scangauge II help.

[digglesworth]

I just ordered a scangauge II from amazon for like $122. I need help with getting it to read transmission temps. how do I go about setting up that function? also, anyone that has one give me a brief run-down of how you use your scangauge? what you monitor, whats helpful, whats not... stuff like that. it should be here in a few days so I haven't messed with it yet...

 

[06 H3]

Yea, I did that its easy.

http://www.scangauge.com/support/x-gauge/gm-specific/

Trans Fluid Temperature (Exc Allison)

6C10F1221940(01)

046205190640

3008

00090005FFD8

TFT

 

[Chook]

You have to use X Gauge feature to get transmission temp. Search the forum I did a post about it a couple of years ago.

 

[Best4x4]

Also yours will be the VPW Protocal.

 

[06 H3]

the one I posted is the VPW protocol

 

[Best4x4]

Just making sure he knew

 

[digglesworth]

Thanks guys... What is vpw? I'm sure it'll all make sense once I can flip through the manual.

 

[digglesworth]

Thanks 06H3 for the link. That explained a little. Do I just follow prompts on the display to enter those codes?

 

[Best4x4]

It's the protocol your computer uses to process data. Very easy to install the line of code and save it. Then you go back to the gauge feature and keep going thru them until you see TFT.

 

[digglesworth]

Thanks. Does the scangauge scroll info or do you have to select what you wanna see? And does the unit shut off when you turn the truck off or do you have to manually turn it off?

 

[Best4x4]

It shows what u have selected and it shuts off on it's own after the ignition is off

 

[Medic_Morgan]

I need to do this


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[954paulo]

I have one. Love it. Clears codes and a lot more


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[DasGoat]

Anyone know if the 08 I5 supports the air-fuel ratio x-gauge? I input the code from the scangauge website but it doesn't display anything.

 

[poncho1965]

Chris helped me set up code for my tranny temp. It's easy to do, I sure like being able to monitor that. MPG, not so much


Mike

 

[midnightgravity]

Nice! What are the benefits to having a scangaugeII other than clearing codes?

 

[954paulo]

Are there updates for the scanner? Mine is like 4 years old


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[poncho1965]

I got it just so I can see tranny temp. Running a full skid plate and there was concern my trans might be running too hot.


Mike

 

[digglesworth]

Me too. Tranny temp was pretty important after installing the external cooler. And I like the other features for road trip and such. I like keeping an eye on mpg too.

 

[poncho1965]

Ran a steep trail today to 10k ft. Tranny ran 185 or lower, ambient temps were 50 to 70.


Mike

 

[DasGoat]

Has anyone figured out an oil pressure code that works?