I mounted my SG on the steering wheel nacelle and it blocks all the indicators in the bottom of the speedo including turn lights. I'm worried something may come on and I'll miss it and to be honest with the music on, sometimes I do not hear the turn signal and now do not see the lights. Not good at all.

What other locations have you used??

 

I have mine in the same spot. All of the important lights are in the right pod next to the gas gauge.

 

i put mine in the same spot. i sit up when i drive so it doesn't block much.

 

and no it never even comes close to my leg and im 6 foot 4

 

This is a good thread. Im probaly going to get one soon. I need ideas as far as where to mount.

Tyler

 

same here tyler!

 

same... looking at getting one this fall.. any thoughts on putting it below the climate controll knobs?

 

i will also add that i was worried about the install... but on further investigation it is OMG easy lol a bit of velcro and plug the sucker in! lol

 

here is a pic where i mounted mine, i ran the wire up under the steering column cover, then up the side of the steering column

this is how i see it, barely covers the bottom few lights, but i can still see them all

here is where the obd connector is. this is to the left of the center console

 

That is actually a good location (if you have short cup for the cup holders) but I think it needs a bracket in order to angle out correctly.

 

What the crap is a scangauge?

 

:facepalm:

 

Go do a scangueage search and learn all about it.

Airborne-I really like the placment of yours. Thats where mines going!

Tyler

 

lol i dont have drinks in my car anyways... im very anal about keeping my car perfect... no eating or drinking lol ill just figure
out the mounting when i get one lol

 

Is it too big by chance to fit in the change holder thingy? (left hand side below the mirror adjuster toggle) I have been wondering that for so long its not even funny. If It fits that most likely where I would put mine.
But Idunno since I dont have one yet .heehee

 

yes, its too big. its also a couple mm to tall for the useless shelf.

 

another idea for mounting.... how about next to the gauge cluster on the left? right above the vent.... would that wrk?

 

For those of you looking to buy a ScanGuage, also check out a recent entry, the MSD Dashhawk. It's a litte more expensive but is arguably a little less chunky looking and has some extra features that the SG doesn't: 0-60 and 1/4 mile times, programmable visual or audible alerts (ie shift indicator), bar graph display, data logging and transfer to pc, ...).

DashHawk Vehicle Information Display

FWIW, I have no connection to MSD (I actually own a ScanGauge II), just pointing out an alternative to the ScanGauge.

 

They also don't have the Honda codes for the cool stuff. As SG posts the ones they find and work out I'm wondering looking at the list (below) if MSD are letting SG do the heavy lifting. Looks like the same list SG has for the X gauge points.

MSD list
Universal Parameters

• Calculated Engine Load
• Engine Coolant Temp (ECT)
• Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 1
• Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 2
• Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 1
• Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 2
• Fuel Pressure
• Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP)
• Engine RPM
• Vehicle Speed
• Timing Advance (Spark)
• Intake Air Temp (IAT)
• Mass Air Flow (MAF)
• Absolute Throttle Position
• O2 Bank 1 Sensor 1
• O2 Bank 1 Sensor 2
• O2 Bank 1 Sensor 3
• O2 Bank 1 Sensor 4
• O2 Bank 2 Sensor 1
• O2 Bank 2 Sensor 2
• O2 Bank 2 Sensor 3
• O2 Bank 2 Sensor 4
• Relative Fuel Pressure
• Diesel/Direct Injection Fuel Pressure
• Commanded EGR Duty Cycle
• EGR Error
• Commanded EVAP Purge Duty Cycle
• Fuel Level
• Evap Vapor Pressure
• Barometric Pressure
• Catalyst Temp Bank 1 Sensor 1
• Catalyst Temp Bank 1 Sensor 2
• Catalyst Temp Bank 2 Sensor 1
• Catalyst Temp Bank 2 Sensor 2
• Fuel Type (MultiFuel vehicles)
• Alcohol %
• Fuel System Status (Closed/Open Loop)
• Module Voltage
• Absolute Load
• Number of O2 sensors
• Number of WB O2 sensors
• Commanded Equivalence Ratio
• Relative Throttle Position
• Ambient Air Temp (AAT)
• Absolute Throttle Position B
• Absolute Throttle Position C
• Absolute Pedal Position D
• Absolute Pedal Position E
• Absolute Pedal Position F
• Commanded Throttle Actuator
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 1 Equivalency Ratio (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 2 Equivalency Ratio (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 3 Equivalency Ratio (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 4 Equivalency Ratio (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 5 Equivalency Ratio (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 6 Equivalency Ratio (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 7 Equivalency Ratio (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 8 Equivalency Ratio (FACTORY)
• Auxiliary O2 Short Term Fuel Trim
• Auxiliary O2 Long Term Fuel Trim
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 1 Heater Current (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 2 Heater Current (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 3 Heater Current (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 4 Heater Current (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 5 Heater Current (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 6 Heater Current (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 7 Heater Current (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 8 Heater Current (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 1 Voltage (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 2 Voltage (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 3 Voltage (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 4 Voltage (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 5 Voltage (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 6 Voltage (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 7 Voltage (FACTORY)
• Wide Band O2 Sensor 8 Voltage (FACTORY)
• BOOST/VACUUM (Calculated and corrected for altitude!)

