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Can I also see current MPG with the average?

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Old 02-10-2008, 01:58 AM
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so it looks like some of us have it and some of us dont. any ideas why?
 
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if you really want it
perhaps this relatively cheap & small scanner might be of interest:

http://www.scangauge.com/

Nearly any engine on any vehicle can be monitored with this Australian trip computer
which can pickup OBD-I or OBD-II signals
or even use an aftermarket fuel line sensor with any sort of mph sensor,
but it may just recently become un-available:

http://web.archive.org/web/200608191.../trip_menu.htm


 
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I had this feature on my 02 Ram. I upgraded the 4.7L to a Hemi in 2004. The 2004 truck didn't have the instant fuel economy. Just upgraded again to a 2007 diesel, and I still don't have it. I'm not sure why the option isn't there anymore.
 
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My 02 Sierra had it, however when I was test driving vehicles I noticed that the new 07's didn't have it... Asked the dealer, and he said only the high-end (Cadillac) models have that now... Maybe it's considered a driving hazard... lol
 
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if you really want it
perhaps this relatively cheap & small scanner might be of interest:

http://www.scangauge.com/

Nearly any engine on any vehicle can be monitored with this Australian trip computer
which can pickup OBD-I or OBD-II signals
or even use an aftermarket fuel line sensor with any sort of mph sensor,
but it may just recently become un-available:

http://web.archive.org/web/200608191.../trip_menu.htm


thanks for these ideas, but i really just want to have the oem look and not any aftermarket stuff cluttering the cab. i may just have to go to the dealer and ask if they can program it into the computer.
 
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Well, your answer is no, you cant have it. I asked and looked on the the net. dealer said no. the software is not in the computer.
 
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^ That sucks. Not trying to rub it in but I sure am glad mine has it. My Subaru also has it and I'm obsessed with it. Sometimes its a little annoying as I am paranoid about getting into the throttle now, as I want to keep my average up.
 
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i got a 2002 1500 qc that has both current and avg mpg and its only .2-.6mpg off i've checked it many times
 
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Well, your answer is no, you cant have it. I asked and looked on the the net. dealer said no. the software is not in the computer.
I thought I would bring this post back from the dead. Does anyone have any new info that might help? Is this something that the dealer can flash the ECU to get it to show up? thanks.
 



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