cheap gauge alternative (water/intake temp)
#44
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Here is what it picked up on my 06 Mt.
Vehicle #1
<table border="0" cellspacing="1" width=""> <tbody><tr> <td> Manufacture Date:</td> <td> 08/2006</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Transmission:</td> <td> Manual</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Protocol:</td> <td> 9141</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
- Open/Closed Loop Emissions Status
- Percent Engine Load
- Engine coolant temperature
- Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 1
- Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 1
- Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 2
- Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 2
- RPM
- MPH
- Ignition Timing Advance
- Instake Air Temperature
- Mass Air Flow Sensor output in grams/sec
- Absolute Throttle Position Percentage
- Bank 1 Oxygen Sensor 1 Voltage
- Bank 1 Oxygen Sensor 2 Voltage
- Bank 2 Oxygen Sensor 1 Voltage
- Bank 2 Oxygen Sensor 2 Voltage
- Distance traveled with Check Engine Light on
- Mass Air Flow 2, Calibrated/Calculated
- Instantaneous Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
- Average Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
- Average Miles Per Hour (MPH)
- Average Gallon Per Hour (GPH) - general
- Run Time - general
- Distance - general
- Fuel Used - general
- Intantaneous Gallons Per Hour (GPH)
- Fuel Tank Gallons Remaining
- Distance to Empty(DTE)
- Time to Empty (TTE)
- Volumetric Efficiency (MAP vehicles only)
- Average MPH - trip
- Average MPG - trip
- Fuel Used Gallons- trip
- Average Gallon Per Hour (GPH) - trip
- Run Time -trip
- Distance - trip
- Oil Distance
- Service Distance
- UltraGauge Temperature
#49
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yeah it feels cheaply made but it does the job....
HOWEVER..
I was having some problems with mine today.. I did read somewhere on there forums that some people were having problems with draining the battery... and something similar to that happened to me today.. about 30 min ago, at 1am.. the worst night of my life... all of a sudden my car just turns off in the middle of driving.. I dont want to give any more details out.. I have to do more testing tomorrow to find out that if the ULTRAGAUGE caused the problem or not.
Ill update soon.
HOWEVER..
I was having some problems with mine today.. I did read somewhere on there forums that some people were having problems with draining the battery... and something similar to that happened to me today.. about 30 min ago, at 1am.. the worst night of my life... all of a sudden my car just turns off in the middle of driving.. I dont want to give any more details out.. I have to do more testing tomorrow to find out that if the ULTRAGAUGE caused the problem or not.
Ill update soon.
Last edited by Vas_Z33; 08-29-2010 at 10:15 PM.
#52
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yesterday I did notice.. my tach needle ( RPM ) was very very bouncy.. like it would drop and spike!.. NEVER done that before... and it threw the ABS,break and slip light on.. I have to do more research about it. Im going to get my alternator checked today and drive my car without the UG being connected.
#54
yesterday I did notice.. my tach needle ( RPM ) was very very bouncy.. like it would drop and spike!.. NEVER done that before... and it threw the ABS,break and slip light on.. I have to do more research about it. Im going to get my alternator checked today and drive my car without the UG being connected.
I didn't have a problem after I forced it.
#57
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I found out on the hyundai I was working on the TPS percentage wasnt reading properly. The TPS was the problem but when I put it in the car the gauge didnt read right. So i'm thinking "****" its something else. Well the check engine light didnt come back on and the car was driving 10 times better. On the gauge the TPS never moved from 1 percent. The IAT and coolant temp seemed to be reading properly though...
I still like it for what it is and I'm getting used to it. It will help me with backyard fixes.
I still like it for what it is and I'm getting used to it. It will help me with backyard fixes.
#58
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just got one...
mounted it on the left side of the steering wheel, where it displays right next to the tripod guages kinda stealthy where I got it...
I'll post a pic
works fine
nice to have something else to look at when driving...
mounted it on the left side of the steering wheel, where it displays right next to the tripod guages kinda stealthy where I got it...
I'll post a pic
works fine
nice to have something else to look at when driving...
#59
I hope the gauge does not cause problems as I've got one coming over to me in the UK. I need it to check my coolant temps due to the over heating probs I've been having. Im looking to mount it in the cubby or make a custom pod and dash mount it.
King baby post pic's of where you have yours?
Also Vas what year is you zed dude? My cars MY03 so i hope it dont have and probs with the Gauge/ecu!
King baby post pic's of where you have yours?
Also Vas what year is you zed dude? My cars MY03 so i hope it dont have and probs with the Gauge/ecu!
#60
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I hope the gauge does not cause problems as I've got one coming over to me in the UK. I need it to check my coolant temps due to the over heating probs I've been having. Im looking to mount it in the cubby or make a custom pod and dash mount it.
King baby post pic's of where you have yours?
Also Vas what year is you zed dude? My cars MY03 so i hope it dont have and probs with the Gauge/ecu!
King baby post pic's of where you have yours?
Also Vas what year is you zed dude? My cars MY03 so i hope it dont have and probs with the Gauge/ecu!
I plugged the UG back up and I did force protocol.. and its been perfect since yesterday.. no needle jumping, no weird slip light...
Id highly recommend everyone doing this..