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Old 06-11-2017, 03:36 PM
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New aftermarket gauge hook up question
Bought a set of new gauges for my '96 F150 with the 300, question is where do I connect the sending units to? Is there other locations to connect to or do I have to replace the factory sending units with the Auto meter units?

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No one has ever hooked up aftermarket gauges?

I am better off going to the factory sending unit location and just disconnect the dash gauges?
 
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Use T-fittings if you want to keep the dash gauges working.
 
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Old 06-30-2017, 01:48 PM
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Use T-fittings if you want to keep the dash gauges working.
Is there any advantage to keeping the factory one working?
 
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I don't know - they may affect the ECU. Disconnect them and see if it still runs okay with no CEL.
 
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