Installing a Blaupunkt ScanGauge in your Mitsubishi Mirage can provide valuable real-time vehicle data. This guide outlines a simple method for mounting the ScanGauge without permanently modifying your dashboard. This installation utilizes a removable trim piece, allowing for a clean and reversible modification.
Installing Your Blaupunkt ScanGauge: A Simple Approach
The key to this installation is the removable trim piece surrounding the speedometer cluster (Mitsubishi Part # 8060A115XA). This inexpensive part allows for modification without altering the dashboard itself.
First, carefully remove the trim piece. It’s secured by clips, so gentle but firm pulling is required. If your Mirage has push-button start, disconnect the start button wiring harness before removing the trim.
Next, create a wedge-shaped cutout in the lower front edge of the trim piece. This cutout will house the ScanGauge, held securely in place by friction. Use coarse-grit sandpaper on a sanding block to refine the opening for a snug fit. Precise cutting ensures a secure hold without adhesives.
With the trim modified, connect the ScanGauge’s OBDII plug to the vehicle’s diagnostic port. Route the cable along the steering column, ensuring enough slack for adjustments.
Reinstall the modified trim piece, ensuring it snaps securely into place. Connect the OBDII cable to the rear of the ScanGauge and push the gauge into the custom-cut wedge.
The installation is now complete. You can adjust the ScanGauge’s tilt to optimize viewing angles. The ample space between the trim and steering column allows for unobstructed steering wheel adjustment. This method provides a clean, reversible installation for your Blaupunkt ScanGauge, allowing you to monitor vital vehicle data without permanent modifications. The gauge displays information such as coolant temperature, voltage, instant MPG, and intake air temperature.
