scangauge2 help

ErackTDI

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04 jetta. 13 jetta, 04 jetta
hey so i purchased a scan gauge 2 used
and it is stuck at the connecting screen
i have tried different protocols to get it to connect
has anyone had this issue and found a solution?
 

Jetta_Pilot

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1,) Download the users manual if you haven't done so already.
2.) It does take a bit of time to "Connect"
3.) Any bent or missing pins in the OBD II port or the Scangauge plug?
4.) Maybe that's why it got sold ??


There are no "protocols" to change as far as I know, so what you've done there is beyond my understanding.
 
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ErackTDI

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so it works fine in my 2013 jetta but won't connect to my 04
tried with engine running and not and tried forcing iso as thats what they told me is the right one for my car
 

Vince Waldon

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Ok, next step might be to see if *anything* can connect to the OBD2 port in your 04... do you have access to a scanner?
 

imo000

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I had this problem, contacted the manufacturer but they refused to help.
 

P2B

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I had this problem with a new SGII today.

Connected fine out of the box, ran through setup, then disconnected it so I could route the cable behind the dash. Reconnected it, stuck at the connecting screen. Tried a few times, same thing.

I then disconnected it from the OBDII port, waited 10minutes, tried again and it connected immediately. My theory is that plugging in the RJ45 while the OBDII has power can hang the SGII.

Probably not the OP's problem but might help someone.

Simon
 

ErackTDI

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so my launch scanner works my mpps flash cable works vcds works odis works
i have contacted scangauge they said to send it in for update and they will do the update and whatever repairs are necessary at the same time
 

imo000

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so my launch scanner works my mpps flash cable works vcds works odis works
i have contacted scangauge they said to send it in for update and they will do the update and whatever repairs are necessary at the same time
Send it in on their dime or yours?
 

ErackTDI

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i am paying for shipping to them
and the upgrade fee

they are paying return and said they are covering any parts necessary to repair it
 
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