Auterra A-500 DashDyno SPD In-Vehicle Automotive Computer - Scan Tool, Performance Meter, and Data Logger | 
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| Brand: Auterra
List Price: $329.99
Buy New: $250.76
You Save: $79.23 (24%)
Rating:  4 reviews
Media: Automotive
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 12.7 x 7.9 x 3.3
Model: A-500
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | All 1996 and later vehicles supported, including American, Asian, and European | | • | Measures fuel economy, horsepower and torque, 0-60mph, 1/8 and 1/4 mile, and top speed | | • | Windows PC scan tool software included. | | • | Can be dash mounted or handheld - no hard wiring required | | • | Record GPS data using an external GPS receiver (not included) |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
DashDyno SPD combines a scan tool, performance meter and data logger into one, easy-to-use instrument for the automotive enthusiast.
The dynamometer measures horsepower/torque and acceleration times. Results are graphically displayed with zoom and scroll.
The data logger records data from the vehicle diagnostic port, analog inputs, a digital input, and an external GPS. Up to 16 parameters may be simultaneously. Recorded data may be viewed directly on DashDyno or using the optional Dyno-Scan for Windows software.
Read and clear the dashboard Check Engine light. Access to thousands of generic and enhanced diagnostic trouble code definitions are displayed directly on screen.
All 1996 or newer vehicles are supported using the OBD II diagnostic port located under the dashboard.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Horrible usability July 11, 2010
Amit (va United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Don't waste your money. I bought this to be able to use it as a standalone unit to log data without a laptop. That is a claimed feature, but in reality, they have made it impossible to use, without pressing buttons thousands of times until your hands fatigue. The software is worthless for any diagnosis, and the usability of the device is designed to abuse the user and punish them for making the mistake of purchasing it.
Just buy a 30 dollar laptop dongle from ebay instead of wasting 10 times more on this crap which does the same thing. Thats what I did after buying this.
Nice, but may not work if you have a newer Ford October 12, 2009
CanyonHiker (Flagstaff, AZ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This product worked great with my old 1997 Chevy Silverado and I would have given it at least four stars if that was the vehicle I got it for. However, it refused to work AT ALL with my new 2010 Ford F350 Diesel. I'm sure glad I bought it from Amazon, because it's going back. If Auterra comes out with a fix in a new release, I will consider re-buying.
 Cool tool July 11, 2009
Got boost? (PA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great tool for DIY tuning. Depending on car, one can view and save a number of parameters from A/F ratio to intake temperature, coolant temperature, etc. For me A/F ratio and boost readings are a must as I tune and work on my two cars. The unit is portable and does the work of multiple gauges, again depending on the car.
Auterra Dash Dyno = OBDII Code Reader + G-Tech Pro May 5, 2008
Rev K (The Berkshires USA)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
"I was so excited about this new product, it felt like it took FOREVER to get here! But now that it is here I find that it is a great OBDII Code Reader and a cool automotive performance meter as well. It's like two products in one! As an OBDII Code Reader, it satisfies all my needs. Like the high end code scanners, it can access data stored in your car's memory as well as Live data. The DashDyno provides access to all engine sensors and displays them as a graphical Gauge, Bar Graph, Line Graph, etc., etc. It can even display Turbo Boost as a Gauge - that's cool.
Auterra's DashDyno also provides automotive performance assessment similar to the G-Tech Pro. The unit can measure and display 0 - 60 and 1/4 Mile Acceleration times as well as Power and Torque. The Power and Torque graphs that can be displayed on the screen are exactly like what you see in all the Car Magazines! About the only thing it can't do is display cornering G's.
In addition, the DashDyno provides a Trip Computer that can monitor Instantaneous as well as Average Fuel Economy - a function that my car does not normally provide. Very Cool."
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