Installation | GlowShift 7 Color Series Water Temp Gauges for Cars and Trucks

Learn how to install a GlowShift 7 Color Series Water Temperature Gauge to your car or truck and view accurate readouts from 0 to 1600 PSI.
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COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
GlowShift Water Temperature Gauges display your car or truck engine’s coolant temperature up to 300° Fahrenheit. Your vehicle’s coolant system is designed to keep the engine at a constant temperature, and a water temp gauge allows you to monitor engine coolant temperature to ensure it does not overheat.
7 COLOR GAUGE SERIES
7 Color Series Gauges come standard with a cutting-edge design that will enhance your vehicle’s interior. Depending on which version you select, you’ll have the choice of a black or white gauge dial with a magnified clear or tinted lens and illuminated red needle. Easily cycle through the 7 Solid Color Modes and 2 Color Cycles available for the analog LED display. Solid Colors include Blue, Green, Red, Teal, Yellow, Purple, and White.
WATER TEMP GAUGE INSTALL ACCESSORIES
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Expandable Circuit: bit.ly/2wJIXsl
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WARNING: This demonstration is meant to be a guideline. All vehicles are different and professional assistance is highly recommended for installing any gauge. As with all of our products, we recommend testing the gauge before beginning the installation process.

[@historyhunter5215]

Anyone else waiting to see if them Duke boys make it over that pond after the commentary? Love it!!!

[@brandoncantrell3317]

Them boys sure are in a pickle again

[@Angkinkaid]

Oman, I am crying!!!

[@irishlad8797]

YeeeeHaaaà😎

[@williamfortson4495]

The wiring lol

[@centaur188]

You should never run wires over the top of the engine, oil, heat, water etc! apart from having to disconnect them again for any engine maintenance , always channel them up the wings, and around the body panels.

[@goldfishninja8086]

Centaur1 it was obviously just a temporary placement for the video you idiot.

[@2009jamrock]

@@tofinoguy agreed.. and i guarantee those wires will be fried before the next oil change.. i would at least routed them to make it look oem.. added wire loom... and made the wires hidden.. for a clean look

[@genso3065]

I got a glowshift water temp gauge . Can't wait to install it on my turbo Baja. Thanks for the installation vid.

[@healmeat]

I want this dude to narrate my life.

[@yyabay]

Rip Wiring and the hose clamps... What a mass for a briliant looking engine..

[@rodsykes6947]

I used a cheap Haigh siphon pump on my 2008 Forester (similar set up to the WRX) to drain the upper radiator chamber and then the upper hose after disconnecting the hose at the radiator end. Minimal leakage when disconnecting lower end of hose and easily absorbed by a small towel. Much easier and quicker than removing engine bay undercover and draining via the radiator plug. Pulled a little over a litre (quart) of coolant and replaced after install of adapter.

[@Arizona_Vineyard]

Oh, really??? I forgot that part. Lost 3 gallons. I thought it was going to be a trickle. Nope then i had to read the instructions because I was stumped on a part. I was changing the oil at the same time. Once i got done it was worth it

[@minimanadam]

Great walk through

[@goldfishninja8086]

I’ll be placing my order now

[@AlienMonkeyDXB]

So... We're working on the UPPER hose, basically one of the HIGHEST POINTS in the system yet you say we MUST drain ALL the coolant... Explain please!

[@aircoolednation423]

i think it isnt needed. just remove the hose and if coolant falls out, then drain the system

[@willk3807]

It's safe practice to flush your coolant system once per year anyway. Or I could have said...stop being an asshole

[@originalgameronline3457]

Lol, I know right. What is this guy doing?? Creating a shit ton more work for nothing.

[@willthecardude6900]

They just mean let some coolant out from the bottom of the radiator so that the coolant doesn't spill everywhere.

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

The video is correct. Drain all coolant and then refill with Glowshift Green Koolant.

[@fernandovera7230]

Un profesional como la copa de un pino, gran video

[@Grumpy412]

Finally, someone pouring liquid out of a can the right way!

[@Kastro876]

Simple install... Only thing I need is those connectors and a tester

[@Data4664]

THNXS!

