aftermarket temp gauge

[2283kdogg]

ok so i ordered my gauge and hose adapter. im just not sure if when i wire it, do i leave the stock plug that sends the signal to the dash plugged in or can i unplug it?


or is there a better way to do this process ..
thanks

[2283kdogg]

and whats more of a preference digital or needle gauges for temp. or are both accurate

[2283kdogg]

Any body wanna share thier ideas

[e1_griego]

Why would you unplug the stock gauge?

You're adding a gauge to the system, not piggybacking off the stock stuff.

[2283kdogg]

so if the stock one is acting all funny just let it do its thing?

i just wasnt sure if anything needs to be spliced or cut with the stock sensor

[angel mkiv]

I'm clicking on your link and it shows a vacuum pump??anyways usually people leave the stock temp gauge setup alone and just wire in your new gauge setup separate.i take its a coolant temp sensor so install your gauge sensor wherever you want it to read from and then connect back to the gauge.the gauge will need a 12v accessory source and a ground.then just mount your gauge and walla!no need to mess with the factory stuff.once you buy your gauge it usually comes with instructions

[2283kdogg]

Ok cool thanks man. I just wasnt sure what u guys did with it. But yea i have my plan all ready. Just playing the waiting game for my parts lol