water temp gauge

[rm2fast]

Can't seem to locate the info looking to find out where you hook up a mechanical aftermarket water temp gauge on the motor, not electric the ones with copper line and fitting that screws into motor any help is much appreciated

 

[4-Ripcord]

Get a scangauge, it will read the factory temp gauge and does so much more.

 

[rm2fast]

Ok im cool with that can you post the link fir the one you recommend, thanks buddie

 

[4-Ripcord]

Ok im cool with that can you post the link fir the one you recommend, thanks buddie

scangauge II, its on amazon. or visit the scangauge site for more info on it.

 

[cj80cruiser]

Correct me if I'm wrong ripcord for saying this but doesn't the ultragauge do exactly the same thing as a scangauge with the exception being it doesn't read tranny temps? Since he has a 96 his scangauge can't read it either.

You might be better served with an ultraguage since it's cheaper but wait on ripcords response because I've never owned a scangauge.

 

[rm2fast]

Correct me if I'm wrong ripcord for saying this but doesn't the ultragauge do exactly the same thing as a scangauge with the exception being it doesn't read tranny temps? Since he has a 96 his scangauge can't read it either.

You might be better served with an ultraguage since it's cheaper but wait on ripcords response because I've never owned a scangauge.

All 96 and newer are obd 2 scan gauge is for obd 2 why would my mine being a 96 change anything?

 

[4-Ripcord]

This is true. Forgot about those.



Only 99 and up can read trans temp. And only scangauge can read trans temp. Ultragauge is 1/2 cost if SG.

 

[cj80cruiser]

All 96 and newer are obd 2 scan gauge is for obd 2 why would my mine being a 96 change anything?

There is no temp sensor for our trucks to read unless you have a 99-02

 

[rm2fast]

Im not following what your putting down :dammit:

 

[rm2fast]

hmm thats pretty lame haha kinda like the 96 limited i have has all the fancy bells and whistles but no stock blower or climate control:redbrick:

 

[cj80cruiser]

Im not following what your putting down :dammit:

96-98 4runners don't have a temp sensor for the tranny. Therefore there is no signal sent to the ECM which is what the scanguage and ultraguage read.

 

[cj80cruiser]

hmm thats pretty lame haha kinda like the 96 limited i have has all the fancy bells and whistles but no stock blower or climate control:redbrick:

I'm in the same boat 96 limited ultragauge.

 

[rm2fast]

that does suck but like the thread is labeled I am looking for water/coolant temp other than the stock one, not to read trans temp

 

[cj80cruiser]

that does suck but like the thread is labeled I am looking for water/coolant temp other than the stock one, not to read trans temp

Right, I was just stating the difference of what you're getting when you buy one of these.

Ultragauge is cheaper (atleast it used to be) so I was just trying to save you some money.

 

[rm2fast]

Ok so your saying both the ultra gauge and the scan gauge WILL read the coolant temp but neither of the two will read the trans temp on a 96-98 correct? ones just cheaper than the other

 

[02SE]

Ok so your saying both the ultra gauge and the scan gauge WILL read the coolant temp but neither of the two will read the trans temp on a 96-98 correct? ones just cheaper than the other

That's correct. I use an Ultragauge in my '97 4Runner, and a Scangauge II in another vehicle.

I actually like the Ultragauge better. When I bought mine, it was less than half the cost of the Scangauge II.

 

[rm2fast]

thanks guys for the help just wanted to make sure that was the deal before i ordered one, but that does suck about the trans temp, I had pink milkshake bad a while back although its fine now I wish the scan gauge could read the temp of it

 

[PhdNPrerunners]

Anyone know what the range the operating temp should be?