Common questions

Where do I put the water temp gauge in my car?

Where do I put the water temp gauge in my car?

Clip the gauge light into the hole in the back of the temperature gauge. Route the temperature probe through the engine compartment to the existing temperature sending unit mounting location. Avoid running the tubing near moving parts or exhaust components. Remove the existing temperature sending unit with an open-ended or adjustable wrench.

How can I tell if my light gauge is hot?

Check the gauge if the needle moves toward “Hot”, the wire from the gauge to the sending unit has an open or bad connection. If it does not move, connect a test light by grounding one end to a good known ground and the other end to positive side of the gauge (typically a pink wire).

How big of a hole do you need for a water temp gauge?

Ensure that the gauge will be visible and that no wires or hoses behind the dash will be damaged when drilling the mounting hole. Use a drill and hole saw to make a 2 1/16 or 2 5/8 inch hole (depending on the gauge model) in the dashboard at the chosen location. Drill a 7/8 inch hole in the vehicle’s firewall.

How do you install a water temp gauge on an engine?

Insert the temperature probe into the mounting nut and tighten the sealing nut securely into the mounting nut with a wrench. Start the engine and check for leaks and proper gauge operation. Recheck and tighten all connections if leaks are found or if the gauge fails to operate properly.

How many years of experience with Winnebago parts?

Our Winnebago Parts Team has over 50 years in combined experience helping customers with Winnebago RV Parts. They are experts at helping you find the right part for your RV and fulfilling your order quickly and efficiently! We have had the Top Winnebago Parts Department in the Country for many years.

How old is the Winnebago RV parts department?

OVER 50 YEARS OF COMBINED RV PARTS EXPERIENCE. Our Winnebago Parts Team has over 50 years in combined experience helping customers with Winnebago RV Parts. They are experts at helping you find the right part for your RV and fulfilling your order quickly and efficiently! We have had the Top Winnebago Parts Department in the Country for many years.

Can a aftermarket temperature gauge be installed in a car?

An aftermarket temperature gauge can be installed as a supplement to or replacement for the existing temperature indicator in your vehicle. Many new cars use high and low temperature lights instead of traditional gauges. While the lights will alert you to dangerous temperatures,…

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