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02-28-2021, 08:10 AM
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Installing temp gauge for 1000 6-speed
For the eleven years I've owned my rig, I've never been able to monitor the transmission temperature. Never had any problems, changed the fluid and filter regularly. I've decided I now want to be able to monitor the temp but, since my ScanGauge II won't do it, I need to install a gauge and sensor myself. I think I read that there is no test port on the transmission, so I need an alternative, but I'm reluctant to cut into a line or drill into the pan. Are there any other options? If not, can someone please point me in the right direction for a good gauge/sensor and a YouTube how-to video. TIA.
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2011 Newmar Canyon Star 3411; Workhorse W22; 8.1L; Allison 6-speed
2013 Honda CRV
Portage, MI
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03-01-2021, 08:26 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Kamloops, BC, 60 miles from the Center of the Universe according to the Rinpoche, of the SF monks.
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I installed the sender for my trans temp gauge in a blank hole on the right side.
Drilled and tapped it 1/8 inch NPT. You just have to find a gauge/sender set that has a 1/8 NPT sender.
You can see the sender installed in my pictures. I didn't drill in far enough to get into the oil, but the case temp is plenty good enough for me. You will soon enough get to know the normal running temp, so don't worry if people tell you it's not reading the actual oil temp. I put a gob of grease in the hole before installing the sender.
You will have that hole because your trans is the same as ours.
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06-30-2021, 03:09 AM
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i certainly may be wrong but i thought the Allison tcm sent trans temp & lots mo info via obdII port, is this not the case ?
how would the tcm control the trans and even go into safety modes and such if not ?
please let us know if anyone knows if trans temp sent via obdII port.
TIA
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06-30-2021, 04:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmilingSam
i certainly may be wrong but i thought the Allison tcm sent trans temp & lots mo info via obdII port, is this not the case ?
how would the tcm control the trans and even go into safety modes and such if not ?
please let us know if anyone knows if trans temp sent via obdII port.
TIA
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ScanGauge II can't read Tranny temp for Allison 6-speed.
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2011 Newmar Canyon Star 3411; Workhorse W22; 8.1L; Allison 6-speed
2013 Honda CRV
Portage, MI
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06-30-2021, 06:51 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmilingSam
i certainly may be wrong but i thought the Allison tcm sent trans temp & lots mo info via obdII port, is this not the case ?
how would the tcm control the trans and even go into safety modes and such if not ?
please let us know if anyone knows if trans temp sent via obdII port.
TIA
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The transmission definitely reads temperature, but the ScanGauge can not read it.
I have had a message on my dash saying "Transmission Overheat" or something to that effect.
It could be the transmission only has a sensor that sends a signal at a certain temperature, not actual temperature. Something like the idiot light on car dashboard for oil pressure..
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Happy Glamping, Norman & Elna. 2008 Winnebago Adventurer 38J, W24, dozens of small thirsty ponies. Retired after 40 years wrenching on trucks! 2010 Ford Ranger toad with bicycles or KLR 650 in the back. Easy to spot an RVer, they always walk around with a screwdriver or wrench in one hand!
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06-30-2021, 06:56 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: May 2016
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My transmission oil temperature gauge in my dash. The right one.
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Happy Glamping, Norman & Elna. 2008 Winnebago Adventurer 38J, W24, dozens of small thirsty ponies. Retired after 40 years wrenching on trucks! 2010 Ford Ranger toad with bicycles or KLR 650 in the back. Easy to spot an RVer, they always walk around with a screwdriver or wrench in one hand!
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