Trans fluid temp gauge
Scope Wizard
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well, I'm pretty sure the Solenoid Pack sits low enough that the TFT sensor is always submerged in the contents of the Pan... it sure is on the E4OD.
While the location of the Thermistor may not be the best for measuring Fluid in the PAN it is GOOD enough, and I think the Engineers put the sensor there because it is convenient to run the wires out the same connector on the solenoid pack.
Fluid temps around the solenoids may be more critical than temps in the middle of the pan.... Basically as long as the Fluid is moving the Temps will be pretty much the same throughout the pan's contents.
we calibrate Thermistors and thermocouples in both a moving Ice Bath and a hot oil bath.
While the location of the Thermistor may not be the best for measuring Fluid in the PAN it is GOOD enough, and I think the Engineers put the sensor there because it is convenient to run the wires out the same connector on the solenoid pack.
Fluid temps around the solenoids may be more critical than temps in the middle of the pan.... Basically as long as the Fluid is moving the Temps will be pretty much the same throughout the pan's contents.
we calibrate Thermistors and thermocouples in both a moving Ice Bath and a hot oil bath.
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You can use a ScanGauge 2 OBD2 to monitor TFT
I have used a ScanGauge 2 to monitor my F250's transmission fluid temperature. I purchased mine soon after I bought the truck in 2001, and that particular gauge came with the TFT monitor pre-loaded. From what I can gather the newer units you have to go in and load that particular monitor manually. Either way it works GREAT!
Here is a link to someone installing a new readout on their ScanGauge 2.
Good luck.
Gaziger
Here is a link to someone installing a new readout on their ScanGauge 2.
Good luck.
Gaziger
There’s plenty of threads about this but none with the answer I’m looking for.
Also, this isn’t for a Ford truck (gasp!) but I’ve asked around on several forums (as well as googling it) and it seems what I’m looking for either doesn’t exist or very few people have tried it. I’m guessing the former but we’ll see.
Does anyone know of a trans fluid temp gauge that can be spliced into the factory wiring and read accurately? I need to know trans fluid temp on my wife’s van to get an accurate level reading, but I’m just not interested in adding a separate temp sensor to do it. IMO it’s just creating a future leak point.
I read on a couple of forums where they installed the sensor by splicing into the factory wiring and said “it’s working fine” but they don’t say anything at all about verifying it’s accuracy by comparing to live data.
This is strictly a convenience issue so I’m willing to try a few different things but I’m not gonna invest a lot of time in it either. The point is to have a relatively quick install.
Thanks.
Also, this isn’t for a Ford truck (gasp!) but I’ve asked around on several forums (as well as googling it) and it seems what I’m looking for either doesn’t exist or very few people have tried it. I’m guessing the former but we’ll see.
Does anyone know of a trans fluid temp gauge that can be spliced into the factory wiring and read accurately? I need to know trans fluid temp on my wife’s van to get an accurate level reading, but I’m just not interested in adding a separate temp sensor to do it. IMO it’s just creating a future leak point.
I read on a couple of forums where they installed the sensor by splicing into the factory wiring and said “it’s working fine” but they don’t say anything at all about verifying it’s accuracy by comparing to live data.
This is strictly a convenience issue so I’m willing to try a few different things but I’m not gonna invest a lot of time in it either. The point is to have a relatively quick install.
Thanks.
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I have used a ScanGauge 2 to monitor my F250's transmission fluid temperature. I purchased mine soon after I bought the truck in 2001, and that particular gauge came with the TFT monitor pre-loaded. From what I can gather the newer units you have to go in and load that particular monitor manually. Either way it works GREAT!
Good luck.
Gaziger
Good luck.
Gaziger
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