ScanGuage ScanGaugeII ? OBDII interface, Scan tool, digital gauges, trip computer
 

http://www.scangauge.com/

This won't work with the old diesels but maybe with the newer ones. It is mostly for gassers since 1996.

Any experience with ScanGuageII? It sells for $169 and looks like you get a lot for your money. It doesn't work with 2001-2003 Mercedes for some reason but it seems to work with most other vehicles since 1996 when OBDII became the standard. It works with some 1994-1995 vehicles also. There are lists on their website to show compatibilities and incompatibilities.

This is not a replacement for professional level scanners. I didn't see any mention of codes for transmissions, ABS, climate control, etc.

You can download the manual from their website in PDF form.

Bumping this to the top for one more run, wondered if another forum would be a better place for this. I am seriously thinking of ordering one of these and would like to hear some feedback if anyone knows anything about this.

No experience with the ScanGaugeII - I bought a reader on this website:

http://multiplex-engineering.com/products.htm

and am using some free software downloaded here:

http://www.guentchev.com/OBD-II/

Works pretty well for $82. I am a software engineer so maybe I'll get around programming an interface someday... ;)

Thanks, cool links. I want a PC based OBDII scanner like that also. If you have never messed around with the RS-232 serial interface much, check out a breakout box and a loopback connector to troubleshoot this connection.

The ScanGuage just displays data from the sensors, you could write it. Maybe Guentchev will hit the lottery and hire you.:)