Scangauge II, please school me....
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itsdchz
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I use it to make sure 4Runner is warm before driving.
I use it to verify transmission temps when pulling trailer, and RPMs.
For me it's another way to monitor potential problems. I like seeing voltage, this helped me on my FJ to be prepared when battery was becoming end-of-life.
It certainly doesn't hurt to have it. See my build thread below on how I mounted it.
The SG2 is popular with Diesel trucks, we use it to monitor the delta between the engine oil temps and the water temps to notify us of an oil cooler that may of become clogged.
OEM temp gauges are designed to respond very slowly so the average customer doesn't get overly concerned with minor fluctuations in readings. There is usually a stark difference in temp readings between the OEM gauge and an SG2 when the motor is coming up to temp. Up to you if it is worth the cost for your application.
OEM temp gauges are designed to respond very slowly so the average customer doesn't get overly concerned with minor fluctuations in readings. There is usually a stark difference in temp readings between the OEM gauge and an SG2 when the motor is coming up to temp. Up to you if it is worth the cost for your application.
st8rocks
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Then you might be interested in this:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/gener...auge-ii-less-than-$120-through-3-14-15-a.html
Maybe we should school you on using the search function
All you need to know including how to program them is just a quick search away.
Tried..... the search is not the most useful..... (including doing google with site:toyota-4runner.org)
Also, most threads talks about how to mount and what it can do.... yet, if I have no ideas what those things are.... I really don't know how useful this is..... I'd like to know if it is something I should get, and then learn and grow into....
Lastly, comments like this one is nowhere to be found...
I like how self-containing the SG2 is (and being able to have it mounted and always on etc..), but this $4.95 Torque app plus a <$30(or even $20) ODB BT adapter approach is quite attractive!
1engineer
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Either you suck at searching or you didn't search.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/111793-scangauge-ii-vs-ultra-gauge-first-impressions.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/103431-scangauge-alternative.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/157752-torque-app-2014-a.html
ScanGauge II Automotive Computer review
ScanGauge II - Linear Logic SG2 - Engine Performance - Camping World
Monitor your car's performance with the Torque app for Android - CNET
Torque Android app lets you tap into the brains of your car
Everything you ever want to know about either one is available on the web. Neither TorqueApp or Scangauge is 4Runner specific. Other sites have much greater information.
itsdchz
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ouch!
4Rager
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Would something like this work? There were others that were like $80.... I have a Galaxy S3, I've been trying to sell on Craigslist, but this could be a perfect use for it.
V1.5 Mini Bluetooth ELM327 Interface OBD2 II Auto Car Diagnostic Scanner Tool - Newegg.com
IAmTodd
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I have this and it works great.
http://www.amazon.com/iSaddle-Bluet...d=1426017321&sr=8-4&keywords=elm327+bluetooth
The ones that say ELM 327 on the sides seem to have bad reviews on Amazon.
I have an old Droid Bionic hooked up specifically for this and also have it on my OnePlus One and it works great on both. Pick up a Ram Mount X-Grip and you'll be a happy camper.
http://www.amazon.com/iSaddle-Bluet...d=1426017321&sr=8-4&keywords=elm327+bluetooth
The ones that say ELM 327 on the sides seem to have bad reviews on Amazon.
I have an old Droid Bionic hooked up specifically for this and also have it on my OnePlus One and it works great on both. Pick up a Ram Mount X-Grip and you'll be a happy camper.
Mooney
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No disrespect to the Scan Gauge guys, however I am not clear with Torque and Dash Command why someone would buy an older LCD dual numeric line output device in an app world.
I have both Torque and Dash Command loaded (10 bucks a piece), bought an inexpensive wireless OBD reader from EBAY and have 250+ PDI available and customizable screens. I use an old discarded iphone with 6 presets for the data I want displayed.
DC screen shot:
I have both Torque and Dash Command loaded (10 bucks a piece), bought an inexpensive wireless OBD reader from EBAY and have 250+ PDI available and customizable screens. I use an old discarded iphone with 6 presets for the data I want displayed.
DC screen shot:
I think the ONLY reason I can think of is.... thief issue....
