People will tell you it works. It does.
That's not enough for me, though. I want to know more. So, I decided to put what I consider to be very important information in a thread, in case anyone gives a shit in the future. If you like yours, and haven't bragged about it an a while, this is also a good place to do so; or simply share mounting ideas/pictures.
I encourage you to do so.
That way, when you a'holler at people to search, they will fucking have something to find!
Here are some of my observations:
It?s a rectangular prism. It doesn?t have all that stupid industrial design nonsense, such as fancy curves or otherwise misshapen features. This keeps it compact, easy to mount nearly anywhere, and prevents it from clashing with design features in a vehicle.
It?s also built well. The display housing is a good combination of weight and durability. It?s not too heavy to mount solidly with adhesives, but it?s not a flimsy piece of crap, either. When you pull it out of the package, you don?t feel like you?ve been ripped off.
For the most part, it?s standardized. They don?t use some fancy proprietary LCD or strangely shaped buttons, and the terminals on the display housing are off-the-shelf units, just like the connector on the cable. All of it can be repaired or replaced.
The terminals fit flush with the housing, keeping it from deviating from the rectangular prism shape, and I did say ?terminals?. There are two of them; one on the rear, and another on the right side. This allows clean installation in a variety of spaces, as well as more temporary installations.
Keeping with this idea, the OBD-II connector on the other end of the cable features a side output, which keeps the cable out of the way. It may only exit one side, but the cable was chosen well, and will hold fast if you?ve got to wrap it back around the housing to point in another direction.
The cable is neither too long nor too short. It?s just about right for most installations.
It?s screwed together! That?s nice. If you ever do decide to repair or replace something, you?ll be able to get to it without ripping your fingernails off.
There are also enough buttons. Too many devices don?t have enough to quickly access all their features.
The Scangauge II is set up like a MFD. Hardware buttons align with software labels in menus, and the menus are very easy to navigate. This method of operation has been proven in many difficult environments to be very intuitive.
Calibration and operation are pretty much idiot?proof. All features can be accessed quickly with very little thought.
Adding to the clever design is the adjustable illumination and color features. You can really blend it in if you want.
Both the quick-start guide and manual are glossy, colorful, full of simple diagrams, and easy to reference. While everything you need to know is thoroughly detailed, it?s not printed in a difficult to understand manner, nor is it longer or shorter than it needs to be.
They are also written entirely in English.
The warranty information is printed clearly on the back of the manual, and details a simple three year repair or replacement policy. Everything is very clear, and they are intelligent enough to ask that relevant information be included with any return, such as details about the vehicle and the problems you may have encountered.
It is clearly noted that using their support service does not diminish warranty rights.
While I have not used either their support or warranty service, I must say that the clarity and openness of language is very welcome these days. Also, a three year warranty on an electronic accessory is very good.
There are really only two improvements I can imagine:
1: Fit both ends of the cable with standardized connectors, and include two detachable OBD-II connector; each pointing in a different direction.
2: While you?re at it, add a terminal to the left side of the display housing, and include blanking plugs for each terminal that isn?t used.
Overall, it's worth every red cent of the asking price.
I picked it up because I removed some of my other gear for a while, but I'll be leaving it in even when I reinstall my stuff. I can split the signal. This is a very good little device for quick reference.
Cheers,
Kennith
THREAD IS GRADUALLY BEING UPDATED WITH MORE INFORMATION
SEE POST #13 FOR MY MUSINGS ON THE SCANNING FUNCTIONS OF THE SCANGAUGE II.
That's not enough for me, though. I want to know more. So, I decided to put what I consider to be very important information in a thread, in case anyone gives a shit in the future. If you like yours, and haven't bragged about it an a while, this is also a good place to do so; or simply share mounting ideas/pictures.
I encourage you to do so.
That way, when you a'holler at people to search, they will fucking have something to find!
Here are some of my observations:
It?s a rectangular prism. It doesn?t have all that stupid industrial design nonsense, such as fancy curves or otherwise misshapen features. This keeps it compact, easy to mount nearly anywhere, and prevents it from clashing with design features in a vehicle.
It?s also built well. The display housing is a good combination of weight and durability. It?s not too heavy to mount solidly with adhesives, but it?s not a flimsy piece of crap, either. When you pull it out of the package, you don?t feel like you?ve been ripped off.
For the most part, it?s standardized. They don?t use some fancy proprietary LCD or strangely shaped buttons, and the terminals on the display housing are off-the-shelf units, just like the connector on the cable. All of it can be repaired or replaced.
The terminals fit flush with the housing, keeping it from deviating from the rectangular prism shape, and I did say ?terminals?. There are two of them; one on the rear, and another on the right side. This allows clean installation in a variety of spaces, as well as more temporary installations.
Keeping with this idea, the OBD-II connector on the other end of the cable features a side output, which keeps the cable out of the way. It may only exit one side, but the cable was chosen well, and will hold fast if you?ve got to wrap it back around the housing to point in another direction.
The cable is neither too long nor too short. It?s just about right for most installations.
It?s screwed together! That?s nice. If you ever do decide to repair or replace something, you?ll be able to get to it without ripping your fingernails off.
There are also enough buttons. Too many devices don?t have enough to quickly access all their features.
The Scangauge II is set up like a MFD. Hardware buttons align with software labels in menus, and the menus are very easy to navigate. This method of operation has been proven in many difficult environments to be very intuitive.
Calibration and operation are pretty much idiot?proof. All features can be accessed quickly with very little thought.
Adding to the clever design is the adjustable illumination and color features. You can really blend it in if you want.
Both the quick-start guide and manual are glossy, colorful, full of simple diagrams, and easy to reference. While everything you need to know is thoroughly detailed, it?s not printed in a difficult to understand manner, nor is it longer or shorter than it needs to be.
They are also written entirely in English.
The warranty information is printed clearly on the back of the manual, and details a simple three year repair or replacement policy. Everything is very clear, and they are intelligent enough to ask that relevant information be included with any return, such as details about the vehicle and the problems you may have encountered.
It is clearly noted that using their support service does not diminish warranty rights.
While I have not used either their support or warranty service, I must say that the clarity and openness of language is very welcome these days. Also, a three year warranty on an electronic accessory is very good.
There are really only two improvements I can imagine:
1: Fit both ends of the cable with standardized connectors, and include two detachable OBD-II connector; each pointing in a different direction.
2: While you?re at it, add a terminal to the left side of the display housing, and include blanking plugs for each terminal that isn?t used.
Overall, it's worth every red cent of the asking price.
I picked it up because I removed some of my other gear for a while, but I'll be leaving it in even when I reinstall my stuff. I can split the signal. This is a very good little device for quick reference.
Cheers,
Kennith
THREAD IS GRADUALLY BEING UPDATED WITH MORE INFORMATION
SEE POST #13 FOR MY MUSINGS ON THE SCANNING FUNCTIONS OF THE SCANGAUGE II.
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