[@import-chileracingandperfo7322]

when you connect the gauge to the fuse box and use an extension to fit in the fuse space, as you do when you have more gauges and everything needs to be connected in the same way, I mean its light and ignition

[@someguyontheinternet-]

I have found that it's better to cut off a couple of inches off of the radiator hose after cutting it in half, before assembling everything back together. Some of those hoses are in tightly confined spaces and adding length to the hose may throw other things off or cause a kink in the hose in first bend following the splice.

[@jogmas12]

This is the video I was looking for!!!!!! Probably the best video I’ve seen on youtube so far for installing not only glowshift but any aftermarket temp gauge.

[@GlowShift]

Thank you!

[@jamesryan1939]

Wouldn't you want the reading after the thermostat? This would be reading the temperature of the coolant directly after it ran through the radiator, not really representing what the engine temp is.

[@leiladaquil6587]

The wires should be insertef to black flexible conduit to look well managed harness.

[@AirshipRocket65]

Hey Glowshift, do I need the 38mm hose adapter for the same type of Subaru just the naturally aspirated version? I don’t know how big the hose is and I can’t figure it out

[@MrAllaboutgirls]

What size is the sender for this car?

[@JohnA...]

I have a question if you have a few moments. I installed a temp sender just about like you have here to an aftermarket gauge, that worked just fine, however, I went to add in a fan control unit and wired it to the same gauge and it didn't work properly. At lower temps it would read to be a similar temp, however once it got to around 70c it would begin to fluctuate. The control unit would read much lower temps (and seem to be incorrect) than the gauge. I'm not sure if you have to wire something like that in a specific order or with separate wires. The temp sender is single wire, and I have a ground run to the hose adapter (similar sender setup as you did here). The gauge only has power, ground, and sender wires. The control unit is a Dakota Digital fan control unit. Thank you for any help/advice you might have.

[@LiamsGotThis]

I know this is two years late, but I can help! The gauge is designed to be the only thing that connects to a gauge. If you add a second thing connected to the gauge, it actually changes the resistance that the original gauge sees by putting another circuit in parallel (refer parallel circuits in electronics). This might be more noticeable at some temperatures more than others due to the non-linear design of the gauge. If none of this made sense, you would rectify this by having one sensor per piece of equipment.

[@mfn350]

Any brand would be the same method right for water temp gauge.

[@CoolDansta]

Awesome wire manager 😂

[@jdm68]

Can I use 14awg wire as the extension wire?

[@dawsonjames8946]

What do you do when you guys don't sell the proper house size to fit a vehicle. I bought it and now I don't have and can't find out where to put it anywhere else because I have no adapter

[@ramshacks9493]

Does anyone know if I have to cut from the Hot side or the Cold side before I order one, mine is a 03 is300 2jzge I prefer a accurate reading

[@bluebird5974]

What's is ideal temperature..my cheverlate spark get 120 C then fan start...

[@vinniemadrox]

What gauge wire do you use for the sensor wire into the cabin? The wire that came with my guage (the harness) isn't anywhere near long enough to reach inside my car.

[@GlowShift]

We recommend 20 gauge automotive grade wire.

[@MegaDevify]

So, since you tapped into the fuses like that, how do you install other gauges as well? It looks like they’re you can only use a fuse for one gauge, and what if you run out of fuses?

[@GlowShift]

You can wire all the gauges to the same circuits. You just need to put all the red wires together, all the yellow wires together, all the orange wires together, and all the black wires together. You can purchase a multi-gauge wiring kit from our website which will make wiring the gauges easier.

[@kvquackmachine]

Hi, may I know what kind of additional wire you are using? Any specific type of wires or just a simple 10amp wire would do?

[@GlowShift]

Standard 10amp wire is fine.

[@kvquackmachine]

@@GlowShift Thank you.

[@weepnwillo]

What kind of tester are you using to test the fuses-thanks

[@GlowShift]

We use a basic test light.

[@hiccupfpv5757]

So... why do I need to connect it to 3 different power sources 😳 I feel dumb for asking that but shouldn’t I be just fine wiring it into just a normal 12v on ignition and be fine?

