Aeroforce Interceptor Gauge Help

[scramblr]

When I plugged in the gauge to the OBDII port, it automatically powered up even though the ignition was off. I started the car and selected the items I wanted scanned. Then it went into scan mode but it's stuck on the first parameter IAT1 and IAT2 (I was just testing these). It will not scan through other items nor can I go back to the menu.

Is there a way to reset this thing?

Also, when I turn the car off the gauge remains powered.

Any advise would be appreciated.

 

[06vistabluegt]

I don't have one but isn't there a wire that needs to be connected to a 12v switched source? I would think this would turn the gauge on and off with the key. If the gauge does get its power from the OBD II port, then it will be powered any time it's plugged in.

 

[scramblr]

There is an option for cars where the OBD port does not provide power to hook it up to a switched 12v. But since ours does, the 12v connection is not required.

 

[stkjock]

hmm, very unusual, mine just turns on an off with the key.

did u check the aeroforce site?

 

[Charlie Sheen]

You held both buttons in for a few seconds?

 

[scramblr]

hmm, very unusual, mine just turns on an off with the key.

did u check the aeroforce site?

Yeah, I posted on their forum. At first I thought I had the wrong gauge since the part number on the back doesn't match. But, they verified it. I'm waiting for them to answer the same question I have above.

 

[scramblr]

You held both buttons in for a few seconds?

Yep...numerous times.

The box shows all my options and part # CNF101 B/S, which is correct for my car based on Lethal's website. However, the part # on the gauge itself is CN101FV3.3 which I think is for CAN bus vehicles. I provided the part # from the back of the gauge on the Aeroforce forum and they verified it's the correct part #.

 

[scramblr]

Well, who knows. Just spoke with Todd at Aeroforce and he asked me to send it to them. He's never had one lock up on them like this.

Crap...so much for my xmas present. Hell, it's 10 degrees right now, guess I shouldn't have to worry about my IAT temp. LOL....

 

[one eyed willy]

when i got mine,they sent me the wrong cable, so it would not power up/down correctly and would not read any perameters at all. look on the inside of the obd plug and make sure the divider has silver paint on it.thats the only way to see if you have the correct cable.

 

[psfracer]

hmm, very unusual, mine just turns on an off with the key.

did u check the aeroforce site?

Yep, both of mine turn on and off with the ignition. No wires at all, just the plug to the OBDII port.

 

[sevenleaf]

I've had a problem like that several times I had to leave the gauge unplugged for the night and in the morning plug it back in and it worked again, only happened like twice since I've had the gauge atleast 10 months now.

The gauge is pretty buggy IMO, My gauge refuses to read a few of the PIDs it was reading when I first got even tho I can datalog the those same pids with live link. I posted a thread on their forums and after a month or two by now still no replies.

Good luck with your problem.

 

[scramblr]

I noticed something else. Once it turns on and after the logo screen, the following message appears, ANNUNCIATOR NOT SET UP. Then it goes to scanning mode and it freezes.

 

[doogie]

I just picked a dual set of these gauges used and the one that was set-up for the 2 analog inputs on the previous owners car (boost and A/F) is doing the same thing. On mine, I am wondering if it might have something do with not having anything hooked up to the analog inputs?? The second gauge works normal (does not power up until the ignition switch is turned on). I plan to do some playing around with it again tonight, but am hoping this is nothing major.

 

[HEAVYGT]

I noticed something else. Once it turns on and after the logo screen, the following message appears, ANNUNCIATOR NOT SET UP. Then it goes to scanning mode and it freezes.

sounds like a problem with the unit...never had a problem like that with mine.

 

[scramblr]

sounds like a problem with the unit...never had a problem like that with mine.

Thanks for the pic. That made me feel better about my xmas present.









j/k

 

[HEAVYGT]

Thanks for the pic. That made me feel better about my xmas present.

I hear ya...they are not cheap either!

 

[one eyed willy]

I noticed something else. Once it turns on and after the logo screen, the following message appears, ANNUNCIATOR NOT SET UP. Then it goes to scanning mode and it freezes.

thats normal,except for the freezing up part

 

[Charlie Sheen]

I noticed something else. Once it turns on and after the logo screen, the following message appears, ANNUNCIATOR NOT SET UP. Then it goes to scanning mode and it freezes.

thats normal,except for the freezing up part

What ^he^ said. You set up the annunciator to trigger the warning LEDs. Pick what you want it to "annunciate" then above or below a certain value. ie RPMs>6500 or Trans Temp>190 or MPG<10 etc etc.

 

[scramblr]

O.K., but it goes into scan mode after that and lock up. I wish there was a way to just reset the the whole thing. Still waiting for Aeroforce to give me return instructions.

 

[doogie]

I did another test with mine and with at least one of the 2 preset analog selections changed to a digital one that comes from the OBD port, it now turns on/off normally. Weird, but at least I know the gauges are not defective!

Good luck with your hang up issue and if Aeroforce does get back to you with a way to do a full reset, please post it as that could come in handy sometime down the road.