GM Enhanced Parameters

• BLM Cell #
• Torque Management Spark Retard (Shift)
• Commanded A/F Ratio
• Knock Retard
• Cylinder That Knocked
• Learned Spark
• Oil Pressure Calculated Vacuum (GM)
• Calculated Air Flow (GM)
• Current Misfire Cyl1 (GM)
• Current Misfire Cyl2 (GM)
• Current Misfire Cyl3 (GM)
• Current Misfire Cyl4 (GM)
• Current Misfire Cyl5 (GM)
• Current Misfire Cyl6 (GM)
• Current Misfire Cyl7 (GM)
• Current Misfire Cyl8 (GM)
• Total Misfires (GM)
• History Misfire Cyl1 (GM)
• History Misfire Cyl2 (GM)
• History Misfire Cyl3 (GM)
• History Misfire Cyl4 (GM)
• History Misfire Cyl5 (GM)
• History Misfire Cyl6 (GM)
• History Misfire Cyl7 (GM)
• History Misfire Cyl8 (GM)
• Misfire Cycles (GM)
• Desired Throttle Position (GM)
• Pedal Rotation (GM)
• Fan Speed (GM)
• Desired Fan Speed (GM)
• Fan Speed Error % (GM)
• Command Fans 1, 2, 3 ON/OFF
• Command Fuel Trim Reset
• Command Crank Angle Sensor Error (CASE) Relearn
• Last Shift Time
• Trans Input Shaft Speed
• Trans Output Shaft Speed
• Trans Temp
• TCC Slip
• Current Gear
• VBS Force (Amps)
• VBS Force %
• TCC DC %
• 1->2 Shift Time
• 2->3 Shift Time
• 3->4 Shift Time
• 1->2 Shift Error
• 2->3 Shift Error
• 3->4 Shift Error

Ford Enhanced PID’s

• Engine Oil Temp
• Trans Fluid Temp
• Cylinder Head Temp
• Fuel Pressure
• Torque Converter Slippage
• Pedal Position

Dodge/Chrysler (DCx)
Enhanced PID’s

• Knock Sensor 1 Voltage
• Knock Sensor 2 Voltage
• Spark Retard (Knock Retard)
• Multiple Displacement System (MDS) status (Hemi)
• Engine Oil Pressure
• Fuel Level % (DCxspecific since SAE Fuel Level doesn’t seem to read correctly for DCxvehicles)
• Transmission Input Shaft Speed1
• Transmission Input Shaft Speed2
• Transmission Turbine Speed
• Current Gear Status
• Target Gear Status
• Transmission Oil Temperature
• Blade Position (Throttle Blade)

Coming Soon!

• More manufacturer specific functions/parameters!

 

Was messing with mine in the current location today and found by lower the steering column all the way most of the idiot lights show up.

I had also thought of putting mine above the center AC vents as mentioned, but was not hot on the idea of placing it out there to be seen or having to take it off every time I park in a public lot. The hot dash also does bad things to LCD displays..

Keep the ideas coming.