Scangauge II Install (so easy a caveman could do it)

[Chip Bering]

can't find my OBDII port to plug in my new ScanGAuge II. Have an 06 Tundra extra cab. tahnks. cb

[Tundradrenalin]

Originally Posted by Chip Bering

can't find my OBDII port to plug in my new ScanGAuge II. Have an 06 Tundra extra cab. tahnks. cb

cb,
look below the steering column, behind the plastic edge of the lower dash, almost directly above the gas & brake pedals.

[Chip Bering]

FOUND IT! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mine was pretty far right but still in the general area: WHITE in color.


NEW TOY TO PLAY WITH! cb

[dosequis driver]

Originally Posted by dosequis driver

If I can find that connector I'll finish the installation and post revised photos.

Whilst inspired I went ahead and dropped into Best Buy where I found the RJ45 in-line cable joiner I needed for the extension cable. With about 30 minutes work, I pulled down the overhead console, removed the blank, and fabricated a 'V-shaped bracket' to affix the SGII to the overhead console in a somewhat downward orientation, centered in the opening.

The existing wire routing hole in the headliner was positioned in just the right place to allow the RJ45 cable to be wired into the back of the SGII for a tidy installation. I covered the right-side data port with a small square of black hook/loop fastener material to hide it from view.

I thought about carving-up the blank to create a custom-fit surround but decided the open cavity with the SGII sitting in it would probably look less kluggy than a carved-up surround. Moreover, in the event we ever sell the Tundra it would be one-less part to chase down to put it back to stock condition.

The only less-than-ideal thing about placing the SGII dead center is the LED display has a very narrow field of view so it took a bit of doing to find the right color backlighting to make it clearly visible in daylight when sitting upright in the driver's seat. Learning over to the right (which is how I tend to drive anyway) provides a very clear view of the displays. The reach to the buttons is also pretty good... remembering it's best not to fiddle around with these things when driving. So, perhaps pretty good is better than close-at-hand if only for that reason.

Photos of the finished product; sorry about not taking any in-process photos. Just didnt' dawn on me to do so until I was tucking the cables back up under the dash.

[Tundradrenalin]

Dang man, that is SHARP! Great job dosequis driver.

[USAFTUNDRA]

Hey, really nice installation! Scangauge is still my fav mod.

[bfm1851]

OK guys help me out here. Why must I have this gauge? Need help on selling the idea. Is it just another gauge that you never really uses? Or is just the ticket to save money now that gas is over $4.00 a gallon. (Have to save 40 gallons of gas to cover the cost). What other things can you do with it to help sell the idea of spending money that should probably go toward food or shelter or some other non-necessity of life. There must be some really good reasons you'll bought one, share so I can get one too. (Then of course I'll be back with all the question on why mine does not do what yours does) Also where is the best place to get one?

Forgot to ask, Just how accurate is this thing?

[Boosted27606]

The Scanguage will tell you the air temp. and coolant temp. of your engine along with many other data.

The Key feature to me is the INSTANT MILEAGE and TODAY's Mileage. If you pay attention a bit you can gain a fair amount and improve your mileage ( mine went from 14/15 mpg to 17 around town ). Not earth shattering but significant nonetheless.

The Scangauge will also read your ECU codes, which is very important as well as clear the codes as well.

[Tundradrenalin]

Originally Posted by Boosted27606

The Scanguage will tell you the air temp. and coolant temp. of your engine along with many other data.

The Key feature to me is the INSTANT MILEAGE and TODAY's Mileage. If you pay attention a bit you can gain a fair amount and improve your mileage ( mine went from 14/15 mpg to 17 around town ). Not earth shattering but significant nonetheless.

The Scangauge will also read your ECU codes, which is very important as well as clear the codes as well.

+1

But you forgot a few things...
Based on your Engine Size and Fuel Tank capacity, you can read instantly:
MPH
Corrected MPH for tire size
RPM
MPG
Crank HorsePower
Fuel cost per mile
Fuel cost per hour
Fuel cost per day
Gallons per hour
Gallons per day
Gallons til empty
Hours til empty
Max RPM per day
Max coolant temp per day
O2 sensor readings
Air Intake Temp
Engine Coolant Temp

and you can convert it all to Celsius if you prefer.

[T100_2_TUNDRA]

Originally Posted by bfm1851

OK guys help me out here. Why must I have this gauge? Need help on selling the idea. Is it just another gauge that you never really uses? Or is just the ticket to save money now that gas is over $4.00 a gallon. (Have to save 40 gallons of gas to cover the cost). What other things can you do with it to help sell the idea of spending money that should probably go toward food or shelter or some other non-necessity of life. There must be some really good reasons you'll bought one, share so I can get one too. (Then of course I'll be back with all the question on why mine does not do what yours does) Also where is the best place to get one?

Forgot to ask, Just how accurate is this thing?

I've only had mine for a day but as far as I know, its pretty damn accurate. As for saving gas, based on 15000 miles per year, a 1 gpm increase in mileage will save you about 50 gallons in one year. Good enough for ya? It also has these trip functions:

• Maximum Speed
• Average Speed
• Maximum Coolant Temperature
• Maximum RPM
• Driving Time
• Driving Distance
• Fuel Used
• Trip Fuel Economy
• Distance to Empty
• Time to Empty
• Fuel to Empty

[apimpdad]

I have got to get me one of these. and great install dosequis driver, I would probably do something similar to that on mine.

[Tundrav8yamaha]

Originally Posted by bjg411

Oh and yah I have a pioneer head unit with GPS

yep we have the same system LOL pioneer avic z1 (knowen as z1,z2,z3)
speaking about the scan gauge im looking at buying one does it show real MPG and all that tech stuff wished our navi would have this option on screen..

Erik

[Tundradrenalin]

Originally Posted by Tundrav8yamaha

yep we have the same system LOL pioneer avic z1 (knowen as z1,z2,z3)
speaking about the scan gauge im looking at buying one does it show real MPG and all that tech stuff wished our navi would have this option on screen..

Erik

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