I use a BDGT tuner as it's the only thing I'm aware of that is just plug in OBD port and monitor
Transmission Temp Gauge
I am looking for recommendations on a good, analog transmission temp gauge that will fit in that odd round panel next to the A/C knob where everyone seems to be mounting them. I want a digital sending unit, no line cutting.
I've never installed one before, but I'm pretty handy so I'm not concerned with wiring or dash cutting. However, I'm not finding a good list of what I actually need to complete the project successfully.
Thoughts? What did you use?
I've never installed one before, but I'm pretty handy so I'm not concerned with wiring or dash cutting. However, I'm not finding a good list of what I actually need to complete the project successfully.
Thoughts? What did you use?
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If you find out the PID, a scangauge could monitor it too.
Hard part with Bullydog or scanners is they actually read the temp of the transmission fluid at the radiator, not the transmission itself. I tried on my Torque pro and the transmission temp was always exactly the same as the coolant. The transmission temp gauge reads straight from the transmission, not from the computer.
There is no sensor in the radiator? The only sensors for the transmission are inside the transmission itself??
Inside the torque pro app, you probably inputted the engine coolant temp PID's thinking they were trans temp?
Inside the torque pro app, you probably inputted the engine coolant temp PID's thinking they were trans temp?
A scanguage 2 will not monitor the trans temp on a 2015 , been there tried thatIf you find out the PID, a scangauge could monitor it too.
Torque won't read trans temp, either. The configuration for the PID(s) has not been identified.
The BDGT will read trans temp, and accurately so. It is one of only a few OBDII scan/monitor devices which will read trans temp. I suspect there is some sort of activating PID used to then read a second PID for the correct trans temp, but that's just my guess.
For the OP, do a search on the forum. There's a walk through of the install somewhere.
The BDGT will read trans temp, and accurately so. It is one of only a few OBDII scan/monitor devices which will read trans temp. I suspect there is some sort of activating PID used to then read a second PID for the correct trans temp, but that's just my guess.
For the OP, do a search on the forum. There's a walk through of the install somewhere.
The sensor for the trans temp is in the radiator, I had both selected and the temps read exactly the same, so it is not a true trans temp. There is a sensor in the trans but it goes directly to the temp gauge, no PID available for the actual transmission temperature. I've had the torque pro app for about 5 years now and use it regularly.There is no sensor in the radiator? The only sensors for the transmission are inside the transmission itself??
Inside the torque pro app, you probably inputted the engine coolant temp PID's thinking they were trans temp?
There is a PID for trans temp. I've seen it on some higher end scanner reports of Titans. I've also seen trans temp on the BDGT (and it was 40-50deg below engine coolant temp) so I know it can be ascertained via the OBDII. Just not by Torque, and not by most of the lower end scanners/apps.
i have y BDGT displaying both coolant temp and transmission temp and they are different all the time. I just drove through the mountains last night with about 800lbs in the bed, coolant was reading 190-195 transmission temp was reading anywhere from 200-212.
That's really hot on your trans temp, gknight. Mine stays around 170-180 even hauling a 4k pound trailer. You might want to have that checked.
My BDGT reads coolant at 195* and the transmission temp never goes over 155* with the radiator bypassed.
I just had the transmission oil changed like a 1,000 miles ago and they didn't see anything out of the ordinary. This is the second Titan I've had with the BDGT and both were always around 200 when driving in the mountains or if its really hot outside. I live in Southern Mexico, so when it gets hot, it gets 100-110 degrees outside, and when I say mountains, I mean steep in 2nd gear for an hour going up and down mountains.
also, I could be wrong, but i think that is when the transmission cooler kicks in, is around 212 degrees, at least that's when I hear it.
also, I could be wrong, but i think that is when the transmission cooler kicks in, is around 212 degrees, at least that's when I hear it.
The transmission cooler is working the instant you start the truck. What you are hearing is probably the auxiliary fan, it kicks on when its really hot out.
So I received my temp gauge, and the sensor (?). Upon inspection of the sensor, I find it doesn't make sense to me! The wire for the sending unit (sensor) doesn't have a connection on it, and the head of the sensor is round without any apparent (at least to me) way to connect the wire to it. I have tried to attach a pic, but it isn't the best. Any clue?
By the way, I love my Microsoft Surface, but the camera sucks!
By the way, I love my Microsoft Surface, but the camera sucks!
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I installed one years ago in a Ford.... Just found a test port on side of tranny, removed plug, screwed in sending unit. Not sure what you have there. I suggest autometer.com. You can probably download instructions
Where does the sending unit install on the Titans tranny?
Most guys that do trans temp gauges, have it inline with the cooler. So they will T off of the stock cooler lines with the probe. That way you dont have to find a port that has direct access.
So I received my temp gauge, and the sensor (?). Upon inspection of the sensor, I find it doesn't make sense to me! The wire for the sending unit (sensor) doesn't have a connection on it, and the head of the sensor is round without any apparent (at least to me) way to connect the wire to it. I have tried to attach a pic, but it isn't the best. Any clue?
By the way, I love my Microsoft Surface, but the camera sucks!
a female spade connector should slide right over that. just need to find the correct size.
there is an anodized (small ported block) manifold just for that if you wanted to get fancy and tap into the hard lines to install a 1/8 NPT sensor. Summit Racing, Jegs, etc, Autometer makes it.Most guys that do trans temp gauges, have it inline with the cooler. So they will T off of the stock cooler lines with the probe. That way you dont have to find a port that has direct access.
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