybe it relates to those low fuel trims? I struggled with my Cadillac on that one. I've no idea how the Fit responds to a code reset, on the Cadillac you can read and clear codes on the digital dash if you know the button sequence. Anyway, clear codes and see if it reappears. Were you accelerating a cold engine under load. That tends to find weak spots in the O2's.
#384
03-07-2011 | 11:38 PM
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I have to wait and see if the CEL light come on. There was no light and was just cruising through the screens. The ultra gauge is better because it reads more but I wont disconnect it from my car until I have too or it stops working. I am talking about the scangauge today and will up date the fuel trims tomorrow but its pulling more fuel.
#386
03-20-2011 | 12:17 PM
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I have to wait and see if the CEL light come on. There was no light and was just cruising through the screens. The ultra gauge is better because it reads more but I wont disconnect it from my car until I have too or it stops working. I am talking about the scangauge today and will up date the fuel trims tomorrow but its pulling more fuel.
#387
04-14-2011 | 11:56 AM
Hi all,
bear with me but while trying to have some AFR and O2 measurement XGauge.pdf, I wondered if our Honda is ISO/PWM or CANSF.
As per http://scantool.imechatronics.com/faq.htm , it should be ISO protocol.
Ciao,
bear with me but while trying to have some AFR and O2 measurement XGauge.pdf, I wondered if our Honda is ISO/PWM or CANSF.
As per http://scantool.imechatronics.com/faq.htm , it should be ISO protocol.
Ciao,
Last edited by jazzista; 04-14-2011 at 12:17 PM.
#388
04-16-2011 | 01:38 PM
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From: New Jersey
Setting Hours and Minutes
Anyone know how to set the Scanguage II to display hours and minutes? Mine displays time in units of, for example, 1.2 hours, 1.3 hours, etc.
I have mine mounted on (2010 Fit Sport) the lower left of the dash down by my left knee. There is a panel there with three blocked off openings and I velcroed the guage there (keeps falling off). It looks like there are supposed to be some switches or controls that go in that panel, anyone know what? Also, how do I get that panel off, I looked in the rear and tried squeezing the plastic hooks, but it didn't loosen and I didn't want to break anything.
Thanks.
I have mine mounted on (2010 Fit Sport) the lower left of the dash down by my left knee. There is a panel there with three blocked off openings and I velcroed the guage there (keeps falling off). It looks like there are supposed to be some switches or controls that go in that panel, anyone know what? Also, how do I get that panel off, I looked in the rear and tried squeezing the plastic hooks, but it didn't loosen and I didn't want to break anything.
Thanks.
#389
04-16-2011 | 02:03 PM
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From: Harmaston, TX
Anyone know how to set the Scanguage II to display hours and minutes? Mine displays time in units of, for example, 1.2 hours, 1.3 hours, etc.
I have mine mounted on (2010 Fit Sport) the lower left of the dash down by my left knee. There is a panel there with three blocked off openings and I velcroed the guage there (keeps falling off). It looks like there are supposed to be some switches or controls that go in that panel, anyone know what? Also, how do I get that panel off, I looked in the rear and tried squeezing the plastic hooks, but it didn't loosen and I didn't want to break anything.
I have mine mounted on (2010 Fit Sport) the lower left of the dash down by my left knee. There is a panel there with three blocked off openings and I velcroed the guage there (keeps falling off). It looks like there are supposed to be some switches or controls that go in that panel, anyone know what? Also, how do I get that panel off, I looked in the rear and tried squeezing the plastic hooks, but it didn't loosen and I didn't want to break anything.
http://www.scangauge.com/support/pdfs/SGMan5_1.pdf
That panel just pulls forward to unlatch and hinges down. Once hinged it gives easier access to fuse box. Only one of those blank switch cutouts aren ever used, for the optional TSA switch.
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#390
05-30-2011 | 02:05 PM
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They have updated the software on the SG-II $25 to get the upgrade.
Thank you for your enquiry. There are benefits to upgrading to our new software (from 3.15 to 4.02). The following additions that have been made to the ScanGaugeII:
- The ScanGaugeII now has a performance feature that allows you to record your vehicle's short trips and lets you go back and view 0-60 times, stopping times and distance.
- The engineers have designed a new menu systems that is easy to navigate and also a new user manual which is much easier to understand than the original
- The new software has corrected some minor bugs that were in the previous software, such as finding certain trouble codes (on rare occasion, some vehicles would display a P0000 code reading on the ScanGaugeII).
- There is now more enhanced X-Gauge capability
- Changes were made to units and now the ScanGaugeII can display KPL (kilometers per liter) and inches of mercury for the manifold reading.
- Currencies were added and now the ScanGaugeII can display Pounds, Euros, Yen, US dollars, and Yuan
- A feature was added that allows you to calibrated the ScanGaugeII in order to figure out boost [(if you vehicles reports MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure)] and horsepower.
- Average miles per gallon (AVG) and Trip Fuel Cost (TFC) were added as standard gauges
- A minor protocol (CAN long ID) glitch was fixed
- The compatibility issue between the SG2 and Mercedes Benz vehicles was resolved.
