Official Scangauge II Thread - Share your Data, Discuss Settings ,Problems, Findings! - Page 9 - Toyota Yaris Forums

MGargano · 03-08-2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

automatically lights up when turned on , then you can change the color to
what ever you want

Thanks!

MGargano · 03-18-2009, 08:06 AM

Has anyone tried using the 'Blendmount' to install their Scangauge II above the rearview mirror? It looks like a pretty good idea, just not sure if it'll fit since there's not much clearance between the mirror and windshield. Their website doesn't say what vehicles it works with, so I'm curious if any Yarii owners have tried this.

http://www.blendmount.com/showthread.php?t=2

Klink10 · 03-18-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGargano

Has anyone tried using the 'Blendmount' to install their Scangauge II above the rearview mirror? It looks like a pretty good idea, just not sure if it'll fit since there's not much clearance between the mirror and windshield. Their website doesn't say what vehicles it works with, so I'm curious if any Yarii owners have tried this.

http://www.blendmount.com/showthread.php?t=2

Was going to but I like you believe there will be a fitment issue. I am working on some ideas now, none of which include that.

1NZYaris1 · 03-18-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGargano

Has anyone tried using the 'Blendmount' to install their Scangauge II above the rearview mirror? It looks like a pretty good idea, just not sure if it'll fit since there's not much clearance between the mirror and windshield. Their website doesn't say what vehicles it works with, so I'm curious if any Yarii owners have tried this.

http://www.blendmount.com/showthread.php?t=2

No Need i Velcro's to the roof and i won't move

MGargano · 03-18-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

No Need i Velcro's to the roof and i won't move

LOL! Nice! Where were you before I wasted $45 on the Blendmount?

MGargano · 03-19-2009, 11:46 PM

Anyone have a problem with the Scangauge saying 'Connecting...' then turning off after about a minute without giving any data? I tried all the troubleshooting FAQs in the manual, but none seem to get it working. Weird thing is, it was working fine for a week or so, until today.

EasyDriver · 03-21-2009, 06:24 PM

Nice job...looks professional! How did you run the wiring?

I got one 2 days ago and just ran it around and under the right side of the steering column. It tucks right into a seam along that side and just stays in place (pretty well). It rests on top of the steering column and when I park it I just slide it into the left glove box.

1NZYaris1 · 03-21-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyDriver

Nice job...looks professional! How did you run the wiring?

I got one 2 days ago and just ran it around and under the right side of the steering column. It tucks right into a seam along that side and just stays in place (pretty well). It rests on top of the steering column and when I park it I just slide it into the left glove box.

Thanks
I just tuck the wire under the edge of the roof panel then removed the A pillar cover ,and then under the dash. 5 minute job.

Jem_hadar · 01-09-2010, 12:10 AM

FINALLY (as of Christmas day) the proud owner for a ScanGauge II!

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Originally Posted by 60 Somethings

We are considering a ScanGauge for our liftback, and I like the idea of housing in in the driver's glove box.

That's were I leave mine. Just pop open the drivers glove box while crusing when wanna have a peak. Leaving it up when wanna actively watch it dont bother me. And i like that i dont need to Permanently mount it anywhere inside (so great to have that glove box there!!)

yarisugi · 01-09-2010, 12:41 AM

I copy/pasted the trouble codes for Toyota and put it on one page.
Feel free to print it out and store it in your glovebox in case you need to reference it.
(Word document file)

HighVelocity · 01-09-2010, 10:08 AM

I mounted mine in the drivers glove box also. I drilled a 1/2" hole in the back wall and fed the wire through and velcroed the gauge to the top wall.

HV

127.0.0.1 · 01-09-2010, 10:54 AM

didn't know this thread was here. cansf ambient air works on us 2010 yaris 5 door hb

BuildCode · 03-14-2010, 12:23 PM

I've changed one of my Scanguage spots to read out TPS. How come the max is 81 (have seen 82). Is this accurate that the butterfly valve is only opening 81%, not that I think I'm missing out on some performance, but curious if by design there's no reason for it to open to 100% - or - the reading is not accurate.

FYI - I've never used a Scanguage in any other car

Rick · 03-14-2010, 05:54 PM

If Toyota's firmware design is similar to Ford's (I'm guessing it is) then it's not inaccurate and also not a direct indication of throttle position. To avoid needing precision calibrated throttle position sensors ($$$), they use a % of possible measurement range. The firmware learns what % indicates closed throttle and what % indicates WOT. Individual TPS sensors don't have to be 'exactly' like each other and that makes them much cheaper to produce.

It also means that as the TPS changes slightly over the life of the component it creates no problem. The firmware adjusts for the changes.

In the Ford world 0 volts = 0% and 5 volts = 100%. The Ford TPS output doesn't go down to 0v and doesn't go up to 5v. I see 21% to 92% on my Cobra.

