Aftermarket Temp guage install questions

[tm123]

As a few of you may know, installing a 00-02 cluster into a 98-99 will cause the temperature needle to go to the top. From what i've read this is because it is not getting both signals from ecu & temp sender or vice-versa anyways the years differ for some reason.

Since the install i have taken out the cluster again and tried to switch out guage units back to old one but i ended up breaking stuff on accident and so now i dont have a needle in the cluster at all lol

So now my question is how would i hook the aftermarket temp. guage up using the stock wiring/harness?
The one i am looking to buy has a temperature sending unit with it, but nowhere can answer if it threads into the thermostat housing and/or if i can tap into the existing OEM temp. sending unit wires that go to the cluster or straight from the unit in the engine bay.

-Thanks

 

[lashlee]

You should be able to tap into the wiring. If you can find the eletrical manual and see if they indicate whether it's voltage or resistance based would help. I've got an aftermarket temperature gauge for my sub amp and it works on a two conductor contact probe.

I just noticed you are in east Tn, I live in Knoxville and would be willing to give you hand if you need some help.

 

[tm123]

You should be able to tap into the wiring. If you can find the eletrical manual and see if they indicate whether it's voltage or resistance based would help. I've got an aftermarket temperature gauge for my sub amp and it works on a two conductor contact probe.

I just noticed you are in east Tn, I live in Knoxville and would be willing to give you hand if you need some help.

Okay cool ill try to search the net to find that out.
It is not a big issue to me at the moment i will be ordering the guage tomorrow
Thanks much and yes i live in Athens,TN i will be in Knoxville tomorrow going to Westtown lol