Scangauge Boost gauge

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WScottCross

Discussion Starter · Dec 24, 2013

I've been using dual scangauges mounted in my ST since I got it. While they did cause the Vehicle Health Reports to fail, unplugging them restored that functionality. While checking if there were any updates available for the Scangauge that would prevent that issue, I discovered that they have a feature in the latest version of the firmware that allows the Manifold Absolute Pressure gauge to be used as a Boost gauge. I sent one of the units back to get upgraded. Those of you looking for a boost gauge and don't want to spend the cash on an Accessport, the Scangauge is only $179.

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djdennehy

· #21 · Sep 13, 2014

OBD 2 WiFi sensor from Amazon, $25
Dash Command App from AppStore, $10
Being able to monitor all vitals of car, data log, and dyno figures... priceless

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Fiat slayer

· #22 · Sep 13, 2014

So I have and iPhone 5s and with the sensor and dash command I'll be able to monitor my cars vitals through my phone?

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djdennehy

· #23 · Sep 13, 2014

Yes. I use my 4s without issue, best part is that the dyno/performance meter is seriously accurate for being a cheap app. You can see any codes that come up, the display will show boost, MPH, temps, I mean...everything. Best cheap 'mod' (not even) I have done to the car.

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Fiat slayer

· #24 · Sep 13, 2014

Witch OBD2 sensor did you get off amazon?

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djdennehy

· #25 · Sep 13, 2014

This Guy...

http://www.amazon.com/ELM-Bluetooth...e&ie=UTF8&qid=1410644997&sr=1-5&keywords=obd2

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Fiat slayer

· #26 · Sep 14, 2014

I bought it for only $7.56, now I just need to get the dash command app for my iPhone

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djdennehy

· #27 · Sep 14, 2014

When you get the OBD 2 device, the instructions to install it are on Amazon (another customer who is tech savvy wrote out instructions), follow them to get the device to talk to your phone, download the Dash Command App and it will all jive. I nearly purchased the Innovative OBD 2 wire that plugs into the iPhone for like, $200 bucks and this works just as well for a fraction of the price.

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jimlau

· #28 · Sep 18, 2014

djdennehy said:
Yes. I use my 4s without issue, best part is that the dyno/performance meter is seriously accurate for being a cheap app. You can see any codes that come up, the display will show boost, MPH, temps, I mean...everything. Best cheap 'mod' (not even) I have done to the car.

I had a wifi ELM327 and DashCommand, but all I got for boost was a BOOST CALC value, that looked reasonable, but read the same on my ST as an SES, so I figure that couldn't be right. This was before the DashCommand update that added 2014 Fords to its database. Did you need to buy that to get accurate boost, or did I miss something? Thanks!

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djdennehy

· #29 · Sep 18, 2014

I just began using the app a couple of months ago so I didn't even know an update had been made...

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aar0n

· #30 · Sep 18, 2014

Ive used an EL327 with bluetooth and an old android phone. Only problem is I plugged it into USB to charge and it ran my battery down overnight and I am not sure how to remedy this

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reddog99

· #31 · Sep 19, 2014

Ran down the battery of which one? The EL327, the phone, or the car?

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