Update to alternative to Scangauge

[G.Johnno Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close G.Johnno]

When I first posted the possibility of a diagnostic interface being alternative to a Scangauge I wrote that my son had one installed in his SS Commodore.

For those of you who may not have read it, it's a OBD2 interface that will transmit information about all the vehicles systems to your mobile phone

I have just tried it out on my 150 series Prado to see if it would work.

The model he has is ELM 327mini and it works just fine.

I don't know exactly what data is available on a Scangauge, but this one certainly has a lot.

I looked out for transmission temp, but this item does not seem to be available which for me, with an auto is disappointing.

I guess if you have a manual box, no problem.

My son paid five bucks for his, but he just told me the same is available on Ebay for a buck with free postage?

Anyway, for a buck check it out and have a bit of fun with a 'show and tell' with your friends.

My son did point out to me tho that pushing buttons on your mobile to see the info as you go along might draw undesirable attention from the boys in blue.

So take care me lads.

Oh a reminder, apparently some won't work on I phones.

Enjoy. Graeme

[shodown Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close shodown]

I looked out for transmission temp, but this item does not seem to be available which for me, with an auto is disappointing.

Hi Graeme,

Is there an option to put in different codes to monitor etc. From what I have read on Scan Gauge posts, they need to enter custom values to bring up AT temps.

Kevin

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option to put in different codes to monitor

Hi Graeme,

Is there an option to put in different codes to monitor etc. From what I have read on Scan Gauge posts, they need to enter custom values to bring up AT temps.

Kevin

Hi Kevin.

I don't believe so mate. One finds the info that you want by scrolling through the modes available on your phone.

Having said that, I will check with my son and if there is such an opportunity to enter codes I will add another reply.

I suspect it is a 'read' only.

I guess the other problem is, which code does one need to enter to find AT temps.

Below is the list of functions. AT temp is not listed but there maybe something in the code defs in the database??

Of course you can buy one, spend ages looking and if you do discover an AT temp code or the like of let of us all know.

But then, if ya don't, we can save our money in which case you can take some pride in having done all of us a favour and we can give thanks to the generosity of BIG KEV. Ha,ha!

Graeme

Function:
Read diagnostic trouble codes, both generic and manufacturer-specific, and display their meaning (over 3000 generic code definitions in the database).
Clear trouble codes and turn off the MIL ("Check Engine" light)
Display current sensor data, including:
Engine RPM
Calculated Load Value
Coolant Temperature
Fuel System Status
Vehicle Speed
Short Term Fuel Trim
Long Term Fuel Trim
Intake Manifold Pressure
Timing Advance
Intake Air Temperature
Air Flow Rate
Absolute Throttle Position
Oxygen sensor voltages/associated short term fuel trims
Fuel System status
Fuel Pressure