scangauge wannabe

http://www.amazon.com/PLX-Kiwi-Calculator-OBDII-Scanner/dp/B001QJ7WSM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1244571184&sr=8-1

looks pretty cool, and really small so i can stick in next to the gauge cluster

i think i might sell my scangauge and buy this one (if anyone wants to buy my scangauge its the original one :D)

Not as versatile.

Not as versatile.

i just wanna no mpg and check engine light so it works for people like me, plus its half the price of the scangauge and can do almost all the stuff the scangauge can do

For roughly $85 dollars why not. I think I am going to get home and look into purchasing one of these. I will let you know if I pull the trigger.

Nice find! I like how small/sleek it looks. Might be my next purchase. Thanks!

Will have to look more into this. Thanks for the link.

i looked it a little more amazon is saying pre-order it comes out the 19th but kiwi website says its available now???
i am trying to win one on ebay right now

getting it tomorrow!!! cant wait for my new toy i already sold my scangauge

getting it tomorrow!!! cant wait for my new toy i already sold my scangauge

I'm interested to hear your feedback on this thing...i've been on the verge of getting a scangauge, but am interested in all the options...

I'm interested to hear your feedback on this thing...i've been on the verge of getting a scangauge, but am interested in all the options...

i'll let you know, there are some reviews on the elementownersclub.com, someone said the 1st edition that came out before this had alot of bugs but this new one has them worked out

alright just back from the test drive with it, and i like it.

its REALLY small though maybe a LITTLE bigger then a thumb, but the instant mpg seems to react faster then the scangauge, but again unlike the scangauge this only can display 1 thing at a time, and you MUST start the truck before plugging it in or you will get an error message

i took some pictures on my phone but i cant find the thing to up load it right now

alright just back from the test drive with it, and i like it.

its REALLY small though maybe a LITTLE bigger then a thumb, but the instant mpg seems to react faster then the scangauge, but again unlike the scangauge this only can display 1 thing at a time, and you MUST start the truck before plugging it in or you will get an error message

i took some pictures on my phone but i cant find the thing to up load it right now

Does this mean you have to unplug it every time before you start your truck?

Does this mean you have to unplug it every time before you start your truck?

no you can leave it plugged in the whole time, but when you first "install" it the car needs to be on

no you can leave it plugged in the whole time, but when you first "install" it the car needs to be on

Gotcha, thanks. Now if I could only find these in Canada. :rolleyes:

It's so cute!:rolleyes:;)

but seriously I like the size compared to the scan gauge.

How is the programing. The scan guage can be a Little tricky.:confused:

It's so cute!:rolleyes:;)

but seriously I like the size compared to the scan gauge.

How is the programing. The scan guage can be a Little tricky.:confused:

the instructions suck!!! all i know right now is how to set the price of gas, the instant mpg and the avg mpg

if the weather isnt that bad tomorrow im going to sit in the truck and play around with it a little

rakapur:

The pressure is on. You already got rid of your ORIGINAL SCANGUAGE. Hopefully this thing ought to work and work easily. I too wanted a SCANGUAGE II, but the KIWI MPG had got my attention. I am waiting for your full report before I buy. Please keep all of us posted.

Thanks,

Lex Luthor:D

here is the pic i took it with my phone so its probably not that good but it shows the small size


http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m462/rakapur/Ridgeline/0619091735.jpg

i have got the hang of the instructions its confusing as hell, but again all i wanna no is the mpg, so if you are like me only want to no the mpg and check engine light i think this is a better option then a scan gauge, but if you wanna no the fuel remaining, distance to empty, ect. then i would say the scan gauge since you can have 4 different things on one screen. all i can say is i am very happy with the Kiwi MPG and thats all that counts right?

rakapur:

HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO YOU AND THE REST OF THE ROC FAMILY!

It sounds like your on the right track. Do you think you could simplify the hard to understand instructions? Maybe your instructions might help some of us when we buy the KIWI MPG ourselves. I am planning on buying the KIWI MPG instead of the SCANGUAGE II. Who knows, maybe you'll get recognized and maybe you might shame the KIWI MPG TECHS into rewriting the directions to make it easier to understand!

P.S. How difficult was it running the wire? I see the wire from the KIWI MPG on the gas guage side. How does the wire go behind the guage behind the dash to connect to the computer?

Thanks,

Lex Luthor:D

rakapur:

HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO YOU AND THE REST OF THE ROC FAMILY!

It sounds like your on the right track. Do you think you could simplify the hard to understand instructions? Maybe your instructions might help some of us when we buy the KIWI MPG ourselves. I am planning on buying the KIWI MPG instead of the SCANGUAGE II. Who knows, maybe you'll get recognized and maybe you might shame the KIWI MPG TECHS into rewriting the directions to make it easier to understand!

P.S. How difficult was it running the wire? I see the wire from the KIWI MPG on the gas guage side. How does the wire go behind the guage behind the dash to connect to the computer?

Thanks,

Lex Luthor:D

it has 4 modes
basic mode (instant mpg, trip mpg, trip dollars)
engine check mode (reads and resets check engine light)
setup mode (dollars per gallon, mpg calibration, tank size, units)
advanced mode (fuel used, fuel remaining, distance traveled, distance to empty, rpm, speed, throttle position, coolant temp)

lets say your in basic mode you can change between instant mpg, trip mpg and trip dollars by a quick press of the mode button, a long press would send you to another mode. so set ex. the tanks size just press the set button

the wire was easily ran, you just have to pop off the dash, theres a BIG hole behind i think the headlight switch i just throw the plug through there and plug it in the OBD2 port, i just ran the wires quickly when i took the pics, i didnt get anytime to run the wires cleanly

rakapur:

My good buddy "TONY" RIDGELINE06 gave me the nick name of DA MAN! How flattering. I must bow and claim you for today and today only "DA MAN" ! I like the way it looks and I know when my good buddy finishes mine, it will look good also. Thanks for your input.

Lex Luthor

AKA - USED TO BE DA MAN!::rolleyes:

Well, being someone who doesn't like buying off the internet, I had a problem trying to find some kind of gauge like these.
I guess I was rewarded for being paranoid. Looking through a sale flyer for a local store I saw this: http://www.auteltech.com/4in1.htm
It was $149.99 reg. on sale for $78.99 at Princess Auto. Looks like it does everything the scan gauge does! Just put it in the truck last night and did the basic setup without the engine running, in a few minutes I'll go fillup the tank and see how it does on the road.
Now I have to find a place to mount it. :confused:
Here are a few pics to give you a size perspective.
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Is that a cd or DVD ? Something to watch or load on to yout pc? Looks a lot like a scan guage to me. Hope it works like one. You will have saved some money.

Is that a cd or DVD ? Something to watch or load on to yout pc? Looks a lot like a scan guage to me. Hope it works like one. You will have saved some money.

Yea, it's a mini software cd for your computer. I haven't loaded it yet so not sure what all it is. Manual describes it as:
CD Software--Contains update tool, DTC lookup software and etc.

So far as I can tell (not having seen a "ScanGauge" in person) it's pretty much the same.
I looked on the ScanGauge website and they call it a 3 in 1.
The Autel is a 4 in 1. It has a trip computer, Gauges, Scan Tool and a Vehicle Black Box. Duh! I just realized it says all that on the box in the first picture. :o

Dan, just ordered one from Princess Auto. Thanks again!:)

I hope it works well for you Andy! :cool:
I forgot to mention in earlier posts, although I haven't tried it yet, you can connect it to your computer with included USB cable for updates (maybe data download). You must install the software that comes with the Maxitrip. I checked on the Autel website but there are no updates for this particular model.