boost gauge

[stevo-with-the-evo]

Got ma self a boost gauge wondered where the best place to wire the illumination wires into? any help would be appreciated.

 

[sponners]

wheres the gauge mounted? remember to use the switched 12v supply.

 

[stevo-with-the-evo]

havent mouted it yet just wondered before i start?

 

[sponners]

rear of the stereo would probably be the easiest.

 

[frankie2531]

hi mate mine is boost gauge is to the right of the speedo and have got my feed from the the igntion switch with you will need the ign feed live, a earth ,a perm live and a live from the light switch to light it up hope this helps mate

 

[sponners]

is this a mechanical boost gauge?

if not then as above, you'll need a permanent live also.

 

[stevo-with-the-evo]

whats best way to tell which wires are which?

 

[stevo-with-the-evo]

yea its mechanical wires are just for back light

 

[rossy86]

aright stevo i used my cig lighter for my illumanation of my gauges as that aint allways live scotch lock it that has worked fine with mine!

 

[stevo-with-the-evo]

aright stevo i used my cig lighter for my illumanation of my gauges as that aint allways live scotch lock it that has worked fine with mine!

did u do it yoursel ross?

 

[rossy86]

yeah bud was easy enough mate

 

[rossy86]

could take some pics the morn and post them up show you where i tied in if you want m8?

 

[stevo-with-the-evo]

yeah bud was easy enough mate

cool i'll go that route sounds easier than into ignition wires! just t into them yea?

 

[rossy86]

yeah i just got some scotch locks and t into with them no need to cut wires ect!!

 

[stevo-with-the-evo]

Scotch locks? never heard of them?

 

[rossy86]

have a look at this bud

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[stevo-with-the-evo]

have a look at this bud

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ah i see wot u mean now, i know wot they are. cheers for the help ross

 

[Wayne'o]

i'm thinking of getting a couple,
but really not sure where to start with the electrics and wiring to get the indication, like oil temp , boost etc

anyone help me

thanks

 

[rossy86]

aright wayne you stay in aberdeen dont you so when ever u get your self sorted with gauges give me a shout on here ill easily give you a hand m8? for your oil temp u will need a oil filter adapter/sandwhich plate oil filter sandwich plate items - Get great deals on Vehicle Parts Accessories, Tuning Styling items on eBay UK!

and it will depend if your gauges are mechanical/electrical but just give me a shout and ill give u a hand. ive also got hose that u use for tying in the boost will just need to get a t piece which are easy enough to pick up.

hope thiis helps m8

 

[rossy86]

aright stevo my computer is been g** its not letting me upload pics
ill try explain the best i can u will need to take out your centre console where the ashtray and the cig lighter is and also the panel under yor steering wheel which is just 4 screws the centre is just clips! once u have that off u have 2 wires going to your cig lighter the one with a black end and one with a white you want to scotch lock your wire from your gauges onto the white not the black. thats more or less it if my computer sorts itself out any time soon ill put pics up m8!

hope this helps bud
ross