To upgrade your unit, click this link, print and fill out the upgrade form and include it with your unit http://www.scangauge.com/support/pdfs/UPGRADE%20FORM.pdf
Since you purchased your unit three years ago, the cost for an upgrade is $25.
- The ScanGaugeII now has a performance feature that allows you to record your vehicle's short trips and lets you go back and view 0-60 times, stopping times and distance.
- The engineers have designed a new menu systems that is easy to navigate and also a new user manual which is much easier to understand than the original
- The new software has corrected some minor bugs that were in the previous software, such as finding certain trouble codes (on rare occasion, some vehicles would display a P0000 code reading on the ScanGaugeII).
- There is now more enhanced X-Gauge capability
- Changes were made to units and now the ScanGaugeII can display KPL (kilometers per liter) and inches of mercury for the manifold reading.
- Currencies were added and now the ScanGaugeII can display Pounds, Euros, Yen, US dollars, and Yuan
- A feature was added that allows you to calibrated the ScanGaugeII in order to figure out boost [(if you vehicles reports MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure)] and horsepower.
- Average miles per gallon (AVG) and Trip Fuel Cost (TFC) were added as standard gauges
- A minor protocol (CAN long ID) glitch was fixed
- The compatibility issue between the SG2 and Mercedes Benz vehicles was resolved.
To upgrade your unit, click this link, print and fill out the upgrade form and include it with your unit http://www.scangauge.com/support/pdfs/UPGRADE%20FORM.pdf
Since you purchased your unit three years ago, the cost for an upgrade is $25.
#396
06-06-2011 | 02:05 AM
Anyone tried the ScangaugeE ?
Amazon.com: ScanGaugeE Compact Multifunction Trip Computer with Customizable Real-Time Fuel Economy Digital Gauges: Automotive
Looks like it has most if not all the features of the SGII at a lower price point as well as some that the SGII doesn't have... but can only show 2 gauges + a real time visual FE graph on the screen, not 4 like the SGII
Amazon.com: ScanGaugeE Compact Multifunction Trip Computer with Customizable Real-Time Fuel Economy Digital Gauges: Automotive
Looks like it has most if not all the features of the SGII at a lower price point as well as some that the SGII doesn't have... but can only show 2 gauges + a real time visual FE graph on the screen, not 4 like the SGII
Last edited by Koi; 06-06-2011 at 02:07 AM.
#397
06-20-2011 | 07:39 AM
Can someone post their normal FWT readings? I just got my scangauge, and driving around, it will be around 175-185. During stop-go driving, it will reach up to 217 with the A/C fan kicking at 213. Radiator fan isn't working in my car so I don't know if this is normal.
#398
06-20-2011 | 09:24 AM
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From: Harmaston, TX
Normal temp is 182 and will sometimes go up to 184 but never ever higher than that and will quickly find its way back down to 182. I have let my car idle in 100 degree temp for over an hour and temp never went over 184.
If you are seeing temps of 217 degrees you are doing damage to your car and shortening its life. Fix your fan asap and in the meantime change your oil much more often.
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#399
06-20-2011 | 09:31 AM
My car will get up to 179 quickly in about 1-2 minutes. Of course outside temps here are 90-100 so your warm up will vary.
Normal temp is 182 and will sometimes go up to 184 but never ever higher than that and will quickly find its way back down to 182. I have let my car idle in 100 degree temp for over an hour and temp never goes over 184.
If you are seeing temps of 217 degrees you are doing damage to your car and shortening its life. Fix your fan asap and in the meantime change your oil much more often.
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Normal temp is 182 and will sometimes go up to 184 but never ever higher than that and will quickly find its way back down to 182. I have let my car idle in 100 degree temp for over an hour and temp never goes over 184.
If you are seeing temps of 217 degrees you are doing damage to your car and shortening its life. Fix your fan asap and in the meantime change your oil much more often.
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Hopefully my neighbor who's a mechanic can take a look at it today.
Thanks for the info btw!
#400
06-20-2011 | 10:42 AM
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From: Amish Paradise, PA
To answer the question: During normal driving mine used to hang around 172-175.
I've never heard the radiator fans operate in my Fit, even when the temp got to 205. Switching on the AC activated both fans when the car was still, and only when the compressor was engaged (the fans clicked on and off with the compressor as it cycled)
213 sounds perfectly normal to me for a fan setpoint.
Remember, the Scangauge is not perfect, and occasionally reports numbers in the "max" history that are not correct. I once saw a max RPM of 8000+ which obviously never happened.
I've never heard the radiator fans operate in my Fit, even when the temp got to 205. Switching on the AC activated both fans when the car was still, and only when the compressor was engaged (the fans clicked on and off with the compressor as it cycled)
213 sounds perfectly normal to me for a fan setpoint.
Remember, the Scangauge is not perfect, and occasionally reports numbers in the "max" history that are not correct. I once saw a max RPM of 8000+ which obviously never happened.