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1. Next use the upper left and right function buttons to cycle through the available options until the screen titled X GAUGE appears ScanGauge Finally press the lower right function button next to EDIT to enter X GAUGE 38 www ScanGauge com The X GAUGE Home Screen From the X GAUGE Screen pressing the upper left and upper right buttons allows you to cycle through the 25 available memory slots 0 24 Each memory slot can store an individual X GAUGE If the memory slot is in use the 3 letter name for the gauge will be shown in the top line next to the memory number If no name is shown this memory slot is not being used Currently selected X GAUGE memory slot If a slot is in use the currently selected X GAUGE name will be displayed here Push the upper left or right function buttons to cycle through the available memory slots Push the lower left function button to edit the currently selected memory slot X GAUGE Home Screen Add or Edit an X GAUGE To add a custom X GAUGE to your ScanGauge you will need to program the gauge parameters into the ScanGauge using the X GAUGE Program Parameters Screens In order to read the data from the vehicle and set up a functional X GAUGE you need to have the following information Command to send How to identify a response to the command Where to find the data in the response How to scale offset and display the data The X GAUGE Program Parameter Scree
2. Gauge www ScanGauge com User Manual Plugs into the diagnostic connector already built into all 1996 or newer cars and light trucks Version 6 0 WARNING Use of the ScanGauge while driving could lead to an accident and serious injuries The primary attention of the driver should always be on safe driving As with any gauge or other instrumentation system in a motor vehicle the information should be observed as part of a normal sequence of observations performed in the operation of the vehicle Changes to the selections in the ScanGauge should only be made when it is safe to do so The driver must remain attentive to driving the vehicle The mounting of the ScanGauge and the routing of the cable connecting it to the vehicle should be done with suitable caution so it does not create an unsafe condition This includes but is not limited to the following restrictions e Do Not mount the ScanGauge where it can obstruct the view of the driver Do Not mount the ScanGauge in a manner that could cause it to be propelled through the vehicle during an accident Causing injury such as over or near an air bag Do Not route the cable in a manner that would interfere with the operation of the vehicle controls RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The ScanGauge may be used on any number of vehicles The software contained in the ScanGauge is copyright protected by Linear Logic and may not be transferred or disassembled and used in another p
3. Horsepower Transmission Fluid Temperature Description Normal running battery voltage is between 13 and 15 When the engine is off it should be between 11 and 13 Voltages higher than 15 volts can damage batteries and electrical components Voltages below 13 when the vehicle is running could indicate poor charging of the battery Voltage below 11 when the engine is off could indicate a low battery charge or a shorted battery cell Temperature of the air going into the engine At highway speeds this will typically be a few degrees higher than the outside air temperature At idle or low speed it may be much higher in temperature than the outside temperature due to the low airflow into the engine and the high under hood temperatures warming it up This is the fuel pressure from the fuel pump Very few vehicles report this Fuel consumption rate in the selected units This is sensitive to throttle gear and loading changes Shows the amount of timing advance or retard The more advance there is or less retard the better for fuel economy and power The limit is set by the octane of the fuel the intake air temperature and the load on the engine A lower than normal amount of advance for similar temperature and speed could indicate too low an octane of fuel is being used This is a percentage of the maximum power available cur rently being generated In some vehicles it is the maximum available at the present RPM Di
4. The Performance Run data will remain in temporary memory unto you save the date or rearm the ScanGauge Push to view Recorded Data Access Data From the Performance Monitor Home Screen ScanGauge will store the most recent Performance Monitor Home Screen Performance Run in temporary memory To pe E access the most recently recorded data from the Performance Monitor Home Screen press the upper left function button next to DATA Push to view Recorded Data Recall and Load a Saved Performance Run ScanGauge can store up to 8 Performance Runs You can access a saved Performance Run through the Memory Screen Performance Monitor Home Screen From the Performance Monitor Home Screen press the lower left function button next to MEMORY Next use the upper left and right function buttons to select a memory An asterisk next to the memory slot number indicates that the selected memory slot contains saved data Royo eoe 72 iasseliasee e Ge GH Sta Eee Finally push the lower left function button next to RECALL and load the saved Performance Push to view Saved Data Run data An asterisk next to the memory slot number indicates that the selected memory slot contains saved data 46 www ScanGauge com Reading Performance Monitor Data The data the Performance Monitor records can be read through the DATA screen The data screen displays the speed distance and elapsed time for each data dole A data poi
5. l new X GAUGE will be available on the GAUGE screen along with other gauges see page 23 Max RPM or Distance to i Designation Trip Name Max moo or Time to Empty for TANK trip Average Speed Using an X GAUGE os Previous Day s Trip Tank Trip O E ME a After an X GAUGE has been created it can be selected like any other gauge In the Gauge screen see page 23 press the function button next to the gauge position you want to use for the X GAUGE Keep pressing as needed until the X GAUGE name appears Push the function buttons to cycle through the available Digital Gauges For instance if the following screen were visible pressing the button next to RPM a number of times would eventually reach TDT Advanced Features Performance Monitor Overview The Performance Monitor provides the ability Datr to track the performance of your vehicle over short w periods of time distance and acceleration You can also designate a specific digital gauge to track as well as store and recall the recorded data You can think of the Performance Monitor as a performance based Trip computer with a specialized purpose Accessing the Performance Monitor Features From the Home Screen press the lower left function button next to TRIP Next press the lower right function button next to PERF Follow the diagram shown below ScanGauge Performance Run Data The Performance Monitor rec
6. The diagram below uses the Current Trip screens as an example 28 www ScanGauge com Resetting Current Trip Data The Current Trip data is automatically reset after about 3 minutes of the ScanGauge being asleep generally after the vehicle has been shut off When i this happens the data stored in the Current Trip will Push the lower right button to rest all automatically be transferred to the Today s Trip trip data for the CURRENT trip You can reset the trip data at any time for the Current Trip computers To reset trip data simply press the function button next to RESET as shown in the example above Today s Trip Data Notice that there is no RESET for TODAY The Today Trip will automatically reset after the engine has been off for 8 to 10 hours as when sitting overnight The values for TODAY will be transferred to the Previous Day s Trip and the values that were The asterisk indicates the ScanGauge in Previous Day s Trip are thrown out may have incomplete trip data The asterisk in the lower right corner indicates that the ScanGauge was disconnected for at least part of the day and the data may not be complete This will be transferred to the Previous Day s Trip along with the data data will be transferred to the previous day If the vehicle is driven until late at night and then used again very early in the morning the data will stay in the Today s Trip The end of the Today s Trip requires
7. factor Home Screen Once you have set the fuel cost press SAVE Operating Your ScanGaugell There will be variations in the agreement of the pump fuel used and the ScanGauge indicated fuel use from tank to tank due to Different shutoff levels of the fuel pumps Different tilt of the vehicle at the fuel pump due to ground slope or vehicle loading Different temperature of the fuel changes density best to refill in the morning when the fuel is colder e Variations in vehicle sensors due to temperature and time Pump accuracy limits These are just some of the variables that limit absolute accuracy and show why you should never trust a low reading of DISTANCE in the Tank to Empty Trip to believe you will be able to make it to the next gas station 32 www ScanGauge com Scan Tool Overview The ScanGauge features a built in Scan Tool that you can use to view and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs view the parameters that were present when a Trouble Code was logged and turn off the Check Engine light Access the Scan Tool From the Home Screen press the function button next to SCAN to access the built in Scan Tool When you press SCAN the ScanGauge immediately checks your vehicle s computer for any DTCs Generally a Trouble Code will cause your Check Engine light turn on Scantauge No Codes Found Trouble Codes Found If no codes where found and your Check If ScanGauge detects Tr
