will ScanGauge II work with USDM Fits?
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From: Chattanooga
Mine did this too. I called Liner Logic. They said there was a software change to address this and replaced mine.
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I'll have to give them a call tomorrow then. I guess their number is in the little manual that came with it which is in the car.
Good deal.
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I'm sure they are. I've had mine about 9 months now. You could always ask them the version number before ordering it should be the 3.01. If you find it with a lower version number I would shop elsewhere.
The company that makes them is ScanGaugeII - Scan Tool + Digital Gauges + Trip Computers and it's 169.95 USD including S&H there which is about the same that you'll find elsewhere.
Just found it on amazon FREE Shipping too.
Price: $159.95
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Linear Logic LLC so there you go straight from the Mfg.
The company that makes them is ScanGaugeII - Scan Tool + Digital Gauges + Trip Computers and it's 169.95 USD including S&H there which is about the same that you'll find elsewhere.
Just found it on amazon FREE Shipping too.
Price: $159.95
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Linear Logic LLC so there you go straight from the Mfg.
Last edited by 2hot6ft2; May 24, 2007 at 08:47 PM.
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From: The Twilight Zone
What else is new with this release other than fixing the problem with having to unplug it every once in a while? Any new features???
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Phone: 480-656-4089
Fax: 480-656-4418
Toll Free: 888-433-5664
Warranty and Service Inquires: service@linear-logic.com
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The GPS is the best way to calibrate it since the speedometer/Odometer is off on some Fits, there is a class action lawsuit on it and warranties have been extended by 5%. Here is the link to that thread for more info.. https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/102549-post1.html
Here it is from the manual which you can also find here. http://www.scangauge.com/support/pdfs/SGIIManual.pdf
Starting at the HOME Screen (The lower right button with the red ring around it).
MORE>SETUP>SPEED
Both speed and distance can be adjusted to compensate for changes in
tire size, gears, tire wear, etc..
The setting can be changed at any time. If SAVE is not used, the
entered value will be lost when the ScanGaugeII is disconnected. This
may be the desired operation if the vehicle is not to have the
ScanGaugeII regularly used on it.
< 0% >
0=> 0 SAVE>
The right and left upper buttons can be used to increase/decrease the
selected adjustment in 1% steps. The lower left number is the speed
reported by the vehicle. The lower right number is the speed which will
be shown by the ScanGaugeII by applying this correction. Positive
values of % will increase the displayed speed. Negative values of % will
decrease the displayed speed. The approximate % to use for a tire size
change can be computed by dividing the diameter of the original
equipment tire by the diameter of the new tire, subtract this from 1 and
multiply by 100. For instance, if the diameter of the original tires was 24
inches and the size of the new tire is 30 inches, 100x(1-(24/30)) = 20.
Setting the value to 20% will compensate for the tire size change.
For gear changes, the formula would be 100x(1-(new ratio/old ratio)).
For instance if the old ratio was 3.55 and the new ratio was 4.10,
100x(1-(4.10/3.55)) = -15%.
One accurate way to set the speed is to use a handheld GPS. With one
person driving, the other person observes the speed on the GPS and
adjusts the % until the lower right value agrees with the GPS speed
indication. Setting both the GPS and the ScanGaugeII to display KPH
while making the adjustment will allow a more accurate adjustment to
be made.
Another way would be to have the driver drive at a ScanGaugeII
indicated speed of 60 MPH and measure the time between mile marker
posts on a highway. For every second more than 60 it takes to go 1 mile,
subtract 1% from the adjustment. It may be necessary to repeat this a
few times until it takes 60 seconds plus or minus a second to go 1 mile.
Distance measurements can also be used to adjust the ScanGaugeII.
Highway mile markers can be used to verify the correct setting. Use
MORE>SETUP>SPEED
Both speed and distance can be adjusted to compensate for changes in
tire size, gears, tire wear, etc..
The setting can be changed at any time. If SAVE is not used, the
entered value will be lost when the ScanGaugeII is disconnected. This
may be the desired operation if the vehicle is not to have the
ScanGaugeII regularly used on it.
< 0% >
0=> 0 SAVE>
The right and left upper buttons can be used to increase/decrease the
selected adjustment in 1% steps. The lower left number is the speed
reported by the vehicle. The lower right number is the speed which will
be shown by the ScanGaugeII by applying this correction. Positive
values of % will increase the displayed speed. Negative values of % will
decrease the displayed speed. The approximate % to use for a tire size
change can be computed by dividing the diameter of the original
equipment tire by the diameter of the new tire, subtract this from 1 and
multiply by 100. For instance, if the diameter of the original tires was 24
inches and the size of the new tire is 30 inches, 100x(1-(24/30)) = 20.
Setting the value to 20% will compensate for the tire size change.
For gear changes, the formula would be 100x(1-(new ratio/old ratio)).
For instance if the old ratio was 3.55 and the new ratio was 4.10,
100x(1-(4.10/3.55)) = -15%.
