Trans gauge question?
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From: Berthoud, CO
When you have replaced your ev2s in the past, did you replace both the sending unit and gauge, or just one of them? Im wondering if the sending unit is bad, or gauge is bad.....
Can you even just order a trans temp sending unit without the gauge?
Can you even just order a trans temp sending unit without the gauge?
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From: Berthoud, CO
Mark
Because it wasnt burnt and didnt stink like burnt oil. My gauge said 230 for over an hour, so I would assume that there should have been metal stuff in the fluid thus being non bright red after being that hot for that long.
Because it wasnt burnt and didnt stink like burnt oil. My gauge said 230 for over an hour, so I would assume that there should have been metal stuff in the fluid thus being non bright red after being that hot for that long.
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The fluid can last a long, long time at 230°F without browning, burning, smelling, or getting metal in it. 230°F isn't that hot.
I once heated a trans up to 320°F (yes, three hundred twenty) and the fluid didn't burn. I don't recommend trying this at home, I was a professional!
I once heated a trans up to 320°F (yes, three hundred twenty) and the fluid didn't burn. I don't recommend trying this at home, I was a professional!
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The fluid can last a long, long time at 230°F without browning, burning, smelling, or getting metal in it. 230°F isn't that hot.
I once heated a trans up to 320°F (yes, three hundred twenty) and the fluid didn't burn. I don't recommend trying this at home, I was a professional!
I once heated a trans up to 320°F (yes, three hundred twenty) and the fluid didn't burn. I don't recommend trying this at home, I was a professional!
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I wish I would've switched brands right then.
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Holy crap Mark, thats funny!!!
The fluid can last a long, long time at 230°F without browning, burning, smelling, or getting metal in it. 230°F isn't that hot.
I once heated a trans up to 320°F (yes, three hundred twenty) and the fluid didn't burn. I don't recommend trying this at home, I was a professional!
I once heated a trans up to 320°F (yes, three hundred twenty) and the fluid didn't burn. I don't recommend trying this at home, I was a professional!
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From: Berthoud, CO
Whats the warranty on ev2s? Ive had it for probably 2 years, of that at least one year has been with issues.
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I've been having problems with mine too. It finally just stoped working. I called ISSPRO and they told me it was then sending unit, which they quoted me at $40. I got the part number of R5628. After hearing this I wonder if it is the sending unit. Is there anyway to test the gauge and sending unit?
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I've been having problems with mine too. It finally just stoped working. I called ISSPRO and they told me it was then sending unit, which they quoted me at $40. I got the part number of R5628. After hearing this I wonder if it is the sending unit. Is there anyway to test the gauge and sending unit?
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I believe they are the EV1 but not sure. All I know is I have replaced it several times and have the same problem after a while. Needle just starts going crazy and after some research I have found I am not the only one.
Funny thing is I have Pyro and boost with no issues, but that trans temp is ridiculous.
Funny thing is I have Pyro and boost with no issues, but that trans temp is ridiculous.
Not every time, but occasionally, on the first start of the day, my EV2 trans gauge will do several full sweeps of the dial, like it's calibrating or something. Maybe 9-10 times. Then goes to zero and starts the normal climb from there as the trans heats up. At night, it's a bit brighter than my other dash gauges, but I'm told a variable resistor inline is helpful for that.
The 30 degrees hotter is curious. How did you discover that? Hotter is better than cooler I guess.
The 30 degrees hotter is curious. How did you discover that? Hotter is better than cooler I guess.