8. position it is normally in when the vehicle is being driven 5 Plug the ScanGauge plug into the OBDII socket The ScanGauge derives all the power it needs from the OBDII connector No other connections are needed for its operation Wait for the ScanGauge to connect When the ScanGauge is first connected it attempts to 8 www ScanGauge com communicate with the vehicle Communications can be established with the key in the Run position even if the engine is not actually running It could take up to 60 seconds for the connection to be made after the unit is plugged in with the key in the Run position While establishing communications the screen will display ce ee ARE Upto eo lt THIF seconds Connecting Screen Home Screen If it does not stop saying Connecting or the screen goes blank after 60 seconds refer to Troubleshooting on page 52 The TRIP and MORE buttons can be used even if a connection is not established If communication with the vehicle ECU is not completed within about 75 seconds the ScanGauge goes to sleep It will continue to attempt to connect when the vehicle is restarted or the HOME button pressed When communication has been established the display will change over to that which was displayed the last time it went to sleep or to the Home Screen 6 If this is the first time it has been used on this vehicle follow the procedures outlined in Setting Up Your ScanGauge on page 11
9. the vehicle be off the ScanGauge connected and the vehicle not driven for 8 to 10 hours T If the vehicle is driven early in the morning and then not again until late that evening the CPPS eC OEE EO LEE EEE EEOEEEEESEHEEEHEEOEEE TOTO EETESOEEEEEESECEEEESEOOEEH ETOH EO EOTELEEOLEEEEELOLEETELELOEEDELEOELELELELEEEEELEOEED Fuel based Trip Computers The Tank Trip TANK and To Empty TANK TO EMPTY trip computers can tell you much about the current tank of fuel For instance you can learn how much fuel you have used and how far you have traveled since your last fill up or how much fuel you have left and the approximate distance you can travel before needing to fill up ScanGauge using the procedure outlined in Calibrating Your ScanGauge page 20 and follow the Fill up Procedure outlined in the Filling Up Your Tank section on page 31 for each subsequent refueling T For ScanGauge to maintain accurate Tank Trip information you must first calibrate your Operating Your ScanGaugell Tank and Tank to Empty Trip Computers The Tank Trip shows different types of information in some cases from the other trips The Tank Trip substitutes TANK TO EMPTY data in place of MAXIMUM data For instance the Tank Trip can show you MPG as well as the distance and the amount of time you have traveled on the current tank of fuel In contrast the TANK TO EMPTY trip data will show you the amount of remaining fuel in your tank and the approximate distance and
10. www ScanGauge com Basic Troubleshooting Where to Get Support Below is a list of the more common troubleshooting Online www ScanGauge com support tips For a more comprehensive list of troubleshooting www facebook com ScanGauge tips tricks and frequently asked questions please Toll Free 1 888 433 5664 visit us online E mail support linear logic com Problem Possible Cause Solutions Nothing displayed and no Vehicle has a blown fuse Replace blown vehicle fuse The OBDII backlight connector is usually powered off the cigarette lighter accessory fuse Check this one first Never stops saying Vehicle ECU not on Turn key to RUN or start engine Connecting ECU not responding Use MORE gt MORE gt MODE and try properly Forcing the following modes FORD Products PWM or CANSF GM Products VPW ISO or CANSF Chrysler Products ISO VPW or CANSF Volvo Products ISO CANSF or CANLF Others ISO KWPS KWPF CANSF CANLF CANSS or CANLS Vehicle is not OBDII OBD2 None ScanGauge requires vehicle to or EOBD compatible be OBDII OBD2 or EOBD compatible Connects and then goes Engine is not running Start engine to sleep after 10 to 15 seconds ECU requires only Set the PIDs method to SUPPORTED supported PIDs common in the Advanced Setup Options see on 1995 1999 Subaru page 18 Troubleshooting Problem Unable to clear trouble codes Shuts off when engine automatically turns off in a
11. you must tell your ScanGauge that you have filled the tank each time you fuel up your vehicle To maintain accurate To Empty information it is also important to fill that take to capacity each time you put fuel in the vehicle require adjusting the gallons liters before pressing DONE Once you have completed your second fill up page 21 subsequent fill ups may not You should refill the vehicle when there is above 50 miles km remaining Pushing below 50 could result in running out of fuel When filling your tank let the pump shut off automatically Do not top off To maintain accurate TO EMPTY information in the ScanGauge s trip computers you should always fill your tank to capacity The Fill up Procedure To access the Fillup Screen follow the diagram to the right From the Home Screen press the lower right function button next to MORE Next press the upper right function button next to FILLUP If the tank is not full the To Empty information will not be accurate and you must be sure not to make an adjustment before pressing DONE the next time you fill up The ScanGauge allows you to change the adjustment factor directly if less than 1 gallon liter has been used since the previous fil up sequence was done It is not necessary to make an adjustment each time you refuel You can press HOME gt MORE gt FILLUP gt DONE when you refuel This will restart the TANK TO EMPTY Trip computer without changing the adjustment
12. GAUGE Screen Then press the lower left function buttons next to EDIT Step 2 In the TXD Screen the first character determines which trip function will be displayed Choose a number from the Available Trip Parameters chart on the next page The second character determines which trip to use Choose a number from the Trip Designations chart on the next page When you re done press the lower right function button next to OK to move to the next screen Step 3 For RXF make the first character an 8 as shown to the right An 8 as the first character is a special condition that tells the ScanGauge that this is to be a trip gauge All values after the 8 are ignored When you re done press the lower right function button next to OK to move to the next screen 42 www ScanGauge com Step 1 e MTH program parameters a a a a a a a al Steps 4 and 5 Do not make any changes to the RXD and MTH screens Simply press the lower right function button next to OK until you reach the name screen i i Step 6 Available Trip Parameters Enter a name for your new X GAUGE For this Parameter Trip Name example we used TDT for Time Driven Today o Average Fuel Economy When you re done press the lower right function button next to OK to move to the next screen Max Coolant Temperature or To complete this X GAUGE press lower right Fuel Remaining for TANK trip function button next to SAVE Once saved the
13. GE To save your new X GAUGE programming press the lower right function button next to SAVE If you wish to discard the changes you have made press CANCEL This will cause all the modifications to the X GAUGE memory slot to be canceled and not saved a lo Pressing SAVE will return you to the X GAUGE De Home Screen The new X GAUGE name will also gt appear in the top line next to the memory slot number eecosocococoosocococooocococococococococosooooocoosococosooocosooococococococooooosocococococosocococooooocoooooocooooooooooooooooo Copying an X GAUGE To a Different Memory Slot If you want to program a new X GAUGE that is very similar to one you have already entered you can copy the program perameter data in one X GAUGE memory slot to another Step 1 Select an X GAUGE to Copy i Start by selecting the X GAUGE you would like to _ Follow Steps 2 thru 6 of copy Use the upper left and right function buttons to Programing Your Own X GAUGE cycle through the X GAUGE memory slots until you locate the X GAUGE you want to copy Next press the lower left function button next to EDIT Steps 2 6 Edit The Program Parameters Step through the settings and edit the selected X GAUGE s program parameters as needed for the new X GAUGE Step 7 Step 7 Change Memory Slot and Save J Before pressing SAVE use the upper left and right function buttons to select a new memory slot If an asterisk is present in t
14. Gauge Overview Package Contents e ScanGauge e Velcro Strips e Quick Start Guide e 6ft OBDII Cable e User Manual Front Side Function Selection Button Function Selection Buton The function buttons are used to make Function Selection Button selections and to navigate the menu Function Selection Button HOME Button Use the HOME Button to quickly get back to the Home Screen LCD Display Screen Displays the information the ScanGauge records OBDII Connection Plug Primary OBDII connector Optional OBDII Connection Plug Secondary OBDII connector Function Selection Button system of the ScanGauge Basic Operation and Features Menu and Selection Buttons The ScanGauge interface is made up of 5 buttons one HOME and 4 function select buttons The HOME button located in the lower right corner of the front face and marked with a red circle has a single function to display the Home Screen Pushing the HOME button will always display the Home Screen as shown to the right Example Screens Button Symbols Symbol Function Action Move to next selection or do action Move to previous selection or do action nce Increment up or step forward Increment down or step backward 6 www ScanGauge com ScanGauge Push the HOME button to return to the HOME menu at anytime The function select buttons are located at each corner of the display The function of these buttons will vary depending on the par
