GM Trans Temp Gauge Install?

Perhaps check with a nearby GM dealership for assistance - it's a GM transmission.

On my vehicles, when I service the trans and remove the pan, I have always drilled a hole and welded in a bung hole to fit the sender.

Two things though: 1) make sure of position clearance so it doesn't touch anything in the trans, and 2) always put the sender in the pan, not in any return or send lines to the radiator. Only way to get accurate and true trans temp.

Good luck,
Egor

MDKMDK, Yeah I neglected to mention the GM dealer I worked with recently wasn't any help as the only "GM" solution is to enable the trans temp function in the information screen. Unfortunately, our particular configuration omitted this feature. I asked them to program it in but, they explained they could, or would, not do it as all they can do is reprogram existing functionality. They actually did this when they replaced the body control module and the instrument cluster... both of which we paid for! And even at that, they would not install the trans temp feature.
The nearest GM dealer that will work on a RV is 105mi from us.
Gary

While I am unfamiliar with this particular transmission I know on others I have had in the past that I wanted to put a gauge on if it didnt have a port in the pan for it like a maghytec etc pan, or test port on the trans I would splice into the hot line using either a compression type fitting with a 1/8 npt port on it or just cut a section of the hardline out and replace with rubber line and use double hose clamps with a 1/8 npt fitting. Never had an issue doing it that way.

doing a very quick search similar to this but using the appropriate fittings whether barbed or compression or even if possible at the connection point of the hard line then there is no real "splice" in the line just have to find out what that connection spec is ie jic, npt, etc assuming there is enough space for the sender at that location which many times there is not.

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FunTwoDrv wrote:
MDKMDK, Yeah I neglected to mention the GM dealer I worked with recently wasn't any help as the only "GM" solution is to enable the trans temp function in the information screen. Unfortunately, our particular configuration omitted this feature. I asked them to program it in but, they explained they could, or would, not do it as all they can do is reprogram existing functionality. They actually did this when they replaced the body control module and the instrument cluster... both of which we paid for! And even at that, they would not install the trans temp feature.
The nearest GM dealer that will work on a RV is 105mi from us.
Gary

Depending on the year of the vehicle/transmission, and if you have an OBD II diagnostic port available, you might be able to find and program a transmission temperature X-Gauge that will work with an after market scanner like the Scangauge II. However, if the trans/temp info isn't produced by the ECM or the engine's software/computer, then that won't work. Sorry, I can't be more help.

Thanks for the input. I've debated the X-Gauge solution but need to do more investigation to confirm it is capable of displaying the temp. Short to that, I guess an in-line connection or drill and weld a bung on the existing pan are my options. Also looking at a B&M cast aluminum pan and tapping it for a drain plug and sending unit.
I'm planning to pull the pan off after the holidays to do a fluid/filter change so, I can figure out what to do then. By the way, this is for a 2015 Chevy 4500 chassis with the 6L90e transmission.

Gary

FunTwoDrv wrote:
Thanks for the input. I've debated the X-Gauge solution but need to do more investigation to confirm it is capable of displaying the temp. Short to that, I guess an in-line connection or drill and weld a bung on the existing pan are my options. Also looking at a B&M cast aluminum pan and tapping it for a drain plug and sending unit.
I'm planning to pull the pan off after the holidays to do a fluid/filter change so, I can figure out what to do then. By the way, this is for a 2015 Chevy 4500 chassis with the 6L90e transmission.

Gary

There may be an X-Gauge for you....
GM X-Gauges

You'd have to figure out which protocol and type/group of gauges will work for you, but there are plenty of options.
Transmission temperature seems to be a popular option/gauge.

Was there an option on any of the same chassis from GM with an option for a Trans Temp Guage in the cluster ?

Will a cluster from a 2500 or 3500 series Pickup truck be the same for fit & harness connection?

I had a 2001 Yukon 1500 series and bought a cluster from a 2500 series (it fit both GM SUV's & Pickups, that had the HD tow package and the trans temp guage was built in. it was a 5 minute swap out and Plug & play.

I also had a scan guage plugged into the OBD port for added information.

I no longer have the Yukon But still use the same Scangage in my 2006 Ford E350 Motorhome and Trans Temp is one of the 4 dispalys i use all the time.

FunTwoDrv wrote:
I'm interested in installing a temp gauge in our 6L90e transmission. Has anyone done this?
I'm struggling with where to place the sending unit. This trans doesn't appear to have a "test port" so, it looks like either I weld a bung on the pan or splice it in the return line.
Any thoughts or experience?

Gary

buy a scan tool much ezer plug it into the computer port under the steering wheel. it will read all the temps meany speed shops have them.

I had a 2009 Grand Cherokee That I added a Trans Temp. Gauge from Westech ( http://www.westach.com/ ) I did have to put the sensor on the tip of the DIP stick (used high temp shrink tube) and then ran the wire up the length of the Dip stick. drilled small hole in the "cap" to run the wire through. then a disconnect to be able to disconnect from the wiring running into the dash. when checking Trans fluid level. That worked extremely well for the time before OBDII plugin gauges were available.