An old 2 rows LCD display is not going to attract as much attention as a smartphone (even tho it is an old one).
So, you are more likely to just leave the 2 rows LCD display mounted while you are likely to have to unmount your smartphone and hide it.
An old 2 rows LCD display is not going to attract as much attention as a smartphone (even tho it is an old one).
So, you are more likely to just leave the 2 rows LCD display mounted while you are likely to have to unmount your smartphone and hide it.
flyinhawaiian01
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Another plus for torque and an elm327! I use it in the wife's Honduh and the 4R all the time. Its nice to be able to retrieve a TON of information from the vehicles whenever I want without re-routing wires and a box.
I use my main phone for running torque and still am able to stream music to the stereo at the same time (rooted Galaxy S3).
Plus, its way cheaper than the scangauge, at around 10 bucks for the bluetooth adapter and the torque app. Here's the one I use:
Mini ELM327 V1 5 OBD2 II Bluetooth Car Auto Diagnostic Interface Scanner Tool | eBay
Never cared much for the scangauge I had, it was sorta cumbersome to flip through stuff while driving (you only get 4 things on the screen at a time), and hated having to mount it permanently in the car.
I use my main phone for running torque and still am able to stream music to the stereo at the same time (rooted Galaxy S3).
Plus, its way cheaper than the scangauge, at around 10 bucks for the bluetooth adapter and the torque app. Here's the one I use:
Mini ELM327 V1 5 OBD2 II Bluetooth Car Auto Diagnostic Interface Scanner Tool | eBay
Never cared much for the scangauge I had, it was sorta cumbersome to flip through stuff while driving (you only get 4 things on the screen at a time), and hated having to mount it permanently in the car.
Jhalko
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Do these adapters also power your phone or do you have to charge it separately?
oljedi11950
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I suck at searching but , I don't start threads about stuff I don't know anything about ? :lalala:
ic0517
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The app Torque has a web page about cheap vs. expensive OBDII<->Bluetooth:
Torque OBD2 Wiki
I have a cheap Chinese ELM327 knock off. At first I played with it, but then I realized I was probably much better off putting the cell phone down and driving. My co-worker has it, his Caddy is throwing O2 codes.
I prefer the Bluetooth<->OBDII over the cable, so then no it doesn't charge your phone.
I took a look on his website, one of the OBDII<->USB has the big A sized connector, the kind on your PC. On your phone is micro-B or Apple Lightening - so that will not work. (USB has a new one called C coming out that is like the Apple Lightening connector, you can plug it in either way).
If you want to charge your phone, best bet is a cigarette lighter adapter. I had the USB on the Entune console b!tch my phone was drawing too much current.
If you have a new Android phone with certain Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, it might have Qualcomm Quickcharge 2.0, in that case, you want to get a cigarette adapter that has that, I bought "Incipio" on Amazon. That thing can charge a phone FAST. Once you have it, you will never want to go back.
If you just want to read a fault code, I think the simple readers are better. I mean really simple, make sure they don't have a battery of any kind in them. That is how I fixed my Subaru, engine knock sensor was bad.
Torque OBD2 Wiki
I have a cheap Chinese ELM327 knock off. At first I played with it, but then I realized I was probably much better off putting the cell phone down and driving. My co-worker has it, his Caddy is throwing O2 codes.
I prefer the Bluetooth<->OBDII over the cable, so then no it doesn't charge your phone.
I took a look on his website, one of the OBDII<->USB has the big A sized connector, the kind on your PC. On your phone is micro-B or Apple Lightening - so that will not work. (USB has a new one called C coming out that is like the Apple Lightening connector, you can plug it in either way).
If you want to charge your phone, best bet is a cigarette lighter adapter. I had the USB on the Entune console b!tch my phone was drawing too much current.
If you have a new Android phone with certain Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, it might have Qualcomm Quickcharge 2.0, in that case, you want to get a cigarette adapter that has that, I bought "Incipio" on Amazon. That thing can charge a phone FAST. Once you have it, you will never want to go back.
If you just want to read a fault code, I think the simple readers are better. I mean really simple, make sure they don't have a battery of any kind in them. That is how I fixed my Subaru, engine knock sensor was bad.
