Transmission Temperature Gauge Installation

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In this video we show you how to install an aftermarket automatic transmission temperature gauge on a 3rd Gen Toyota 4runner. 1st Gen Tacomas are very similar to 3rd Gen 4runners so I would bet it would be a similar if not an identical installation. Many vehicles offer transmission temperature information via the OBDII port but some don't. 1999-2002 4runners do provide trans temp info. You access it via the OBDII port with a tool like a Scan Gauge or via an OBDII Bluetooth reader that sends information to a phone app like Torque Pro. For 1996-1998 4runners, if you want to monitor transmission temps, you have to install an aftermarket gauge.


*HELPFUL TOOLS*
If you're looking for other tools not used in this video, check out Timmy's Master Tool List.
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*Impact Driver Set - (to remove A-pillar grab handle screws)
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*Ball Pein Hammer - (to strike impact driver)
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*Trim Removal Tool Set - (helps with removing interior plastic trim pieces)
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*Milwaukee Cordless Drill
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*Milwaukee Mi12 Cordless Ratchet - (speeds up removal and installation of fasteners)
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*Milwaukee M12 Battery
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*Milwaukee M12 High Capacity Battery
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*Milwaukee M12 Battery Charger
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*Drill Bit Set - (need drill bits to drill hole into A-pillar trim piece)
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*Vessel JIS Screwdriver - (nice screwdriver meant for Japanese made products)
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*Straight Needle Nose Pliers - (used to assist pulling out ashtray light bulb socket)
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*20 Piece Screwdriver Set - (nice set if you're in the market for a screwdriver set)
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*Utility Blade - (used at various times in video)
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*Knipex Diagonal Cutters - (to cut wire connections)
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*Interchangeable Ratcheting Terminal Crimper Set (We used this in the video and I now own this kit)
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*Wire Strippers/Cutters 8-22 AWG Wire ( I bought this for future wiring jobs)
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*Wire Strippers/Cutters 22-32 AWG Stranded Wire (I bought this for future wiring jobs)
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*Heat Gun (Not the same gun we used in the video. I bought this for future wiring jobs)
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*Split Wire Loom Insertion Tool (We used this in the video and I now own the 4 piece tool kit)
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*Stubby 3/8” Flex Head Ratchet - (it use to be available for sale separately but now we can only find it as part of this 4-piece set) https://amzn.to/39kQVit

*3/8” Drive Regular Extension Set
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*3/8" Drive 6 Point Metric Standard Socket Set
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*Brite-Mark Medium Tip Paint Marker, Orange - (to mark where you want to cut the trans cooler send line) https://amzn.to/2OyTwre

*PVC Pipe Cutters - (to cut trans cooler send line hose. makes nice straight cuts)
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*Clear RTV Silicone - (to seal where wires are going into the universal firewall boot)
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*PARTS*
* 1/4” Brass Tee

* (2) 3/8” Brass Hose Barb x 1/4” MIP

*1/4” x 1/8” Brass Bushing

*Hose Clamps (Size Range 5/16” - 5/8”)

*Teflon Paste or Teflon Tape

*3/8” Split Wire Loom (You can also by this by the foot at Auto Parts Stores)
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*11/4” Universal Firewall Boot
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*Black and Green MaxTow Transmission Temperature Gauge
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*Auto Meter 15411 Gauge Works Single Gauge Pod
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*SEM 15893 Medium Prairie Tan Color Coat - 16 fl. oz.
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*Heat Shrink Solder & Crimp Butt Connectors (These are the ones we used in the video)
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*In addition to shrink butt connectors, I thought some shrink tubing over the top of the connection might be good too. I bought this kit.
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