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Ultra-Gauge on the C

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by WD0AFQ, Aug 4, 2012.

  1. WD0AFQ

    WD0AFQ Active Member

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    Anyone with a C running the Ultra-Gauge? I have an older version ScanGauge on mine now. It will not monitor the battery. I know the newer version will and I think the Ultra-Gauge will also. Just curious if you like it on the C. Big price difference between the two gauges.
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    Dan
     
    #1 WD0AFQ, Aug 4, 2012
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    Revan86 Animal nerd and alt car guy

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    you should check out the kiwi obd2 wifi transmitter.
     
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    Did more reading and decided to purchase the Ultra-Gauge. I think it will do everything I want on the C. Will put the ScanGauge back in the Vibe gt.
    Dan
     
    #3 WD0AFQ, Aug 5, 2012
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    Ultra-Gauge should be here tomorrow or Thursday. Any tips I need to know? I want the SOC display for sure.
    Dan
     
    #4 WD0AFQ, Aug 8, 2012
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    How do u like the Ultra Gauge?
     
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    I liked it ok but it would not show the battery state of charge. I gave it to my son in law and I went back to the scan gauge for simplicity. The ug will do a lot of things and is worth more than they charge for it. Since I had the scan gauge and was familiar with it I just went back to it.
    Dan
     
    #6 WD0AFQ, Oct 1, 2013
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    Dan,

    I've had the original Ultra-gauge for a few years and it's hard to beat the price but as you've stated it doesn't have some hybrid specific meters like the HV battery. I installed it on my CMax but it didn't shut down/sleep thus running the 12v dead by the next morning. I found I could send it in, have it upgrade for a few bucks, and fix that problem but it still wouldn't do they hybrid stuff.

    Luckily I found a nice thread here about scangauge II's on sale for a really, really low price:

    Scan Guage II for $119.99 at Autozone.com | PriusChat

    You might see if a new coupon works.
     
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    That would be a super price for the scan gauge.
    Dan
     
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    Got the Scanguage today for $109.00 at Advance Auto, coupon code DOW40.
     
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    So what the heck does DOW mean in the coupon code? Day of Week? At that price who cares!
     
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    109 is a steal.
     
    #11 WD0AFQ, Oct 3, 2013
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