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Old Jan 8th, 2009, 10:15 PM
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Scangauge II

OK, I had a Janspeed Manifold fitted to the Cooper a few weeks back which I'm really pleased with.

A few days back the emission light (engine shape) came on and has stayed on since. Now I've read on here that it's not anything to worry about and just the second O2 sensor reading the post sports cat fumes which will be a little outside the standard parameters, but I would like to extinguish the light.

So onto the main reason for posting, The Scangauge II.

I always thought that this was for just reading and resetting fault codes and didn't realise that it's actually and additional on board computer readout too.

I'm still not sure if it's a good or bad thing to leave something plugged into the OBD socket all the time? I would have thought the OBD should only be used when reading codes or upgrading software when being serviced. Could it not cause a spike if it falls out or gets unplugged whilst being driven or am I being overcautious?

Also would it be compatible with the Bluefin I've uploaded?

So can anyway in the know give me their experience, good or bad, before I take the plunge and buy one please.


Thanks.........

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