15. Hybrid vehicle Poor MPG and Trip Fuel use accuracy When scan the vehicle it displays NOT READY Trip Fuel use is very inaccurate after using fill up adjustment 54 www ScanGauge com Possible Cause Vehicle is not responding to the Clear Codes command Fuel type not set to HYBRID Some sensor initial accuracy not good especially Diesel The vehicle has not completed its readiness Tests since the last time it was Cleared or the battery was disconnected Error in adjustment procedure Solutions Sometimes multiple attempts are needed to clear the codes You may also try clearing the codes with the vehicle not running and the key in the on position Some vehicles don t respond properly to the Clear Codes command and the codes cannot be cleared by the ScanGauge Set the fuel type TYPE parameter to HYBRID in the Basic Setup Parameters see page 12 ScanGauge will automatically set the Sleep Event parameter to NO COMM Use FILLUP procedure to adjust for sensor errors See page 31 It will continue to say NOT READY until all on board diagnostic tests have been completed This does not mean that it is not ready to be scanned To get to this screen the vehicle computer reported that no Trouble Codes exist Some states require that some or all on board tests be completed and no Trouble Codes be present to pass emissions testing When the ScanGauge reports No Codes Found and READY th
16. Important Installation Considerations The ScanGauge has an operating temperature range of 0 F to 160 F 18 C to 71 C At higher tempera tures the display will become dark and difficult to read At lower temperatures the contrast will be reduced and the characters will change more slowly As long as the temperature doesn t exceed 22 F to 176 F 30 C to 80 C the display will return to normal operation when the ScanGauge temperature returns to the normal operating temperature range A location in direct sunlight on the dashboard A pin pin 16 in the cable is connected to the in a closed vehicle could exceed the normal vehicle 12V system DO NOT short any pins of operating temperature The use of windshield the small connector to metal or other ground shades or covering the ScanGauge with a when the OBDII plug is plugged into the OBDII piece of paper can significantly reduce this connector temperature If attached with Velcro you can also move it temporarily to a location away The location should be where it can easily be from the sun seen from the normal driving position It should not be placed where it will obstruct the driver s DO NOT mount the ScanGauge over an air view outside the vehicle or of other gauges bag cover where it could be propelled by a deploying air bag Overview Set Up and Calibrate Your ScanGauge To get the most out of your ScanGauge it is important to follow the setup and calibrat
17. MAKING THESE ADJUSTMENTS THE DRIVER MUST NOT BE DISTRACTED BY TRYING TO MAKE THESE ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING Set the Fuel Cutoff Level Some vehicles will turn the fuel injectors off while coasting this is known as Fuel Cutoff ScanGauge attempts to detect the fuel cutoff condition by comparing the open closed loop indicator and the throttle position If ScanGauge improperly detects fuel cutoff then you may see fuel economy being reported as 9999 MPG or 0 00 LHK The CUTOFF parameter allows you to set the point at which ScanGauge can determine the throttle is closed and in the fuel cutoff condition The default value of 24 is usually correct for most vehicles but may need to be adjusted This setting is not critical but is best at about 4 above the no throttle TPS value You can choose to disable the fuel cutoff sensing feature of the ScanGauge by setting the value of CUTOFF to 0 CCPC O Soe ELLE E EEE SO EEEE EE HEOOEEEEEEOEE EE EOOEEEEETEEEEEEEOEOEEEEEEHEEE EE TEEELETOLEEEE TESOL EEESEEEEE EE LEEEEELEOLELEEEEOLEEEEDEOBEELO Set PID Method Use the PIDS menus to set the method ScanGauge 7 uses to store Parameter Identifications Descriptors ol PIDs codes Most vehicles use ALL which is the factory default But some vehicles will not work properly unless SUPPORTED is used This is the case for 1995 to 1999 Subaru vehicles If the ScanGauge connects but then goes to sleep after showing little or no data on the GAUGE dis
18. Postrun Screen An asterisk next to the memory slot number indicates that the selected memory slot contains saved data Helpful Tips The Performance Monitor can provide a wealth of information about your vehicle s performance Here are a few quick tips on how to use the data after a Performance Run to help get the most out the Performance Monitor For more tips visit us online at www ScanGauge com quick tips Get Your 1 4 mile time On the Data Screen set the step through parameter to Distance D and step through the data until distance shows 1320ft Get Your 0 60 MPH time On the Data Screen set the step through parameter to Speed S and step thru through data until speed MPH shows 60MPH The time displayed on the bottom line is your 0 60 time Get Braking Performance 60 0 MPH and Braking Distance On a closed course start by bringing your vehicle up to speed just below 60 MPH and hold your speed while your passenger arms the Performance Monitor Then bring your vehicle s speed up to 60 MPH and then begin braking Once your speed reaches 0 the Performance Monitor will automatically stop recording data Finally set the step through parameter to Speed S and step through the data until speed shows 0 MPH Read the distance ft parameter for breaking distance and the time Sec parameter for breaking time Advanced Features Custom Commands Function Custom Commands Overview The Custom Commands functio
19. TS Gallons Distance Fuel Temperature and Pressure Liters Each is set independently of the other and oe can be used in any combination TEMP UNITS Fahrenheit F Celsius C Making changes to these settings causes Pressure Units PRESSURE PSI your ScanGauge to use these units when UNITS KPA reporting and measuring data Engine Size ENGINE SIZE 0 0 9 9 Liters Increase or decrease the Liters size until it matches the size of your engine Tank Size TANK SIZE 0 255 Is adjustable in 1 gallon or liter increments Gallons liters depending on how you set the FUEL UNITS parameter Fuel Type FUEL TYPE GAS Most diesel vehicles use the DIESELa DIESELa setting See special notes below ae Hybrid vehicles must choose HYBRID or HYBRID the ScanGauge will go to sleep when the LPG engine automatically shuts off Set to LPG for propane powered vehicles Currency Type CURRENCY Choose the currency symbol ScanGauge should use to display monitor values Tips for Setting the Tank Size The size will use Gallons or Liters depending on the selection you made in the Fuel Units Screen FUEL UNITS If the size in the manual is not in whole units use the next lower value For instance if the capacity is 17 5 gallons use 17 gallons not rely on the fuel gauge or ScanGauge at low fuel levels or low remaining It is dangerous to run a vehicle out of fuel and can damage the fuel pump Do A distance or time 12 www S
20. ade up of numbers 0 to 9 characters A to F and spaces ScanGauge will allow you to enter the maximum number of characters the currently selected protocol or MODE allows for see page 57 Current cursor position Push the upper left function button to increment the character at the current cursor position uy Push the lower left function button to increment the character at the current cursor position down Press the lower right function button to save the command CeCe ere ere ereereeEeeeseEEeDeEEEEEEEEEEEEESEEEELELOLEEEHLELELEE HE ELEEEEH EL ESEEEELEEEEEE EO LEEEEELELEE HE LEEEE ERLE EEEEE ELE EEEEL EELS EELS Send Command and Get a Response Pressing SEND causes the command to be sent to the vehicles ECU If there is a response to the message it will be shown The first response returned after the command is sent is displayed If there is a lot of traffic on the bus this may not be the response to the command you sent It may be necessary to resend the command and check for the correct response Pressing the lower right function button next to OK will return you to the Command Home Screen Advanced Features Troubleshooting This section provides basic troubleshooting information For more comprehensive information please visit us Online at www ScanGauge com support Basic Troubleshooting 53 View Firmware Version 55 Reset Your ScanGauge 56 Read or Set the Operating Mode Sm 52
21. anced Setup Options 14 www ScanGauge com Advanced Setup Parameters Setup Parameter Display Options Description Slow ee Data Update Rate UPDATE RATE Normal See ETAGIN WO eaiaeuoe Fast reports data See below Sets the speed offset to compensate Speed Adjustment SPEED 100 100 for inaccurate speed readings See page 15 and 16 0 99 Sets the fuel cutoff level Fuel Cutoff Setting CUTOFF Default 24 See page 16 Parameter Identification PIDS ie m Si T method Descriptor method pp page 16 Liters per Hundred LHK OFF Displays fuel economy in Liters per Kilometers ON Default Hundred Kilometers See page 17 Diagnostic Trouble Normal Codes Clear Method ALT See page 17 Sleep Event SLEEP EVENT 0 RPM Default Sets the ScanGauge power down NO COMM event See page 17 Manifold Pressure MAP Default Allows you to set how Manifold Method MAF OR BOOST BST Pressure is calculated See page 17 Horsepower 99 99 Sets the HP offset to compensate for HP in accurate Horsepower readings See Adjustment Default 0 page 17 UPDATE RATE You can adjust the rate in which ScanGauge reports data The effect of this setting is most visible in the l Gauge Screen The update rate defaults to NORMAL In some cases a faster update rate can be used If this causes some updates to be skipped or irregularly operate FAST should not be used In some cases even NORMAL can be too fast and lead to poor
22. canGauge com Can the ScanGauge use Imperial Gallons ScanGauge uses gallons as a unit label not a unit of measurement Because of this it can read in either US or Imperial Gallons without conversion Make sure all units entered into ScanGauge are consistent and the readings should remain accurate for US or Imperial Gallons Can ScanGauge Display Liters per Hundred Kilometers By default ScanGauge will express fuel economy in Liters per Hundred Kilometers LHK provided you have set fuel to LITERS and distance to KILOMETERS For more information see LHK under Advanced Setup on page 14 Diesel Vehicles Determining the Diesel Type If your vehicle uses diesel fuel and you re not sure which setting to use in the FUEL TYPE parameter you can determine the type by performing the following procedure Set the ENGINE SIZE to match the liter size of your vehicle s engine Set FUEL TYPE to DIESELa Run the engine until warmed up to operating temperature Park the vehicle and set it in Park or Neutral While the engine is idling select GAUGE from the Home Screen and set one of the gauges to show RPM and another to show GPH You can set the gauges by pressing the function buttons next to the gauge position you wish to change Make note of the GPH value Next use the throttle to raise the engine RPM to about 1500 RPM If the GPH reading increased you have a DIESELa vehicle If the GPH dropped or stayed the same yo
