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Jan 24, 2012 | 09:27 AM

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BRay09

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I would assume it's just one wire per gauge that you need to tie into your running lights (if you only want the gauges on when your lights do) or a key on/off power source.

Jan 24, 2012 | 09:30 AM

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BRay09

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Did you have to tap that hole or is it threaded and just have a plug in it?

Jan 24, 2012 | 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BRay09

I would assume it's just one wire per gauge that you need to tie into your running lights (if you only want the gauges on when your lights do) or a key on/off power source.

I watched one of their install videos, and they have a fuse bypass like plug where they just tap into the fuse plugs. that looks the simplest way to do it.

Jan 24, 2012 | 10:01 AM

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Probably is. That's the way I'd do it especially if it comes with it.

Jan 24, 2012 | 10:06 AM

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ToMang07

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I have the 3 in 1 gauges and am very happy with them... had them for a year now with no issues.

Jan 24, 2012 | 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Leemakesmepee

I couldnt find a link on your site for them. Do you still sell them?

I sell lots of stuff, I just don't have everything on my site.

Let me know what you want, phone or email is best.

They offer a wiring kit, but I don't recall if I used it.
Also, their Elite gauges are not much more money (if any) and have a better wiring system, and offer recall and max settings. I got the Elite for my 6.0 but have not installed them yet.

You don't tap into the lights on the truck. They just need a key-on source as the gauges need to be illuminated and will be 'on' all the time the key is on.

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Jan 24, 2012 | 11:15 AM

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I have my ISSPRO's linked to the fuse and they operate only when my lights are turned on. I also got the dimmer so I can control the gauge brightness w/o changing the gauge cluster in the dash.

I have EGT, Trans and Boost, but hindsight I wish I would have gotten a scan gauge instead of boost, or a 4th pillar position.

Who on here has the scan gauge and what are the top things you use it for?

Thx

Jan 24, 2012 | 11:26 AM

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Who on here has the scan gauge and what are the top things you use it for?

A lot of people constantly talk of using it for ICP, DC%, and diagnostics.

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Jan 24, 2012 | 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BRay09

Did you have to tap that hole or is it threaded and just have a plug in it?

It's just a plug, remove and install .

I've got the three gauges on the pillar and the scangauge on the steering column. It's been on battery voltage lately for one of the settings cause of my issue I've been having. Mike, do a search on scan gauge and you'll find lots more info I'm sure.

Jan 24, 2012 | 12:07 PM

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Who on here has the scan gauge and what are the top things you use it for?

Once the honeymoon was over I usually monitor EOT and Boost. Sometimes in the winter I'll watch EBP and in the summer Transmission temp. Watching ICP, IPR% and Injector pulse width is pretty boring unless you are trying to find a problem.

Jan 24, 2012 | 12:30 PM

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I just ordered mine, I went with the 1500* pyro, Boost (35 psi) and Fuel Pressure (100).

Jan 24, 2012 | 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MHammer21

Who on here has the scan gauge and what are the top things you use it for?
Thx

I usually display EOT and IPR DC% on mine. Every now and then I will switch it to exhaust back pressure, battery voltage, coolant temp, or boost. The only time i use it for boost or exhaust back pressure is when I'm monitoring them both to see the EBP to boost ratio... I also have the red lights on top set as a shift light b/c I like shift lights. LOL.

Of course we also use the gauge for cylinder contribution and buzz tests along with pulling and clearing codes.

Jan 24, 2012 | 03:41 PM

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MHammer21

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Thanks to all for the scan gauge info.

Darin,
How do you line the steering column gauge pod? I have heard that they don't fit OBS "perfectly"

Jan 24, 2012 | 04:17 PM

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427 fordman

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Once you trim the back off it fits just fine. It isn't perfect though. I still need to fasten mine in there as it just sits on there now. Maybe I'll remember to do that now its in the heated part of the shop. It comes with fasteners to fasten it on with. I hate to give it my full recommendation till I actually fasten it down though

. I think it will be ok as its snug on the column, just gotta get it done.

Jan 25, 2012 | 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by strokin'_tatsch

... Every now and then I will switch it to exhaust back pressure, battery voltage, coolant temp, or boost...

You meant Oil Temp, or did you add on a coolant sensor?

And I was wrong about the GlowShift and dimmers. I opened the Elite boxes up last night and there is a wire to connect to your dimmer if you want. I've never had an issue with the gauges full-on, not sure if I'll bother with a dimmer.

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