That's very interesting to know.

Is there a rundown anywhere of all the sensors that the PCM draws information from, which would be available through the OBDII port?

 

Ya I was just double checking because I did add one when I installed my Dipricol trans gauge

 

I don't see a sender but Mark said there is one internally. If you want to install one for your gauge, you definately have to go install one either in the pan or the test port.

 

I think the disconnect here is that you need an OBD2 gauge to read the OEM sensor.

I believe you guys that want to install a non-ODB2 gauge STILL have to install your OWN sensor to connect to.

Also as Mark points out...the OEM GAUGE is the inaccurate PART of the OEM package. The gauge is calibrated to a very SMALL window to move. Meaning once the trans hits 100°F ... the OEM dash gauge will NOT move again until it hits 220°F. Trust me though the OBD2 OEM sensor puts out ACCURATE temperature data that my OBD2 Aeroforce gauge displays in digital format.

So perhaps the misunderstanding here is that if you want to go with a NON-OBD2 gauge...you WILL have to install a sensor to connect to...but if you do as I did with my AeroForce gauge or others have done with the ScanGauge II...you do NOT need to install a transmission temp sensor...you get to use what Ford put in there for you!

Thanks Mark for clarifying!...I think folks may have confused the lack of trans temp gauge on the dash with having no sensor in the trans?

joe.

 

Good discussion, thanks everyone.

 

does the scangauge 2 display oil pressure readings?

 

thanks hemi x guy i'm going the same route i just ordered a gauge off their website should have it next week at the latest.

is it safe to assume i need nothing more than the gauge pod and some paint now and i'm all set???

thanks
pete

 

Pete,

That's a safe assumption!

If you see my link on page 1...I've got all the details about places to purchase the pod and paint...prices, web sites, etc...

You can see my paint match is not 100% perfect...but I've put some other alternatives that 'should' give a better paint match...mine isn't bad...just not perfect...I don't think it looks noticable at all though...

Good luck...post some photos when you get her installed!

And remember if you have any questions...post them here too or drop Todd an email at Aeroforce...he's usually right on top of it!

joe.

 

yes i did check out your link your instructions are great.i ordered the gauge tonight and am ordering the pod tomorrow from summit racing as i'm ordering some other stuff too.this looks to be a nice fix for those of us who want/need more accuarcy out of our gauges.i too like the single gauge in th pod as a very clean install with little/no vision loss,plus i get to keep the grab bar.

thanks for the links and writeup guys like you keep these forums running
pete

 

i put mine in the test port no problems dead accurate checked it with my snap-scanner and the my edge. went to cheap on gauges bought glow-shifts they do the job every now and then the pyro freaks out and pegs

 

where is the test port located at? i bought a set of glowshift guages and want to install the sensor, bought not sure where exactly it should go. glowshift instructions are crap!

 

It's on the driver’s side of the trans case, just above the pan flange, and just ahead of where the transmission wiring harness exits the transmission.

Pull the plug, put your finger over the hole to keep trans fluid from slowly dripping on you, then screw in your trans temp sending unit.

The sending unit should ground to the case, but make sure you don't overtighten the unit when it does ground out on the trans case.

Stewart