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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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Can somebody tell me if the cable that comes with the scanguage is long enough to run from top of the rear view mirror, along the headliner, down the driver's side piller either through the weather stripping or dash and then to the port under the dash where it plugs in. Im looking to get one on ebay, and they have one with two cables, but the more i look at it, i think its just the same length cable just longer in case you want to move the scanguage from vehicle to vehicle and dont want to have to rerun the cable every time.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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I'd have to untie my cable from under the steering wheel and measure it and then measure the route in your description, and I will if no one else chimes in with an immediate answer, but in the meantime check this out. Make your own cable.
Make your own Scangauge II cable!! - Subaru Forester Owners Forum
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruin008
Can somebody tell me if the cable that comes with the scanguage is long enough to run from top of the rear view mirror, along the headliner, down the driver's side piller either through the weather stripping or dash and then to the port under the dash where it plugs in. Im looking to get one on ebay, and they have one with two cables, but the more i look at it, i think its just the same length cable just longer in case you want to move the scanguage from vehicle to vehicle and dont want to have to rerun the cable every time.
I needed two cables on an Excursion, and 08 F350
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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I haven't measured mine but I'm fairly confident it's not long enough.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy001
I haven't measured mine but I'm fairly confident it's not long enough.
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I dont think it'll be long enough.

Can't you use regular cat 5 Ethernet cables though?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Can't you use regular cat 5 Ethernet cables though?
I haven't tried it but I'm confident it would work considering the connectors appear industry standard Cat 5.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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You should be able to use a Cat5 butt connector and stick what you need
onto the end of the SGII cable. I was thinking of using flat cat cable to
extend the cable to where I wanted it.


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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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thanks for the help guys. im ordering it off the internet for a christmas gift and i will not want to have to wait to hook it up lol. i have been wanting this for months. decided not to buy, but to get it as a gift so i can get my coolant filter.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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How much are you paying for it? I have an extra brand new one minus the cable. It could be for sale...
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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i havnt bought it yet. what kind of condition is it in and how much does the cable run
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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I don't know how much a cable runs but I thought I saw on that link I posted it was $15.00..?

It's brand spanking new, not a scratch on it. Kept in bubble wrap in a box in my office desk drawer. I'd only sell it cause Christmas is coming and money is tight on this end. Plus I have one in my truck already, don't need it.

I'll post pics, give me a second.
 
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Cable is $13 on Amazon.

Amazon Amazon

Pm if interested, I'm sure we can work something out if you want.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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No matter where you get it you will find that it's a
very handy tool to have.
There is a how to program the Xguages on Youtube if you need it.

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