23. creen is the entry for the receive filter This value tells the ScanGauge what to look for in a response from the vehicle s computer Also some of the entries tell the ScanGauge how to display the data Choices are integer tenths hundreds hexadecimal or on off There are also some fields that can turn any trip value into a gauge When you re done press the OK button to proceed to the next step Step 4 Enter the RXD Data The RXD Screen is the entry that tells the ScanGauge where the data and its size are in the response Entry in this screen is done the same as the other X GAUGE entry screens When you re done press the OK button to proceed to the next step 40 www ScanGauge com Step 5 Enter the MTH Data The MTH math screen tells the ScanGauge the math needed to scale and or offset the value received for the X GAUGE entry screens When you re done press the OK button to proceed to the next step Step 6 Give Your Gauge a Name The Name Screen allows you to input a 3 letter designator for the name of the gauge you are making This screen allows a complete ASCII set of characters to be used This includes punctuation and symbols You can give the gauge any 3 character name Please note you can give your new gauge a name that matches those that are already defined This should be avoided as it can cause confusion When you re done press the OK button to proceed to the next step Step 7 Saving Your X GAU
24. d you can set ScanGauge to calculate and display this gauge as Boost BST through the Advanced Setup parameters see page 15 Instant fuel economy is updated about every 2 seconds at the NORMAL update rate Small changes in throttle position or load while driving will show almost immediate changes in this gauge Speed in the units selected The RPM of the engine In some vehicles a closed throttle will read 0 and full throttle will read 100 Other vehicles will have a higher value than 0 for a closed throttle and a full throttle value less than 100 Water Coolant temperature A vehicle with a 50 50 mix of coolant and water will not boil over until about 265 F at sea level This will be reduced at higher elevations This is the current average fuel economy and is updated about every 2 seconds normal rate This is the total fuel cost for the current trip Cost of fuel per mile at this time Add Custom Gauges The ScanGauge features the exclusive X GAUGE programmable gauge system allowing you to add custom vehicle specific gauges to the digital gauge set For an overview of the X GAUGE system see page 37 For an up to date list of known X GAUGE codes visit us online at www ScanGauge com support Gauge VLT FIA CIA FPR GPH LPH IGN LOD HP TFT Name Battery Voltage Intake Air Temperature Fuel Pressure Gallons Per Hour Liters Per Hour Ignition Timing Engine Loading
25. e Monitor Overview 44 Recording a Performance Run 45 Accessing Performance Monitor Data 46 Reading Performance Monitor Data 47 Set a Gauge for Performance Monitoring 48 Save a Performance Run 49 Helpful Tips 49 Custom Commands Custom Commands Overview 50 Enter and Save a Command 51 Send a Command and Get a Response 51 MONITOR 37 X GAUGE Overview While all OBDII compliant vehicles supply a standard set of data that ScanGauge can read some makes and models of vehicles can supply additional information beyond the standard set of data X GAUGE Your ScanGauge features the exclusive X GAUGE Programmable Gauge System that provides you a method to tap into this additional information The X GAUGE feature allows you to extend the capabilities of your ScanGauge to include things like vehicle specific gauges trip data as gauges and special function gauges Programing a new X GAUGE and saving it to your ScanGauge is simple and easy Each X GAUGE consists of specific alpha numeric strings or codes you enter into the ScanGauge via the front panel push buttons Your ScanGauge provides enough internal memory to save up to 25 X GAUGES An extensive library of X GAUGE codes for many different vehicles can be found on our Web site at www scangauge com support Accessing X GAUGE Features aes oT From the Home Screen press the lower O g TRIF MORES i gt right function button twice next to MORE
26. e to be monitored start by pressing the upper right function button next to MONITOR on the Performance Monitor Home Screen Next use the upper left function button to cycle through the available gauges Once you have the gauge you want to monitor selected press the upper right function button to toggle MONITOR to ON When you re ready you can arm ScanGauge for a Performance Monitor Home Screen Performance Run by pressing the lower right function ry ee BRE TOT RE button next to ARM With a digital gauge selected and eee the Monitor set to ON the Performance Monitor will fifty now record data for the selected gauge Push to toggle MONITOR ON and OFF Displays the currently selected gauge Push to cycle through the available gauges 7 Push to return the previous screen Push to arm ScanGauge for a Performance Run 48 www ScanGauge com Save A Performance Run You can save a Performance Run for later review ScanGauge provides storage slots for up to 8 Performance Runs in the Memory Screen You can save a Performance Run anytime after it has been recorded the most recent run will remain in temporary memory until you either rearm the Performance Monitor or until ScanGauge is turned off or unplugged The Memory screen is accessible from a few different locations including the Performance Monitor Home Screen and the Postrun Screen as shown in the diagram below Performance Monitor Home Screen
27. e vehicle is ready to pass emissions Some states allow some tests to not be completed and can pass the vehicle even when the ScanGauge reports NOT READY Recalibrate your ScanGauge See CalibratingYour ScanGauge on pages 20 and 21 Solutions Possible Cause Problem About 10 of vehicles show FPR and 50 show MAP 1995 1999 Subarus don t show intake air temperature Some Ford diesels don t show coolant temperature For a compressive compatibility list please visit www scanGauge com support Some sensors are not used in the vehicle or data is not reported by ECU Some gauges are blank View Firmware Version of Your ScanGauge From the Home Screen push the lower right function button twice next to MORE Next use the upper left and right function buttons to cycle through the available options until you reach the screen titled Version Scangauge Troubleshooting Reset Your ScanGauge You can reset your ScanGauge to factory defaults and clear all custom settings and saved data To Reset Your ScanGauge From the Home Screen push the lower right function button twice next to MORE Next use the upper left and right function buttons to cycle through the available options until you reach the screen titled Use Defaults To begin the process push the lower left function button next to YES The next screen will ask you to confirm the reset To complete the process push the lower ri
28. ent Trip Data 29 Fuel based Trip Computers 29 Filling Up Your Tank 31 Scan Tool Scan Tool Overview 38 What to Do if DTCs Are Found 34 Pending Trouble Codes 35 Clearing Trouble Codes 36 22 www ScanGauge com Digital Gauges Overview The ScanGauge can display up to 4 digital gauges at a time The gauges are updated in real time when your vehicle is running and can be used to monitor the operating condition of your vehicle Access the Digital Gauges From the Home Screen pressing the button next to GAUGE causes the display to change to show the currently selected gauges Home Screen Scangauge Push the function buttons to cycle through the available digital gauges Selecting the Gauges Pressing the button next to one of the gauges will allow you to change the gauge that is displayed in that position Pressing a button repeatedly allows you to cycle through all the available gauges The selection will continue through all of the gauges and then loop back to the starting gauge This gives you the ability to customize the gauge display to show the gauges you re most interested in able for a certain gauge no data will be shown for it If the same gauge is selected for more than one position only one of them will show data if it is available The other posi tions will show the abbreviation but no data f The information available will vary from vehicle to vehicle If the information is not avail Op
29. er the dash on either side of the steering column It can also be located under the dash on the Typ aMOBDII passenger side in some vehicles On rare occasions it is behind the ashtray in the dash or in the armrest It may have a cover on it that connector location can be pulled off by hand 2 Locate a place for the ScanGauge You can use the sticky back Velcro supplied with the ScanGauge to attach it to the location you have chosen The Velcro attachment allows you to easily remove it and use it to troubleshoot another vehicle and then return it to this vehicle The location should be where it can easily be seen from the normal driving position It should not be placed where it will obstruct the driver s view outside the vehicle or of other gauges DO NOT mount the ScanGauge over an air bag cover where it could be propelled by a OBDII Connector deploying air bag 3 Route the cable Large end of the cable Route the cable from the OBDII connector and plug the small end connects to your vehicle of the cable into the back or side of the ScanGauge a IMPORTANT A pin in the cable is connected to the vehicle s 12V system Do not short any pins of the small connector to metal or other ground when the OBDII plug is plugged into the OBDII connector Small end of the cable 4 Turn the vehicle on connects to your ScanGauge If the vehicle can be run start it If it cannot be run turn the key to the Run position This is the
