ZF trans temp?

[dmarchand]

I'm looking to install a trans temp gauge for my ZF (prefer a VDO gauge). I no longer run the stock ECU wiring. I know the ECU had a trans temp light and was wondering where that is located (on the trans itself) and whether I could tap it for a VDO trans temp gauge.

Anyone have any experience with this?

Or do I need to run something in line to the trans cooler?

[Mike Hippert]

Don't they sell adapters so you can stick the sensor into the fill plug? And there has to be some wires someplace, there are wires coming off my trans and T-case to for reverse and high low. They are up high by the shifter. Did you just think of this this morning I could have helped when I stopped by on Saturday.

[dmarchand]

Thanks Mike. Yeah, I thought of it Sunday after I left the shop. I was just sitting down making a list to make sure I covered all the necessary temps/gauges and such now that the ECM is out. And I realized the trans temp that the ECM monitors (well, their is a light behind the dash console), was not going to be monitored.

I've never seen the light go on except during start up, but I know I could use it as a better way to monitor the truck.

Thanks though. Had I thought of it while you were there, I would have put you to work.... :grin