Issopro EV2 Install Problem.
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Issopro EV2 Install Problem.
Purchased a couple of Issopro EV2. Install went pretty good except for the fact that they are not working. Installed with a Potentiometer. Three wires go from the Potentiometer to the gauges; red, orange, and black. I have power to red and orange when the switch is on, orange will dimm and brighten tester light has Potentiometer is adjusted. Power tested in the connector to make sure wires were making contact, all good. Ground is a commen ground that had two other stock ground wires hooked to it. Used the same ground for my tester light, it worked. Gauges are not showing any life at all. Wires match up instruction pics for the connector, checked and rechecked. I am lost. HELP!!
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You did push the connectors all the way into the gauges till they clicked, right? And you forced the wires all the way into the connectors then slid the cover on? On mine I trimmed the ends short so they'd lay inside the cover, that made them push farther onto the connectors instead of having the excess lay up over the little ridge. I hope you noticed the connectors can only be wired one way, there is a notch or something telling you which side the numbers start on. Also, the little plastic tool only fits properly one way. Did you force the tool down with pliers? All I can say is go over the instuctions and the wires again, make sure everything is where is is supposed to be. What about your inline fuse? My EV-2s work great, I love them. Although the pot didn't really do much for dimming, I could've gone without it.
My instructions are packed away in my shed but if you don't figure it out I'll dig them out and double check your hookups.
Which gauges are they?
My instructions are packed away in my shed but if you don't figure it out I'll dig them out and double check your hookups.
Which gauges are they?
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Same thing happened to me Bobby when I first installed mine, but like bigb56 said, double check that the wires are all the way in. I used a small flat tip screw driver to force them in all the way. That little plastic thingy didn't do for me.
Some of my wire jackets weren't split enough to make a connection. try that and let us know.
Some of my wire jackets weren't split enough to make a connection. try that and let us know.
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You did push the connectors all the way into the gauges till they clicked, right? And you forced the wires all the way into the connectors then slid the cover on? On mine I trimmed the ends short so they'd lay inside the cover, that made them push farther onto the connectors instead of having the excess lay up over the little ridge. I hope you noticed the connectors can only be wired one way, there is a notch or something telling you which side the numbers start on. Also, the little plastic tool only fits properly one way. Did you force the tool down with pliers? All I can say is go over the instuctions and the wires again, make sure everything is where is is supposed to be. What about your inline fuse? My EV-2s work great, I love them. Although the pot didn't really do much for dimming, I could've gone without it.
My instructions are packed away in my shed but if you don't figure it out I'll dig them out and double check your hookups.
Which gauges are they?
My instructions are packed away in my shed but if you don't figure it out I'll dig them out and double check your hookups.
Which gauges are they?
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Same thing happened to me Bobby when I first installed mine, but like bigb56 said, double check that the wires are all the way in. I used a small flat tip screw driver to force them in all the way. That little plastic thingy didn't do for me.
Some of my wire jackets weren't split enough to make a connection. try that and let us know.
Some of my wire jackets weren't split enough to make a connection. try that and let us know.
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Went home for lunch and checked everything, again. I have two gauges and they both are doing the same thing, nothing. Power is good into the connectors, I mean right inside where the gauge contacts go in. I am thinking Ground. I used what I am calling a common ground, it is a stock bolt with two other ground wires on it. I am going to replace the end crimp connector I used, had problems with these connectors when used on my boat. If that does not work I am running a ground to my battery just to see if that is it.
And double check the direction of the plug in the back of the gauge, it goes one way, but It will go in backwards....(I did that too when i started to get frustrated)
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Even after I forced the wires in with a screwdriver, some of them didn't break thru the jacket. I stripped off the jackets on the lowest connection, and made sure there was plenty of wire showing on the upper gauge where it goes thru the connectors.
And double check the direction of the plug in the back of the gauge, it goes one way, but It will go in backwards....(I did that too when i started to get frustrated)
And double check the direction of the plug in the back of the gauge, it goes one way, but It will go in backwards....(I did that too when i started to get frustrated)
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Sweet deal. Glad to hear they are working.
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Fuel Pressure is high. I had installed a FRx and if you do not get the regulater spring centered just perfect it will do that, but you don't know until you install a gauge of some kind. Will play with that this weekend. Turning truck back over to wife for a few days, I only get it on the weekends. The truck that is.
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Fuel Pressure is high. I had installed a FRx and if you do not get the regulater spring centered just perfect it will do that, but you don't know until you install a gauge of some kind. Will play with that this weekend. Turning truck back over to wife for a few days, I only get it on the weekends. The truck that is.
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Fuel Press
Fuel Pressure is high. I had installed a FRx and if you do not get the regulater spring centered just perfect it will do that, but you don't know until you install a gauge of some kind. Will play with that this weekend. Turning truck back over to wife for a few days, I only get it on the weekends. The truck that is.
