I want to install a temperature guage on the auto transmission. Suggestions as to brand and type would be welcome. Also, is fitting these things a DIY job?
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Originally posted by Doug32 View PostI want to install a temperature guage on the auto transmission. Suggestions as to brand and type would be welcome. Also, is fitting these things a DIY job?2018 150 Series Crystal Pearl Prado VX 2.8l. 2 inch King springs and Bilstein shocks, Airtek TJM snorkel.
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Originally posted by pjorek View PostBecause most of the "views" probably agree with Cuda so no need repeat
IMHO these should be standard in the dash for vehicles of this caliber, massively important information that everyone towing or 4x4ing needs and should drive to when operating an autogomagic
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What is interesting, is that all of the sensors and hardware is already installed on every Prado ready to display on the dash somehow. Toyota just choose not to make the info available on the dash screen so we all have get a scangauge or similar just to read it which is silly. I Bought the Ultraguage Bluetooth unit for my car mounted iPad and now that displays the two trans temps, battery voltage, fuel pressure plus a heap more in simulated graphical gauges. They could have easily made a page on the centre factory display to show all of this stuff.
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There are two sensors in your gearbox.
1. Torque Converter
2. Main gearbox.
If you are towing please install a cooler.
The sensors control how and when gear changes happen.
The scangauge web site has all the codes to make this easy.
http://scangauge.com.au/x-gauge-commands/
Rusty.08 VX D4D, Lift, Safari Snorkle, Trailblazer Fridge, Custom Storeage System, BFG, ARB Safari Bar, Wife, Kids, Codan NGT HF Radio, Debt.
06 100 Series Sahara, Bilteins, Kings, Beaudesert 3", Diff drop, Unichip Q4, Safari Intercooler, EGR delete, 20ft Bushtracker, Codan Envoy more coming.
Sometimes i wake up Grumpy, most times i leave her sleep.
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Originally posted by Rusty62 View PostThere are two sensors in your gearbox.
1. Torque Converter
2. Main gearbox.
If you are towing please install a cooler.
The sensors control how and when gear changes happen.
The scangauge web site has all the codes to make this easy.
http://scangauge.com.au/x-gauge-commands/
Rusty.
Rusty,
Which code should we be using, I seem to run very high temps on the ATT code, daily driving around 80-90, and any sort of incline up to 115 (without towing) - maybe I have the incorrect code loaded? Thanks[color=#0040FF]Rob[/color]
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Originally posted by Signature035 View PostRusty,
Which code should we be using, I seem to run very high temps on the ATT code, daily driving around 80-90, and any sort of incline up to 115 (without towing) - maybe I have the incorrect code loaded? Thanks
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Originally posted by Rusty62 View Post
If you are towing please install a cooler.
Rusty.2009 120 GXL D4D, TJM Bull Bar, Winch, Safari Snorkel, ARB Lift, ARB Lockers, Black Widow Drawers
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Originally posted by Signature035 View PostRusty,
Which code should we be using, I seem to run very high temps on the ATT code, daily driving around 80-90, and any sort of incline up to 115 (without towing) - maybe I have the incorrect code loaded? Thanks
and my post #39 in the same thread/topic.
Cheers
Prone2018 Prado 150 VX Auto
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Originally posted by Mule View PostThis is an obvious area for thought yet I do not see posts where people are cooking their auto boxes. Am I wrong? are people having problems? There is cooling provided via the main radiator. Careful driving and maintenance should be enough. By "careful" I would suggest dropping down to a gear that will be held locked rather than straining in a higher gear unlocked.
The cooler has dropped the temps by 25 - 40 deg. Now if you really want the auto to last and save some fuel install a torque converter lockup over ride. This will reduce temps even further and after climbing Cunningham Gap with the camper locked in 3rd (the ecu won't lock in 3rd) keeping the speed limit temp was 85 in both TC and box.
Even without the camper climbing hills like the windy ones near Monteville locked in 3rd is easier and similar to a manual. Makes changes a bit rough thou. I only use the TC lock when climbing in 3rd and when high head winds in 4th. If you are locking in 5th at 100 kph into headwinds keep an eye on water temp. We have seen 96 deg and when dropped to 4th locked back to 89 deg.
We made our own lockup but they can be readily bought.
Details on my build thread.
Rusty.08 VX D4D, Lift, Safari Snorkle, Trailblazer Fridge, Custom Storeage System, BFG, ARB Safari Bar, Wife, Kids, Codan NGT HF Radio, Debt.
06 100 Series Sahara, Bilteins, Kings, Beaudesert 3", Diff drop, Unichip Q4, Safari Intercooler, EGR delete, 20ft Bushtracker, Codan Envoy more coming.
Sometimes i wake up Grumpy, most times i leave her sleep.
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Originally posted by Rusty62 View PostTowing in 3rd up big hills has seen above 125 C. This is danger territory. The oil will degrade and if left will cause $$$$ damage. We are running two scangauges and monitor both auto temps, water ,volts and a couple of fuel usage.
The cooler has dropped the temps by 25 - 40 deg. Now if you really want the auto to last and save some fuel install a torque converter lockup over ride. This will reduce temps even further and after climbing Cunningham Gap with the camper locked in 3rd (the ecu won't lock in 3rd) keeping the speed limit temp was 85 in both TC and box.
Even without the camper climbing hills like the windy ones near Monteville locked in 3rd is easier and similar to a manual. Makes changes a bit rough thou. I only use the TC lock when climbing in 3rd and when high head winds in 4th. If you are locking in 5th at 100 kph into headwinds keep an eye on water temp. We have seen 96 deg and when dropped to 4th locked back to 89 deg.
We made our own lockup but they can be readily bought.
Details on my build thread.
Rusty.Last edited by Mule; 25-09-2016, 10:00 PM.2009 120 GXL D4D, TJM Bull Bar, Winch, Safari Snorkel, ARB Lift, ARB Lockers, Black Widow Drawers
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