Scan gauges October 27, 2020, 01:30:07 pm Which scan gauge is most recommended and why. Dale from Downey.
Re: Scan gauges Reply #1 – October 27, 2020, 01:58:00 pm Have used since day one -- not the most user friendly but I think Ford is the issue not the gauge.» ScanGauge IIglen
Re: Scan gauges Reply #2 – October 27, 2020, 02:39:44 pm Used Scan Guage II on my 2003. Really liked it. Use mostly to check RPMs.
Re: Scan gauges Reply #3 – October 27, 2020, 03:34:51 pm The two leaders are ScanGauge and UltraGauge. I have had and used both. ScanGauge is simpler to set up. UltraGauge gives a lot more options, but can be difficult to configure, depending on what you want to see. ScanGauge provides four gauges displayed. UltraGauge can be configured with 4, 6 or 8 gauges per screen, and can have multiple screens.Ken F in NM
Re: Scan gauges Reply #4 – October 27, 2020, 04:04:13 pm Quote from: dollinsdale - October 27, 2020, 01:30:07 pmWhich scan gauge is most recommended and why. Dale from Downey.I thought your rig was for sale or sold?Larry
Re: Scan gauges Reply #5 – October 27, 2020, 04:14:09 pm I used to use a ScanGauge but have moved to an OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth dongle OBDLink MX+ paired to my old Moto X cell phone. I have the OBDLink app setup to display GPS speed, GPS altitude, System voltage, RPM, Engine Oil pressure, and Transmission Oil Temperature. You can also use the Trip function to track distances and calculate milage.I also just used this with the OBDwiz app to access dealership-level diagnostics to troubleshoot a check-engine light on one of our cars, I found the problem was a defective MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor. Saved me a trip to the dealer $$$. Pretty handy device.Another plus is you can update the dongle and app yourself for free via WiFi instead of having to send in the ScanGauge and pay for then to update it.Charles 2 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Scan gauges Reply #6 – October 27, 2020, 10:57:25 pm Dale,Put “scan gauge” in the search box and look for Joan’s post, April 29, 2020. It has some pretty good info on gauges that might fit you needs. You LD’s is a newer model with an OBD II, that has more parameters than the older model Ford V 10’s OBD. I’s.Macmarty2005 26.5 mid bath 1 Likes
Re: Scan gauges Reply #7 – October 27, 2020, 11:56:37 pm Quote from: Charles & Donna - October 27, 2020, 04:14:09 pmI used to use a ScanGauge but have moved to an OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth dongle OBDLink MX+ paired to my old Moto X cell phone. I have the OBDLink app setup to display GPS speed, GPS altitude, System voltage, RPM, Engine Oil pressure, and Transmission Oil Temperature. You can also use the Trip function to track distances and calculate milage.I also just used this with the OBDwiz app to access dealership-level diagnostics to troubleshoot a check-engine light on one of our cars, I found the problem was a defective MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor. Saved me a trip to the dealer $$$. Pretty handy device.Another plus is you can update the dongle and app yourself for free via WiFi instead of having to send in the ScanGauge and pay for then to update it.CharlesCharles, what level of cell phone provider service does the Moto X have to be at to work with the MX? Chris As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Scan gauges Reply #8 – October 28, 2020, 02:08:28 am Quote from: Chris Horst - October 27, 2020, 11:56:37 pmCharles, what level of cell phone provider service does the Moto X have to be at to work with the MX? ChrisChris, no cellular connection needed. The Moto X cannot connect via cellular, the sim was removed (transferred to my new phone). The connection between the phone and OBDLink is bluetooth. To update the OBDLink the phone uses a wireless connection to download the update and then updates the OBDLink via bluetooth.Charles
Re: Scan gauges Reply #9 – October 28, 2020, 02:00:00 pm Quote from: Macmarty - October 27, 2020, 10:57:25 pmYou LD’s is a newer model with an OBD II, that has more parameters than the older model Ford V 10’s OBD. I’s.Macmarty2005 26.5 mid bathBy MY 1998 all Econolines with a V10 are OBD II; the changeover from OBD I to OBD II for "heavy trucks" began in 1996 but it appears that Ford didn't start switching until some time in 1997. It has been reported that some Ford trucks of that era were EEC-IV but also had an OBD II connector. Add that it depends upon if the vehicle was built to California emissions VS standard 49 State emission requirements.Charles
Re: Scan gauges Reply #10 – October 28, 2020, 02:10:25 pm The Ford engine information sticker under the hood in my 2003 states that the engine is "OBD I Certified". ?
Re: Scan gauges Reply #11 – October 28, 2020, 02:17:55 pm Quote from: Joan - October 28, 2020, 02:10:25 pmThe Ford engine information sticker under the hood in my 2003 states that the engine is "OBD I Certified". ?Really? Wow. Guess I should inform all the "experts" of their errors that reported what I posted. Time for more research.Charles
Re: Scan gauges Reply #12 – October 28, 2020, 02:29:43 pm "Time for more research."---Please report what information you find; thank you. If I recall accurately (a variable condition), there have been past threads on the forum on OBD I vs. OBD II and when each standard applied to which engines and which gvwr.
Re: Scan gauges Reply #13 – October 28, 2020, 02:42:17 pm My 96 with the V-8 has an OBD port. I have a Scan Gauge II connected to it.Have it setup to give me RPM, and transmission temp, two things mine didn't monitor from the factory. 1 Likes
Re: Scan gauges Reply #14 – October 28, 2020, 03:08:59 pm Quote from: Joan - October 28, 2020, 02:29:43 pm"Time for more research."---Please report what information you find; thank you. If I recall accurately (a variable condition), there have been past threads on the forum on OBD I vs. OBD II and when each standard applied to which engines and which gvwr.Here is the post I think you are referring to OBD Rabbit Hole .It seems that there are both physical and electro-mechanical requirements to meet OBD II and if not all are met then the chassis can only be OBD I certified. These chassis may not have an EGR valve, downstream O2 sensors (catalyst efficiency), or evap monitoring due to the weight class. However, they may have an OBD II port and it may or may not be functional. I guess they only way to know is to try an OBD II reader and see if there is data at the port.So far I have not found definitive information about the certification cut-over based upon which engine and which GVWR.Charles
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