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coopercdrkey
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Topic: Transmission Temp Posted: 09 May 2013 at 7:36am |
A lot of the readouts they mention in their advertising are very valuable, but are available on the Grand Cherokee overhead display panel, so they would be somewhat redundant. I think I'll take the $150. I would have spent on the ScanGuage and put it toward a transmission cooler!
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Bob and Joyce
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David and Danette
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Posted: 09 May 2013 at 6:29am |
Originally posted by Camper Bob
I'm certainly not an expert, but did you manually put in the codes that are required to display your trans. temp? Safe Travels. |
The manufacturer or myself does not know the code and Chrysler will not provide it. You are right sometimes it is good to buy a Chevy. David
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Camper Bob
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Posted: 08 May 2013 at 11:43pm |
I did in fact call them before purchasing and it seems that very few vehicles do not provide the trans. temp. Sorry about your vehicle. However, for the majority of vehicles the trans temp is available and can be programmed to display on the ScanGuage. There are many other functions of the ScanGuage and as we begin our camping season anew, I will be checking on the trip features. Buy a Chevy. Safe Travels.
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coopercdrkey
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Posted: 08 May 2013 at 4:46pm |
I emailed the manufacturer, (excellent quick response, BTW), and I was informed that transmission temp was not an available readout for my vehicle. End of interest for me, and a suggestion for you prior to purchase.
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Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels
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Camper Bob
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Posted: 08 May 2013 at 2:16pm |
I'm certainly not an expert, but did you manually put in the codes that are required to display your trans. temp? Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund)
2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod)
2016 Lance 1685
2015 Nissan Pathfinder
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David and Danette
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Posted: 08 May 2013 at 2:12pm |
We have a scan gauge but it will not give our transmission temp. Some vehicles it will some it will not best to call the manufacture first. David
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2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019)
2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014)
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Camper Bob
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Posted: 08 May 2013 at 1:20pm |
Recently saw a post from Outbound regarding transmission temps. and the Scanguage II. Bought one and this is the greatest thing since sliced bread. While towing up long grades I've always been concerned about the transmission fluid temp. With this guage and a connector we all have in our vehicles this will give you more information on your engine/transmission fuel economy, trip details, etc. than you could possibly want. It is easily programmable and I have been mighty impressed with all of the data that it collects and displays. I'm still tinkering with it, but will use the trip computer that it has built in to do all of the data collection for my trip, including mpg, total miles, transmission fluid temp., radiator temp., air intake temp. and more. This is for a gas engine. Has many more data points available, but these are the important ones for me. I will be more comfortable while climbing long grades while towing. Can't say enough good things about this ScanGuage II. Camping World and Amazon carries them. Certainly would recommend this to any and all who tow a trailer. Thanks to Outbound for recommending it. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund)
2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod)
2016 Lance 1685
2015 Nissan Pathfinder
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