30. erating Your ScanGaugell Gauge Abbreviations The following table shows what the gauge names In some cases the unit selections made in the Basic Setup Parameters see page 12 will determine the gauge abbreviations The information available will vary from vehicle to vehicle If the information is not available for a certain gauge no data will be shown for it If the same gauge is selected for more than one position only one of them will show data if it is available The other positions will show the abbreviation but no data Gauge CLSD LP OPEN LP MAP BST MPG KPG MPL LHK KPL MPH KPH RPM TPS FWT CWT AVG TFC CPM Name Fuel System Loop Status Manifold Absolute Pressure Boost Miles Per Gallon Kilomteres Per Gallon Miles Per Liter Liters Per 100Km Kilomteres Per Liter Miles Per Hour Kilometers Per Hour Revolutions Per Minute Throttle Position Sensor Water Temperature Average Fuel Economy Trip Fuel Cost Cost Per Mile 24 www ScanGauge com Description This indicates when the oxygen sensor is being used to con trol the mixture closed loop and when it is not open loop It is usually closed except when the engine is cold or under full throttle acceleration This indicates the pressure in the intake manifold It is reported in Pounds per Square Inch PSI by default but can be changed to kilo pascals KPA if desired If the engine is turbocharged or supercharge
31. g DTCs are detected ScanGauge will display the number of pending codes From the PENDING CODES screen shown above you can press the lower left function button next to CODES to view the pending DTC You may also press the lower right function button next to FRZD to view the available Freeze Data and view the condi tions in the vehicle that were present when the Pending DTCs where stored Decoding DTCs DTCs vary from vehicle to vehicle and you will need to find the definitions for your vehicle An excellent way to do this is to use a good search engine on the Internet Use Trouble Codes as the search words You can add your make of vehicle to narrow the search Using the actual DTC in the search could bring up a lot of information on the problem if it is a common failure A good Web site to try is http Awww troublecodes net Another way to find the Trouble Code meaning and also information on what might be causing the Operating Your ScanGaugell problem is to do a search on the Trouble Code and the type of vehicle For instance searching for P0401 Ford will return not only the code definition but also information on the cause and cure When you find a list of codes for your vehicle it would be a good idea to print them out and keep them in the glove compartment for future reference It is comforting when you are on a trip and the Check Engine light comes on to be able to read the code and determine if it is a critical proble
32. ge Recording Rates on the following page for more a eee information about each Data parameter and step 5 HHP through intervals Ol LE l Advanced Features Step through Parameters and Recording Rates Parameters Display Step Thru Intervals Data is recorded and can be viewed incrementally every Time T 0 2 seconds with MONITOR Turned OFF 0 4 seconds with MONITOR turned ON Data can be viewed incrementally every 5 MPH KPH Data can be viewed incrementally every 100ft with special data points at Distance 60ft 330ft 1 16 mile 660ft 1 8 mile 1320ft 1 4 mile 2640ft 1 2 mile and 5280ft 1 mile Monitored Data is recorded and can be viewed incrementally every 0 4 seconds Gauge Only Available if a monitored gauge was set for the Performance Run The rate at which data is recorded may vary for each data parameter Factors that can affect the recording rate include the particular protocol your vehicle uses see page 57 whether or not you have set the Performance Monitor to monitor a built in gauge see below and even the vehicle itself Set a Gauge for Performance Monitoring In addition to the three key performance data parameters distance speed and time the Performance Monitor also allows you to set an additional data parameter for recording The MONITOR function allows you to select and turn on any one of the built in digital gauges see page 24 To access the MONITOR function and set a digital gaug
33. ght function button next to YES Scantauge Setting your ScanGauge to factory defaults will clear all units engine displacement engine type tank size gauge settings trip ere and screen settings 56 www ScanGauge com Read or Set the Operating Mode ScanGauge allows you to view the Operating mode your ScanGauge eae is using to communicate with er K your vehicle s ECU You may also o RiP manually set the mode ScanGauge From the Home Screen push the lower right function button twice next to MORE Next use the upper left and right function buttons to cycle through the available a Toye e options until you reach the screen titled MODE Oo Lay The current mode will be displayed in the lower lt imiz left corner of the screen To manually set ScanGauge to use a particular mode push the function button next to CHANGE to enter the MODE screen Next use the upper left and right function buttons to cycle through and select a particular mode Finally press the lower right function button next to FORCE to set ScanGauge to use the selected _ mode when communicating with your vehicles A ECU The mode should be set this way only if it cannot be determined automatically Troubleshooting Notes 58 www ScanGauge com Troubleshooting Linear Logic will repair this product with new or rebuilt parts free of charge for a period of 3 years from the date of or
34. he top line next to T Saving an X GAUGE in a particular memory continued the new X GAUGE name then there is already an slot will overwrite any X GAUGE data that may already be saved in that memory slot Advanced Features X GAUGE saved in that memory slot Saving the new X GAUGE in that particular slot will overwrite any X GAUGE data already present in that memory slot Once you have the desired memory slot selected press lower right function button next to SAVE All the data will be written to that X GAUGE memory slot leaving the previously selected memory slot unchanged Disabling an X GAUGE To disable an X GAUGE already in memory start as if you were going to edit the gauge In the TXD Screen change the first character to a space Continue to step through the editing fields by pressing the lower right function button next to OK and press SAVE to exit the screen This will actually delete the data to transmit which tells the ScanGauge not to use this X GAUGE The name will not be displayed If you put transmit data back into this gauge it will be reactivated Displaying a Trip Value as an X GAUGE You can set any of the built in trip values and have them displayed as a gauge This allows you to monitor trip functions along with other gauge functions In the example to the right a custom X GAUGE that displays the Time Driven Today is set up Step 1 To get started choose an empty memory slot from the X
35. iginal purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship Warranty Service can be obtained by sending the product to Linear Logic LLC ATTN Warranty Service 2222 S Dobson Rd Suite 800 Mesa AZ 85202 Include your name address telephone number and or e mail address along with a copy of the Receipt or Packing List Also include information about the problem including the type of vehicle you are using it on and a description of the problem An e mail to service Linear Logic com may be able to assist in solving a problem and will not diminish your rights to the full warranty Limits and Exclusions There are no express warranties except as listed above Linear Logic SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE AP PLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD lf a problem with this product develops after the warranty period you may contact our service department via the mail address or e mail address listed above for a cost estimate on repairs to the unit If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction contact our customer care department at customer care Linear Logic com ScanGalg www ScanGauge com Version 6 0 SGII UM 601
36. ion procedures to ensure your ScanGauge reports accurate information This section outlines the various setup options and provides detail information about calibrating the ScanGauge for the most accurate readings Setting Up Your ScanGauge Initial Setup Overview 11 Advanced Setup Overview 14 Backlight Display Options 18 Calibration Calibration Overview 20 First Fill up Procedure 20 Helpful Calibration Tips 21 Second Fill up Procedure 21 10 www ScanGauge com Setting Up Your ScanGauge Initial Setup Overview To properly use your ScanGauge you must first set up the vehicle parameters Basic setup param eters include engine size fuel tank size fuel type and unit of measure Advanced parameters are also available and are covered later in this chapter Access the Setup Options To access the setup screens press the function button next to MORE on the Home Screen Next press the function button next to SETUP ScanGauge Displays the currently selected setup parameter Use the upper buttons to move to the next or previous setup parameter Use the lower buttons to adjust the j currently selected setup parameter See page 14 for Advanced Setup Options pi Set Up and Callibration Basic Setup Parameters Setup Parameter Display Options Description Distance Units DISTANCE Miles The Setup Parameters include multiple Kilometers units of measure settings including Fuel Units FUEL UNI
