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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 12:25 AM
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Help installing a transmission temp gauge

I bought a B&M transmission temp gauge today and want to put it in my truck, a 97 F250HD with the E40D trans.

I want to take the temp reading from the pan. Is there a port the sensor will just plug into?

Also the gauge is lighted. Where do I find the wire to tie into so it will work with my other dash lights?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 12:42 AM
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Do a search. I've posted pics before. You can tap into the illumination wire for the gauges. Search will also give you info on that.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 10:58 AM
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there is a spot on the side of the E4OD for a temp gauge. i believe its just above the pan on the drivers side but not 100% on that location.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 86F150302
Do a search. I've posted pics before. You can tap into the illumination wire for the gauges. Search will also give you info on that.

I found the pic you posted of where the sending unit mounts but I still dont know where the illumination wire for the gauges is and what wire I can tap power from??

Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Easiest wire to find to tap into would probably be the light in your ashtray. It dims with the rest of them.
 
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