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ScanGauge II 3-in-1 Compact Multifunction Vehicle Computer with Customizable Display | 
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| Brand: Linear Logic
Category: Automotive Parts And Accessories
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New (12) Used (2) from $140.00
Rating:  153 reviews
Sales Rank: 23
Color: Black
Media: Automotive
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5 x 1 x 2
MPN: SG2
Model: SG2
UPC: 788006004115
EAN: 0788006004115
Release Date: May 15, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Programmable 3-in-1 automotive trip computer, diagnostic scan tool, and up to 37 digital gauges in one (vehicle dependent) | | • | Watch fuel consumption, cost-per-mile, coolant temperature, engine speed, horsepower, and much more in real time | | • | Works on all 1996 or newer OBDII cars, including gas, diesel, propane and hybrid vehicles | | • | Checks for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), clears the codes, and can turn off the "Check Engine" light | | • | No tools required for installation, small size fits nearly anywhere in the vehicle |
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The ScanGaugeII is a 3-in-1 automotive computer that combines a multifunction trip computer, diagnostic scan tool, and up to 37 digital gauges in one small package. It connects easily to your vehicle's On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) port and communicates directly with the vehicle's computer. Not sure if your car uses OBDII or Controller Area Network (CAN)? The unit will automatically determine which system to use and switch to it. The ScanGaugeII works on all 1996 or newer OBDII cars, including gas, diesel, propane and hybrid vehicles, as well as vehicles with the latest CAN systems. A detachable cable allows for easy transfer between multiple vehicles. Its menu-driven operation means there's no need to memorize complex sequences, and no tools are required for installation. Expandable Add-A-Gauge Technology
The ScanGaugeII has been redesigned with expandable Add-A-Gauge (aka XGauge) technology. Add to the original 12 gauges by customizing the ScanGaugeII to monitor up to 25 more--depending on your specific vehicle's sensor design. Four gauges can be displayed simultaneously and can help determine fuel consumption rates, allowing you to adjust driving behavior and save gas. At the same time, keep an eye on coolant temperature, engine speed, and much more in real time. If there is a young driver in the house or friends borrow your car, the ScanGaugeII can record speeds of up to 158 mph and store the information for you to view later, so you will know just how fast your young driver or friend was going last night. If the unit was disconnected, you'll know: An indicator will be displayed in the trip data.  ScanGaugeII mounts easily to your dash.
| Gauges include: - Horsepower
- Fuel Consumption Rate to 1/100th per gallon/liter
- Vehicle speed (MPH)
- Fuel Economy
- Cost Per Mile/Cost Per Trip
- Manifold Pressure (not available on some vehicles)
- Battery Voltage
- Engine Load
- Coolant Temperature
- Throttle Position
- Intake Air Temperature
- Ignition Timing
- Engine Speed (RPM)
- O2 Sensor Data
- Fuel Trim
- Hybrid Battery Charge (for Toyota Prius and Ford Escape)
- And many more, depending on your vehicle's sensor design
 ScanGaugeII makes diagnostics easy.
View Larger | Scan Tool
The ScanGaugeII includes a diagnostic scan tool that can check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), clear the codes, and turn off the "Check Engine" light on 99% of 1996 and newer vehicles. (However, this feature may not work on some trouble codes in Dodge vehicles.) If any DTCs are found, the ScanGauge will show how many there are as well as the codes themselves. Then you can use the Internet or repair manual to find out which is the failed part is, so you can repair it yourself or know what needs to be fixed at the mechanic's shop. Multifunction Trip Computer
Four sets of data are automatically recorded on the trip computer: Current, Today, Previous Day, and Tank Trip. The "current" trip restarts after the engine has been off for more than 3 minutes. The "today" trip restarts after the vehicle has not moved for 9 hours, and the data from "today" is moved to "previous day" when you restart the car, so you don't have to reset the computer every time you begin a trip. "Tank trip" resets when you fill up the tank. It can provide you with "to empty" data and other useful information, which can be viewed any time during the trip. The trip computer also integrates information from the Cost Per Mile gauge. Simply enter how much you paid per gallon or liter of fuel, and the ScanGauge will automatically calculate the cost of your trips as you drive. The ScanGaugeII features 12 individually stored parameters, including:  ScanGaugeII features 63 backlit colors.
