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05-13-2016, 10:36 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Whitehouse, Texas
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Best Engine scanner
I am looking to buy an engine scanner to place on the dash so I can monitor temp and any other needed info.
What are the better models out there?
Even if there are ones that are wireless to connect to iPads or tablets I would consider.
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2013 Georgetown XL 378
2008 Honda CR-V
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05-13-2016, 11:06 AM
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Retired May 2015
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Happy Valley, OR
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Just bought and installed a Banks IQ2 with auto mind programmer. Scan gauge ll is a good alternative from Bulletproof Diesel, order online. Just my .02 cents worth.
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Dennis & Carol
2005 Bulletproofed F-250 6.0 Crew Cab/Long Box
2007 Forest River 38 ft Sierra
Retired 4/30/15
Traveling with new pup "Sammie". Boston Bull Terrier/chihuahua (Bo-huahua). Pronounced Bow wow wow.
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05-13-2016, 11:29 AM
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I have the Ultragauge and really like it. Larger display than the Scan gauge and a lot less expensive as well.
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2009 Sunseeker 2860DS
Bulldog keyless entry
Firestone airbags
Airlift remote compressor system
Ultragauge EM Plus OBDII monitor
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05-13-2016, 01:26 PM
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Does the Ultra Gauge have transmission tempurature?
2010 F250 5.4L 3.73
2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
Equal-i-zer 4pt 12K
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2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
2010 F250 4X4 5.4L 3.73 LS
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05-13-2016, 01:51 PM
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Site Team
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I use the Edge Insight. Provides everything you could ever ask for in an easy to see color format. Shows he soot level in my Duramax and when it is regen mode ( also can force regen) .
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2015 Freedom Express 248RBS
TV 2015 Silverado HD2500 Duramax
TST Tire Monitors
Honda 2000I + Companion
2 100W solar panels
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05-13-2016, 03:59 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lbrjet
Does the Ultra Gauge have transmission tempurature?
2010 F250 5.4L 3.73
2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
Equal-i-zer 4pt 12K
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Just like all the scanners, it reads what the manufacturer provides to the OBDII port.
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2009 Sunseeker 2860DS
Bulldog keyless entry
Firestone airbags
Airlift remote compressor system
Ultragauge EM Plus OBDII monitor
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05-13-2016, 04:19 PM
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For less than 50 dollars a OBD dongle and the smartphone app Torque. The dongle sends a WiFi signal to your smart phone that via Torque displays everything the chassis might allows you to see. As a benefit you can also read and clear codes
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05-13-2016, 04:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donniedu
For less than 50 dollars a OBD dongle and the smartphone app Torque. The dongle sends a WiFi signal to your smart phone that via Torque displays everything the chassis might allows you to see. As a benefit you can also read and clear codes
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I have one of these and it does work, but in practice a pain in the butt. You have to set it up each time you want to use it. A dedicated gauge, comes on when the engine starts, does not require any set up (after initial set up) and no battery to charge.
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2009 Sunseeker 2860DS
Bulldog keyless entry
Firestone airbags
Airlift remote compressor system
Ultragauge EM Plus OBDII monitor
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05-13-2016, 05:06 PM
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It that a yes or no? I didn't see it listed in the gauges on their website. Maybe I missed it.
2010 F250 5.4L 3.73
2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
Equal-i-zer 4pt 12K
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2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
2010 F250 4X4 5.4L 3.73 LS
EQUALIZER E4 1200/12000
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05-13-2016, 05:08 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lbrjet
It that a yes or no? I didn't see it listed in the gauges on their website. Maybe I missed it.
2010 F250 5.4L 3.73
2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
Equal-i-zer 4pt 12K
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It's a yes, if your rig produces it, it's a no if it doesn't. All the scanners are like that.
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2009 Sunseeker 2860DS
Bulldog keyless entry
Firestone airbags
Airlift remote compressor system
Ultragauge EM Plus OBDII monitor
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05-13-2016, 05:29 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Aurora, Co
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X2 for the Edge. Went with the CTS for the larger screen. Just did the revisions last week. Works on all my cars though some don't have all the same gauges (jeep Cherokee and Ford Explorer don't have trans temp like the truck does).
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2015 puma 295bhss
2009 ram 3500 6.7l ctd
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05-13-2016, 05:49 PM
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Thanks for chiming in. I was attempting to explain that the scanners only scan and read what the rig sends to the OBDII port. If the rig does not have a tranny temp sensor in the tranny, then no scanner can provide that info.
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2009 Sunseeker 2860DS
Bulldog keyless entry
Firestone airbags
Airlift remote compressor system
Ultragauge EM Plus OBDII monitor
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05-13-2016, 05:56 PM
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I found it. It says you need the Ultra Gauge MX version of the product to read the tranny temp. I assume that is what you have since it sounds like you have tranny temp on yours.
2010 F250 5.4L 3.73
2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
Equal-i-zer 4pt 12K
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2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
2010 F250 4X4 5.4L 3.73 LS
EQUALIZER E4 1200/12000
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05-13-2016, 06:07 PM
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No my rig doesn't have a tranny temp sensor in the tranny. You need to research if your rig does or no scanner will provide that gauge. I believe that there are links to sites that provide that rig specific info on the Ultra Gauge site. From the beginning I have said yes it will show tranny temp IF your rig provides that info to the OBDII port.
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2009 Sunseeker 2860DS
Bulldog keyless entry
Firestone airbags
Airlift remote compressor system
Ultragauge EM Plus OBDII monitor
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05-13-2016, 06:08 PM
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Site Team
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As mentioned above, even though the scanner can support the parameter you are looking for, the vehicle computer may not support it. The scanner/reader simply sends a request to the computer to return the value of the parameter desired. If the computer does not support ( understand) the request, it fails. A fail could be because the vehicle does not have a sensor for that parameter, or that the parameter is only used by the vehicle computer and not available for export.
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2015 Freedom Express 248RBS
TV 2015 Silverado HD2500 Duramax
TST Tire Monitors
Honda 2000I + Companion
2 100W solar panels
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05-13-2016, 06:18 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Ventura
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flybob
I use the Edge Insight. Provides everything you could ever ask for in an easy to see color format. Shows he soot level in my Duramax and when it is regen mode ( also can force regen) .
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F-250 . stealth 3210 solar pannels, fantastic fans. and life line batteries
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05-13-2016, 06:40 PM
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Ditto..love the EDGE CTS
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2004 Cedar Creek 34CTKS heavily customized
2006 Ford F350 FX4 Lariat Dually w/tow boss
1999 Lance 1110...cause it's easier for short trips.
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05-13-2016, 09:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Best Engine scanner
I already know my truck has a sensor because I have a worthless Ford dumb gauge which starts moving at 234 degrees. I bought my Scangauge 6 1/2 years ago specifically for the tranny temp and the rest is all a bonus. I am just curious at what else is out there now.
I don't know what vehicle you are referring to that doesn't have a sensor. That would be uncommon for a truck.
2010 F250 5.4L 3.73
2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
Equal-i-zer 4pt 12K
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2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
2010 F250 4X4 5.4L 3.73 LS
EQUALIZER E4 1200/12000
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05-14-2016, 12:32 AM
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I go RV'ing not Camping
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Lethbridge, Ab, Canada
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I use the torque app and an obd2 Bluetooth dongle. I think I am into it for $20. I have used it on my last 4 vehicles and it works like a charm
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