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robert99ranger 10-14-2008 03:54 PM

Scan Gauge
 
I am really thinking about getting myself one for Christmas. What can it all do? I read the stuffyourranger website about its decription. Can I lets say use it in my dads 2000 F-150 or do I have to buy something for it? It would be nice to put in his truck when we pull our car trailer. What codes can it read? I don't have any problems now but just want to know. How about ABS codes?

jaycheetwood 10-14-2008 03:55 PM

Go to scangauge.com...

or stuffforyourranger.com they have a list i dont think it reads anything with brakes to be honest... but i could be wrong..

use search tab..

jaycheetwood 10-14-2008 03:57 PM

ANYTHING OBD II will work just fine.

robert99ranger 10-14-2008 03:59 PM

I have read the site I just did not know if it is some special connector or it can be used in any vehicle. Also, if it does ABS codes.

jaycheetwood 10-14-2008 04:00 PM

I dont thinnk ABS codes are done with that scangauge..

OBDII is a port that most newer cars have on them so codes can be read. On an F-150 you will find it down where the pedals are about centered with the steering wheel.

pacodiablo 10-14-2008 04:01 PM

It plugs into the OBDII port, which is the same on all 1996+ cars and trucks, regardless of the make or model.

FRXLT 10-14-2008 04:03 PM

Love mine, if you get one try to get the blend mount that mounts the gauge above or below the rear view mirror. I think it's the best place for it and easy to read/access.

jaycheetwood 10-14-2008 04:06 PM

I like em in front of my current gauges personally like was shown in the MPG thread you were reading.

Fx4wannabe01 10-14-2008 05:09 PM

it'll read check engine light codes...it'll give you something like P0175. it'll giveyou the number, then you'll have to figure out what that number means.


It'll work on any '96+ domestic brand vehicle. I might be wrong with the domestic deal, but Anything OBDII it'll work on. I've plugged mine into seriously 15 different vehicles to pull codes.

04blackedge 10-14-2008 05:12 PM

Yeah I've plugged mine into 3 so far. I want to get another cable for mine so I don't have to mess with it every time.

robert99ranger 10-14-2008 10:14 PM

Ya, what it is, is that my mom's 2002 sebring has check engine light on because of the gas cap. So i figured I could turn it off for here.

wydopnthrtl 10-15-2008 03:01 AM

Yes you can use it on her car too.

IMO it's the best bang for the buck out there. It doesn't cost much in comparison to what you get.

Also, I'd suggest buying an extra cable. That way you can "install" one in your truck so that it's out of sight. Just un-velcro the guage and unplug it when you want to go check another vehicle.

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jaycheetwood 10-15-2008 08:24 AM

It cannot turn off check engines lights though **********

robert99ranger 10-15-2008 08:44 AM


Originally Posted by jaycheetwood (Post 1088983)
It cannot turn off check engines lights though **********

Its website says it will.

Read under the Scan Tool section
http://www.stuffforyourranger.com/st...7489a77250c62c

jaycheetwood 10-15-2008 08:50 AM

Well then i stand corrected.

05Edge-04GT 10-15-2008 05:26 PM

I want one of these too. Anyone know who sells it for the best price? Only prices I seen were $159 and $169

Oh and how long is the cord?

04blackedge 10-15-2008 08:04 PM


Originally Posted by jaycheetwood (Post 1088983)
It cannot turn off check engines lights though **********

I can confirm it does, I've done it twice.


Originally Posted by 05Edge-04GT (Post 1089512)
I want one of these too. Anyone know who sells it for the best price? Only prices I seen were $159 and $169

Oh and how long is the cord?

Stuffforyourranger.com/store has it for 160 shipped. The cord is about 6' long I think.

Ace 10-16-2008 01:10 AM


Originally Posted by jaycheetwood (Post 1088983)
It cannot turn off check engines lights though **********

ya it can my friend had a dawou or w/e the fck its called and i tried it out and it shut his off.

jaycheetwood 10-16-2008 08:24 AM


Originally Posted by Ace (Post 1089960)
ya it can my friend had a dawou or w/e the fck its called and i tried it out and it shut his off.


Originally Posted by 04blackedge (Post 1089708)
I can confirm it does, I've done it twice.



Stuffforyourranger.com/store has it for 160 shipped. The cord is about 6' long I think.

for botth of you ^^

i said i stood correct the first time lol

PlasticHero 10-16-2008 08:27 AM

Ok, since were talkn about scanguages and Im at work and really cant read everything about them without the boss askin what Im doin. Will it read a correct MPH after a cluster swap? and will it real correctley with bigger tires than stock?

jaycheetwood 10-16-2008 08:33 AM

I think you enter your tire size into it.. so yes.

04blackedge 10-16-2008 09:34 AM

You don't enter the tire size, you enter a percentage that your different. This allows you to calculate for different gear ratios as well.

99offroadrngr 10-16-2008 09:36 AM

ordering mine saturday after i put in new shocks :-) $159 shipped on ebay

jaycheetwood 10-16-2008 09:37 AM


Originally Posted by 04blackedge (Post 1090118)
You don't enter the tire size, you enter a percentage that your different. This allows you to calculate for different gear ratios as well.


Explain please.. i dont own one i am just going off what i hear get thrown around.. but what do you % diff?

Downey 10-16-2008 12:16 PM

i want one so bad but i dont have a new enough truck


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