View Larger | - Maximum Speed
- Average Speed
- Maximum Coolant Temperature
- Maximum RPM
- Driving Time
- Driving Distance
- Fuel Used
- Fuel Cost
- Trip Fuel Economy
- Distance to Empty
- Time to Empty
- Fuel to Empty
Personalize It
A large, high-contrast LCD display makes viewing the information easy, and both the display and keys are backlit and can be set to off, low, or high. With 63 possible colors, user settings, tank trip data, and vehicle settings that are automatically saved, and up to 10 user commands that can be stored and recalled, the ScanGaugeII can be easily customized to suit your needs.
Product Description
The ScanGaugeII is a compact vehicle computer that connects to the diagnostic connector and gives you an extensive trip computer, real time gauges and a trouble code reader. It can read fuel economy as you drive, tell you how fast your friend drove your car last night, tell you when you are going to run out of fuel and dozens of more things. Installation takes only seconds and requires no tools. Can be moved from car to car. Works on gas, diesel, propane and hybrid vehicles. Works on all OBDII protocols including the new CAN protocol.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 148 more reviews...
 Awesome Product January 6, 2009
Mark Schow
This is a really great product. It does everything you want it to do. You just plug it in and start using it. Then you read the extremely clear instructions and learn how to fine tune it for your vehicle so it is spot on accurate. This is one of the best products I have bought in a long time.
 Doesn't like cold weather January 6, 2009
J. Larsen (Iowa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought his product in mid-December and hooked it up for a long winter vacation trip. Fast data rate does not work with my car (2001 Ford Crown Victoria), but Normal does, which updates about every two seconds.
Setup is easy and installation with velcro strips easy and pretty secure on my dashboard. However, its performance and reliability leaves a lot to be desired.
During our 6-day trip we had temperatures in the 5 - 15 F range and the Scangauge II was very unreliable until the car was warm inside. It would typically turn on when the car was started, but would report only one or two parameters out of four, and would turn off and on randomly. Only after about 10-20 minutes of driving, when the cabin was warm, did it work reliably. But then the measures were basically screwed up for the trip, in my opinion.
Also, after an initial fill-up, I filled up the car again when we were down to a quarter tank, like the manual suggests. I then had to adjust the measure up to +19% - i.e. the ScangaugeII reported figures that were almost 20% off. At the next fillup, it was even more off, and had me adjust up to +25% - which yielded completely unrealistic figures for the following 5-hour drive. Later, after another fill-up, I could adjust down again (you compare the amount of fuel the Scangauge thinks you used with what you actually used, which is evident when you fill up the tank) but of course, I don't have much faith in it anymore.
I will return it for a replacement and update this review, if I can, with my results.
Inaccurate, unreliable January 6, 2009
Rob M (Dallas, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The numbers this thing was showing for my 4 cylinder car were more like V8 numbers, and I did setup the system as a 4 cyl. After about 1 week, I noticed the unit started shutting off after a little bit into a trip. This makes it not very useful at all.
 Scanguage II December 20, 2008
C. Ballweg (Dallas, TX)
Simple installation, provides more info than needed, but simple to set up to see what you want. Performs as advertised and makes me concious of how I can conserve fuel - even at the current $1.40 price... Simple to move from car to car. More contrast in the display would be the only improvement I would suggest.
Works as advertised. December 14, 2008
Dave (Poughkeepsie, NY USA)
This works just great.
I don't know why the auto manufacturers do not include this type of gauge with all cars they make.
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