Scangauge X Gauge

[RickOKC]

I tried the Transmission Temp code and it didn't work for me either.

On the same subject....

For those who have an older Scangauge II, you can send it back to the company and they will flash the memory to add more features (see THIS THREAD for an overview.) Last year the cost was about $25 + shipping but I never got around to doing it. (Hmmm, I wonder what version etlsport is using?)

Here are some photos of my no-cost / minimal-effort installation. It doesn't look awesome, but it NEVER moves around at all while I'm driving, either.

Scangauge II plugged into ODBII port with the wire loosely routed up and over the top of the steering column...



The wire then extends to the right where the extra length is wadded up and stuffed into the ashtray...



And finally it comes back up where - without any form of adhesive - the actual Scanguage rests in the instrument bezel. The wire is stiff enough that it's held in place securely.
It doesn't look all that great in this photo partially because I didn't straighten it up after pulling it out when programming the Trans Temp code. Sorry... I was getting a little light-headed after running the engine in the enclosed garage, the exhaust fumes became pretty thick and then the Care Bears came in and were trying to sell me a timeshare in Peru. Jerks. I think it was the greeen and oorange Caare Bearrs but I'm not 100% ssure - those could havvve been the dash lights? I feeel funnny.


I have GOT to get off my lazy backside and try to install the gizmo that may make the speedometer/odometer/shift points to compensate for my oversized tires. Heck, I've only had it since... (mumble mumble, AUGUST!) That's the main reason I've kept the SGII plugged in 24/7.

[Vendetta]

...the gizmo that may make the speedometer/odometer/shift points to compensate for my oversized tires.

Could you tell us a little more about this gizmo? Inquiring minds want to know.
-V

[Bulldoggie]

Could you tell us a little more about this gizmo? Inquiring minds want to know.
-V

Tone Monday; used to sell a speedo correction unit that had a series of Dip switches to correct the signal to the electronic speedometer.
I thought about getting one, just for correcting the shift points for tire size.
Many members have purchased these, I'm sure someone will add the links.

[RickOKC]

Could you tell us a little more about this gizmo? Inquiring minds want to know.
-V

You bet! It's the Yellow Box Speedometer Recalibrator. I've hesitated to mention it before because it's never been confirmed to work on a VX by the manufacturer so I don't know if it actually might work of if I simply threw away $100. My research leads me to believe that it was designed to work primarily for motorcycles, but it also works for certain cars/trucks that use a "hall-effect type" speed sensor. After tons of reading, I think it *may* have a good chance of working on the VX due to my research on Tone's (RIP) recalibrator. Heck, I even have ALL the wiring mapped out already and have instructions that I converted into PDF form - I just haven't made the time to try it. Shame on me - I even forgot this was on my list of "things to do." I'll try to install it ASAP - hopefully this weekend now that I've remembered it.

My biggest interest - doing the math to adjust my "real" speed is pretty easy since the speedometer is exactly 10% off. But I do think I'd benefit from having the shift points back. I hope I pick up a little MPG since my VX would shift up to 4th gear a little earlier around the 40 MPH mark.