I've got the MR package in my new '05 MR. It includes the factory 3 gauge pack. These include the volt gauge in the left, the temp gauge in degrees celcius and the boost gauge in the right side (I think it reads in K/sq in.) Anyway, my question is about the temp gauge. It will barely get to 80°C mostly it reads around 70°C. What exactly is it reading? The gauge range goes much higher than that. I think it reads roughly less than 1/4 of its range.

70° C = 158° F
80° C = 178° F

I guess those are normal readings for engine coolant temp. I wonder why the gauge only uses suc a small part of its range......

 

oil temp.

 

Correction, actually the temps today in my ride home from work were barely in the 50°C - 60°C range....... That's 122°F - 140°F.... I guess that's good. Where does it say those are oil temps?

 

The gauge measures oil temp via a sensor that also serves as the oil pan drain plug.

BTW, it's unfortunate that Mitsubishi put those gauges in the lower location. I've swapped positions with my radio in mine, which makes them much more useful:

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=110698

 

I really like how you did your lights . Tell me, how hard was it to move the gauges and radio?

 

It's very simple. Each device fits perfectly in the other's slot. You simply remove each, push the gauge connectors to the top slot, pull the radio harness down to the bottom slot, and reinstall.

There are two screws to the big plastic bezel that surrounds the gauge panel. Look just above the gauges and you'll see them pointing upward. Unscrew these two and pull the big black plastic bezel right out. Then, unscrew the 4 screws that anchor the gauge panel. Carefully unplug the three gauge connectors and the vacuum hose to the boost gauge, and the assembly pops right out.

To get to the radio, switch the 3 climate control knobs completely to the farthest counterclockwise position and pull them right out. You will see one screw just below the temp knob shaft on the left and the other just below the function knob shaft on the right. After removing these two screws, you can pull the entire climate control bezel right out (it takes some effort because it's clipped in). Unscrew the 4 screws that anchor the radio, unplug the antenna lead and radio harness and you're in business.

Now, if you want the red lighting, that takes a bit more planning.

 

Thanks a lot I think i'll do that very soon. I'm familiar with the removal of the upper bezel since I used to have my gauges where the radio used to be. However, I never removed the radio (someboy else installed my HU). It sounds simple, I'll definitely try it. My biggest concern was to make sure all the wires connections, etc. would swap easily from one place to another. l

 

My oil temp reads between 70C to 85C on normal driving, and when i drive it hard, goes up to 90C. These temp readings are the same when i have my '03 Evo 8. Same here, I swapped my gauges with the radio location, much better view on my gauges.

 

I get between 55-70 degree temps during all kinds of driving. The reason the reading is so low as others have said is cause the sensor is mounted in the coldest part of the oil system, the bottom of the oil pan. It's a pretty dumb gauge, I'd much rather have a factory oil pressure gauge in its place.

 

While it's true that the oil is likely to be warmer in some places than others, the fact is that it definitely circulates through the engine and does not remain stationaty in the oil pan.... It even goes through the oil cooler in front of the engine. I'm sure the gauge show the temperature of all the oil as it goes by the sensor. Now, I don't know if the oil temp is measured before or after it goes through the oil cooler... That might make a huge difference.

 

Oh boy, I tried to do that today but ran into trouble right away . I found the screws it the bottom piece easy enough and took them out, however, I could not get the platic pice out. How does it attach? It's in there very well fastened and i was afraid to break it.....

Secondly, I got the bezel off the climate control and the radio out, no sweat. I even got the white connector off the back of the radio, but the antenna wire is a different animal. How does it come off? I tried pulling it, but it does not budge and i was afraid to break it. I tried to unscrew it, but all it did was wind the antenna wire into knots.... How does that sucke come out?

Any more detailed info and/or pictures would be greatly appreciated

 

The lower molded plastic bezel comes straight out. Once the two screws are out, you'll need to manipulate some leverage, then give it a good pull and it will come out.

The antenna plug also comes straight out. No unscrewing, just grab it and pull it out!

 

Thanks, I did a search (duh...) and found the info about the radio antenna. The bezel attachment and removal was not clear. I'll probably try prying out the lower plastic panel/bezel by inserting a thin blade screwdrived or something like that and leveraging it out. Do you think this will work?

 

If you can pry it out just enough to get your fingers in there, pull it right out. It will come out with a big snap.

 

Thanks, I'll try it again, maybe tomorrow in the daylight