37. m or not The shop manuals for your vehicle will also contain information for Trouble Codes Clearing Trouble Codes While viewing the DTC codes pressing the upper right function button next to CLEAR will result in a prompt from ScanGauge to verify that you want to clear the Trouble Code s and turn off the Check Engine light If you want to continue and clear the Trouble Codes press YES If you decide you do not want to clear the Trouble Codes press NO When the YES button is pressed ScanGauge will send out a signal to clear all of the Trouble Codes While ScanGauge is waiting for a response from the vehicle the screen will display the message WAITING If the process is successful the display will show CODES CLEARED This should also turn off the Check Engine light on the dashboard and clear the Freeze Data If the display shows NO RESPONSE the clear codes command was unsuccessful and your vehicle is not responding to the clear command 36 www ScanGauge com Advanced Features The ScanGaugell includes a number of advanced features and functions such as the exclusive X GAUGE programmable gauge system the built in vehicle Performance Monitor and the ability to send your vehicle s ECU Custom Commands Program Custom Gauges with X GAUGE X GAUGE Overview 38 Add or Edit an X GAUGE 39 Display a Trip Value as an X GAUGE 42 Using an X GAUGE 43 Performance Monitor Performanc
38. n An X GAUGE is entered into the ScanGauge through a series of X GAUGE Program Parameters Each X GAUGE consists of 4 program parameter screens TXD RXF RXD and MTH as well as one gauge name screen Press the upper right function button to move the cursor forward and move the next character Current cursor position Push the upper left function button to increment the character at the current cursor position up Push the lower left function button to increment the character at the current cursor position down Displays the current X GAUGE Program Parameter Press the lower right function button to move to the next X GAUGE Program Parameter Advanced Features Programming Your Own X GAUGE Step 1 Select an Empty Memory Slot Start by selecting an empty memory slot by using the upper left and right buttons Next press the EDIT button Step 2 Enter the TXD Data The TXD on the lower line means that the value being entered is the command that will be transmitted to the vehicle s computer IMPORTANT Entries must be J an even number of characters If an odd number of characters is entered a 0 will be appended to the string to make it even A nonspace entry must be made in the first character location or the X GAUGE will not be an active gauge If the TXD value is blank no name will be shown and this X GAUGE memory will not appear as a selectable gauge Step 3 Enter the RXF Data The RXF S
39. n allows you to create and save any arbitrary commands and then send those commands to your vehicles ECU for a response This advanced function can be especially useful when troubleshooting communication issues between your ScanGauge and your vehicle s ECU as well as for those individuals who are familiar with the OBDII protocols Accessing the Commands Feature From the Home Screen press the lower right function button twice next to MORE Next use the upper left and right function buttons to cycle through the available options until the screen titled COMMANDS appears Finally press the lower right function button next to EDIT to enter Commands Menu 50 www ScanGauge com The Commands Home Screen From the Commands Home Screen pushing the upper left and upper right buttons allows you to cycle through available memory slots Each memory slot can store an individual command Displays the currently selected memory slot Push the upper left or right function buttons to F RERE cycle through the available memory slots Push the lower left function button to edit the currently selected memory slot Push to send the command saved at the currently selected memory slot secocoooooococooocoseoocooooooooosocooocsocooooooooooooooseoococesocosooocooooooooooooooooooocooooocoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Enter and Save a Command To enter a command into your ScanGauge you will need to enter a hexadecimal string The command can be m
40. nd create your own custom color Access the Display Options To access the Display Options Screen press the function button next to MORE on the Home Screen Next press the function button next to DISPLAY Home Screen ScanGauge role Loop Change the Backlight Intensity Use the lower left and right function buttons to adjust ol the backlight intensity Options include i Backlight Color Options HIGH Default LOW OFF 18 www ScanGauge com Change the Backlight Color Use the lower left and right function buttons to packiignt Color options cycle through the available colors Sequence Light Blue User Defined Custom Color Blue Green Blue green Red Violet Amber Use lower function buttons to choose a backlight color sensen Set a Custom Backlight Color The backlight can be customized by setting the intensity of the three basic colors Red Green and Blue for a total of more than 60 possible colors The example to the right is what you would see for a Pink backlight To create your own color start by pressing the function button next to a color This will cause it to sequence through 4 possible values ranging from off a setting of 0 to full intensity a setting of 3 As you press the buttons the backlight will change to show the color result of i Custom Color Adjustments the current selections Value Color Intensity If you have previously set the in
41. nt is generate each time the Performance Monitor records data While viewing the Data screen you can use the upper left and right function buttons to step through the data points Displays the MPH KPH recorded for the current data point Example Data Screen Displays the distance traveled for the current data point Push the upper left and right function buttons to step through the data Push to return to the previous screen Displays the elapsed time recorded for the current data gt it Indicates the currently selected step through parameter see chart below Push the lower right function button to toggle the step through parameter see chart below Step thru by Time Stepping Through Recorded Data SELEENI The lower right function button toggles the step oj through mode allowing you to step through the lt Hii i data points using the different criteria The currently selected step through mode is shown next to the Step thru by Speed lower right function button ol aom The information layout on the DATA screen maintains E a consistent layout as you switch between data step ii thru modes For instance Distance ft is shown in the upper left of the screen while speed MPH KPH Step thru by Distance is shown in the upper right of the screen and elapsed J pepp i time Sec is shown near the bottom middle portion of the screen See the chart Step Through Parameters and Monitored Gau
42. operation In these cases SLOW should be used PWM and all the CANxx modes can usually use FAST rate VPW ISO and KWP modes may have a problem with a rate higher than NORMAL Set Speed Adjustments The speed indicated by ScanGauge can be adjusted to compensate for changes in tire size gear changes tire Set Up and Callibration wear or any other factor that may affect the accuracy of your vehicle s speedometer It is important to note that this adjustment only affects the ScanGauge s indicated speed and distances and it does not affect the vehicle speedometer or odometer readings While viewing the SPEED Screen the lower left and right function buttons can be used to increase or decrease the selected adjustment in 1 steps The upper line displays the word SPEED and a percentage The percentage is the adjustment factor The lower line displays 2 numbers the left number is the speed reported by the vehicle and the number on the right is the speed that will be shown by the ScanGauge after applying the correction factor One accurate way to set the speed is to use a GPS With one person driving the other person observes the speed on the GPS and adjusts the percentage until the lower right number agrees with the speed the GPS indicates For more information about the various methods of calculating your speed adjustment visit us online at www ScanGauge com quick tips IMPORTANT OBSERVE ALL SPEED LIMITS AND DRIVE SAFELY WHILE
43. ording ScanGauge will display the Recording Screen This screen shows your vehicle s gt Upto 24 current speed and the elapsed time of the run It will Postrun Seconds continue to record data for a period of 24 seconds Screen i or until ScanGauge detects a speed of 0 MPH You ae RST ESN aT can also manually stop the record process anytime by a ee pressing the upper right function button next to STOP HHDH The Postrun Screen A Pressing ARM discards any Once the Performance Run is complete and recording unsaved data from a previous run has stopped ScanGauge will then display the Postrun Screen This screen allows you to immediately view or save the recorded data or rearm for a second run A IMPORTANT OBSERVE ALL SPEED LIMITS AND DRIVE SAFELY WHILE USING PERFORMANCE MONITOR Advanced Features Accessing the Performance Monitor Data There are multiple ways to access the data screens You can view the data immediately after a Performance Run from the Postrun screen You can also access the most recent run currently in temporary memory from the Performance Monitor Home Screen In addition you can recall and load a saved Performance Run from the Memory Screen Access Data Immediately After a Performance Run Once a Performance Run is complete the Postrun Screen ScanGauge will display the Postrun Screen To pa view the data immediately after a Performance Run push the upper left function button next to VIEW DATA
44. ords key data parameters during the course of the Performance Run These include the elapsed time speed distance traveled and a user defined digital gauge See information below to select a built in digital gauge for monitoring The chart below outlines the data parameters the Performance Monitor records and a brief description of this parameters Available Performance Data Parameters Parameter Description Ti The amount of elapsed time at each data point from the beginning of the di Performance Run to the end of the run The speed of the vehicle at each data point Distance The total distance traveled at data point Use the Monitor Function to select a built in digital gauge to monitor Data will Monitored Gauge be recorded for the selected gauge 44 www ScanGauge com Recording a Performance Run To record a Performance Run you must first arm your Performance Monitor Home Screen ScanGauge Arming the ScanGauge is easy simply press the lower right function button next to ARM Arming the ScanGauge ScanGauge will enter the Armed state and begin monitoring your speed The Performance Monitor uses a MPH trigger to determine when to begin recording The ScanGauge will remain in the Armed state until a change in your speed is detected Once a change is gt MPH detected the Performance Monitor is triggered and Recording Trigger recording automatically begins Screen The Recording Screen While rec
