AKA lie o meter???
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AKA lie o meter???
What is the proper terminology for the overhead console in our trucks that tell the gas mileage. i'm looking at putting one in my XLT and got to find where to get the parts and install. Either that or trade my 04 in on a 05 or up? I know there are alot of upgrades in 05. Anyhow, a little help here?
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I have the version I. I think its great even though mine doesnt work the best (My OBD2 pin or scangage has a weak pin, not sure which). Basically its anouther set of digital gauges. I monitor:
RPM
Instantaineous MPG
Instantaineous Fuel usage (GPH)
Coolant temp (The dash gauge is absolute crap and you will see that with a scangauge)
Intake air temp (Its an outdoor thermometer)
Digital speedometer readout.
It monitors many more.
One other key feature is its a code reader and can clear codes as well.
RPM
Instantaineous MPG
Instantaineous Fuel usage (GPH)
Coolant temp (The dash gauge is absolute crap and you will see that with a scangauge)
Intake air temp (Its an outdoor thermometer)
Digital speedometer readout.
It monitors many more.
One other key feature is its a code reader and can clear codes as well.
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and you can watch 4 at one time? A dude told me it only does average fuel, not instantaineous? Do you know which one it is?
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Yes 4 at a time and it does both, I said that I was having trouble with one of the pins on mine, mine doesnt always display MPH properly( It shows 0 while I am moving so the instantaineous shows 0MPG at times but the fuel flow always shows). So on mine it wont do an average but I hand calculate anyways for that, I like the instantaineous feature. I highly recomend the product.
This link shows all the features it is capable of:
ScanGaugeII - Scan Tool + Digital Gauges + Trip Computers
This link shows all the features it is capable of:
ScanGaugeII - Scan Tool + Digital Gauges + Trip Computers
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Aftermarket electronic gauges might do what you want.
But a bit of info for you - starting in '05, Ford did not put the messaging in the overhead console. They moved the messaging center to the middle of the gauge cluster and it's all PCM controlled. That includes the outside temperature and compass feature. Not so great in my opinion, since your passengers might well like to see the outside temp too.
You can retro-fit the overhead console with a kit from an Ebay seller. See here: Retrofit Ford F150, F250, F350 Overhead Console Kits
You can get one with all the computer outputs or you can get one pulled from an F150 that fits perfectly but just has temperature and compass, and is simpler to wire in. That's the one I did. Pics in my gallery.
Bill
But a bit of info for you - starting in '05, Ford did not put the messaging in the overhead console. They moved the messaging center to the middle of the gauge cluster and it's all PCM controlled. That includes the outside temperature and compass feature. Not so great in my opinion, since your passengers might well like to see the outside temp too.
You can retro-fit the overhead console with a kit from an Ebay seller. See here: Retrofit Ford F150, F250, F350 Overhead Console Kits
You can get one with all the computer outputs or you can get one pulled from an F150 that fits perfectly but just has temperature and compass, and is simpler to wire in. That's the one I did. Pics in my gallery.
Bill
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