A few newbie questions
penguinland
08-15-2005, 11:06 AM
Hello,
I just purchased a 4.8 00 K1500 ext cab sportside and I have few questions about somethings. I'm sure you guys will help. I want to install a trans cooler and trans temp gauge. I was reading that I could get an escalade gauge set that already has the trans gauge in it but I don't need all of that. I was hoping to just get one that mounts to the A post. Is there already a spot on the trans to screw in the temp sender unit ? 2 more questions, I have the tow package with the 7 blade round trailer wiring connector. I assume there must be a brake controller connector someplace in the cab if it came with the 7 blade connector, any idea where it lives ? Last question, it's not a big deal but the light behind the AC button is out. I took the unit apart hoping to find plugin lamps but instead found small soldered lamps directly on the circuit board. Any idea where to buy these little guys ?
I just purchased a 4.8 00 K1500 ext cab sportside and I have few questions about somethings. I'm sure you guys will help. I want to install a trans cooler and trans temp gauge. I was reading that I could get an escalade gauge set that already has the trans gauge in it but I don't need all of that. I was hoping to just get one that mounts to the A post. Is there already a spot on the trans to screw in the temp sender unit ? 2 more questions, I have the tow package with the 7 blade round trailer wiring connector. I assume there must be a brake controller connector someplace in the cab if it came with the 7 blade connector, any idea where it lives ? Last question, it's not a big deal but the light behind the AC button is out. I took the unit apart hoping to find plugin lamps but instead found small soldered lamps directly on the circuit board. Any idea where to buy these little guys ?
nineball481
08-15-2005, 12:17 PM
You can get a regular cluster with the temp gauge for around $200 shipped: eBay auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Denali-Silverado-Tahoe-Yukon-Instrument-Cluster-Gauge_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33675QQitemZ79930 20771QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)
Or you can buy an autometer gauge from Summit Racing (http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=autometer&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&searchinresults=false&N=0&target=egnsearch.asp) for around $60, but you will have to hook it up. You will need a pod to hold it as well. A single pod costs about $30.
I can't answer your second question.
There are a couple of threads that deal with changing the lights out with LEDs. Here is one of the threads. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=426077&highlight=LEDs) I imagine that you can pick up the lights at radioshack, or some other variant.
Or you can buy an autometer gauge from Summit Racing (http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=autometer&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&searchinresults=false&N=0&target=egnsearch.asp) for around $60, but you will have to hook it up. You will need a pod to hold it as well. A single pod costs about $30.
I can't answer your second question.
There are a couple of threads that deal with changing the lights out with LEDs. Here is one of the threads. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=426077&highlight=LEDs) I imagine that you can pick up the lights at radioshack, or some other variant.
penguinland
08-15-2005, 01:14 PM
The LED idea is great, I'll look into getting a few of them and doing the swap. I know the trans has a built-in temp gauge but does it have a location for a screw in temp sender for an autometer type gauge ?
Slowprocess
08-15-2005, 06:30 PM
The LED idea is great, I'll look into getting a few of them and doing the swap. I know the trans has a built-in temp gauge but does it have a location for a screw in temp sender for an autometer type gauge ?
I installed a cyberdyne digital tranny temp gauge in the pillar pod. There is a place to screw in the sender in the plugged off port right above the shift linkage on the driver side. My tranny temps are right on with Autotap, so its an accurate location.
I installed a cyberdyne digital tranny temp gauge in the pillar pod. There is a place to screw in the sender in the plugged off port right above the shift linkage on the driver side. My tranny temps are right on with Autotap, so its an accurate location.
chuck16
08-15-2005, 11:44 PM
The Pics aren't the greatest but, checkout the pics in my Gallery (http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/showgallery.php?ppuser=217712) it shows the control unit apart and where I put the LEDs in. It's been over a year since I did that and the LEDs are still burning bright Blue...
nineball481
08-16-2005, 01:32 AM
I installed a cyberdyne digital tranny temp gauge in the pillar pod.
OT: Isn't cyberdyne the company that built the Terminators????? The end is coming! lol
OT: Isn't cyberdyne the company that built the Terminators????? The end is coming! lol
penguinland
08-16-2005, 07:31 AM
Thanks guys. Anyone know about the trailer brake control wiring connector in the cab ??
Slowprocess
08-16-2005, 12:36 PM
OT: Isn't cyberdyne the company that built the Terminators????? The end is coming! lol
Oh, no.....WHAT HAVE I DONE?!?!?!? :lol:
Oh, no.....WHAT HAVE I DONE?!?!?!? :lol:
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