[@GlowShift]

The constant 12 volt power connection allows the gauge to remember the color that you set so you do not have to reset it every time the car turns on. The ignition 12 volt turns the gauge on. And the 3rd connection is to enable the gauge to dim when the headlights are turning on.

[@DL-qq4nu]

@@GlowShift Thank you for explaining this. I was dumbfounded. but a serious question is why tho? No one cares about the colors we just want a functioning gauge and no one wants a auto diming gauge either that. So in my case where i just want it to turn on when key is turned the one position i simply just ignore the addition 2 wires?

[@justifiedFaith209]

Can you put whatever sensor you want in the water Sender Hose Attachment, or do you guys supply that?

[@GlowShift]

The temperature sensor will come with the gauge.

[@johnrussell8410]

Interesting that the video did not mention cutting out a section of the radiator hose so that with the Water Sender Adaptor inserted, the hose length remained unchanged. Or did I miss something?

[@GlowShift]

Every application will be different. Some need to be trimmed and some don't.

[@AlienMonkeyDXB]

How about removing a section of the hose as to compensate for the added length of the adapter and keeping to the OEM length of the hose?

[@GlowShift]

Sure, you can do that.

[@UndisputedMRecabo]

@@shaw-man2253 I was curious if there was a reason in this particular application, I'm about to do the same install, except on a Fox 5.0 Mustang and if I didnt remove the amount of hose I'd be replacing with the adapter, my hoses wouldn't be close to stock orientation! I'm surprised that the hose was still oriented properly in the vid!

[@grindsoul]

Hey Glowshift: My temp gauge jumps all over the place after I hammer the throttle. it goes back to normal eventually when I come to a stop, but it will bounce from 0 to 300 and back down to 0 in a few seconds and then settle at 160 until I start driving again.. is this trapped air in the system?

[@GlowShift]

Sounds like a loose connection somewhere. Double check you wiring and the sensor.

[@pauljasondimasaca2462]

questions.... so i pretty much watch your videos all over ...ive decided to order boost gauge water temp gauge and volt gauge... my question is ... do i need to find the constant 12 volts on each gauge? and each ignition fuse? and each head lights on fuse?

[@pauljasondimasaca2462]

what im trying to find out is if i install 3 gauges on 1 constant 12 volts fuse and 3 gauges on 1 ignition and 3 gauges on 1 headlights on switch fuse

[@bballkid7409]

@@pauljasondimasaca2462 did you figure that out? I am definitely not trying to wire each gauge to 3 individual fuses, that’s ridiculous lmao

[@BateMasterJeff9887]

Hey Glowshift. The only wiring i got with my kit are the ones that connect to the back of the gauge and are way too short. I didn’t get the long ones like in the video. I looked on your website and I don’t see the 18 gauge wiring anywhere. What do I do?

[@GlowShift]

www.glowshiftdirect.com/7-color-series-2-gauge-wiring-kit-with-sensor-power-wires/

[@SCHockeyGuy83]

What type of connectors are those and which crimping tool are you using for it I almost botched this up on my first go and had to get creative with needle nose pliers on these it worked but want to get the right tool for the job as I'm fixing to install another set.

[@GlowShift]

Hozan P-707

[@SCHockeyGuy83]

@@GlowShift Thank you for the reply was racking my brain trying to figure that out!

[@WexfordGamingNetwork]

Im aware all the wiring is necessary , but this is all for one gauge. Whats the best way to keep wiring clean if i were to lets say put in 3 gauges? Can i just splice multiple gauges wires into one fuse piggyback connector?

[@GlowShift]

We have a 3 gauge wiring kit where you connect all of the gauges down to one single wire.

[@anagutierrez7218]

Ok so I have an issue, water temperature gauge should read around 180 when radiator fan comes on, when the fan turns on it gradually goes down in reading anywhere form 155-160 degrees. Fans go off and then reads around 180 again. Faulty sending unit?

