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Apr 17, 2004 | 10:18 PM

BlueMonster

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Gauges Installed

Hey Guys
I'm interested in getting the pillar gauges that monitor the turbo temp/ and volts. Can the dealer install this set up, or should I go else where? I can not do this myself.
Thanks

Apr 17, 2004 | 10:26 PM

cookie88

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Originally Posted by BlueMonster

Hey Guys
I'm interested in getting the pillar gauges that monitor the turbo temp/ and volts. Can the dealer install this set up, or should I go else where? I can not do this myself.
Thanks

I'm sure the dealer can install them, but you will probably find better labor rates at an independant shop.

Why a voltmeter in the A-pillar? Does the one in the dash not work?

Apr 17, 2004 | 10:32 PM

CAT_man_963

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Yea I'd probably take it somewhere else other than the stealership.... Don't ya have any friends that'll help you??

cookie - ummm... what volt gauge in the dash?? I'm missing something!

Apr 17, 2004 | 10:51 PM

cookie88

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Yea I'd probably take it somewhere else other than the stealership.... Don't ya have any friends that'll help you??

cookie - ummm... what volt gauge in the dash?? I'm missing something!

right below the oil pressure gauge, lower left corner of the instrument cluster. Has a 8 to 18 volt sweep and a little picture of a battery in the middle. You don't have one???

Apr 17, 2004 | 11:03 PM

CAT_man_963

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I have a 2002 and no factory volt gauge! I have an idiot light - 'tis it! I put an autometer one on just 'cause I like to know.

Apr 17, 2004 | 11:44 PM

cookie88

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I have a 2002 and no factory volt gauge! I have an idiot light - 'tis it! I put an autometer one on just 'cause I like to know.

That is absolutely ridiculous. It constantly amazes what the auto manufacturers will do to save a few pennies.

Apr 18, 2004 | 06:07 AM

pancartom

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yup, they took it out when they put in the almost useless tranny temp gauge.

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Apr 18, 2004 | 08:22 AM

CAT_man_963

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yup, they took it out when they put in the almost useless tranny temp gauge.

Yea I think the manual trannny guys do get a volt gauge in it's place from what I've read. Too bad I've got that COMPLETELY usless tranny one in my dash!

Wonder if you could get that gauge from ford or salvage and do a little custom dash work and get rid of the tanny temp? Yea - how does a voltage idiot LIGHT help you?? O hey look my battery LIGHT is on... wait now I don't have ANY lights.... shoot....