From a heavy Diesel Mechanic, that was a very good video to put out, the amount of people that don't know how to use a 4wd or any vehicle for that matter, and have issues that would be easily diagnosed with a scan gauge, or me coming to plug in a scantool, is mind boggling
There an absolutely brilliant bit of kit. I’ve just installed mine in my brand new 76 cruiser. This review is the best I’ve watched. I wish you guys were in Queensland because you would be looking after our whole fleet of vehicles. Once again awesome review.👍👍
From someone who is new to the 4x4 and caravan scene, a huge thanks for this in-depth video. I was struggling with this unit, but now I have a good handle of it so thanks again.
Hello, great video !! Can you tell me the order of the wires in the connector, from left to right ? I want to make sure I have a similar connector before I buy this.
What do I do when I have the 87 Liter factory Tank and a 180l aftermarket Tank installed, were the aftermarket Tank pump Diesel in die factory tank by press of a knop? How does the system figured my range out?
These are a great gadget. I've had one for 6 months now for off-road driving in a 23 Fortuner. I have multiple important gauges displayed and audible warnings for critical things like coolant temp, trans temp, oil pressure. One I really like is current gear when in "sports mode". The standard display only shows maximum gear and there are times its really handy to know with certainty what gear you're in. One problem I do have is that it often switches off for no apparent reason. To restart it I have to disconnect the cable at the back then plug it back in and it reboots. If you're reading this Trav, what do you advise? Its potentually quite a serious problem when you're relying on things like the coolant audible alarm to save your engine from cooking! ☹
With the Full Up, there is a button for Partial fuel fills. I can never get this to work. Even when I choose Partial and enter the fuel used, it still asks if fill is complete. If you say No, it just goes back to the original screen. If you say Yes, it appears to think you did a full fill not a partial.
Is this scan tool going to work on my 2023 2500HD Chev,,, Ive already had a flat battery which stopped the Park Brake disengaging. Had to call my RAC roadside who reset and disengaged the park brake with his Snapon Scanner/reset tool, very frustrating being stuck and unable to move for a day!
thanks for the VLOG! Very useful! BTW, what would be critical temp for AT on Prado 1KD? And what would be critical coolant temp, also on Prado 1KD? Same for EGT 1 and 2...
Trav, that was great. I have a PXIII which is tuned, oil cooler and better intercooler setup (3.2, straight 5). On a trip earlier this year, I towed my 14' off-road van from Canberra to Mallacoota (near Vic border on the coast) and was getting 105C - 106C regularly - like the Patrol, do Rangers run hot? I bought a PWR radiator after that but am yet to fit it. If I'm getting 105C+ in Spring, what will Summer in Northern Oz do?!
Hey mate! PDP Team here - do you have bullbar, spotties, winch, etc at front of your vehicle? Anything blocking airflow will invite higher running temps. The PWR intercooler will help due to the larger and more efficient design compared to factory.
@@PerthDieselPerformance Thanks, all the usual goodies but I have low mount winch. I've bought the PXIII PWR radiator which is yet to be fitted - that should lower temps, I suspect.
Excuse my ignorance: 1) Does this work without internet/ wifi/ bluetooth connection? 2) Does it read the most important issues: ÈGT Trans. CWT & Fuel? 3) How many kms until it needs replacing? Regards, r
That seems like a handy little Gadget for all the Electrical Gauges and Control Systems . It won't be able to read purely Analog stuff though , I suppose .
Have you tried one on a facelift 79 single cab 2.8L Auto, if so any issues? I know my sparky needed to use the Hilux portal on his code reader to detect & clear codes.
I've had mine since they were released and unfortunately it's really inconsistent, on my n70 my engine load reading for example will read 0 when I'm in 4th gear then it will randomly show a reading 1 or 2 gear changes later.
A good unit however not universal - the Scan Gauge 3 can go from one vehicle to another no problem at all. Also has a modern design and screen display, making it easier to navigate and use.
@PerthDieselPerformance the scanguage is universal. It's plug and plug between vehicles, with only a few different vehicles needing a code or 2 put in to see the other options. All easily available online for free. I dunno mate, this thing looks anything but modern.
Yer, and they live in the city and can call a tow truck and drive to and from work or the shop. But if you're towing and travelling in the outback or 4wd, it's a must.
From a heavy Diesel Mechanic, that was a very good video to put out, the amount of people that don't know how to use a 4wd or any vehicle for that matter, and have issues that would be easily diagnosed with a scan gauge, or me coming to plug in a scantool, is mind boggling
There an absolutely brilliant bit of kit. I’ve just installed mine in my brand new 76 cruiser. This review is the best I’ve watched. I wish you guys were in Queensland because you would be looking after our whole fleet of vehicles. Once again awesome review.👍👍
This is the video that made me buy this from you guys today instead of buying it in New Zealand top video nice work
From someone who is new to the 4x4 and caravan scene, a huge thanks for this in-depth video. I was struggling with this unit, but now I have a good handle of it so thanks again.
Happy 70’th and Well said as usual mate… 🇦🇺
One of the best review vudeos ive seen. Well done.
Thank you. That was some great information and a great breakdown of the unit.
Ordered one from you tonight for the new car I haven't ordered yet. LOL. Cheers.
What a great review. I bought one from you guys and only touched the surface of what it can do. Thanks for the info. 👍
Great video. You should make more! Too many 4wd / overland reviewers have no technical insight and fake it. But no more background music please.
