Studiogeek

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I got battery monitor. I LOVE having this info at all times and this device dominates my cigarette lighter now.
This device alerted me to my alternator issues and I replaced it yesterday without getting stuck (well it clicked yesterday but I also purchased (super efficient) jump starter that got me going in seconds.)
I didn't waste any time trying to charge the battery or otherwise diagnose my problem.

I want this info at all times.
Has anyone seen a good looking permanently mounted, directly wired digital meter that monitors battery and charging system like this one does?

Studiogeek

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Wow! Almost 100 views and no replies..

Has this been covered before and i missed it?
Is it a silly question somehow?
Is it simply something no one has the answer to?

turbodremz

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Other than any off the shelf volt gauge, there really isnt much for an odb1 car. I looked at your thread yesterday and was going to suggest a ScanGauge or TurboGauge-V, but they are for odb2 and utilize the odb2 port to gather data.

I would say if the item you already have works, install an additional outlet in your car, or get a socket expansion plug.

Studiogeek

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turbodremz<
Thanks, I appreciate the reply. If nothing pops up, I will do just that. It has been working. ;-)

SG

Studiogeek

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Is there any reason

this

this

would not work nicely?

Thanks..

Korey

I mounted something like that on my car. I'll post a picture of it later.

Studiogeek

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I am clueless about odb1 and odb2 (but i will look it up).

I assume we have odb1 from your reply. I didn't see that mentioned in the ads for the gauges' I saw.

I will perhaps have to call the manufacturers.

Thank You TurboDremz!

Cleanshots

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why dont you take that cigaret thing apart and mount/wire it somewhere permanently and have a little cutout for the lcd..

turbodremz

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Pre-96 is ODB1.

I agree with Cleanshots, take the thing apart you have now and hardwire it to the car and make a simple mount for it..center airvent maybe?

Studiogeek

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Awesome idea. If I had seen this first, I would not have ordered the blue one.
i ordered the blue one already but if re-wiring the current one seems better in any way I will do that.


Thank you!!

turbodremz

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That would work just fine, and would actually be easy to wire in. I didnt see this earlier, but that is what I referred to in my first response.

Studiogeek

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Thanks, cant wait to wire it up.
I hope it is that BLUE. I just replaced the interior lights with bright blue LED's. It should look great!

turbodremz

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If thats the brand of gauge I think it is, yes its that color blue. Post pictures once its installed.

Studiogeek

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.............No doubt!

Korey