There is a 'normalized to 100%' proprietary extended parameter but Scangauge doesn't use it.

BuildCode · 03-14-2010, 07:44 PM

cool! that's good to know, thanks for the detailed response

Billiam · 07-03-2010, 04:56 PM

Anyone tried this vent mount with their Scangauge?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Air-Vent-Mou...item5190dfc8a3

jambo101 · 07-04-2010, 04:16 AM

Didnt a vent mount clip come with the device?or maybe it was some other electronic gizmo,what ever it was it didnt work very well, I found a bit of velcro
was the easiest and most versatile way to mount the gauge on the dash just in front of the steering column.

Billiam · 07-04-2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo101

Didnt a vent mount clip come with the device?or maybe it was some other electronic gizmo,what ever it was it didnt work very well, I found a bit of velcro
was the easiest and most versatile way to mount the gauge on the dash just in front of the steering column.

I haven't ordered mine yet, but I don't think it comes with any mounts (maybe velcro). Anyway, I saw the windshield mount and this "vent" mount on ebay. Just wondering if someone had actual experience with this mount and Scangauge together. Our out-board vents are kinda weird, so I can see it not working too well. But if it does, it's a better solution than velcro, IMO.

01-09-2010, 10:08 AM	#155
HighVelocity Drives: 2008 Yaris 3D A4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 5	Scangauge II Location I mounted mine in the drivers glove box also. I drilled a 1/2" hole in the back wall and fed the wire through and velcroed the gauge to the top wall. HV

03-14-2010, 12:23 PM	#157
BuildCode View User's Garage Drives: Black 5-Spd Sedan S Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 81	I've changed one of my Scanguage spots to read out TPS. How come the max is 81 (have seen 82). Is this accurate that the butterfly valve is only opening 81%, not that I think I'm missing out on some performance, but curious if by design there's no reason for it to open to 100% - or - the reading is not accurate. FYI - I've never used a Scanguage in any other car __________________

03-14-2010, 07:44 PM	#159
BuildCode View User's Garage Drives: Black 5-Spd Sedan S Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 81	cool! that's good to know, thanks for the detailed response __________________

07-03-2010, 04:56 PM	#160
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 556	Anyone tried this vent mount with their Scangauge? http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Air-Vent-Mou...item5190dfc8a3 __________________ If you want to enjoy your car, stay off of the internet.

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03-18-2009, 08:06 AM	#146
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792	Has anyone tried using the 'Blendmount' to install their Scangauge II above the rearview mirror? It looks like a pretty good idea, just not sure if it'll fit since there's not much clearance between the mirror and windshield. Their website doesn't say what vehicles it works with, so I'm curious if any Yarii owners have tried this. http://www.blendmount.com/showthread.php?t=2

03-19-2009, 11:46 PM	#150
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792	Anyone have a problem with the Scangauge saying 'Connecting...' then turning off after about a minute without giving any data? I tried all the troubleshooting FAQs in the manual, but none seem to get it working. Weird thing is, it was working fine for a week or so, until today.

03-21-2009, 06:24 PM	#151
EasyDriver Drives: 2008 Yaris Meteorite LB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 61	Nice job...looks professional! How did you run the wiring? I got one 2 days ago and just ran it around and under the right side of the steering column. It tucks right into a seam along that side and just stays in place (pretty well). It rests on top of the steering column and when I park it I just slide it into the left glove box.

01-09-2010, 10:54 AM	#156
127.0.0.1 Banned Drives: '10 Yaris5drHB+99 4runner LTD Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE Posts: 672	didn't know this thread was here. cansf ambient air works on us 2010 yaris 5 door hb

03-14-2010, 05:54 PM	#158
Rick Drives: '08 Yaris LB 5M Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MN Posts: 31	If Toyota's firmware design is similar to Ford's (I'm guessing it is) then it's not inaccurate and also not a direct indication of throttle position. To avoid needing precision calibrated throttle position sensors ($$$), they use a % of possible measurement range. The firmware learns what % indicates closed throttle and what % indicates WOT. Individual TPS sensors don't have to be 'exactly' like each other and that makes them much cheaper to produce. It also means that as the TPS changes slightly over the life of the component it creates no problem. The firmware adjusts for the changes. In the Ford world 0 volts = 0% and 5 volts = 100%. The Ford TPS output doesn't go down to 0v and doesn't go up to 5v. I see 21% to 92% on my Cobra. There is a 'normalized to 100%' proprietary extended parameter but Scangauge doesn't use it.

07-04-2010, 04:16 AM	#161
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	Didnt a vent mount clip come with the device?or maybe it was some other electronic gizmo,what ever it was it didnt work very well, I found a bit of velcro was the easiest and most versatile way to mount the gauge on the dash just in front of the steering column.