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Guage Install Help?
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Guage Install Help?
Just started putting my guages in today, (trany, boost, pyro).
I just installed the trans temp sender into the port on the transmission but my question is how do the wires hook up? I have auto meter z-series guages. The guage has three terminals on the back an the kit came with a two wire coil.
So I assume one wire goes from sender to guage, but which terminal does it hook to an where does the other wire go? Ignition? Ground?
I just installed the trans temp sender into the port on the transmission but my question is how do the wires hook up? I have auto meter z-series guages. The guage has three terminals on the back an the kit came with a two wire coil.
So I assume one wire goes from sender to guage, but which terminal does it hook to an where does the other wire go? Ignition? Ground?
Lead Driver
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I have Ultralites and the three terminal poles were marked on the back of the gauge with an "S" for sender, "I" for ignition (hot key on) and "G" for ground. They were stamped into the metal backing of the gauge.
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Yeah I see that part. I guess Im more confused than I thought.
So do I need to make my own lead for the guage? Just one wire from sender to the sender terminal on the guage? Then one for Ignition and Ground?...........I guess that would make the most sense.
Forgive my ignorance I just want to be sure. Kinda thought that they would have come with better instructions! lol
So do I need to make my own lead for the guage? Just one wire from sender to the sender terminal on the guage? Then one for Ignition and Ground?...........I guess that would make the most sense.
Forgive my ignorance I just want to be sure. Kinda thought that they would have come with better instructions! lol
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Take a look at the instructions from Riffraff Diesels site. They may help you out.
http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/RE..._Gauge_Pod.pdf
Yes, one single wire from the temp sender to the gauge, one from ignition, and a ground. They use resistance to measure the temp.
http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/RE..._Gauge_Pod.pdf
Yes, one single wire from the temp sender to the gauge, one from ignition, and a ground. They use resistance to measure the temp.
Laughing Gas
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Just started putting my guages in today, (trany, boost, pyro).
I just installed the trans temp sender into the port on the transmission but my question is how do the wires hook up? I have auto meter z-series guages. The guage has three terminals on the back an the kit came with a two wire coil.
So I assume one wire goes from sender to guage, but which terminal does it hook to an where does the other wire go? Ignition? Ground?
I just installed the trans temp sender into the port on the transmission but my question is how do the wires hook up? I have auto meter z-series guages. The guage has three terminals on the back an the kit came with a two wire coil.
So I assume one wire goes from sender to guage, but which terminal does it hook to an where does the other wire go? Ignition? Ground?
Lead Driver
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IIRC, Autometers usually don't come with the all the wiring so you need to fab some of it yourself. (I guess the fuel pressure gauge is different).
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Laughing Gas
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chris every one i put in have the same kit as the pic lpop / hpop / volts / boost /ect... ive never seen any different i thought maybe it was a lower price line but they don't look cheap. im stumped it says in there description that it comes with harness or tubing.
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