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Shax

Member Since: 05 Oct 2010
Location: London
Posts: 391

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Scangauge II upgrade

Hi all,

I saw on the Scangauge website that there is an upgrade available for users of the older, pre 4.02, software...
Not wanting to be without my SG2 for a few weeks, I emailed them to see if it was possible to do the upgrade myself..
Got a speedy reply, and was amazed at the cost... Only $25 for a brand new main circuit board, including postage and packing... So, I sent the cash via PayPal, and waited 2 weeks.. This morning a box duly arrived from the USA with no duty to pay..

Well, the swapout of the main board took all of 5 minutes, only 4 screws to remove, and a ribbon cable to detach, remove the board, swap the board, replace the ribbon and screws and now I have what is effectively a new ScangaugeII, all for $25 (about £16!)..

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PAUL
G7ALW 14.200 USB
26FB458 / 27.275 SSB

17th Jul 2013 2:45pm

Molusk

Member Since: 20 Dec 2011
Location: Loire Valley
Posts: 43

2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Alpine White

Re: Scangauge II upgrade

Unnecessary quote removed

Sounds great. What are the new features?

17th Jul 2013 3:38pm

Shax

Member Since: 05 Oct 2010
Location: London
Posts: 391

The changes that have been made are as follows:

- Added AVG and TFC as pre-programmed XGauges
- Minor bug where “Gallons to Empty” was flashing on the screen for Gallons to Empty XGauge fixed
- Fixed bug that was preventing ScanGauge from connecting to certain Mercedes vehicles
- Added performance feature
- Changed menu system so it flowed better
- Added voltage as a shut down method
- Made performance units metric when kM is selected as distance metric
- Fixed an issue with Scan feature that was causing the ScanGauge to capture invalid data
- Fixed an issue with the unit not shutting off on Mazda's with the SkyActiv feature ... ,-------,
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^^_-^-_^-^_^^^^^--^^^^
PAUL
G7ALW 14.200 USB
26FB458 / 27.275 SSB

17th Jul 2013 9:57pm

WelshGas

Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Posts: 935

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Contacted them. Upgrade in the post. Thanks for the tip Shax.

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19th Jul 2013 8:44pm

WelshGas

Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Posts: 935

Well the upgrade arrived in a box, well packed and basically I've now got a new, updated Scanguage. The only part used from the old unit was the plastic case. The upgrade included a new screen, new circuit board and new buttons, just the old case to use.
All done and working well.

LANDYWATCH

Neighbourhood Watch for Land Rover Owners

http://www.landywatch.co.uk/smf2/index.php

4th Aug 2013 7:13pm

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