Don36G
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$160 on line.
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FrontRangeRVer
8,600 feet elevation in the Rockies
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Just FYI...The Scan Gauge will NOT give you the transmission temperature with the Allison 6-speed....it will the 5-speed...go figure....
2006 Winnebago Voyage 35A
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DandSW
West Michigan
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I consider ScanGauge a necessity on my rig. Trouble code search, real time gauge functions, trip logs, etc. all add to the versatility. Once it is calibrated, it is very accurate on mpg. to monitor fuel efficiency under all conditions. In my book, a must have.
In most Ford chassis configurations, the OBD connector is attached to the steering column under the dash.
Dave
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JoeH
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I find it really helped my driving style and fuel economy when monitoring the MPG readout... yes, it does have the tranny temp and your OBD connector is on the right side of the column... it's just hard to see/find
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DeweyClawson
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Never leave home without it.
The fool learns from his own mistakes.
It is the wise man who learns from the mistakes of others.
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randallb
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omylip,
Are you capable of taking the information that the scan gauge will give you and use it to repair your vehicle? If the answer is no, then invest in a trans temp gauge instead. Any repair facility you take your vehicle to is going to use their own equipment to test your vehicle. So you being able to supply them with a fault code is worthless. Use the money you would spend on the scan gauge to buy gas and/or future repairs.
Randy
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DandSW
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omylip - Knowing what the trouble is by scanning and referring to a code chart is valuable in my book! The fact I can't repair it (maybe) is of no consequence, knowing what the mechanic needs to fix up front - I remain in control. The other functions of the scangauge make it well worth the $160 anyway IMHO.
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randallb
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Dand,
If you have an O2 sensor fault, what do you think needs to be replaced? If you answer O2 sensor you have a 25% chance of being correct. How does this keep you in control?
Randy
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427435
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randallb wrote:omylip,
Are you capable of taking the information that the scan gauge will give you and use it to repair your vehicle? If the answer is no, then invest in a trans temp gauge instead. Any repair facility you take your vehicle to is going to use their own equipment to test your vehicle. So you being able to supply them with a fault code is worthless. Use the money you would spend on the scan gauge to buy gas and/or future repairs.
Randy
Actually, a ScanGage is not much more expensive than an tranny temp gauge-----probably cheaper if you have someone install the tranny temp gauge.
Mark
2000 Itasca Suncruiser 35U on a Ford chassis
2003 Ford Explorer toad with US Gear brakes,
ReadyBrute tow bar, and Demco base plate.
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DandSW
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randallb wrote:Dand,
If you have an O2 sensor fault, what do you think needs to be replaced? If you answer O2 sensor you have a 25% chance of being correct. How does this keep you in control?
Randy
Randy - The great thing about these forums - you have your "opinion", I have mine!
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