using scangage in other vehicles - SRT Forums

sschung · 04-19-2008, 10:48 PM

is it possible to use the scangage in any other obdII vehicles? functionssuch as map pressure and such most likely won't work but will others like timing, knock, code reading/clearing etc work? can you damage the gauge or the vehicle pcm by trying to use it in another vehicle? i know scangage (not areoforce) is interchangeable between almost all obdII vehicles, plug and play.

catlin987987 · 04-23-2008, 09:45 PM

I would think that you can use it for 04-08 dodges

sschung · 04-25-2008, 06:06 PM

i don't think it would hurt anything to try but i'd like to be sure before i blow my gage or ecu. so anyone else have any input? anyone else tried this?? is aeroforce still on this section? hello?

forcefedjunkie · 05-02-2008, 08:28 AM

The gauge will work on many 2002-2005 Chryslers, although it has many specific parameters for just the SRT4 and PT Cruiser. Our latest version, released last week, allows you to select a platform in the setup menu first. This then takes you to a list of parameters that are more suitable for your specific vehicle (Ram, Dakota, Stratus, etc). There is nothing new for the SRT4 in the new code. This is still a Chrysler specific gauge.

The reason that the ScanGauge will work on any vehicle is that it is a generic scan tool using generic code. The benefit is that you can use it on many different vehicles, the downside is that in only displays a small number of parameters, has limited features, and updates very slowly.

Todd

sschung · 05-05-2008, 04:39 PM

thanks for the info todd. is there any danger to the gauge or ecu if i try it in other vehicles other than chryslers?

forcefedjunkie · 05-07-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sschung

thanks for the info todd. is there any danger to the gauge or ecu if i try it in other vehicles other than chryslers?

If you use it on some CAN vehicles it may disable the bus until the vehicle is restarted. I don't know why you'd want to install it in another brand, it won't work.

Todd

sschung · 05-11-2008, 10:47 AM

just checking as there are some generic functions like code reading/reset etc that might be useful for some of the other cars i have. thanks.

forcefedjunkie · 05-11-2008, 06:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sschung

just checking as there are some generic functions like code reading/reset etc that might be useful for some of the other cars i have. thanks.

It may read codes for GM vehicles, mainly those made before 2007.

Todd