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Old 04-05-2008, 02:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
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OBD-II port (how to run 2 gauges on one port)

Alright, before I had a ScanGauge, I was running a Greddy Informeter which displays just about everything but MPG. So when I bought ScanGauge II, it replaced my informeter. I have been a bit displeased with the ScanGauges hesitation to update the MPH/RPM and other engine performance stats so I ordered a OBD-II Y cable from OBD2cables.com, installed that had both devices hooked up everything seemed cool after install. Next day I take the car out for a drive to get to school and notice a problem immediately!

Both devices are fighting for the signal, depending on which one starts first that's who gets priority from the the system,
Trying to turn on the scangauge after the informeter has taken priority all I get is the "Connecting..." message then it will "connect" and just turn off with out displaying any stats (like the car is off).

So is this a limitation of the OBD-II system, my Honda ECU, or what?
Anyway I could run both at the same time? Maybe hardwire one or the other?

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