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Engine Gauge Display

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Bill Norton, Feb 16, 2013.

  1. Bill Norton

    Bill Norton Senior Member

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    I just posted in "Audio and Electronics" but maybe it should have been here..


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    I can tell at a glance if I am 'Silent Running' !!
    Look for the Garmin nuvi post in the 'Electronics and Audio' section.
     
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    Thats where my Scangauge is located.
     
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    What gauge are you using? It looks like a phone with an scangauge-type app
     
  4. Bill Norton

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    It's a newer Garmin nuvi, with the optional Garmin ecoRoute HD OBD II port reader. It is a bluetooth connection to the nuvi. If you get on their site you can look for 'compatible units' to the ecoRoute HD.
    It's not as versatile as a SGII or the Torque app and an OBD II reader.
    But I like the Big analog gauges, it keeps my phone free to stream music and be a phone and ,,,,,,
    It's a Garmin for navigating!! Dang, the built in Nav JBL system in my level IV is so lame...
     
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    that's cool! no wiring? any other reading options?
     
  6. Bill Norton

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    Plug in the OBD II dongle and tuck it out of the way, plug in the Garmin GPS in the power outlet.
    I powers on and off seamlessly.
    And yes , there are lots of fuel usage pages, one with an accurate instantaneous MPG.
    Visit the site. You can really geek out on all the other functions.
    I use it mainly for these gauges. I'll switch over to "At the Pump" at fill ups. It gets more accurate with each fill up.