ScanGaugeE
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I think it has some limitations....that scanguage E can only view 2 gauges at a time, and I'm not sure if you can add all the gauges needed for the 6.0. I think the Scangauge II would be better for you.
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Enter TRT30 at checkout and get the better one for about $120
ScanGauge II Digital Trip Monitor SG2: Buy the right Code Readers/Scanners at Advance Auto Parts
ScanGauge II Digital Trip Monitor SG2: Buy the right Code Readers/Scanners at Advance Auto Parts
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I've looked at that before, and the E version isn't really what you'd want to get. It doesn't have the user programmable X gauge feature, and then included gauge set isn't as comprehensive as the ScanGaugeII. Also it looks like it only displays two sets of data at a time, instead of the four of the SGII.
It's really worth a few extra bucks for all the extra features of the SGII. You can compare them all here.
It's really worth a few extra bucks for all the extra features of the SGII. You can compare them all here.
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It's really worth the few extra bucks for DashBoss or Torque App. Or An Edge Insight. Or AE. ScanGauge II sucks at being a scanner, which is half the reason to buy one.
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Frankly, I agree, Bryan. But for those who don't have the means to afford the better product, it's better to have something to view what's going on in the 6.0 than to not have a clue.
I am really happy with my Dashboss. I even had to spring for an IPOD, as I don't have an Iphone. Works great for me, having a gauge view as well as a music library. It would be better if I had the Iphone instead so I could lump my phone into the same package, but the IPOD was all that was within my budget.
I am really happy with my Dashboss. I even had to spring for an IPOD, as I don't have an Iphone. Works great for me, having a gauge view as well as a music library. It would be better if I had the Iphone instead so I could lump my phone into the same package, but the IPOD was all that was within my budget.
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Thanks for the heads up Money.
Ebay price for the Scan II is 160.00 with free ship.
I'll keep shopping around.
Thanks to all.
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DashBoss FTW
Many thanks to Josh (Bullitt390) and Lilpooh for repping it on the boards. $40 more than an SGII if you have an iProduct. My DashBoss rides in my Focus daily, it's always great.https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ord-6-0-a.html
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I understand the importance of the gauges. And I will be purchasing.
What put the bug in my head to get a set was an earlier thread I started about my engine light coming on after towing my horse trailer. Light would reset after a few start cycles.
Last weekend I installed the blue spring and just now my spouse pulled up with horse trailer in tow and the engine light was not on. ??
It ALWAYS came on before. ( for the last 6 months or so)
Could the spring have solved the problem?
I'm still an old school gas engine fool. So this diesel stuff is all new to me.
What put the bug in my head to get a set was an earlier thread I started about my engine light coming on after towing my horse trailer. Light would reset after a few start cycles.
Last weekend I installed the blue spring and just now my spouse pulled up with horse trailer in tow and the engine light was not on. ??
It ALWAYS came on before. ( for the last 6 months or so)
Could the spring have solved the problem?
I'm still an old school gas engine fool. So this diesel stuff is all new to me.
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I agree, I've been relatively disappointed with my Scangauge II, after it seemed like everybody on the internet recommended it. 4 displays isn't really enough when you need to monitor 472 different things...and it's really bad at reading codes.
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While you're waiting for your scangauge (or whatever kind of reader), you can head on over to your local Autozone and get a free code read. They might be able to pull up a soft code for you to post here on FTE. Once you get a code to work with, I'd start a new thread with the information. It's probably still hiding in there waiting for you to pull it. There're lots of knowledgeable folks here with good advice.
