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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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im just wonder when i go to install my gauges and disconnect the batteries should i put my truck back to the stock setting or can i leave my tow tune in the truck
 
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dieselsmoker
im just wonder when i go to install my gauges and disconnect the batteries should i put my truck back to the stock setting or can i leave my tow tune in the truck
What kind of gauges are you installing? I didn't disconnect the batteries when I installed mine.
 
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im installing pre turbo pyro, trans temp
 
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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No you don't have to disconnect the batteries or detune it. The gauges should be hooked up to an ignition switched power source so if the key is off, no power should be flowing. They also do not read anything from the computer so no need to detune it.
 
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