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[Andy4639]

Has anyone added one of these since they put their LS engine in? Seems like it would be a good info source to have and it plugs into the aldl connection and has real time data. I think I may invest in one.

Scan Gauge 2 II OBD2 Performance Monitor Scan Tool Trip Computer Digital Gauges

[BR3W CITY]

Mine is 50% of my dash. I use it for a speedo, temp, oil temp and voltage gauges. Works simple, and color matched the other blue interior lights that I had.

Take a look through my build again, or take a look at the Truck Light Test video on my YT channel to see it litup/working.

Lights Test in the 66 C10 - REV J HD - YouTube

[burkey05]

so Brew, when you datalog etc, do you unplug your scangauge 2, or do you have two aldl ports?

[Andy4639]

BR3W CITY,
Cool video!
Well I wil be buying one at Auto Zone later this week I hope. They have them in stock.

[smartass12]

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

Mine is 50% of my dash. I use it for a speedo, temp, oil temp and voltage gauges. Works simple, and color matched the other blue interior lights that I had.

Take a look through my build again, or take a look at the Truck Light Test video on my YT channel to see it litup/working.

Lights Test in the 66 C10 - REV J HD - YouTube

Did you have an issue with it connecting? My port might be wired wrong because as soon as i plug it in (without the ignition on it) It starts to try to connect but fails. I believe it should only turn on with the ignition.

[Andy4639]

Mine only comes on after cranking it up. It works fine just no signal from computer n the transmission.

[BR3W CITY]

Theres this interesting place called Amazon.com, they sell them cheaper.

I unplug the scangauge to log. The computer displays all the same info that the gauge would, and I still have an analog tach to look at on the dash.

Sometimes running two Aldl ports works, as I've heard from some...but certain things like HPT don't like to work with the other devices.

[Andy4639]

Yea I'm going to look around and see. E-bay was the same price as the store. I may get the windsheild mount also but have been thinking about putting it in the ash tray with a flip up for it.

Amazon is same price also. $159.95


Amazon.com: ScanGauge II Ultra Compact 3-in-1...

[BR3W CITY]

It can plug in from behind OR the right side, so you can flush-mount it to the dash/ashtray without exposed wiring.

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

It can plug in from behind OR the right side, so you can flush-mount it to the dash/ashtray without exposed wiring.

Yea that's what I was going to do is mount it like a flip up. I have a old ash tray I may use to get it right then transfer it to mine in the truck. This way it's out of sight and no cords to see.

[Custom 68]

What about those cheapo bluetooth devices that hook up to scan pro or torque scan or what ever it is and monitor it on your phone or other device you might already have? I saw one a buddy had but didn't play with it much. I may grab it and give it a shot. I have HP tuners for the real stuff...

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by Custom 68

What about those cheapo bluetooth devices that hook up to scan pro or torque scan or what ever it is and monitor it on your phone or other device you might already have? I saw one a buddy had but didn't play with it much. I may grab it and give it a shot. I have HP tuners for the real stuff...

I haven't looked at them but just sitting here thinking about it, I don't think I would like it. The delay and the fact you would have it on all the time with the GPS going on the phone and calls and such I would rather have the scan gauge I think.

[BR3W CITY]

They work physically, though I don't know how good the refresh rate on the information is. With the scanguage plugged in directly, there is still a few milliseconds delay, which can be less than ideal for things like an accurate tach signal.

For things like speedo or pressure/temp sensors, it should be fine as the refresh rate on the information is unaffected by a small delay. I.e your temp sensor won't see huge changes in fractions of a second, nor does the EXACT value matter as much. The difference between 198* and 199* on a gauge doesn't really matter (egt's excluded)

[68GMCCustom]

I run an Aeroforce Interceptor. Does the same basic things I believe...but only shows 2 results. It does however allow for pairing 2 Interceptors to give you 4 results. It also allows for two +/-5v inputs for each gauge...for like running 02 sensors for air/fuel readings or something else.

[Andy4639]

I picked it up at Auto Zone today. They had it on sale for $149.99! $160.00 even out the door.

[68GMCCustom]

with these '96up obdII powertrains........and communicating with them.........now days you HAVE to have something like this, at the least.

[Andy4639]

I have the actron scanner also. It's just a basic scanner. I may invest in a good scanner though. Anyone have a good suggestion on a good one to buy.

[68GMCCustom]

you may find you can do it all with your new scan gauge.

[BR3W CITY]

Yup, mine clears codes etc just fine.
See its like this


My check engine light comes on and


And then the scanguageII goes


And so my truck is like

[Andy4639]

Yea I don't worry much about codes as long as the truck is running. The old setup kept odd codes all the time that's why I put a toggle switch on the check engine light so I could cut the light off.
I had hawks just coil the engine light up for now until I decide where I want it. That reminds me what kind of bulb are you all using for this?


As far as scanners I was thinking more on a scanner that can check for anything not just engine stuff but for all electrical stuff in the 08 Tahoe and 2014 camaro and the wifes 2011 Treverse.

[Custom 68]

Andy, there are some that use a laptop. the big step up would be to go to hptuners that gives you lots of scan and code clearing options and it also gives you the ability to tune. It is much more spendy than a code reader.
I am sure the new scan gage you got will read and clear codes also. It is handy to know what the light is on for even tho it is running fine.
Good luck and hope you get it going this week.

PS.LOL Brew, that was very visual...

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Custom 68

Andy, there are some that use a laptop. the big step up would be to go to hptuners that gives you lots of scan and code clearing options and it also gives you the ability to tune. It is much more spendy than a code reader.
I am sure the new scan gage you got will read and clear codes also. It is handy to know what the light is on for even tho it is running fine.
Good luck and hope you get it going this week.

PS.LOL Brew, that was very visual...

+1 HPTuners, give you a lot of functions and options...

[Andy4639]

Yea these are the ones I was thinking about. HPtuner are something like it. My only concern is I would get into it and mess something up and have to pay Bruce again to redo it.

[Andy4639]

Played with the scan gauge today. I got it to take the transmission codes and it saved it but it has no signal showing!

Can are will the computer tunner be able to turn this on in the computer when he does the tune? I was told the 4l80e should have the signal in the computer in a stock setup which I realize mine isn't.
Anyone have any thoughts on this? I sure would like to have a temp reading on the trans.

[Custom 68]

it is like writing an essay or something Andy, just save save save...
When I mess with mine I always have an original known good one saved usually a few places... like a work computer and your laptop that way we can always go back. There is a ton of things that can be changed. I had mine tuned initially back in 2005 and it was awesome they did a great job. I added a cam and they did a retune and again awesome. When I went turbo the tuning got harder, then I went 2 bar system and figured I better get the software and tune. Now the guy I used included retunes so any changes he can just e-mail them to me no more sending the computer.
plus I find it intimidating to the other racers when I am in the pits tapping away on my laptop...