45. ou can exit this mode using the HOME button If No Codes Are Found If no codes are found ScanGauge will display NO CODES FOUND on the first line The left side of the second line will display either READY or NOT READY READY Indicates all tests have been completed since the last reset This is needed in some states to indicate a valid OBD test for emission testing NOT READY Indicates the vehicle hasn t completed some test cycles It could take up to several days after codes are cleared for the vehicle to be READY and your vehicle may not pass some types of emissions testing 34 www ScanGauge com Pending Trouble Codes and Force Clear If no codes are found you may still have Pending Trouble Codes Pending Trouble Codes are DTCs that your vehicle s computer has detected but may not yet have triggered a DTC Pending DTCs can be viewed and cleared in much in the same way other DTCs can be After scanning your vehicle and getting a NO CODES FOUND result press the lower right function button next to MORE This will scan your vehicle for Pending DTCs Force Clear If no Pending DTCs are detected ScanGauge provides a method to force clear any detected or undetected Trouble Codes From the NO PEND CODES screen shown above press the lower right function button next to FORCE CLEAR ScanGauge will then attempt to force a clear of any pending or existing DTC and turn off the Check Engine light Pending Codes If Pendin
46. ouble Codes the top Engine light is still on your vehicle may be line will indicate the number of codes found storing pending codes See page 35 for more See page 34 for more information about what information about Pending Trouble Codes to do when Trouble Codes are found Operating Your ScanGaugell What to Do if DTCs Are Found If you your vehicle s Check Engine light is on that s a good indication that your vehicle may be storing Trouble Codes DTCs If ScanGauge indicated it has found stored DTCs you can access the specific code numbers and related Parameter Identification Descriptors PIDs also known as Freeze Data if data was captured when the trouble occurred lf there are any stored DTCs ScanGauge will display the number of stored DTCs Use the lower left function button next to CODES to see the DTCs Use the lower right function button next to FRZD to view PIDs Viewing DTCs Viewing PIDs To view the specific DTCs press the function To step through and view the available PID data button next to CODES If more then one code press the lower left and right function buttons is stored you can use the lower left and right Gauge values will be shown in the top line for those function buttons to step through the stored PIDs that directly correspond to a gauge see pages codes 24 and 25 for Gauge Abbreviations The values in the second line are in hexadecimal just as they are reported by the vehicle computer Y
47. pe TYPE parameter in the Basic Setup procedure see page 11 ScanGauge will automatically set the Sleep Event parameter to NO COM When using ScanGauge with the Sleep Event parameter set to NO COM there is a small risk that the vehicle s ECU and ScanGauge will stay on and drain the battery You must be sure the ScanGauge goes to sleep properly when the engine is turned off CORPSE OED EEE HEE EEEHEEHEEEE EEE EEEEEEETEEEEE HH EEOEH TE TOOEE ERD EESEHE EE SEEOE ET ELEEHELEHEEEREDEEEEE HOLES EEE EDEELE ER EELOEH EEE DE LEED Set a Horsepower Adjustment ScanGauge reports Horsepower HP as a built in digital gauge This parameter allows you to make adjustments to the HP reading ScanGauge reports POCO OOOHS SESH HOES EEOHHE EES TOOESE OOOOH EEE SOSH EES OSES E ES OOSETE SHOES EE SESHE TEE TOSE EES OSHOTEEEOOSOET ESTHET ESOS OEEEESOOEEESESEOEES Set the Manifold Pressure Method If your vehicle is equipped with a turbocharger or supercharger you may want your vehicle s manifold pressure calculated and reported as Boost BST as opposed to Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP This parameter allows you choose the method ScanGauge should use to calculate and display manifold pressure Set Up and Callibration Backlight Display Backlight Display Options You can customize the backlight display of your ScanGauge Options include the ability to set the inten sity of the backlight choose a standard built in color for the backlight a
48. play change this to SUPPORTED 16 www ScanGauge com LHK Liters per Hundred Kilometers LHK is a popular way to el express fuel economy in Europe By default ScanGauge will express fuel economy in LHK provided you have set fuel to LITERS and distance to KILOMETERS as outlined in the Basic Setup procedure see page 12 If you would prefer fuel economy to be express as Kilomiter Per Liter KPL set the LHK parameter to OFF With LHK set to OFF and fuel and distance set to LITERS and KILOMETERS the ScanGauge will now express fuel economy in Kilometers Per Liter KPL IMPORTANT Lower LHK values represent a higher fuel economy unlike KPL where a higher number represents higher fuel economy POPP O OOO E EEO OE HEE EEEE ESTEE TEEEEEEESEEEEHETSOOEE TO EEOEEEH ETOH TOTO ETOTOOH ET SETEET OLE EOEEHELETEEELELELELEEESEOEEDEEOLEDE DTC Some vehicles may not respond properly when attempting to retrieve or clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC By default this parameter is set to NORMAL If you experience trouble set this parameter to ALT POPP CHEESE SE EE EEE EEEEE EEE EEEOE ETE EEEEE ETO HOOT SOOEE EEE SOEEEHEEEEEHE TO EOEE EE SOEEEH ET OEOHEDEEEOEEEHEEEOEEEELESELEEEEELEOEEDEEOLEDO Set the Sleep Event By default the ScanGauge will shut down when it sees 0 RPM This may not be the desired setting if your vehicle is a Hybrid which will report 0 RPM when the vehicle is stopped When you select HYBRID in the fuel ty
49. roduct in part or in whole The artwork used in generation of the circuitry is also copyright protected and cannot be used in part or in whole by any person or entity without the express written permission of Linear Logic 2004 2011 by Linear Logic All rights reserved 2 www ScanGauge com ScanGauge Overview 5 Basic Operation and Features 6 Installation 8 Setup and Calibration 10 Basic Setup Options 11 Advanced Setup Options 14 Backlight Display 18 Calibration 20 Digital Gauges 23 Trip Computers 26 Scan Tool 33 Advanced Features 37 X GAUGE 38 Performance Monitor 44 Custom Commands 50 Troubleshooting 52 Where to Get Support 53 View Firmware Version of Your ScanGauge 55 Reset Your ScanGauge 56 Read or Set the Operating Mode 57 Version 6 0 Information in this manual and the specifications and operation of the ScanGauge itself are subject to change without notice Table of Contents 3 Installing the ScanGauge The ScanGauge is simple to install and requires no additional power source other than the OBD II connector There are however some important considerations when choosing a location for your ScanGauge Please see the Installation section for detailed information ScanGauge Overview Basic Operation and Features Locating the OBDII Connector Mounting Your ScanGauge Connecting Your ScanGauge lt o EE o E EE gt SEE 1 Important Installation Considerations Scan
50. s the trip computers Pushing the lower left function button allows you to cycle through the available trip computers ScanGauge Previous Day s Trips Today s Trips Tank Trips Viewing Available Trip Data Pressing the upper right or left button will allow you to cycle through available information for the selected trip computer Selecting the lower right button next to RESET allows you to reset all trip data Displays the data stored for the currently selected Trip Computer Push the upper left and right function buttons to cycle through the available Trip data Push the lower left function button to cycle through the available Trip computers Typical Trip Computer Display Displays the currently selected Trip computer Operating Your ScanGaugell Time based Trip Computers The Current Trip CURRENT Today s Trip TODAY and Previous Day s Trip PREVIOUS DAY computers all track similar information for different time periods The ScanGauge automatically records trip data as you operate your vehicle In addition the information from the Current Trip is automatically transferred to the Today s Trip each time you shut off your vehicle for more than 3 minutes Information from the Today s Trip is automatically transferred to the Previous Day s Trip when the engine has been shut off for 8 to 10 hours To view the trip data push the upper left or right function buttons to cycle through the available data
51. splays the calculated Horsepower your vehicle is currently making This value can be adjusted for accuracy through the Advanced Setup parameters see page 17 Not all vehicles report TFT In some cases where TFT is not reported you may be able to implement this gauge through the X GAUGE programmable gauge system Check online at www ScanGauge com support for your specific vehicle Operating Your ScanGaugell Trip Computer Overview The ScanGauge features 4 built in trip computers The trip computers automatically store a set of useful information about the trips you have taken in your vehicle and are updated in real time as you drive Built in Trip Computers Trip Computer Display Name Available Information Trip MPG Current Trip CURRENT Trip Fuel Used Maximum Coolant Temperature TODAY Today s Trips Previous Trips Trip Fuel Cost Time Remaining Before Tank Is Empty Fuel Remaining for the Current Tank TANK TO EMPTY Distance Remaining Before Tank Is Empty For ScanGauge to maintain accurate tank information you must first calibrate your ScanGauge using the procedure outlined in Calibrating Your ScanGauge page 20 and follow the Fill up Procedure Outlined in the Filling Up Your Tank section on page 31 for each subsequent refueling 26 www ScanGauge com Accessing the Trip Computers From the Home Screen press the lower left function button next to TRIP then push the function button next to TRIPS to acces
