New Scan Gauge install thread

[MGTMike]

Originally Posted by skipo

the angle bracket the gauge is mounted to is upside down that is why the wire is coming out the side instead of the back I need another standoff to get it below the mirror and right side up and then bend the bracket so the angle is the same as the mirror i tried to mount it in the upright position but you cant see the readout
Skip

Skipo,

The BlendMount should fit on top of the mirror even with the console there. Did you move the linkage down utilizing the windshield pivot?

http://www.mgtmotorsports.com/sgComp.html

[benbeaux]

Originally Posted by Cascadia

I posted this earlier on another thread dealing with Scan Gauge readings, but I thought I would do a new thread for those looking for an easy way to mount it but might not look at that other post.

I just finished installing my Scan Gauge. For those of you who do not use your ashtray, this is a simple way to mount it with the cable not exposed. I used a piece of plywood (same thickness as the ashtray rails), and another small block of wood. I have posted the pics in my gallery.

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/photo...0/ppuser/29139

I cut the front of the mounting base at a 35 degree angle, and the Scan gauge is velocroed to it. The nice part is, it can be easily slid out at any time and the ashetray put back in. I just thought someone else might like to use this idea.

I did this:

[5 Speed]

With the single DIN sony, here is where I mounted mine, note the small level, I have a 4WheelCamper on back and this helps when setting up and keeping the bed level

[Hispeed]

After staring at my dash for several months, here is how I decided to install my Scan Gauge II.
Not one hole has to be drilled in your Tundra.
It's a real easy cable run from the OBD connector to the display unit.
You can knock this project out in under a hour.
Scan Gauge visibility is great from my seat height. All instrument cluster annunciator lights are visible.

Materials: 7 1/2 inches of 3/4" x 1/16" flat aluminum stock.
3 to 4 inches of 1" x 1/16" angle aluminum stock.
Two 1/8" aluminum pop rivets (or epoxy, 5200, or other adhesive).
Felt or plastic sticky backed pads
Velco

Tools: Hacksaw
Dremel with cutting wheel,
Vicegrips
File
Drill with 1/8" bit
Pop Riveter

Using your dremel or hacksaw, cut a 7 1/2 " length of flat aluminum stock (all measurements are approximate). Clean up the rough edges with your file as you go.

Point the drivers side A/C vent up. Slide the flat stock in the gap between the vent and the dash. On my 2000 model, There is a rib that is 3/4" above the bottom of the duct. With the vent pointed up you can slide your flat stock right into that gap beneath the rib. It should go in about 3" and not go past the vent shut off valve. (It fits like it was made to go there).

With the piece still in the vent, mark it where you want to make the bend.
Remove the piece and make a 90 degree bend.

Slide your piece back into the vent. You'll probably see that it kind of droops in relation to the instrument pod. Remove your piece and using the vice grips, put a little twist into the part that goes into the vent. Refit and check. Bend some more as necessary. About 10-15 degrees of twist should do it. DON'T TRY TO BEND IT IN THE DUCT. SOMETHING WILL BREAK.

Cut your 1" aluminum angle stock 3 to 4" in length. Take the angle piece,
3/4" flat piece, and your Scan Gauge. Dry fit them all together, marking where
you want the rivets to go, and where the notch on the back needs to be cut for the cable to plug into the Scan Gauge.
(Initially, I tried plugging into the end of the Scan Gauge but every time I adjusted the steering wheel, it bumped the SG cable & knocked the whole thing out of whack. Hence the notch).

Once everything is lined up to your satisfaction, clamp the two pieces together and drill two 1/8" holes and then rivet them together or, if using an adhesive, glue em, clamp em, and call it a day.

When the 2 parts are securely fastened together, take your handy dremel tool with cut off wheel
and cut out the notch for the rear cable plug. Fit and attach the velcro to the front face of the mount and the Scan Gauge.
(I used super industrial strength Velcro).
Stick some felt padding on the inside radius of the 90 degree bend to keep from chaffing a hole in your dash.
Run the cable up behind the lower dash panel and out the gap between the steering column and the dash.
Plug the cable in, slide the mount into the A/C vent under the rib and the and you're good to go!

[Dana_15]

^^^^Nice install, I might get one soon myself, nice cats too

[trekfan101]

I have seen this install that was done by "Hispeed" and there was one other that i saw on a Tacoma from another site that had it installed in the steering column. i recently installed mine this way and decided to make a little write up to help anyone else that might want to do the same thing.

I hope it helps at least one person out there.

[USAFTUNDRA]

Originally Posted by trekfan101

I have seen this install that was done by "Hispeed" and there was one other that i saw on a Tacoma from another site that had it installed in the steering column. i recently installed mine this way and decided to make a little write up to help anyone else that might want to do the same thing.

I hope it helps at least one person out there.

Nice write up and nice install. Thanks for posting your idea. I really considered doing something similar but on 2005 I didn't want to put a hole in the steering column. But baring that I think your install is in the top 3 or 4 ideas for our trucks. Great Job and great presentation!

[BAD BONEZ BJ]

I used Highspeed's idea, and slightly modified it as mine is screwed in. The wire you see running past it is the MP3 player connector to the sterio.

[RCsTundra]

[dosequis driver]