UpDate - New Scan Guage II

GaryG · #51 10-17-2006, 01:32 PM

Hi Psy

Not sure if they got anything straightened out with FAS, lean burn and the cyclinder shut down on some Honda's yet.

If you recall, Wayne had said that the SG11 could be sent back to ScanGauge to be updated for use with the interface. It appears that their making provisions to do a software mod at their website so the newer SG11 will not have to be sent back to them. The new programming could be done from your computer. My question to Ron was, did they finish the newer SG11 unit so I would not have to send it back. His answer was basiclly no.

At this point, I have not seen a picture (I ask for one) or details on the USB data logging interface unit. The last time I talk to Ron on the phone, he just said they were increasing the memory card in the interface. Maybe they needed to increase the memory in the SG11 also, who knows.

Just wanted to get my daughter one ASAP so her driving habits could be modified with the new EX Civic. Does not look like that's going to happen anytime soon.

GaryG

lakedude · #52 10-18-2006, 02:19 AM

Hi guys, just got a new SG2. I'm wondering if any of you keep an eye on your12v? Mine says 13.6v or so ICE on, and varies from 11.6v ICE off/lights off (parked), to 10.8v ICE off/lights on (FAS).

Is there a way to lengthen that 12 second auto off time?

Lastly, yes the new one looks much better, but you guys with the old model should not be upset. To me the ScanGauge is like computers. There is always something new and better around the corner. Would you be happier if they were still ugly and you had no option for a nicer, more functional unit?

hobbit · #53 10-18-2006, 09:14 PM

13.6, if accurate, is good -- it won't boil your 12V battery dry
quite as fast as the 13.8 or 14V systems that are prevalent now.
The Prius DC/DC converter, for example, pops right up to those
levels when fired up, and I'm astounded that the little 22Ah unit
in the back there is still alive.
.
Having a reasonably accurate voltmeter right there on the dash,
in whatever form it takes, is a good thing, because it's an instant
diagnosis of all kinds of potential problems.
.
_H*

Chuck · #54 10-18-2006, 09:39 PM

You should note a drop in voltage when the ignition is cut and the ScanGage is still on.

xcel · #55 10-19-2006, 03:09 AM

Hi Jason:

___The 12V level is one of my std. displays in the SG-II and should be for most. Al has it dead on as it can help you see future 12V issues far in advance of an actual problem. The OEM 12V in the Accord was a living hell at anything below 11.6V after a lengthy at-night FAS whereas the new Optima can run down to less then 11.3 and still crank her over (high current flows I am sure?) like it was freshly charged. It took some doing to get her down that low and only for test purposes of course

___Another cool mod for the Honda IMA folks … Mike D. has figured out a way to keep the inverter live through a FAS with some relay trickery. I hope he can enter the thread as that mod can be helpful for those if us that really push now that the night has slowly overtaken the day light hours in late fall through spring.

___Good Luck

___Wayne

msantos · #56 11-28-2006, 08:10 PM

My apologies for waking the thread up from its rather peaceful sleep

I was wondering if anyone had news concerning the new ScanGauge II with data logging ?

At the moment I am looking for a means to observe & record OBD data from my new Prius (Wife's car) and I am wondering if I should just wait for SG2-WDL or simply get a half-measure solution like "CarChip".

Cheers;

MSantos

xcel · #57 11-28-2006, 08:33 PM

Hi MSantos:

___We are all waiting for the update which should have been here by now. I would wait given the functionality of the SG-II vs. the simplistic car chip solution.

___Good Luck

___Wayne

msantos · #58 11-28-2006, 10:14 PM

Thanks Wayne;

I guess I'll wait then.

For now, I'll just get one of my guys to assemble a Bluetooth dongle (similar to this) and I'll use my PDA to plot and log the data ... this will just keep me going until the updated SG2 comes out.

Cheers;

MSantos

Fredness · #59 03-16-2007, 04:14 PM

I've been data-logging with my XCal2 and LiveWire units (sctflash.com), but the LiveWire doesn't have an MPG/FE guage (yet?). Soooo glad I stumbled over this (search rox), looks like I'll have an SGII to add to my stable of goodies cluttering up the dash...

GaryG · #60 03-16-2007, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fredness

I've been data-logging with my XCal2 and LiveWire units (sctflash.com), but the LiveWire doesn't have an MPG/FE guage (yet?). Soooo glad I stumbled over this (search rox), looks like I'll have an SGII to add to my stable of goodies cluttering up the dash...

Hi Fred

You might try the group buy offerred at http://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/s...ad.php?t=12594

As far as the data interface, their having problems making sure the software isn't pirated once they release the unit.

GaryG