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Old 09 February 2009, 10:18 PM
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I want to be able to check my oil pressure / temp, and perhaps the boost level. Is there a cheaper way to do this other than buying gauges. What I would really like is a LCD panel that will give the readouts I need in realtime, I found LCD gauges but they are still in a big round housing!

Can anyone offer any advice.

Thanks, Rich.
Old 09 February 2009, 10:35 PM
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Can you access the ODBII port whilst travelling? I know there's the :: Nanocom :: for Land Rovers. I haven't looked into it but surely there must be something similar...
Old 09 February 2009, 11:07 PM
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PSi 3 did a range of LCD panels ..until they stopped trading a few month's ago

https://www.scoobynet.com/interior-1...1-psi-3-a.html

I've got one in my car

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Old 10 February 2009, 07:42 AM
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PLX devices DM-100 OBD2 CAN 52mm gauge ECU readings on eBay, also Dial, Dash Switch Custom'n, Interior Styling, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 11-Feb-09 15:45:09 GMT)
Old 10 February 2009, 08:29 AM
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you need one of these

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Old 10 February 2009, 01:24 PM
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Currently have a scangauge II, plugs into the ODB-II port. Will give handy readings such as MPG, Inlet Air Temp, Radiator Temp etc... Supposed to give torque and BHP figures as well but requires a bit of programming.
Had mine off e-bay for under £100 a few months back.
Old 10 February 2009, 02:22 PM
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As mentioned PSi3 would have been ideal. It can go in a single din slot, so is nice and wide, not like a round gauge.
But now you'll just have to find one second hand as they have ceased trading.

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Old 10 February 2009, 04:15 PM
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Nice bit of kit, shame the same unit can't do oil temp/pressure.
Old 10 February 2009, 04:31 PM
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defi do a heads up display, not too dear aswell

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Thanks for the suggestions guys, I have also found this company, the LCD Display Only, looks good!

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Old 11 February 2009, 01:02 PM
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Defi - Defi-Link Display

I have one of these for sale..
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Thinking of getting this
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Originally Posted by silver demon
Thinking of getting this
Rev
there's a better one than that called dyno something or other!
Old 11 February 2009, 03:28 PM
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Don't think the dyno one uses live ODB2 data like Rev. You also need to buy a ODB2 wifi adaptor to transmit to your iphone or ipod touch.
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