new ScangaugeD for big trucks

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Marmon man, Oct 7, 2012.

  1. Brucesmith

    Brucesmith Heavy Load Member

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    The scanguage D is really made for PU trucks. You will not like the readout and the lack of more information.
     
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  3. pawpaw1

    pawpaw1 Medium Load Member

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    Sigh ! I wanted it to do the job ! I hate returns. Looks like a Bully Dog is in my future! $$$$$$$$$
     
  4. Brucesmith

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    Google Silverleaf and look at their setup. You need a laptop or netbook. I think it will run an a tablet. AMAZING. You can setup your own dashboard. Can look analog or digital. You decide the style and location. You can download the software and fool around to see if you like it. I had it in our last motorhome.
     
  5. pawpaw1

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    Looked at Silverleaf .could be what I'm looking for , maybe. Looks like I have to order the cables , to set it up to use with my laptop ?
    I really want the Bullydog , for ease of use , all the readouts right in front of me , but the cost ! Thought the ScangaugeD would be the way to go , IF it shows the readouts I want. Lots cheaper , too. But , that cheap plug on it makes it difficult. I zip tied it , and it still won't stay connected !
     
  6. silver dollar

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    I just got mine, and installed it my '02 Int'l 9400i with c15 cat. Works just fine. In my truck it reads RPM's, water temp, intake air temp, oil pressure, horsepower, boost pressure, engine load, and vehicle speed. It will also retreive trouble codes, and can clear them. It will also montior other info if its monitored by the ECM. I can't understand what you mean by "lack of more information". The package even says: " Plugs into J1939 or J1708 connector already built into most 1987 or newer Diesel pusher motor homes, RV's and large diesel over the road trucks"

    So far it works great. Probably the best $160 I've spent.
     
  7. Brucesmith

    Brucesmith Heavy Load Member

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    Not bad not that great either. No EGT, oil temp, no electrical readouts( volts, amps). Most fo what it reads is already on the dash. Though I must admit your readouts are off the ECM so will be more accurate.
     
  8. pawpaw1

    pawpaw1 Medium Load Member

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    well , the ScangaugeD does that. I was talking about this Silverleaf thing.
    although I'm beginning to like the ScangaugeD. It is showing me a fluctuation in boost pressure , that could be costing me a half gear , on pulls.
     
  9. silver dollar

    silver dollar Medium Load Member

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    It reads volts; and it will read oil temp and gear box temp if these are read by the ecm. But i can see you point also. If I had an array of gauges I would not have bought it. But my Farmall only has gauges for fuel, volts, air and oil psi, water temp. To be able to monitor the other things for a $160 plug and play unit, I think is a great deal.:biggrin_25519:
     
  10. Brucesmith

    Brucesmith Heavy Load Member

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    Does it constantly scan or can you stop it a readout? With a newer truck will it display more ECM data?
    Sounds like it is working well for you.
     
  11. silver dollar

    silver dollar Medium Load Member

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    You can select up to four readouts to display constantly. And you can easily scroll through to see other readouts
     
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