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pob1968



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ultraguage mpg setup - help
Hi, just fitted my ultraguage and I can't seem to get the mpg to read anything like what it should. I get an average mpg of 5 mpg and instantaneous at best about 8. I have tried messing with various parts of the ultraguage setup to no avail. I have the correct fuel tank size and done what I can to calibrate it . Any suggestions? How is yours set? Are you on fuel sender enabled or on smart? Do you have any advice? Thanks in advance fellas Smile 110 Hardtop
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Have you followed the calibration set up per their handbook Pob? ... Whistle
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Hi, yes sort of. I set it up initially then drove for 80 miles and filled the fuel tank then I told it that I had a full tank. I made sure the engine was correct size etc. 110 Hardtop
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It would probably be sensible to start over and follow their instructions word for word... Thumbs Up

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Calibration.. Calibrate MPG/Fuel
MENUVehicle Setup ..Calibration..Calibrate MPG/Fuel
This calibration is used to fine-tune UltraGauge to accurately measure fuel usage. This calibration is critical, especially for vehicles which use a MAP sensor, diesels and alternative fuels.
 For vehicles that use a MAP sensor*, see the menu section on Adaptive Volumetric Efficiency before proceeding.
 Prior to this calibration, consider performing the distance calibration. See the section: Calibrate Distance
 Calibration cannot be performed if less than 4 liters or 1 gallon has been used.
The gauges that depend on fuel usage will not be accurate until this calibration is complete.
Calibration Procedure:
1. Fill up the fuel tank.
2. Set the ignition to the RUN position (Engine Off)
3. Press and hold the UP key to cause UltraGauge to recognize the fill-up
4. Zero the Average MPG. MENU --> Gauge/Page Menu .. --> Zero Ave MPG, G/H.
5. Exit the Menu system
6. Drive until it’s time for the next fuel fill-up.
7. At the next fuel fill-up, fill the fuel tank and note the number of gallons/liters used (pumped). (Always use
the same fuel station and the same fuel pump)
8. Set the ignition to the RUN position (engine off)
9. Press and hold the UP key to cause UltraGauge to recognize the fill-up
10.Select MENU --> Vehicle Setup.. --> Calibration.. --> Calibrate MPG/Fuel, and change the value displayed
to the amount of fuel recorded in step #7. Press MENU when complete to set and save the calibration.
11. Exit the Menu system the cal is complete

Congratulations, you have successfully calibrated UltraGauge to your vehicle.

Alternatively, to improve accuracy, record and add the fuel used (pumped) over several fill-ups to improve accuracy.
Multi-fill-up Calibration:
1. Fill up the fuel tank.
2. Set the ignition to the RUN position (Engine Off)
3. Press and hold the UP key to cause UltraGauge to recognize the fill-up
4. Zero the Average MPG. MENU --> Gauge/Page Menu .. --> Zero Ave MPG, G/H.
5. Exit the Menu system
6. Drive until it’s time for the next fuel fill-up.
7. At the next fuel fill-up, fill the fuel tank and note the number of gallons/liters used (pumped). (Always use
the same fuel station and the same fuel pump)
a. Repeat step 6.
Proceed to Step 8 after 2-4 fill ups.
8. Set the ignition to the RUN position (engine off)
9. Press and hold the UP key to cause UltraGauge to recognize the fill-up
10. Select MENU --> Vehicle Setup.. --> Calibration.. --> Calibrate MPG/Fuel, and change the value displayed
to the amount of total sum of fuel recorded in step #7. Press MENU when complete to set and save the
calibration.
11. Exit the Menu system the cal is complete

Make note of the calibration factor displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you should ever need to clear your configuration, the calibration factor can be used directly to set the calibration. Simply jump to step #10 and increase or decrease the reported gallons until the calibration factor matches. Rog... Mr. Green
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Post #387820 12th Jan 2015 8:19pm
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Thanks I will have another play with it. 110 Hardtop
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