Scangauge2 & 2010 M3's

[sarujo]

Wondering if any 2010 owners here are using a Scangauge2 in their rigs. Any comments, reviews and pics would be appreciated! Also include where you purchased it.

TIA.

[WingZero_]

No but I have the Autel one. Does all the same junk, bought it at princess auto for 1/2 the price o the scangauge.
http://www.auteltech.com/4in1.htm

[stevenma188]

I ordered a Scangauge here: http://www.giffordautomotive.com/Scangauge2_Main_Page.htm
Ordered in the afternoon and got it the next day.

[sarujo]

Thanks!

Do you have any pics of your install, specifically where you plug it in etc?



I ordered a Scangauge here: http://www.giffordautomotive.com/Scangauge2_Main_Page.htm
Ordered in the afternoon and got it the next day.

[stevenma188]

I can take some pics if you want, but I have a 05. It plugs into the OBDII port, which on the 04-09s are on the left side of the wheel in a cubby hole.

[Krazy]

same for 2010.

There's a space beside left of the wheel. it's hidden on the top part of that space.
You can feel it if you put ur hand there.

[Roconne]

My car doesn't give me the option to view the fuel milage computer or anything like that. So if I bought this, it would still get that information and display it?

[Iceman_F1]

My car doesn't give me the option to view the fuel milage computer or anything like that. So if I bought this, it would still get that information and display it?

Yes. Basically you enter the info of your car (gas vs diesel, engine size, tank size) and it stores the info. Then you follow the instructions for the calibration and within a couple fill-up's it's calibrated. So with certain stats, it can show you L/100KM on a tank, L left in the tank, KM left till empty and so on. And if you have a 2010, it should be able to show you a # value of the engine temp. Once it's calibrated, it's pretty accurate.

[sarujo]

Pics would be great! Krazy indicated it is the same for 2010's as well. TIA.



I can take some pics if you want, but I have a 05. It plugs into the OBDII port, which on the 04-09s are on the left side of the wheel in a cubby hole.

[stevenma188]

K I will take some pics when I get home in a few days.

[sarujo]

Do you mean to to left of the steering wheel but underneath/below the dash area?


same for 2010.

There's a space beside left of the wheel. it's hidden on the top part of that space.
You can feel it if you put ur hand there.

[Roconne]

Yes, there is a little cubbi-hole spot like they mentioned. I throw my change in there. But if you feel the top of that spot, you will see where the OBDII port is.

[sarujo]

Great description Roconne - thanks! I took a quick snap for the other newbs to benefit as well.

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b411/sarujoku/P6160056Small.jpg


Yes, there is a little cubbi-hole spot like they mentioned. I throw my change in there. But if you feel the top of that spot, you will see where the OBDII port is.

[stevenma188]

Yup there you go.

[sarujo]

Ok, now that connectivity has been figured out, where and how have you guys been mounting your Scangauges? Pics would be great.

[Iceman_F1]

When I get home I'll take a pick of mine despite it being a pre-2010.

[stevenma188]

It comes with some velcro sticky pads. I stuck mine using that onto the steering column.