Results for "ScanGauge"

Three different OBD2 scanners are showing 6 active codes on my 2015 Ford E450 V10 motorhome but every manual says this engine should only throw 2-3 max. I've been dealing with intermittent check engine lights and some transmission quirks, but my basic code reader just gives me generic codes that don't tell me much.

I keep hearing about tools like BlueDriver and some Ford-specific software, but I'm not sure what actually works well with these motorhome chassis. I need something that can give me real Ford-specific diagnostics, not just the basic OBD2 stuff. Has anyone found a scanner or diagnostic tool that actually works properly with the E450 V10 setup? I'm willing to learn something new if it means getting better diagnostic capability. …more

Despite my RV mechanic insisting I need a completely new 4R100 transmission for overheating, shouldn't I install a temperature gauge first to verify what's really going on? I can't seem to find any factory temperature sender on this transmission - am I missing something obvious?

I'm nervous about drilling into the pan or tapping into lines since I don't want to create leaks or cause more problems than I'm trying to solve. Is there a safe, proven way to monitor transmission temperature on a 4R100 without risking damage? I've heard about electronic options too but not sure if they're reliable. …more

Turned a mountain corner with my grandkids aboard and noticed my 2012 Tiffin 34 TGA's V10 TorqShift transmission running dangerously hot—should I be worried? After completing a 5,000-mile trip from Wyoming to Florida and hitting 100,000 miles on the odometer, I've noticed some unusual transmission temperature behavior.

With my ScanGauge, I've typically seen my transmission run around 175°F, but on this recent trip, it started fluctuating between 175°F and 190°F in a way it never has before. During idle stops, it would drop as low as 145°F. Despite these temperature variations, the transmission shifted perfectly normally.

I want to make sure I understand what's normal versus what should concern me. Are these temperature fluctuations something to be worried about, or are they within expected operating ranges? The RV performed well otherwise, and all systems seemed normal. …more