Double Scangauge Install

Ok, it does look ghetto but so long as you are happy with it that is all that matters. BTW I really like the black emblem on the decklid.

 

Why two Scanguages? I just got mine am installing it now.

 

<div align="left">I have but one ScanGauge and I would like to do a most prosaic installation: atop the steering column afixed to the panel (the panel that contains the start button). I found that I could snake the connection wire up from the OBDI plug behind the kick panel and through the right-hand side gap between the steering column and the dash. With a single strip of velcro I secured the ScanGauge.

So, my question is this: is this a reasonable installation? Am I asking for trouble? Although it is effectively above and behind the air bag, is there any danger of it flying into my face in case of an accident? An enquiring mind needs to know.

Thanks in advance!</div>

 

I got my scanguage, already programmed it to show SOC. I'm mounting mine in the box below the stereo but I cannot figure out how to get to the box to drop it down so I can thread the wire through the hole I made in the back of it.

I started to use a hatchet, but the wife said she didn't think that would look good :blink:

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bhaynnes @ Oct 5 2007, 11:54 AM) [snapback]521768[/snapback]</div>

You've got to do take apart the dash. It looks harder than it is, though. Try these directions.

 

Treehggr, you've been testing with Ron from Linear Logic, right? How's the CAN specific Prius items coming along? Can I send my SGII back and get it updated yet?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(treehggr @ Oct 6 2007, 12:11 PM) [snapback]522202[/snapback]</div>

Yep, got both programmed into mine. It is fun to watch the SOC and the display at the same time. The MFD appears to be a wild approximation of the state of charge. I've seen mine go all the way to 80 and as low as 54.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(treehggr @ Sep 25 2007, 09:47 PM) [snapback]517700[/snapback]</div>

I was thinking of something like that, but thought there would be a commercially produced splitter connection. If they make them for phones and cable, why not for that?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Growltiger @ Oct 5 2007, 08:46 AM) [snapback]521756[/snapback]</div>

[/b][/quote] I think we did it the same way you did, on top of the steering column. We did not see how it could fly into your face in case of the air bag deploying. The reason is b/c the SG is secured 3 ways:
1. Velcro holding the SG in place on top of the steering column
2. SG wire clicks into the SG port.
3. The SG wire is fairly snug in the slot going up the steering column. The excess wire is tied down with plastic cable ties, holding the every thing in place tightly tightly
Check out the fotos of this installation:
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after the wire is snaked up - clean job, nothing in sight except the end, to plug into the SG [mine is at Sigma for the firware update at the present moment.
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I colored in the wire to let you see where the wire is located. It is not in view whatsoever.
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The SG is plugged into the OBD port then threaded up to the slot just at the bottom of the steering wheel, where it comes out, the the wire is pressed into the narrow slot up to the top of the steering wheel.

 

Awwww bet ya wished ya had the solar roof.. Ya can have mine I don't care much of it. does a half nice person job

 

Doc, you do not need a splitter. The Scanguage has two RJ-45 ports, just make or buy a small Cat-5 jumper and you can daisy chain as many units as you want. It just passes the data stream from gauge to gauge. All you then have to do is assign what gauge or X gauge you want on the units. I made a 6 inch Cat-5 jumper, it works very well. I am in the process of building a mount that is leather covered and will blend with the dash. The units will sit side by side just under the line of sight to the speed display. You will be able to see both units as well as speedometer!