Scangauge vs Ultragauge

I just installed a new Ultragauge MX 2 days ago. It does read the auto trans temperature. I looked at both but the Ultragauge wins hands down with a bigger viewing screen, better mounting possibilities, screen configuration and quick gauge changing menu. I previously had a normal Ultragauge EM that did a great job. However I wanted one that could read my auto trans temp and the new model does it perfectly. You can have up to 8 gauges on the screen working at once! Alarms are also programmable for high and low. I have an engine watchdog and have found that the temp readings on the transmission auto are about 15-20 degrees lower. Undoubtedly because the scan gauge is reading the fluid temp whilst the engine watch can only read metal temp(outside of trans box).
Both are as accurate as what is being fed into them from your cars ECU.
Ultragauge is available from USA.

Bugger, I heard they were working on it but did not realise that it now worked.

i was using one of the Bluetooth Dongles and it seems to have caused the ATF light to come on but since fitting the Scangauge II I have had no more occurrences.

Bigfish, what vehicle are you running the Ultraguage on please?

Thanks Mick

2014 Pajero Mick..

Thanks mate. Had a look at them and was wondering how they would go in the tuck truck (Tojo 2009 79 ute).

I had been considering getting the Torque App for the phone and using a bluetooth adapter for the OBD port but the Ultraguage looks the ducks guts.

Cheers Mick

Thanks for your input Bigfish. I believe the Ultragauge MX was release in October 2014, in the US anyway and now has the ability to read auto transmissions.

From the sounds of it, looks like the Ultragauge is the way to go. Just have to make sure it will be compatible with the '08 Patrol CRD. The Ultragauge's larger display and ability to show more information at one time appears to be leaving the Scangauge II behind.

Hi All,
I have had an Ultragauge MX1.3 for about 2 weeks now.
Installed on a 200 Series Diesel Cruiser.
I looked at the Scan Gauge as well before purchase.
I like the flexibility of the Ultragauge and have had no issues programming the screens to display what information I wanted using the manual. About $145 delivered from the States

Been running the UltraGauge for well over 18 months now on my Troopy.
It will display about 52 different sensor functions in the Cruiser.
If my memory serves me its is capable of reading up to 400 different sensor functions over all vehicle models.
Obviously it can only read sensors fitted to the particular car its installed on.

Big fish has summarised all the other reasons to buy one over a Scangauge.
A great unit for half the price of the Scangauge.

Mick you should have asked me.

John, your vehicle cab is only slightly less complex than an A380 cockpit. I wouldn't have even known you had one amongst all the other stuff ;-)

You're right though, I should have asked. You are certainly winning in the techno-toy stuff.

Cheers

Bigfish,
Do you know if the MX will show Auto Trans temp on a 2009 Pajero?
Thank you,

Gary

Not 100% sure but if you have the OBD11 fitting then I think it should do..

WISH THERE WAS AN EDIT BUTTON!!!

People have fitted it to 2009 pajero,s and they work fine...just checked the pajero forum.

cheers

Hi Mick,

From the information I have found I believe that Australia made OBD-II mandatory for all petrol vehicle from 2005 and all diesel vehicles from 2007.

I did some digging and you are correct, Nissan did release a OBD-II port for their earlier DI models, however they were using their 'Consult' protocol for access, hence these units did not work.

I will do some further research, but I believe other CRD patrol owners have commented that these units work.

Cheers,

Nathan.

Nathan,
I have a 2000 series VI and a scan Guage works fine In it.

Damn auto correct , it's a 2008 model series 6

Once it's scanned the vehicle and tells you how many sensor parameters are available it's pretty easy to set it up with what info you want and how you want it displayed.
Easy to change if you want at anytime.