[08k8]

I picked up a SG3 yesterday from Advanced auto parts for $160. I found the deal via Google shopping and had to buy online and pick up at the store. Apparently Advanced is closing low performing stores or areas with high theft.

My van is an '18 gas and the gauge works well, BUT, I am unable to see oil pressure. Any advice or more content that you guys know of?

Note- I did call SG customer service. The auto scan didn't pick up oil pressure and the tech said PM is tricky even in the same model year. He indicated you get what you get.

 

[tgregg]

I have 2014 Promaster gas and use a ScanGauge 3. Using the auto scan feature it found coolant temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature, transmission temperature, fuel level and torque convertor slip.

 

[Boise Guy]

I picked up a SG3 yesterday from Advanced auto parts for $160. I found the deal via Google shopping and had to buy online and pick up at the store. Apparently Advanced is closing low performing stores or areas with high theft.

My van is an '18 gas and the gauge works well, BUT, I am unable to see oil pressure. Any advice or more content that you guys know of?

Note- I did call SG customer service. The auto scan didn't pick up oil pressure and the tech said PM is tricky even in the same model year. He indicated you get what you get.

Wow! Great deal. All I see now from Advance Auto is $239.

 

[08k8]

Wow! Great deal. All I see now from Advance Auto is $239.

Price varies by local store, so you might try a few. Google shopping found it for me but the store was in a bad part of town. The manager said that AA is closing all underperforming stores

 

[08k8]

I have 2014 Promaster gas and use a ScanGauge 3. Using the auto scan feature it found coolant temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature, transmission temperature, fuel level and torque convertor slip.

Do you mind sharing which firmware you are running? I am 1.26 which is newest

 

[ohecht]

ScanGauge X-gauge RAM Promaster Transmission Fluid Temperature
ScanGauge X-gauge RAM Promaster Engine Oil Temperature

I used @mloganusda's codes:

Transmission Fluid Temp (°F)​

TXD: 10F122B010​

RXF: 046205B00610​

RXD: 3010​

MTH: 000100400000​

NAME: TFT​

​

Engine Oil Temperature (°F)​

TXD: 10F1212D​

RXF: 032100000000​

RXD: 3008​

MTH: 00090005FFAD​

NAM: OIL​

​

​

I can confirm that these codes worked on my 2019.

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I'd really like to get the current gear that the transmission has automatically selected (not the handle position), but I haven't been able to find that code.
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I agree an indicator like that would be nice, but I can usually tell just from the rpm’s. If I’m ever really curious, I just move the shifter to the left for a second or two to see.

 

[tgregg]

Do you mind sharing which firmware you are running? I am 1.26 which is newest

I have version 1.23

 

[08k8]

 

[08k8]

I was able to get oil pressure! All prior attempts at scanning were with the engine off. I rescanned with engine on and oil pressure was available. Thought I would share if it can help someone.

 

[phil]

@08k8
does the gear indicator actually tell you what gear your in or just drive?

 

[08k8]

@08k8
does the gear indicator actually tell you what gear your in or just drive?
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Yes, when in motion. Park / reverse shows Neutral though. Initially I thought it didn't work, but I assume this is how the computer "thinks" within its program.

 

[tgregg]

@08k8 are still using version 1.26?

 

[08k8]

@08k8 are still using version 1.26?

Yes, correct. I scanned xgauges 3-4 times with key on, engine off over the course of 2 days. Pulled van out of garage to work on it and let it warm up before shutting it down. I re-scanned after it ran for about 3 minutes.

 

[Norcalscott]

I picked up a SG3 yesterday from Advanced auto parts for $160. I found the deal via Google shopping and had to buy online and pick up at the store. Apparently Advanced is closing low performing stores or areas with high theft.

My van is an '18 gas and the gauge works well, BUT, I am unable to see oil pressure. Any advice or more content that you guys know of?

Note- I did call SG customer service. The auto scan didn't pick up oil pressure and the tech said PM is tricky even in the same model year. He indicated you get what you get.

Thanks for posting the information about these being on sale at Advance Auto Parts - I was able to snag one from a store that is apparently closing in downtown Sacramento for $189 - not quite as low as your price but still a good $80 off.

 

[08k8]

Thanks for posting the information about these being on sale at Advance Auto Parts - I was able to snag one from a store that is apparently closing in downtown Sacramento for $189 - not quite as low as your price but still a good $80 off.

U bet! Glad that you were able to snag the deal.

I am working on mounting mine just to the right of the gauge cluster. Will share photos.. I bought an alternate phone type mag mount for the dash and an Ethernet 90 degree cable.

 

[Norcalscott]

U bet! Glad that you were able to snag the deal.

I am working on mounting mine just to the right of the gauge cluster. Will share photos.. I bought an alternate phone type mag mount for the dash and an Ethernet 90 degree cable.

Yes, definitely post pics of how you end up installing it - I am trying to decide if I want it to the left or the right of the instrument cluster.

 

[08k8]

Yes, definitely post pics of how you end up installing it - I am trying to decide if I want it to the left or the right of the instrument cluster.

Norcalscott- I think we are aligned- preference to mount adjacent to dash instrument cluster. I have also considered low on the left side in the small change area; however, the fit isn't great.
I bought a cell phone magnetic dash mount and a 90 degree ethernet adapter cable. I just played around this evening and dislike how far the dash mount spaces the SG3 from the actual dash. I really want a low profile solution- aka less noticeable to thieves.
Here is what I bought from Amazon: https://a.co/d/btUiRIK

 

[Norcalscott]

Norcalscott- I think we are aligned- preference to mount adjacent to dash instrument cluster. I have also considered low on the left side in the small change area; however, the fit isn't great.
I bought a cell phone magnetic dash mount and a 90 degree ethernet adapter cable. I just played around this evening and dislike how far the dash mount spaces the SG3 from the actual dash. I really want a low profile solution- aka less noticeable to thieves.
Here is what I bought from Amazon: https://a.co/d/btUiRIK

That looks like a good solution. I currently have an 8 inch Android Auto screen mounted with an iBolt screw-on mounted to the clipboard. I may just use a mount like you linked to for placing the ScanGuage beside of that, but a bit lower as I am also concerned with it being too visible to thieves.

 

[08k8]

Hey guys, wanted to share some success. I worked with Linear Logic, the makers of the SG and they revised ScanGauge3 firmware to version 1.273 to better support the ProMaster. Some of the goodies added from all of this effort:
Alternator duty cycle
Remaining Oil Life
Oil pressure

 

[ohecht]

Yes, when in motion. Park / reverse shows Neutral though. Initially I thought it didn't work, but I assume this is how the computer "thinks" within its program.

I just got a SG3 after using the SG2 for years. Nice to have more information. For 6th gear, mine shows N/A so far - is that true for everyone else?

I’ve also noticed there’s a lot of lag in the transmission data for some reason and also that the monitor won’t reset after a restart all the time - I have to unplug it and plug it back in again. I have a lot connected to my OBD2 port, so it could be an issue there. Or the fact that the Oil Pressure monitor I’ve set goes off between when I stop the engine and when the gauge finally loses power - that might be putting it in a weird hung state.