Need Help.. Gauge Issue

[JTodd]

Hey Guys,



Just finished the install on a set of gauges (Isspro EGT, Boost, Trans Temp) from Diesel Manor. . Evrything appeared to go well during the install, and I would consider myself to be reasonably experienced mechanically. When I reconnected the Batteries and fired up the truck I'm getting the "Check Gauges" light and the EGT is not functioning. I do not believe the two things are related, all power and dimming for the EGT and the other gauges are common, so I fell confident I have a connection issue somewhere to be discovered. My primary concern is the Check gauges light. . Any ideas what that may be?



JT

 

[JTodd]

Well I'm feeling a little better. . I got concerned that somehow I might have created a short, but I asm not heating any wires anywhere on the install and both batteries remain nice and cool. . I thought I might have kicked a code for some reason so I went out to check but there are no codes. . What I did notice was after starting the truck a few times the check guages light has gone off. . Now i just have some work to do in fixing the EGT. .

 

[dzldpatriot]

As you said... check all your connections. I ran into a similar problem when I put mine in, minus the check engine light. What I found was the #@$%! t-taps that came with the gauges for spicing into the wire harness. Thought I would have learned my lesson on the last truck Thats where my problem was, it did not pierce the insulation enough. Did you mount them on the dash or pillar. I know I wrestled with putting my dash pod in place, maybe your problem is in there

 

[JTodd]

Well it wasnt one of the t-taps but it was a connection... . All fixed now. . Had a wire loose in the weatherproof connector for the Probe. .

 

[RRees]

How hard was it to intall the dash pod. Did the dash panel come of easily?

Any tips, tricks or otherwise.



I purchased all the gauges and the dash pod a few months back. Just haven't had time to install yet. Probably over Christmas/New Years time off.

 

[RMalone]

The check engine light could have been from disconnecting the batteries. I've thrown a code (I don't remember the #) everytime I disconnect the batteries. I don't remember if it actually made the light go off or not. Have you done the key cycle gig to see what code you triggered?

 

[JTodd]

The Dash Pod was not that difficult to install once you get the dash apart, which kind of a pain. . I really like the install, it looks clean and the location couldnt be better. .



As for the check guages light, there was no code. . The light was on but the key cycle trick would not display a code, and the light just went away after a few starts. .



jt