Real glad ya got it sorted mate
.I too fitted the RRFRx. I was aware of the need to centre the little spring to avoid too high a delivery fuel pressure.
I've run and tested for leaks and have had no issues or problems and am happy with this mod.
However; if the only way to be sure that the spring was centred and fuel pressure not too high is to fit a guage as you have ... how else do I know if I got it right
For instance; are there any symptoms I should be on the look out for?
If indeed the spring is not centred, can any damage be done?
Would it overload the electric fuel fuel pump causing it to fail or blow the fuse etc
.Out of interest; how many miles had you been running your truck with this mod before you discovered the higher fuel pressure.
I also believe that RRDs mod incorporates the so called "Shim" designed into it so as to slightly increase the fuel pressure above 65psi anyway.
If this is true, could your higher fuel pressure be attributed to that?
Cheers
Reg.
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Aussie spec Brazilian built 2005 (US 2003) F-250 Superduty 4x4 7.3Ltr Powerstroke: AIS Intake, Zoodad, Cowl Hood, AIH Delete, DIY CCV, BTM muffler, MBRP 4” Black Tip, RiffRaff FRx, JWVB, ARB Air Lockers Front & Rear, V10 Tranny cooler in series with Stock Tranny cooler, Deep Tranny Pan, ARB Bull Bar, Edge Evo with Dash Pod & EGT pyro, Long Range Fuel Tank, VMS in Dash GPS Street & Off Road Nav, Toyo OPAT AT 305 70R 16”on 10” Rims, Moog Greasable Ball Joints, HD Suspension & Leveling Spring for GVWR (GVM) Upgrade to 5,000Kg.
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G'day Bobby,
Real glad ya got it sorted mate.
I too fitted the RRFRx. I was aware of the need to centre the little spring to avoid too high a delivery fuel pressure.
I've run and tested for leaks and have had no issues or problems and am happy with this mod.
However; if the only way to be sure that the spring was centred and fuel pressure not too high is to fit a guage as you have ... how else do I know if I got it right
For instance; are there any symptoms I should be on the look out for?
If indeed the spring is not centred, can any damage be done?
Would it overload the electric fuel fuel pump causing it to fail or blow the fuse etc.
Out of interest; how many miles had you been running your truck with this mod before you discovered the higher fuel pressure.
I also believe that RRDs mod incorporates the so called "Shim" designed into it so as to slightly increase the fuel pressure above 65psi anyway.
If this is true, could your higher fuel pressure be attributed to that?
Cheers
Reg.
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Aussie spec Brazilian built 2005 (US 2003) F-250 Superduty 4x4 7.3Ltr Powerstroke: AIS Intake, Zoodad, Cowl Hood, AIH Delete, DIY CCV, BTM muffler, MBRP 4” Black Tip, RiffRaff FRx, JWVB, ARB Air Lockers Front & Rear, V10 Tranny cooler in series with Stock Tranny cooler, Deep Tranny Pan, ARB Bull Bar, Edge Evo with Dash Pod & EGT pyro, Long Range Fuel Tank, VMS in Dash GPS Street & Off Road Nav, Toyo OPAT AT 305 70R 16”on 10” Rims, Moog Greasable Ball Joints, HD Suspension & Leveling Spring for GVWR (GVM) Upgrade to 5,000Kg.
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Real glad ya got it sorted mate
.I too fitted the RRFRx. I was aware of the need to centre the little spring to avoid too high a delivery fuel pressure.
I've run and tested for leaks and have had no issues or problems and am happy with this mod.
However; if the only way to be sure that the spring was centred and fuel pressure not too high is to fit a guage as you have ... how else do I know if I got it right
For instance; are there any symptoms I should be on the look out for?
If indeed the spring is not centred, can any damage be done?
Would it overload the electric fuel fuel pump causing it to fail or blow the fuse etc
.Out of interest; how many miles had you been running your truck with this mod before you discovered the higher fuel pressure.
I also believe that RRDs mod incorporates the so called "Shim" designed into it so as to slightly increase the fuel pressure above 65psi anyway.
If this is true, could your higher fuel pressure be attributed to that?
Cheers
Reg.
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Aussie spec Brazilian built 2005 (US 2003) F-250 Superduty 4x4 7.3Ltr Powerstroke: AIS Intake, Zoodad, Cowl Hood, AIH Delete, DIY CCV, BTM muffler, MBRP 4” Black Tip, RiffRaff FRx, JWVB, ARB Air Lockers Front & Rear, V10 Tranny cooler in series with Stock Tranny cooler, Deep Tranny Pan, ARB Bull Bar, Edge Evo with Dash Pod & EGT pyro, Long Range Fuel Tank, VMS in Dash GPS Street & Off Road Nav, Toyo OPAT AT 305 70R 16”on 10” Rims, Moog Greasable Ball Joints, HD Suspension & Leveling Spring for GVWR (GVM) Upgrade to 5,000Kg.
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