[@Steve63115]

I don't think this is good at all! This is ONLY checking the water basically at the radiator NOT in the engine. You really need to know what's going on in the engine. REMEMBER! The water temperature is suppose to be maintained in the engine, that's why the engine requires a THERMOSTAT. The above device beyond the thermostat is only checking outside the engine NOT in the engine... Big mistake... Please feel free to correct if am wrong. Bottom line, the water temp after the thermostat while closed will be very different from the water before the thermostat... Basically your only reading the temperature around the radiator/fans... (Not in the engine)...

[@tredizzle83]

I have a boost and water temp gauge am I able to still wire both gauges using the expandable circuit?

[@GlowShift]

Yes. You can wire up to 4 gauges to a single expandable circuit.

[@zackmorgan4500]

Put the Teflon tape on backward

[@akhir_s1484]

If the wire is too short for the temperature, Can I cut it and extend it or not?

[@GlowShift]

We do not recommend cutting the wires directly on the sensor, but the wires that get connected to the sensor and run to the gauge can be extended.

[@GK5_]

If this is installed at the uppermost part of the radiator, gravity pulls the fluid downward so why would you have to drain all the fluid if you're cutting the hose at the top?

[@GlowShift]

It's recommended as a safety precaution.

[@paulwilliams6927]

@@GlowShift do you drain the fuel tank too as a safety precaution?

[@connorsmith4646]

@@GlowShift remove the engine for safety precaution

[@mohdkhuzaimie6457]

How to Install vecumm mitir,,

[@punisherofArizonaUtilty]

I am looking to expand my gauges for my 2008 Ford crown Victoria police cruiser. Where can I find trim that will work

[@itzbeanzzz]

Look up your make and model gauge cluster I’m guessing they make a dashboard pod and a pillar pod

[@Unaveragebean14]

What is the name of those two extended wires (Green&black)? Do they have to have silver innings?

[@GlowShift]

The silver connectors come in the packaging with the gauge. The wires are just any 18 gauge automotive wire.

[@bicdut]

Replace those original hose clamps.

[@JohnMarshton777]

Hye Glowshift when I got my adapter it didnt come with a nut to enable wiring like that. The sensor just had a threaded part on top to attach eyelets to. Do you know anything about this, im having trouble wiring it up. In both your temp gauge videos, you have black and white wires just set into the adapter.

[@GlowShift]

Which adapter are you referring too? Is it a GlowShift product? All of our temperature sensors look like the one in this video so if it looks different, it may not be a GlowShift sensor.

[@JohnMarshton777]

@@GlowShift Hi, I can't remember if the sensor came with the hose adapter (which is glowshift) or the gauge (ebay) But I believe I got it to work not long after commenting haha, sorry about that.

[@GlowShift]

No problem. Glad you were able to get it figured out.

[@pickelrick6377]

So what if I want to install 3 gauges? Should I just splice into all fuse jumpers that were installed?

[@GlowShift]

We would recommend the 3 gauge wiring kit. Will make wiring all the gauges to the same power source much easier.

[@joeysweatshirt]

Hey GlowShift i recently bought the 7 color water temp gauge, however i didn't realize my upper radiator hose is so short and i don't think i'll be able to use one of those hose adaptors, is there any other way to install it without the hose adaptor?

[@GlowShift]

What's the vehicle?

[@joeysweatshirt]

@@GlowShift 1991 240sx with RB20DET swap

[@LiamsGotThis]

I know this is a year old comment- but thought I'd chime in anyways. Usually there's a spot on the head of the engine where an existing coolant temp sensor, switch etc. can be removed and you can use a tee piece to install your new fitting with the correct adapters. Sometimes you can get thermostat housing extensions that have provisions for temp sensors. The way they did it in the video is actually extremely poor. What if the thermostat gets stuck shut? With the temp sensor in the upper radiator hose not receiving any water, the engine will overheat but because the thermostat is stuck shut and not sending water to the upper radiator hose, the gauge will show the engine to be cold which is extremely dangerous as you wouldn't know to shut off the engine.

[@joacimlopez9735]

@@LiamsGotThis I experienced the opposite when the thermostat of my mustang stopped working. Upper rad hose expanded since coolant couldn't get past it(thermostat is located on lower rad hose before the radiator). My guess is that it would depend on where the thermostat is located on the vehicle.