52. t be lost if you disconnect the vehicle battery or disconnect the ScanGauge Automatic Sleep Mode About 12 seconds after turning off the vehicle or pressing a button after the vehicle engine is turned off the ScanGauge will automatically power down into a sleep mode Starting the engine or pressing the HOME button will automatically reactivate the ScanGauge and it will return to the screen and lamp settings it had just before it went to sleep If you need to disconnect the ScanGauge wait until it has gone to sleep before J you do it This will allow all settings and trip information to be saved in Flash memory and restored when it is reconnected Customizable Backlight Color Choose from 7 standard backlight colors or program your own for 63 possible colors The backlight intensity is also adjustable and can be set to Off Low and High intensities On 0 e ScanGauge Use the Scan Tool to view and clear Trouble Use the function button next to GAUGE to Codes and turn off the check engine light display up to 4 real time Digital Gauges Press the function button next to TRIP to access Press the function button next to MORE the 4 built in Trip computers The built in Trip to access the settings and configuration computers give you the ability to view and track options for the ScanGauge useful information about the trip you take as you drive Overview 1 Locate the OBDII connector This connector is normally located und
53. tensity at LOW the display will show the color at the low intensity 0 intensity Off level If you had set it at HIGH the display will show the color at the high intensity level Note there may be a small difference in color between 1 2 intensity LOW and HIGH When you have the color you want press the function button next to SAVE This will save the color in Flash memory You can change the color as often as you want 1 4 intensity Full intensity Set Up and Callibration Calibrating Your ScanGauge Improving the Accuracy of Your ScanGauge The accuracy of your ScanGauge can be improved by calibrating the fuel consumption Calibrating your ScanGauge to accurately report fuel consumption is a 2 step process your first fill up and your second fill up While both steps involve using the FILLUP function of your ScanGauge the procedures for Step 1 and Step 2 vary slightly from each other Please read carefully Access the FILLUP Menu To access the FILLUP screen press the function button next to MORE on the Home Screen The next screen will be the FILLUP screen Press the upper right function button to enter the Fill up function Before proceeding read through the tips below for some helpful information and the procedure for your first fill up Step 1 Your First Fill up Follow these calibration instructions only when you are filling your fuel tank If you do not fill your tank to its capacity then the calibra
54. ticular screen you are currently viewing In general when a lt or gt is displayed next to the button pressing the button will move you to the next or previous selection for the currently selected feature To the left are a few examples of screens you may encounter while using your ScanGauge Use the diagram for an explanation of possible button functions Automatic Mode Recognition Different vehicles use different types of signaling from their computers In most cases the ScanGauge can quickly determine which type your vehicle is using You don t have to know which type it is for it to be used Automatic Repeat Buttons Pressing the buttons and holding them for more than a second will cause them to automatically repeat at a rate of about 2 times a second This allows for rapid step ping to a value without a lot of button pressing User Programmable Gauges Up to 25 trip vehicle specific or special gauges can be entered into the ScanGauge These are stored in Flash memory and will be retained even if there is a power loss but the user can change them as often as desired User Programmable Commands Up to 10 commands can be generated edited saved and sent to the vehicle computer This allows for future codes and some special commands to be added by the user Flash Memory The ScanGauge uses a type of memory that doesn t require batteries or a source of power to maintain This means that your settings will no
55. time you can travel before needing to refuel The Tank Trip information is reset each time you fill up your tank and follow the Fill up Procedure shown on page 33 The displays above tell you that if your mileage remains the same as it has since the last fill up you have approximately 7 4 gallons of fuel remaining and that you will run out of fuel in 102 8 miles in about 1 8 hours The estimate of distance and time to empty is based on the economy that has been obtained so far on the current tank of fuel Right after refueling these values will change fairly quickly As more of the fuel has been burned from the tank the readings will stabilize It is possible to see the distance and time to empty increase as you drive The distance can increase as you drive at a steady fuel efficient speed This causes the fuel economy for the tank to rise and applying 30 www ScanGauge com this higher fuel efficiency to the fuel remaining in the tank can actually result in more remaining distance If you drive slower than the average speed of the tank so far the time to empty can increase To maintain accurate To Empty information you must use the following FILLUP procedure shown under Filling Up Your Tank to indicate the vehicle tank has been refilled It is also necessary to fill the tank to make the TO EMPTY information correct Filling Up Your Tank To maintain accurate information in the Tank Trip and To Empty computers
56. tion process will not produce accurate results 1 Fill up the tank letting the pump shut off automatically oji IPLE 2 Use the FILLUP function to tell ScanGauge you have o ZETE filled the tank From the Home Screen follow the sequence shown to the right 3 On your first fill up DO NOT make any Df n adjustments to the indicated fuel Simply press the lower right button to move to the next screen 4 Next the Fuel Cost Screen will appear Use the upper left and right function buttons to adjust the cost per gallon liter and press the lower right function button next to SAVE lrie Ll Losi use the vehicle normally Once you have set the Iuel 5 Keep the ScanGauge connected to your vehicle and cost press SAVE 6 Once you reach approximately 1 4 tank of fuel left follow the directions in Step 2 20 www ScanGauge com Helpful Calibration Tips When filling the tank on your second fill up try to use the same pump you used for your first fill up with the vehicle pointed in the same direction If you fill up your fuel tank with your vehicle on an incline it can have an effect on the amount of fuel the pump can dispense into your tank When filling your tank let the pump shut off automatically Do not top off To maintain accurate TO EMPTY information in the ScanGauge s trip computers you should always fill your tank to capacity and follow the FILLUP sequence in Step 2 Once you ha
57. u have a DIESELb vehicle and should change the FUEL TYPE to DIESELb er OPP eeeesecevccscceseoscesessocesseseese K occoocooococcococoococoococoocooooooooo Set Up and Callibration Advanced Setup Options Advanced Setup Overview The Advanced Setup Options provide additional setup parameters you can use to adjust the functions and features of the ScanGauge to suit both your vehicle and your preferences ScanGauge provides a number of advanced setup parameters including the ability to adjust the reported speed to compensate for oversized tires and the ability to set the fuel cutoff level as well as the update rate at which ScanGauge reports data This section provides a brief overview of each of the advanced parameters but may not cover the full scope of the subject the setting applies to For more information visit www ScanGauge com support Accessing the Og CEH Advanced Setup Options o 2 TRIE The Advanced Setup Options are located within the SETUP menu To access the Advanced Setup Options screens press the lower right function button next to MORE on the Home Screen Next press the lower left function button next to SETUP ScanGauge Once on the Setup Screen use the upper left or right function buttons to cycle through the available screens until the screen displays ADV SETTINGS Press the lower right function button next to EDIT to enter the Advanced Setup Options Click to access the Adv
58. ve completed your second fill up subsequent fill ups may not require adjusting the gallons liters before pressing DONE Step 2 Your Second Fill up and Subsequent Fill ups Home Screen 1 When the tank is around 1 4 full fill up your tank again Be sure to let the pump shut off automatically 2 Use the FILLUP function to tell ScanGauge you have filled the tank From the Home Screen follow the sequence shown to the left 3 The next screen will show the amount of fuel your ScanGauge believes was used since the previous fill up Use the upper left and right function buttons A C to adjust the amount of fuel you actually put in the tank EEO pary lo 4 Push the lower right function button to save the value can J and complete the fill up process Once you have set the fuel 5 Next the Fuel Cost screen will appear Enter the cost per cost press SAVE gallon liter and press the SAVE button Set Up and Callibration Operating Your ScanGauge The ScanGauge features a simple and easy to use menu driven design After each button is pressed new selections will appear in the display prompting you for what can be done next The HOME button button with a red circle around it will take you back to the starting point at any time or activate the ScanGauge if asleep Digital Gauges Digital Gauges Overview 23 Digital Gauge Abbreviations 24 Trip Computers Trip Computer Overview 26 Time based Trip Computers 28 Resetting Curr

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