Removing ammeter questions.

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Dec 7, 2012 | 01:56 AM

whackit

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Removing ammeter questions.

Hi Folks,

I am replacing my (useless) ammeter with a volt meter. Not sure what I have to do to get rid of the ammeter. I'm assuming that once I take the ammeter out of the circuit that I just connect the two wires that passed through it correct?

Dec 7, 2012 | 08:55 AM

jacks61ford

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yes sir you are right

Dec 7, 2012 | 09:47 AM

daveengelson

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If understand correctly, intend removing the 'amp' gauge and used the same wires to connect the voltmeter; if so, not sure that will work and may fry the volt meter, one measures lots of amps whereas the other measures 14-14.5 volts. Perhaps more knowledgeable member can better advise?

Dec 7, 2012 | 10:09 AM

whackit

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Correct. As the voltage passes through the ammeter which measures flow, it has two wires which measures current as t passes through the meter. If the meter is removed you must retain the integrity of that circuit.

The voltmeter is simply connected to any + ignition switched source and ground.

Dec 7, 2012 | 11:23 AM

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Rather than have a lone taped wire and someone not knowing what it's for and removes the tape there's going to be lots of amps running to the dash, or instrument cluster. I would remove the circuit; if nothing else, the wire from the fuse block to the gauge.