Reviewed: ScanGauge II 3 in 1- Compact Multifunction Vehicle Computer With Customizable Display

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ScanGauge II 3 in 1- Compact Multifunction Vehicle Computer With Customizable Display

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06th of September 2008





See what is going on under the hood As a general rule geeks like to can access as much data and statistics as possible. We pretty much figure this applies to a geek's motor car also. to let you to access extra info about your car we could like to introduce the ScanGauge 3 in 1 Auto Computer. This gadget is easy to install and gives a set of digital gauges, a complete trip computer, and an engine trouble code scan tool. The digital gauges mode displays four different properties on the screen for example, fuel economy, battery voltage, coolant temperature, and engine speed. The trip computer tracks your vehicle's maximum speed, average speed, driving time, driving distance, trip fuel economy and some number of other pieces of trip data. The engine trouble code scan tool allows you to read standard engine trouble codes also as clear the "check engine" light and other warning lamps. The ScanGauge is easy to use and install and mounts in, on or below the dash. It plugs into the diagnostic OBD II connector found under the dash on 1996 and newer cars and light trucks. The functions are accessed via a simple on screen menu interface. there's an auto delayed power down after engine shutoff and auto power up when engine is started. User and car settings are automatically saved.

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The ScanGaugeII is a 3 in 1 vehicle trip computer, diagnostic scan tool, and twelve digital gauges in one small package. It connects easily to your car's On Board Diagnostic OBDII port, communicating directly with the vehicle's computer. Not sure if your car uses OBDII or Controller Area Network CAN? The unit will automatically find out which system to use and switch to it. The ScanGaugeII works on 1996 or newer OBDII cars, as well as gas, diesel, propane and hybrid vehicles, also as vehicles with the new CAN systems, and the removable cable lets for easy move between many vehicles. Its menu driven operation means there is no have to memorize complex sequences, and no tools are obliged for installation.

12 Digital Gauges
With twelve fitted gauges four may be displayed now the ScanGaugeII may help find out fuel intake rates, allowing you to change driving behavior and save gas. simultaneously, keep an eye on coolant temperature, engine speed, and more in concurrent. If there's a young driver in the house or friends borrow your car, the ScanGaugeII can record speeds of up to 158 mph and store the info for you to view afterward, so you'll know just how fast your young driver or friend goed last night. If the unit has been disconnected, you will know: An display will be displayed in the trip data.

ScanGaugeII mounts easily to your dash. View Larger

Gauges include:

• Fuel Rate
• Vehicle speed MPH
• Fuel Economy
• Manifold Pressure not available on some vehicles
• Battery Voltage
• Engine Load
• Coolant Temperature
• Throttle Position
• Intake Air Temperature
• Ignition Timing
• Engine Speed RPM

ScanGaugeII makes diagnostics easy. View Larger

Scan Tool
The ScanGaugeII will include 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 also as the codes themselves. Then you may be able to use the Internet or fix manual to learn which is the failed part is, so you may be able to fix it yourself or know what needs to be fixed at the mechanic's shop.

Trip Computer
Four sets of data are automatically recorded on the trip computer: Current, Today, last Day, and Tank Trip. The "current" trip restarts after the engine was off for more than three minutes. The "today" trip restarts after the car hasn't moved for nine hours, and the data from "today" is moved to "previous day" when you restart the car, so you do not have to reset the computer every time you begin a trip. "Tank trip" resets when you fill up the tank. It can give you "to empty" data and other useful info, which may be viewed any time throughout the trip. The ScanGaugeII features eleven 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
• Trip Fuel Economy
• Distance to Empty
• Time to Empty
• Fuel to Empty

Personalize It
A big, high contrast LCD display makes looking at the info easy, and both the display and keys are backlit and may be set to off, low, or high. With 63 possible colors, user settings, tank trip data, and car settings that are automatically saved, and up to ten user commands that may be stored and recalled, the ScanGaugeII may be easily customized to match your needs.




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