Scanguage 11

Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 at 18:42

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Kanga1

Hi just wondered if anyone has one of these units in the newest D-Max and whether it will 'get on' with the D-max ECU? Have heard that they won't 'talk' to some vehicles like the diesel Terracans! Cheers, Kanga.

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Reply By: Gone Bush (WA) - Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 at 18:58

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Reply By: 4wheeler - Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 at 20:54

Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 at 20:54

Also look at the Ultragauge from USA. I have one fitted in my 2012 BT 50 and it works well. The screen is larger and you can display more information if you want it. I don't know if it will work properly in a D-Max.

I also have a Scangauge II as a back-up. Note that these units can only display information if sensors and computer protocols are available to display it through the OBD II connector. If the gearbox does not have a temperature sensor for example, then the unit cannot display a value.

I have mine set for engine temp, boost, inlet air temp, RPM, voltage and others. I suspect though that the engine temperature could be fooled if there was complete water loss from the system, just like most temperature gauges. I don't think it works as a low water based monitor, it just monitors the information sent from the temperature sender.

The Ultragauge has the ability to set audible alarms whereas the Scangauge does not. I have set high and low engine temperature and high and low battery voltage. You can also scroll through different pages which you can set up although this is awkward to do.

I have used the Scangauge to detect and clear EGR engine faults on my pervious Land Rover Defender so they are a cheap and very useful item.

So in summary, I prefer the Ultragauge but Scangauge has proven to me that it works. If either one works with the D-Max then having one is better than not having one.

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Follow Up By: Kanga1 - Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 at 22:28

Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 at 22:28

G'day 4wheeler, I have just about finished fitting the EngineSafe low coolant/temp Alarm unit so hopefully the coolant loss side of things is being taken care of, I have heard good things about the Scanguage 11, the Ultraguage looks to to be a fair bit cheaper and says on their page it will read codes, any particular reason you like the Ultraguage over the Scanguage 11? User friendly? Price? Screen size? etc.
Cheers, Kanga.

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Follow Up By: 4wheeler - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013 at 15:01

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013 at 15:01

Hi Kanga1,
For me the Ultragauge fitted nicely next to the A pillar and I have the Scangauge mounted below the vehicle gauges. You can't use both at once.

The Ultragauge was plug and play apart from a selecting metric units, engine size and fuel tank size. It searched for information it could give and it was then available.

The Scangauge does the same, but some additional inputs you have to put in manually if you know the input/output codes. That is why I have it as a back-up. From what I can see, the total information available is about the same. The Ultragauge display is better IMHO.

As mentioned I like the fact you can set audible alarms on the Ultragauge, but I also like the fact that you can manually set gauges on the Scangauge if you know the codes. You can't do that with and Ultragauge.

Obviously I dealt with both suppliers to get these units. Both were great and I had each item within a week, even thought the Ultragauge is shipped from the USA.

Given the cost, either one will give you more piece of mind than not having one and the fact that you can get basic trouble code groups which can be passed onto a dealer or use it to clear fault codes is a bonus. If you have problems 1000 km from the dealer with an intermittent fault which is not too serious, you can clear it and get the car running better until it throws the fault again. That's what I did when my Defender EGR decided it did not want to play and cracked the sads. Cleared the code and the car ran well for 1000 km before it threw the same MIL warning fault. Cleared it and off we went again until I could get the EGR replaced.

And in case you are wondering, I leave it hooked up full time and I leave it there when I take the vehicle to the dealer for service ( My Mazda is only one year into warranty period) and nothing has been said. It does not alter the car ECU but an Ultragauge might need a few tweaks if it does not shut down when car engine is switched off.Mine did so I did not need to fiddle.

I hope this helps.

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Follow Up By: Gronk - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013 at 18:42

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013 at 18:42

I have one of the earlier scangauges and yes it used to work on my Terracan..

Apart from reading a fault, can the Ultragauge clear a fault like the scangauge ??

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Follow Up By: Kanga1 - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013 at 22:26

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013 at 22:26

Cheers 4wheeler, it has been a real eye opener finding out what these things are capable of, it is a good idea to have the capability to find out what the problem is and then have a chance to get going again if some electronic jigger has a hissy fit. Never been a huge fan of things you can't fix with a hammer, but there isn't much choice now. I'll check them out on Youtube to see which one will suit me the best. Thanks again, Kanga.