Official Scangauge II Thread - Share your Data, Discuss Settings ,Problems, Findings!

[HighVelocity]

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]

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

[BuildCode]

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]

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]

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

[Billiam]

Anyone tried this vent mount with their Scangauge?

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

[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.

[Billiam]

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.

[kazama82]

i notice that my odo meter is not the same as scangauge odo meter..scangauge shows faster increment compare to my car odo..anyone notice this?..for example now my car odometer at 90km, but my scangauge odo already showing 96km..

[bkndacn]

So I just bought my Scangauge II from Garm and I've had it in my car for about 3-5 days now .....

On the first day that I had it in the car I drove down to DC (about 120 miles one way) as I do every friday night (work) and my scangauge told me I averaged 45 mpg for the whole trip (95% HWY 5% CITY) and then on the way back I averaged 43 (prob bc CC was on)

But looking at everyon elses #s I feel like thats too high!! lol and Ideas as to what might be causing this false readout? if in fact it is a false maybe i just have a super FE Yaris!

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by bkndacn

So I just bought my Scangauge II from Garm and I've had it in my car for about 3-5 days now .....

On the first day that I had it in the car I drove down to DC (about 120 miles one way) as I do every friday night (work) and my scangauge told me I averaged 45 mpg for the whole trip (95% HWY 5% CITY) and then on the way back I averaged 43 (prob bc CC was on)

But looking at everyon elses #s I feel like thats too high!! lol and Ideas as to what might be causing this false readout? if in fact it is a false maybe i just have a super FE Yaris!

Dont you have to set a standard on the device by recording your first full tank of gas then inputting some parameters on your second tank of gas??

[bkndacn]

yeah but it still tells me what my average MPGs are

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by bkndacn

yeah but it still tells me what my average MPGs are

Is that the setting where the mpg reading is all over the place or the X gauge reading that posts average mpg by the day,the trip or the tank.?

[Kitt]

Hey guys, just got mine today works pretty well!!


I've got a few questions:

Anyone have experienced issues by placing it over the steering wheel because of the direct sunlight it may get there?

Is there any way I can read whenever the a/c compressor clutch is engaged?

Is it true that I can send codes into the ECU, like turning on/off the radiator fan for example?
http://www.verboom.net/info/speedste...16/xgauge.html

[Kitt]

soo what is your average water temp and idle rpm??

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by Kitt

soo what is your average water temp and idle rpm??

My water temp stays around 184-188
Idle RPM 710

[toy_toronto]

* crossposting to this official thread =)


Finally decided to get one and I think it's great -- note the current units on display are in metric:

The gauges I use for now are:




• 7.4 L/100KM = 31.7 MPG (Ave Fuel Economy per tank)
• 421 KM = 261 Miles (Distance to Empty tank)
• 13'C = 55.4'F (outside ambient temperature)
• 789 RPM idle <-> Switches to Instantaneous MPG



* Edit: By the way, this is how I mounted the SC II against the windshield.

Material is plexi-glass from left over projects -- pretty strong/sturdy and does not move at all. Total cost = $0



* View from backseat




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[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by toy_toronto

* crossposting to this official thread =)


Finally decided to get one and I think it's great -- note the current units on display are in metric:

The gauges I use for now are:




• 7.4 L/100KM = 31.7 MPG (Ave Fuel Economy per tank)
• 421 KM = 261 Miles (Distance to Empty tank)
• 13'C = 55.4'F (outside ambient temperature)
• 789 RPM idle <-> Switches to Instantaneous MPG



* Edit: By the way, this is how I mounted the SC II against the windshield.

Material is plexi-glass from left over projects -- pretty strong/sturdy and does not move at all. Total cost = $0



* View from backseat




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Those 3M Dual-Lock fasteners are fantastic. I've been using them for probably close to 10 years for various car related and other uses.