One accurate way to set the speed is to use a handheld GPS. With one
person driving, the other person observes the speed on the GPS and
adjusts the % until the lower right value agrees with the GPS speed
indication. Setting both the GPS and the ScanGaugeII to display KPH
while making the adjustment will allow a more accurate adjustment to
be made.
Another way would be to have the driver drive at a ScanGaugeII
indicated speed of 60 MPH and measure the time between mile marker
posts on a highway. For every second more than 60 it takes to go 1 mile,
subtract 1% from the adjustment. It may be necessary to repeat this a
few times until it takes 60 seconds plus or minus a second to go 1 mile.
Distance measurements can also be used to adjust the ScanGaugeII.
Highway mile markers can be used to verify the correct setting. Use
CURRENT TRIP DISTANCE
and RESET when passing a mile
marker. After a few miles see that the Miles changes as you pass the
: OBSERVE ALL SPEED LIMITS AND DRIVE
SAFELY WHILE MAKING THESE ADJUSTMENTS. THE DRIVER
marker. After a few miles see that the Miles changes as you pass the
mile marker. Adjust the Speed up or down to adjust the indicated
distance.
IMPORTANT
distance.
IMPORTANT
: OBSERVE ALL SPEED LIMITS AND DRIVE
SAFELY WHILE MAKING THESE ADJUSTMENTS. THE DRIVER
MUST NOT BE DISTRACTED BY TRYING TO MAKE THESE
ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING.
NOTE: The adjustment only affects the ScanGaugeII indicated speed
and distance. It does not affect the vehicle speedometer or odometer
readings.
ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING.
NOTE: The adjustment only affects the ScanGaugeII indicated speed
and distance. It does not affect the vehicle speedometer or odometer
readings.
There you go.
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From: B'ham, AL
Scangauge II Install
Hey everyone, I'm considering getting some type of electronic readout. So far, I've read overall good reviews on the Scangauge Mk. II.
Was the install pretty easy? How/where did you mount it? How long did it take to put in?
Just out of curiosity, what other options are there besides the Scangauge II? Does anyone have an electronic readout that ISN'T a Scangauge?
Was the install pretty easy? How/where did you mount it? How long did it take to put in?
Just out of curiosity, what other options are there besides the Scangauge II? Does anyone have an electronic readout that ISN'T a Scangauge?
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Posts: 64
From: Longmont, Colorado
ScanGauge experience
I've had good results with the Scangauge II. It is small and easy to mount. Only one cable, as power is integerated with the signal cable. I mounted mine above the center air outlets on the top of the dash. Had a problem with the display intermittently freezing up, but the Scangauge folks updated the software and now it works fine. New units should not experience this problem.
It delivers lots of information, and accurately as far as I can determine. For the price I would like a better, higher contrast display as well as more tactile feedback on the buttons. But these issues aside, I am happy with the unit.
It delivers lots of information, and accurately as far as I can determine. For the price I would like a better, higher contrast display as well as more tactile feedback on the buttons. But these issues aside, I am happy with the unit.
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From: Ontario, Canada
Any additional time is just for routing the cable. Currently I have mine there, with the cable hidden inside the A-pillar trim and exiting at the corner of the windshield. For a couple of days I had it up by the rear-view mirror -- don't.
Just out of curiosity, what other options are there besides the Scangauge II?
DashDAQ Data Acquisition System (mentioned earlier in this thread)
Brockway Engineering (two models)
There are also quite a few PDA and computer-based interfaces and programs.
When checking compatibility, you need to know that the Fit uses CAN 2.0B at 500Kb/s.
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From: Toronto, Ontario
I double-taped a bent aluminum angle to the console, then velcro'd the scanguage to the top of the angle. If you want to make the cable disappear, you could drill a hole in the back of the JDM console, but it looks OK the way it is.
Hope this helps,
Martin
has anyone seen the msd dashhawk.looks to have a ton of features.here the link so you guys can check it out for yourselves
DashHawk Vehicle Information Display
DashHawk Vehicle Information Display
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Posts: 438
From: Wintersville Ohio
mine is mounted above the cubby hole behind the cup holders. I had to use a little homegrown bracket to mount it, but it looks great and looks like it came with the car. I'll post some pics when I get home.
That Dashhawk is really sweet. My buddy has one on his Firebird.
That Dashhawk is really sweet. My buddy has one on his Firebird.
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Posts: 438
From: Wintersville Ohio
I installed mine beside the cig lighter to make it out of sight for those outside the car. I can see it perfectly in the car.
I double-taped a bent aluminum angle to the console, then velcro'd the scanguage to the top of the angle. If you want to make the cable disappear, you could drill a hole in the back of the JDM console, but it looks OK the way it is.
Hope this helps,
Martin
I double-taped a bent aluminum angle to the console, then velcro'd the scanguage to the top of the angle. If you want to make the cable disappear, you could drill a hole in the back of the JDM console, but it looks OK the way it is.
Hope this helps,
Martin
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Posts: 544
From: Grant, Alabama U.S.A.
has anyone seen the msd dashhawk.looks to have a ton of features.here the link so you guys can check it out for yourselves
DashHawk Vehicle Information Display
DashHawk Vehicle Information Display