[@corydalton4803]

hey glowshift. i installed the gauge and everything works fine but it reads around 20 degrees lower than what my ecu is saying. i have the sensor tapped into the thermostat housing. any reason why its reading lower?

[@GlowShift]

Difference in the sensor location.

[@jenny-masterchef]

i have similair aftermarket brand but the needle doesnt move.im using a different 2 wire coolant sensor which are works fine but maybe not compatible with these gauges?

[@GlowShift]

No, it will not be compatible.

[@jenny-masterchef]

@@GlowShift yeah i know i ask my mechanic.probably different calibration and sensor resistant.

[@larryeaton7384]

It is my understanding that any inline coolant temperature gauge should be installed before the thermostat. You installed yours on the after thermostat upper radiator hose. Why would you choose this inline section?

[@GlowShift]

It depends on which temperature you want to monitor.

[@Steve63115]

I don't think this is good at all! This is ONLY checking the water basically at the radiator NOT in the engine. You really need to know what's going on in the engine. REMEMBER! The water temperature is suppose to be maintained in the engine, that's why the engine requires a THERMOSTAT. The above device beyond the thermostat is only checking outside the engine NOT in the engine... Big mistake... Please feel free to correct if am wrong. Bottom line, the water temp after the thermostat while closed will be very different from the water before the thermostat...

[@motorolasafi]

@@Steve63115 I was also thinking the same, but once when the T valve opens hot coolant is going to flow through this pipe and guage will show the engine temperature?

[@EkonRekon]

@@Steve63115 The thermostat side is the hot side. Even if the thermostat is off, the engine temp inside the engine will transfer that heat past a closed thermostat.

[@drake.cooper001]

Does the sending unit come with the sensor? Or is this a separate product?

[@GlowShift]

The sensor comes included with the gauge, not the adapter.

[@LongboardManiac]

I'm having an issue, I installed this and tried to go with the directions as close as possible but when I turn my car on the temp gauge just sits at 300° no matter what. Do you know what could be wrong?

[@GlowShift]

Double check the wires to the sensor to make sure they are all securely connected and not pinched. Make sure the plug are fully connected to the back of the gauge. When the gauge is pinned like that, it means there is no sensor connected.

[@LongboardManiac]

@@GlowShift It ended up being a bad ground! thanks for the help

[@dreamingcode]

I have a 1969 Impala and my fuses don't look like that can I still use this product? How would i wire it?

[@GlowShift]

We offer a few different types of expandable circuits to fit different type fuses. Check them out to see if we have one that matches your vehicle...www.glowshiftdirect.com/expandable-circuits/

[@raffyperez9624]

where i could buy the parts of car where the guage was installed

[@GlowShift]

www.glowshiftdirect.com/

[@jeffjames3141]

Can I hookup a mechanical guage to this adapter?

[@North49191]

yes

[@connorcook3123]

what amp fuses should i use on the the fuse taps

[@GlowShift]

We always recommend 10amp or higher.

[@motorolasafi]

Can we use the car own temperature sensor or can we connect this guage with the car guage?

[@GlowShift]

No, the gauge will only work with the GlowShift sensor.

[@motorolasafi]

@@GlowShift ahan

[@timetotalk8275]

Do you guys have a 2nd gen s10 video by chance

[@GlowShift]

Not at the moment we do not. Sorry.

[@timetotalk8275]

@@GlowShift no problem

[@mdnaveed1781]

Is it Available for superbikes

[@GlowShift]

You can put in on whatever you want as long as you're able to properly mount the sensor and have 12 volt power.

[@15hockeysim]

What size additional wire is used?

[@GlowShift]

We recommend 18 gauge wire.

[@bvandme]

If you are installing multiple gauges, say oil pres. and water temp can you combine the power wires into one that will connect to the expandable circuit ???

[@GlowShift]

Yes, we do sell a multiple gauge wiring kit that does just that depending on how many gauges you are installing.

