Kstills
Dedicated LVC Member
I'm looking for recommendations/reviews/experiences with OBDII code scanners. I'll be looking to buy one shortly, and would appreciate any feedback you folks might have from using various units.
http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/index.htm
Less than $70 shipped-does codes, pending codes, lots of PID's like O2 sensors, MAF, ENGINE TEMP (an actual number, not a vague representations based on a 13+year old analogue gauge). it comes with a great suction cup mount that can be placed up high on the windshield, in the 'tint' so it cannot be seen, and it can be calibrated and programmed to do all kinds of things related to service reminders, accurate gas usage, average mph-I have one in 4 different drivers, and just knowing exactly what the engine temp is in each is worth $70 IMO-plus, if there is a 'pending' code, a warning pops up-and you can read it, or an actual code on the fly. You can set alarms for all kinds of things, like engine temp, IAT, fuel level, miles to empty, gallons to empty...these are a bargain for what they can do.
if you have a droid based phone the elm327 is great for like $40
I have four of these, one in four different drivers-I used to carry a hand-held scanner in the trunk of my cars, now I have a these hooked up and can get instant feedback and even alarms on any codes, pending codes plus PID's. Less than $70, you really cannot beat it.
I almost bought one of these until I found out they don't do transmission temp. I need one that does.
Anyone tried the Scan Gauge? That's what I'm considering but they cost twice as much and don't look as goog and this one. I need one I can use in both my Explorer and my Mark.
Transmission temp isn't a standardized or common OBDII PID AFAIK..
Anyone tried the Scan Gauge? That's what I'm considering but they cost twice as much and don't look as goog and this one. I need one I can use in both my Explorer and my Mark.
there is a forum for owners of the Ultragauge and that is a common complaint, but you are correct, it is not a common OBDII PID monitored by most ECU's for some reason-whatever is available is there though, PIDs depend on the vehicle and the protocol-it does 37 or 38 on my mark (96) and you select up to 18 from what is available for your rolling displays
(6 gauges x 3 screens).