Fogging Autometer guage

[Hartman]

I just installed an Autometer tranny temp guage, and yesterday it started fogging on the inside. You can still read the guage but I have to believe it isn't normal. I thought it might go away but it happened again this morning.

Has anyone else had this problem?

 

[Alec]

I'd say take the bulb out so the back is open and stick the gauge under a hot lamp for a while to get all the moisture out. Then reinstall it, making sure everything is sealed. If it happens again, exchange it.

 

[aldive]

No, ita not normal. I would replace it.

 

[Alec]

Just trying to give him an alternative in case exchanging it is a PITA.

 

[Hartman]

I'll give Autometer a call tomorrow and see what they say. I don't know how moisture would get inside in the first place.

 

[aldive]

I would just take it back to where I got it.

Good luck....

 

[Hartman]

I ordered it from Summit so I don't really want to ship it back to them if Autometer will just send me a new one.

 

[aldive]

Summit has great customer service, I bet they will send you a replacement.

 

[Alec]

Originally posted by Hartman
I'll give Autometer a call tomorrow and see what they say. I don't know how moisture would get inside in the first place.

The bulb hole.