[@bvandme]

I just bought the 3 gauge wiring harness for the old set of your gauges in hopes it would cure some problems but then we decided to buy a new oil pressure and water temp gauge, the tack is OK for now, these are from 2013 and Ive been told the new gauges have been updated with new sensors & wire ing, so will this wiring harness gs-gw3 work with these new gaugesThanks

[@GlowShift]

Yes, the gauge wiring harness is just wire so it will work with any gauges.

[@bobhowells9603]

why do need to install 3 seperate fuse taps for one gauge?

[@GlowShift]

One is a constant power so the gauge remembers your settings, one for ignition so the gauge only turns on when the vehicle is turned on, and the 3rd one is optional to enable the dimming feature when the vehicle's headlights are turned on.

[@DL-qq4nu]

@@GlowShift Wouldnt this be 2 are optional?

[@bryan6687]

Do you really have to drain the whole cool fluid to do this install ?

[@GlowShift]

No.

[@saladasSTi]

How do you make it remember the color?

[@GlowShift]

As long as the red wire from the gauge harness is connected to a constant 12 volt source, it will remember the color.

[@bishop2355]

At 4:12 what wire crimpers are those?

[@GlowShift]

Hozan P-707

[@jjmccloud]

Can't you just use the existing temp sensor

[@GlowShift]

No. The gauge will only work with the GlowShift sensor.

[@Riddle6EOS]

Do you ship this product to Europe?

[@GlowShift]

Yes, we ship worldwide.

[@teshikofurusato4541]

This looks confusing idk if I should spend $200 on gauges.

[@bobhowells9603]

Teshiko Furusato it only looks like about $70 in parts for just the water gauge

[@theblack_6.033]

My water gauge keeps reading 300, but I know that that's not the temperature, because I just started the truck.

[@GlowShift]

Double check all your wiring to the temperature sensor. When the gauge pins itself at 300 like that, it means the sensor is not connected properly.

[@theblack_6.033]

@@GlowShift I just disconnected all the other wires, and left the ground, and red wire connected. In the Gauge it still reads 300.

[@GlowShift]

The gauge is reading 300 because of the sensor wires, not the power wires. The sensor wires are the green one from the back of the gauge and the white and black ones on the the sensor itself.

[@samsmh9644]

3 fuse tap seriously

[@cee5773]

Will you get any codes for doing this?

[@GlowShift]

We did not experience any codes when installing this gauge.

[@LOV2XRL8RL]

Why would you get any?

[@HaydenZ06]

CesarTns bro what lol

[@k-a147]

No you won’t

[@mrconlan7156]

$$$$$ ? How much does this cost?

[@GlowShift]

www.glowshiftdirect.com/water-temperature-gauges/

[@brokenbmw3441]

This entire time I thought it was a water pressure gauge. What’s the point of a water temp gauge besides more precise numbers? Just look at your stock temp gauge. It shows the engines temperature through coolant anyway.

[@chevylvr902]

Some cars are known for crappy gauges like OBS ford trucks. They’re notorious for reading wrong

[@bluemarty8362]

bc racecar

[@jeremiahs4862]

Because some of us drive 90s shitboxes

[@bambambino23]

Thats way 2 much work for a gague. Hook a ground, hood to battery, run wire to gavue....done.

[@bluemarty8362]

its for people who like to do things right not take shortcuts and jerry rig it

[@Steve63115]

I don't think this is good at all! This is ONLY checking the water basically at the radiator NOT in the engine. You really need to know what's going on in the engine. REMEMBER! The water temperature is suppose to be maintained in the engine, that's why the engine requires a THERMOSTAT. The above device beyond the thermostat is only checking outside the engine NOT in the engine... Big mistake... Please feel free to correct if am wrong. Bottom line, the water temp after the thermostat while closed will be very different from the water before the thermostat...

[@richardhbn3308]

this is checking the temperature of the coolant that has just come out of the engine, which is why they’re doing it on the upper hose.

[@PrimericanIdol]

coolant... NOT water.

[@GlowShift]

It is referred to as both. Obviously we are monitoring the "coolant" temperature in the engine now but way back when, water was used in radiators before coolant was invented.

[@PrimericanIdol]

@@GlowShift We should get with the times. It's like referring to DIGITAL video recording as "filming", or calling a fridge an "ice box".