Brilliant. I’m definitely buying one for my Touring setup 👌🏽
Where do you find the torque converter temps? I can only see Trans Temp 1. Cheers
Hello, great video !!
Can you tell me the order of the wires in the connector, from left to right ?
I want to make sure I have a similar connector before I buy this.
What do I do when I have the 87 Liter factory Tank and a 180l aftermarket Tank installed, were the aftermarket Tank pump Diesel in die factory tank by press of a knop? How does the system figured my range out?
These are a great gadget. I've had one for 6 months now for off-road driving in a 23 Fortuner. I have multiple important gauges displayed and audible warnings for critical things like coolant temp, trans temp, oil pressure. One I really like is current gear when in "sports mode". The standard display only shows maximum gear and there are times its really handy to know with certainty what gear you're in.
One problem I do have is that it often switches off for no apparent reason. To restart it I have to disconnect the cable at the back then plug it back in and it reboots. If you're reading this Trav, what do you advise? Its potentually quite a serious problem when you're relying on things like the coolant audible alarm to save your engine from cooking! ☹
With the Full Up, there is a button for Partial fuel fills. I can never get this to work. Even when I choose Partial and enter the fuel used, it still asks if fill is complete. If you say No, it just goes back to the original screen. If you say Yes, it appears to think you did a full fill not a partial.
Does it turn off with your vehicle or does it stay on all the time?
Is “trans temp 1” on the scan gauge the pan or torque converter on the LC300 - I’m guilty of not reading the instructions 😢
Trans Temp 1 is pan I think. Can’t find torque converter temps. Did you work it out?
Is this scan tool going to work on my 2023 2500HD Chev,,, Ive already had a flat battery which stopped the Park Brake disengaging. Had to call my RAC roadside who reset and disengaged the park brake with his Snapon Scanner/reset tool, very frustrating being stuck and unable to move for a day!
thanks for the VLOG! Very useful!
BTW, what would be critical temp for AT on Prado 1KD? And what would be critical coolant temp, also on Prado 1KD? Same for EGT 1 and 2...
Trav, that was great. I have a PXIII which is tuned, oil cooler and better intercooler setup (3.2, straight 5). On a trip earlier this year, I towed my 14' off-road van from Canberra to Mallacoota (near Vic border on the coast) and was getting 105C - 106C regularly - like the Patrol, do Rangers run hot? I bought a PWR radiator after that but am yet to fit it.
If I'm getting 105C+ in Spring, what will Summer in Northern Oz do?!
Hey mate! PDP Team here - do you have bullbar, spotties, winch, etc at front of your vehicle? Anything blocking airflow will invite higher running temps. The PWR intercooler will help due to the larger and more efficient design compared to factory.
@@PerthDieselPerformance Thanks, all the usual goodies but I have low mount winch. I've bought the PXIII PWR radiator which is yet to be fitted - that should lower temps, I suspect.
Excuse my ignorance:
1) Does this work without internet/ wifi/ bluetooth connection?
2) Does it read the most important issues:
ÈGT
Trans.
CWT
&
Fuel?
3) How many kms until it needs replacing?
Regards, r
That seems like a handy little Gadget for all the Electrical Gauges and Control Systems .
It won't be able to read purely Analog stuff though , I suppose .
@@johncunningham4820 yeah it’s a quality piece of gear, especially for the price point
Great content and convinced me to buy one and dump the one from Supacentre, which is cheap but a bit nasty
Thanks
Agree.
Glad to hear mate!
Have you tried one on a facelift 79 single cab 2.8L Auto, if so any issues? I know my sparky needed to use the Hilux portal on his code reader to detect & clear codes.
@@markh6676 yep!! Works no dramas, exact same as we have shown heee
Question guys, will the Scan gauge 3 work with tuned engines and transmissions? 200 series VDJ.
Yes!! Given the parameters haven’t been turned off or maxed out by the tuner (which a good tuner wouldn’t).
@@PerthDieselPerformance Thanks for that I will come up and grab 1 off you, Cheers
Great explanation but how to mount it in a 300? Steve 🇦🇺
It's explained in the VLOG.
@@stuartkcalvin oh. Must have missed it. I’ll. Review
Magnetic windscreen suction mount
I've had mine since they were released and unfortunately it's really inconsistent, on my n70 my engine load reading for example will read 0 when I'm in 4th gear then it will randomly show a reading 1 or 2 gear changes later.
Any ideas why it jumps all over the place, especially when I'm on Highway speeds doing consistent revs/speed.. Awesome at clearing and reading codes
What year Hilux? Some of the N70s are incredibly limited by the readings picked up by the ScanGauge (or any simple OBDII reader for that matter)
2009@@PerthDieselPerformance
Ultraguage hella nicer looking with more items to view per page
A good unit however not universal - the Scan Gauge 3 can go from one vehicle to another no problem at all. Also has a modern design and screen display, making it easier to navigate and use.
@PerthDieselPerformance the scanguage is universal. It's plug and plug between vehicles, with only a few different vehicles needing a code or 2 put in to see the other options. All easily available online for free.
I dunno mate, this thing looks anything but modern.
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BUT WHY DO YOU NEED ONE???? MILLION DONT HAVE THEM AND THERES NO ISSUES--- ITS BETTER NOT KNOWING SOME THINGS---GIMMOCK
Yer, and they live in the city and can call a tow truck and drive to and from work or the shop. But if you're towing and travelling in the outback or 4wd, it's a must.
Well said, Scott.