knock retard

**abrahamhuerta95** · 12-23-2014

QUESTION: Will this gauge read knock retard on a GM car?
ANSWER: The ScanGaugeII will show the actual timing in real time. It doesn't show a knock retard value. Its under the name of ign. This isn't the actual kr reading correct? Is there anyway to figure out the kr based off the ignition timing gauge? If not what is the least expensive method of scanning for kr? An actual gauge not any apps.

**Scottydoggs** · 12-23-2014

im not sure what you want to know.

to scan for KR you need a gauge and or a app. both can show timing if you want.

**abrahamhuerta95** · 12-23-2014

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

im not sure what you want to know.

to scan for KR you need a gauge and or a app. both can show timing if you want.

You know that scan gauge ll someone reccomended i get it along time ago i posted a thread about modding. Im just wondering if the ignition timing gauge on it says anything about kr. If not what other gauge or electronic can tell me about kr thats not too techy something simple. And I was saying id perfer to stay away from apps.

**Scottydoggs** · 12-23-2014

timing and KR are two different things.

you need either a scangauge or aeroforce or a app to see any live data.

**darkhorizon** · 12-23-2014

You can add the kr param to the scanguage.

**abrahamhuerta95** · 12-23-2014

Originally Posted by darkhorizon

You can add the kr param to the scanguage.

Yeah I heard about that. itll probably the cheapest method of getting that data

**Scottydoggs** · 12-23-2014

the torque app is less then 20 bucks, only good if you have a droid phone tho. it reads the same thing my dhp does when i scan with that.

so for less then 20 bucks its the best bang for your buck.

**abrahamhuerta95** · 12-23-2014

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

the torque app is less then 20 bucks, only good if you have a droid phone tho. it reads the same thing my dhp does when i scan with that.

so for less then 20 bucks its the best bang for your buck.

Thanks for the info scotty, appreciate your time iv noticed you answer alot of nooby questions including most of mine

**nos4blood70** · 12-23-2014

Slightly off topic, but do no programs similar to the Torque App exist for us stuck with Apple devices?

I have HPT, but I don't want to be dragging that around just to check on temps when I'm curious.. Hahaha

**Scottydoggs** · 12-23-2014

i try to help out where i can. im all for the cheap route. if your car is just stock you dont need more then the t app. it also reads and clears trouble codes. along with more live data then you'll know what to do with lol

**Scottydoggs** · 12-23-2014

Originally Posted by nos4blood70

Slightly off topic, but do no programs similar to the Torque App exist for us stuck with Apple devices?

I have HPT, but I don't want to be dragging that around just to check on temps when I'm curious.. Hahaha

theres apps for i fails, but they dont do KR.