Want to monitor trans temp

[1111Expy1111]

2012 Ford Expy EL 115,000 miles

I want to get one of those gizmo's that plugs into the diagnostic port so I can monitor the trans temp. I don't suspect that something's wrong, I just want to keep an eye on the temp.

I've seen types that actually have a display that one could stick on their dash. Anyone see one of these? Or if I have to bluetooth it to my phone, that'll be OK too.

TIA!

 

[f150dave2002]

I use a scan gauge 2 to monitor the trans temp. It plugs into the obd2 port and can provide you with other cool information as well. It’s the “Tft”




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[f150dave2002]

I forgot to mention mine is a 2007 Expy Eddie Bauer. I thought I had more photos of the gauge too.


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[JasonH]

I have a Scangauge I would be willing to part with. Haven't used it in years, but it worked fine and I can confirm it still works. Make an offer.

 

[ExplorerTom]

The UltraGauge is like the ScanGauge. Except it costs less, has a better display and displays twice the number of gauges.

I don’t have a picture of mine currently.

 

[1exped]

Another way is to replace your radio with an Android unit (it won't look much different than the Ford Stock Nav) and run Forscan. You can pretty much turn any PID into a gauge. You can try it out on your phone or computer first.

 

[chuck s]

Transmission temperature is on the buss so you only need to choose a gauge you like. I had one on my '07 Expedition to monitor transmission temperature while towing but the cooling system was so effective the transmission never got hot enough for any concern towing a 6000 pound trailer. I also monitored cylinder head temperature and again no concerns.

-- Chuck

 

[07xln]

ScanGauge 2

I have one and it works great

 

[1111Expy1111]

The UltraGauge is like the ScanGauge. Except it costs less, has a better display and displays twice the number of gauges.

I don’t have a picture of mine currently.

According to their website, Ultra Gage doesn't show trans temp gage.

 

[1111Expy1111]

I was hoping not to spend $160 which is what the scan gage 2 costs. Ya, I know I know!!! But for something (trans temp) I'm going to watch less than 10 times and in winter to? I guess I wasn't thinking I'd have to spend so much.

Any other ideas?

 

[chuck s]

The temp is on the CAN buss but you still gotta find a way to read it. Bluetooth gauge plugged into the ODB2 port under the dash to an iPhone app perhaps if you don't want a scan gauge?

Transmission temperature shows on my 2017 dash -- not that it helps you -- showing ambient air temperature since the truck hasn't been driven in a couple of days. Oil temperature is there too but only as Low-Normal-High. Guessing on the High as I've never seen it on the display.

-- Chuck

 

[1111ExpyEL1111]

The temp is on the CAN buss but you still gotta find a way to read it. Bluetooth gauge plugged into the ODB2 port under the dash to an iPhone app perhaps if you don't want a scan gauge?

Transmission temperature shows on my 2017 dash -- not that it helps you -- showing ambient air temperature since the truck hasn't been driven in a couple of days. Oil temperature is there too but only as Low-Normal-High. Guessing on the High as I've never seen it on the display.

-- Chuck

This is on my 2012 Expy EL. My wife's 2016 Expy can show trans temp.

 

[ExplorerTom]

According to their website, Ultra Gage doesn't show trans temp gage.

Like a ScanGauge, the UltraGauge can program gauges that aren’t included in the “factory” load of gauges. When I bought my UG for my 2000, I had them program it before they shipped it. When I sold my 2000 and bought a 2014, I had to reprogram it myself to read the new code.

I have a ScanGauge as well. It’s in my Explorer.

 

[Fasttimes]

Like a ScanGauge, the UltraGauge can program gauges that aren’t included in the “factory” load of gauges. When I bought my UG for my 2000, I had them program it before they shipped it. When I sold my 2000 and bought a 2014, I had to reprogram it myself to read the new code.

I have a ScanGauge as well. It’s in my Explorer.

UltraGauge Blue looks interesting. Wondering how this OBDLink MX+ compares to their product? Easier to deal with Amazon then UltraGauge.

https://www.amazon.com/OBDLink-Blue...ge+blue&qid=1611853917&sr=8-3&tag=googhydr-20

 

[ExplorerTom]

What I don’t like about the phone app gauges is that you need to dedicate your phone display to monitoring the gauges. No maps for you!

Have you tried contacting UltraGauge? Don’t remember if I emailed them first or just specified what I needed during the order.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

The UltraGauge is like the ScanGauge. Except it costs less, has a better display and displays twice the number of gauges.

I don’t have a picture of mine currently.

+1. I have one also.

According to their website, Ultra Gage doesn't show trans temp gage.

The UltraGauge MX supports trans temp. As someone else mentioned, you can have it pre-programmed with this if buying new or you can program it yourself after the fact.

 

[1111Expy1111]

Contacted Ultra Gage. I'd rather burn my thumb nail than deal with those people again! Not getting any of my hard earned money!

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

Contacted Ultra Gage. I'd rather burn my thumb nail than deal with those people again! Not getting any of my hard earned money!

I think that essentially only leaves you with ScanGauge. All of the app-based junk sold on Amazon are fly-by-night companies and UltraGauge service will seem like the red carpet by comparison.

 

[ExplorerTom]

Contacted Ultra Gage. I'd rather burn my thumb nail than deal with those people again! Not getting any of my hard earned money!

Alrighty then.

 

[chuck s]

I had this gauge on my '07. Plastic gauge pod Velcroed to the top of the dashboard. Each line can be selected from a long menu. There are also alarms that can be set and flash the red LEDs. I set it to display TransTemp2 and Cylinder Head Temp. The example is displaying Boost and Trans Temp2. The display will automatically cycle thru several parameters if you want to watch more than two. Text LED color is set at the factory. I recall I used green to match the '07 dash. Just plugs into the OBD2 port.




Back in '07 the developers used my Expedition to reprogram the firmware to display trans temp. Flashed a new gauge on the spot in their garage.

Here's my gauge in 2007. (Wasn't monitoring cylinder head temp when the photo was taken.)




Green was too bright at night. Switched the display to red.

-- Chuck