Gauges install - need some hints/tricks
01-04-10, 06:33 PM
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Gauges install - need some hints/tricks
So today i finally got my last gauge (wideband / LC-1 controller) in from vgauges. tomorrow im going to install all three gauges (boost, oil press/temp, wideband) but im unsure on how i should route the wires and vacuum line that has to go into the engine bay. im mounting all three on the A pillar btw.
1. I need to know the location of a grommet so i can run my vacuum line, needs to be as short as possible so i have a accurate reading.
2. is there a under dash/steering column pinout or .pdf file that will tell me which wire goes to which so i can use my ignition wire for the 12v and the headlight wire for the dimmer.
1. I need to know the location of a grommet so i can run my vacuum line, needs to be as short as possible so i have a accurate reading.
2. is there a under dash/steering column pinout or .pdf file that will tell me which wire goes to which so i can use my ignition wire for the 12v and the headlight wire for the dimmer.
01-04-10, 07:06 PM
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did some more looking, im routing the vacuum and other gauge wires through the driver side. i think itll go through the clutch hole since i have a automatic, or through the steering column boot.
still looking for a answer on the headlight wire
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as for the power for the gauges. the ignition 12v constant wire is white with red strip coming from the ignition.
still looking for a answer on the headlight wire
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as for the power for the gauges. the ignition 12v constant wire is white with red strip coming from the ignition.
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01-05-10, 02:59 PM
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if your going to do gauges and need a 12v constant just use the fuse box!
went to western auto and found this bad boy - Ad-line fuse holder
made the power connection soooo much easier.. i just pulled the old fuse for the cig lighter, put this in, put the old fuse back in and crimped my power. now i have working gauges!
went to western auto and found this bad boy - Ad-line fuse holder
made the power connection soooo much easier.. i just pulled the old fuse for the cig lighter, put this in, put the old fuse back in and crimped my power. now i have working gauges!
01-05-10, 05:01 PM
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theres a rubber boot inside the drivers side front fender behind the black plastic right in front of the door. theres already a wire loom running through it and ive got alot of things going through with no problem...sub's power wire, wideband, vacuum for map-ecu, and a second cigarette lighter wired up
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gauges installed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5bjcNNoO6A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5bjcNNoO6A
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gauges are fully wired up!! - besides wideband (waiting for to do my exhaust next week)
wasnt able to get a video or pics today.. i had to do soooo much running around because my oil temp sender was busted, then a friend came over. tomorrow ill get those videos for you. but these gauges look soooo goodd
wasnt able to get a video or pics today.. i had to do soooo much running around because my oil temp sender was busted, then a friend came over. tomorrow ill get those videos for you. but these gauges look soooo goodd
cant wait to see it all up and running. get detailed pics and vid if you can. once again, appreciate it.