DIY Installed the RealGauge today :)
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DIY Installed the RealGauge today :)
Hi Gents & Ladies,
finally installed the realgauge today, thanks to Steve for the quick delivery and the excellent instructions, it was an relative easy DIY job, but I almost got an heart attack when I re-connected the battery once I was done, Nothing - I mean nothing happen on the main instrument cluster - almost got panic - but then quickly realized that I must have missed to connect the main instrument connectors somehow, so of with everything again - re-check - and Yes - it was the main instrument connectors that I did not mount properly - I missed to push the level to the sides both on left and right side -
ref "Then push the connector in firmly. Then rotate the bail TOWARD the cable end and the connector will self seat and lock
once that was fixed - then next thing was a new error engine code - connected the OBDII and run a diagnostic reset - all fine - code went off - and after some test, everything runs fine !
I'm really happy to be able to read my engine coolant temp without being connected to the OBDII all the time - thanks Steve for making this upgrade available to us !
I share some pic's below as it may be useful for others who plan on fixing the
stupid original non functional temp gauge
realgauge cooling temp module + wiring from Steve @ thejagwrangler.com
disconnect the battery, btw - lower the steering wheel prior You disconnect the battery
lower panel off
remove main instrument cluster
removed the left ventilation, so it's easier to move the instrument cluster out
T-20 torx screws
new temp module mounted
wiring left
wiring right
electric tape!
OBDII say's 85C - new cooling temp shows 85C - perfect
finally installed the realgauge today, thanks to Steve for the quick delivery and the excellent instructions, it was an relative easy DIY job, but I almost got an heart attack when I re-connected the battery once I was done, Nothing - I mean nothing happen on the main instrument cluster - almost got panic - but then quickly realized that I must have missed to connect the main instrument connectors somehow, so of with everything again - re-check - and Yes - it was the main instrument connectors that I did not mount properly - I missed to push the level to the sides both on left and right side -
ref "Then push the connector in firmly. Then rotate the bail TOWARD the cable end and the connector will self seat and lock
once that was fixed - then next thing was a new error engine code - connected the OBDII and run a diagnostic reset - all fine - code went off - and after some test, everything runs fine !
I'm really happy to be able to read my engine coolant temp without being connected to the OBDII all the time - thanks Steve for making this upgrade available to us !
I share some pic's below as it may be useful for others who plan on fixing the
stupid original non functional temp gauge
realgauge cooling temp module + wiring from Steve @ thejagwrangler.com
disconnect the battery, btw - lower the steering wheel prior You disconnect the battery
lower panel off
remove main instrument cluster
removed the left ventilation, so it's easier to move the instrument cluster out
T-20 torx screws
new temp module mounted
wiring left
wiring right
electric tape!
OBDII say's 85C - new cooling temp shows 85C - perfect
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