Temp gauge question

[js593]

I bought a temp gauge today, and it says that i need to remove the original temp sensor to put in my new one that goes to the gauge. I know the front temp swtich is on the front of the motor, but where is this other sensor that they speak of, im not 100% sure about doing it this way, so any imput on what otehrs did would be cool (if it helps, its an Iequus gauge from Walmart, i bought the full set, and im putting 2 of them in.
I know they are cheap, but they work, and they look really cool
Thanks.

[customchord]

The temp gauge sensor is the red one wire sensor below you distributor.

[js593]

Here is the thing though, my gauge comes with a sensor... so the sensor has to thread into the head/housing. I have all the adapters for it. Im just wondering if anything will happen if i remove the stock sensor and put this one in (leaving the pigtail open and seal it with some tape so nothing goes in there)
thanks

[js593]

Here are some pics of what im trying to describe. Hopefully it helps.



Does the end of the line going from the gauge thread into where the existing sensor is, or is there a way aorund this..? Cause i thought disconnecting a thermostat sensor/sender will actually make your ECU pop a code, and cause overheating....
Any imput on this.... please?

[NAiL05]

Find a T fitting and thread it in.

[js593]

So in other words, both sensors MUST be there?

[SteveB]

http://media.honda.co.uk/car/owner/m...400/16-128.pdf (second page)

That's a mechanical temp gauge. Do NOT attempt to disconnect the sendor wire.

Unbolt the existing temp sensor and thread in the new sensor, after snaking it through from the passenger compartment.

The temp gauge sensor only runs the gauge....but the other ones run the ECU and fans. Don't touch them.

[js593]

http://media.honda.co.uk/car/owner/m...400/16-128.pdf (second page)

That's a mechanical temp gauge. Do NOT attempt to disconnect the sendor wire.

Unbolt the existing temp sensor and thread in the new sensor, after snaking it through from the passenger compartment.

The temp gauge sensor only runs the gauge....but the other ones run the ECU and fans. Don't touch them.

Ok, im think im missing somehting here, so i take out the old sensor, and do what with it? All i want is this gauge to be functional, so am i going to need to splice things together, or disconnect something... I think now im more confused then anything... If i need to get a T connector, i will. I can get them through work.

[SteveB]

Ok, im think im missing somehting here, so i take out the old sensor, and do what with it? All i want is this gauge to be functional, so am i going to need to splice things together, or disconnect something... I think now im more confused then anything... If i need to get a T connector, i will. I can get them through work.

Do you want to keep both gauges functional? Or just the new one?

[js593]

It doesnt matter as long as i have one working. If the new one works, i would prefer that, its more acurate.
EDIT:
I just wanna make sure that i dont have any codes being thrown when im only using the one. And i wanna make sure that when i put the old one back in for whatever reason, nothing bad will happen.

[js593]

anything...?

[SteveB]

The temp gauge sensor just drives the temp gauge. It's not hooked to the ECU or the fans.

Just make sure you pull the right one!

[js593]

Yeah, the one under the dizzy is the one for the gauge correct? And the one on the front of the motor is the switch for the rad fans?

[SteveB]

Don't go by what I say....just check it out yourself.

[js593]

Ok, i got the jist of it... but im having a problem.... The length of the wire going from the gauge to the head is about 3 feet short.. *FFS* What can i do to extend it....