ScanGauge 144820FAQ Digital Data Monitor User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- ScanGauge
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144820FAQ Digital Data Monitor
User Manual
144820FAQ Digital Data Monitor
Frequently Asked Questions
Plugs into the diagnostic connector already built into all 1996 or newer
cars and light trucks.
Basic Troubleshooting
Where to Get Support
Below is a list of the more common froubleshootingtips. For a more
comprehensive it roubleshooting tips, ticks and frequently asked questons,
please visit s oniine.
Online: www.ScanGauge.com/support
phone: 1-480-656-4089
Emai: [email protected]
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Noting displayed andno backlght | Vehicle has a blown fuse | Replace blown |
vehicle fuse. The OBDII connector is usually powered off them cigarette
lighter/accessory fuse. Check this one first.
Never stope saying “Connecting…”| Vehicle ECU not on| Tum key to RUN or start
engine
ECU not responding property| Use MORE>SETUP>ADVANCED tab and try Changing to
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 or EOBD compatible| None — ScanGauge requires
vehicle to be OBDII. OBD2 or EOBD compatible.
Connects and then goes to sleep after 10 to 16
seconds| Engine is not running| Start engine or set the sleep event to COM in
the ADVANCED settings tab.(see page 18)
Unable to clear trouble codes| Vehicle is notresponding to the Clear Codes
command| Sometimes multple attemps are needed to clear the codes. You may also
try clearing the codes with the vehicte not running, and the key in the on
positon.
‘Some vehicles donit respond properly to the Clear Codes command and the codes
cannot be cleared by the ScanGauge.
Shuts off when engine automaticall tums offina Hybrid vehicle| Fuel type not
set to HYBRID| Set the fuel type (TYPE) parameter to HYBRID inthe Basic Setup
Parameters (see page 12)
Poor MPG and Trip Fuel use accuracy| Some sensor initial accuracy not good
(especially Diesel)| Use FILLUP procedure to adjust for sensor errors or
adjust he fuel fow reading from the ADJUST tab in sefings.(see page 17)
Tiip Fuel use is very inaccurate after using fil-up adjustment| Error in
adjustment procedure| Recallbrate your ScanGauge. See CalibratingYour
ScanGauge on page 20
ScanGauge doesnit always turn on when l start my veicle| Sometimes can be
caused by aging and aftermarket lithium batteries| From the home screen press
MORE then SETUP then press the ADVANCED tab atthe top and scroll down to
COMPATIBILITY. Press EDIT SETTINGS and change the wake voltage to LOW using
the left arrow.