Scangauge II Installed (1 Viewer)

[josharre2000]

Well I finally got around to installing the Scangauge II. I picked it up from AutoZone for about $150.00. Installation was very easy. I disconnected the OBDII port and "relocated" it to just about he fuse block. This way, I can keep the factory look of the fuse cover. This thing is awesome! It is very comforting knowing you are only a button away from REALLY understanding WT, VLTage, and other crittcal engine stats. My truck's WT runs between 184-190 most of the time. Pictures below.

 

[arndog123]

I mounted mine and the wife's in the same spot. It's definitely nice to know exactly how hot the vehicle is running. I wouldn't have known my '97's radiator was clogged w/o a Scangauge. Now w/ a new OEM radiator my WT runs 177-181*.

 

[Dan2722]

Have had mine installed in the same location for about 2 years.

Worth every penny!

 

[Kaoscruizer]

I should have mine here in a week .. what parameters do you have to enter to get the correct readings from the gauge for the 80 series/LX?? Fuel tank displacement? etc.

 

[josharre2000]

Honestly, I have not yet done the configuration as of yet. I need to get the speedo correction gear from Slee so my MPG will be a little more accurate.

I just plugged it in and set the displays to the the critical items, such as water temp and volage. Oh yeah... the awesome green color that matches my instruments.

 

[Kaoscruizer]

Agreed .. the only info I need is the critical info. I don't need a gauge to tell me how crappy my gas mileage is!!

 

[firetruck41]

It's easy to setup, just follow the instructions in the manual, and you will have all the standard gauge/readings. There are a few specific ones you can add/program, they are listed on the xgauge website.

As far as mounting the OBD port, I removed the OBD port, then put a nylon spacer on the top screw, between the dash plastic and the fuse box, this moves the fusebox back into the dash a fraction of an inch, and allows the the OBD port to then be rotated 90 degrees and screwed back in. If you don't have a spacer, you can just loosen that screw. Then the fuse cover will fit like stock, and everything looks like it is "factory".

 

[wxm]

It's easy to setup, just follow the instructions in the manual, and you will have all the standard gauge/readings. There are a few specific ones you can add/program, they are listed on the xgauge website.

As far as mounting the OBD port, I removed the OBD port, then put a nylon spacer on the top screw, between the dash plastic and the fuse box, this moves the fusebox back into the dash a fraction of an inch, and allows the the OBD port to then be rotated 90 degrees and screwed back in. If you don't have a spacer, you can just loosen that screw. Then the fuse cover will fit like stock, and everything looks like it is "factory".

Same here (https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/268908-idea-obd-plug-scan-gauge.html). I was a bit worried when I went for the an inspection, but the guy seemed to have no problem plug his meter in.

 

[FirstToy]

I mounted above the rear view mirror.
Initially had it on the steering wheel cover like yours but the glare on the windshield at night bothered me.

 

[Taildragon]

Nice work, you'll love having that info. I find mine is quite addicting.

 

[mot]

So has anyone figured out how to get the AT temp reading or is that info. available pretty much from the get-go?

Sorry if I'm way off, but I seem to recall people wanting to have it, but not yet getting it.

I guess we can always get an aux. sensor/meter running to it, but it would be so much nicer to have all-in-one unit!

 

[lndcruz]

^ as far as I know there still isnt one.

And you do know you can adjust the mph on the scan gauge to account for larger tires.

 

[mot]

And you do know you can adjust the mph on the scan gauge to account for larger tires.

I didn't think this comment was directed at me, but yeah, I was aware of it!

It's a bummer that we can't get the AT temp info to come up.

Is it something that Scangauge has to provide us with or something that one of our resident computer/diagnostic nerds can whip out? (I'm think it's either former though...)

 

[firetruck41]

I don't believe anyone has found the code to get the tranny temp for the 80 series. I tried a few codes from other Toyotas that I harvested of the web, no joy. Unfortunately you can't get the ScangaugeII to read an aftermarket sensor, because it just receives info from the ECU/OBDII.

 

[mot]

I don't believe anyone has found the code to get the tranny temp for the 80 series. I tried a few codes from other Toyotas that I harvested of the web, no joy. Unfortunately you can't get the ScangaugeII to read an aftermarket sensor, because it just receives info from the ECU/OBDII.

Ben,

Bummer...

Yeah, I was certain that the Scangauge would not work with aftermarket sensors/gauges. I was going to install an aftermarket unit/meter just to monitor the AT temp, if I felt the need.

But I guess we can always hope, right, fellas?

 

[Truckasaurus]

Engine Oil Temp and/or Pressure?

Anyone get these parameters programmed in? I didn't see them at the XGauge site...

 

[firetruck41]

I don't think there is an oil temp sender. Hadn't thought about oil pressure...