Fuel Economy Gauge installation help

Volvo262 · Apr 10th, 2009, 16:54

Hi, some time back now I purchased a fuel economy gauge for my Volvo. It arrived without any instructions on installing it!!!

Does anyone know how?

Regards,
Peter

Suterman · Apr 10th, 2009, 18:23

It should have a + (red) and a - (black) for the backlight, connect the red up to the red wire leading to your clock bulb, connect the black wire to earth point on metal centre console chassis (there should be a common earth point with a bunch of other wires to it)

take a blanking plug out of one of the hole in your inlet manifold (11mm spanner) and install a nipple (from scrapyard volvo) in the hole. Connect a length of 2.5m x 3mm fuel line (from motor factors) or silicone or nylon line to the nipple and feed it though a hole in the bulkhead, later models have a piece of corrugated shroud fitted near the passenger side bonnet hinge for wires and pipes, connect line to back of gauge.

Hey presto!

kev240 · Apr 10th, 2009, 18:27

If it the genuine Volvo gauge, (round type, with a small petrol pump in right hand side and a section going from to clear to red), you will need to take the pressure from the inlet manifold with a threaded connector, remove the small 11 mm bolt from the top, taking a hose from there to the rear of the gauge, the illumination is straightforward, + and - to the dashboard lighting circuit.
Hope this makes sense and helps.
Cheers,
Kevin.

Suterman just got his reply in front of me !!!

Volvo262 · Apr 15th, 2009, 20:42

Thanks for the advice guys...I'll give it a go and let you know how I get on.

Regards

PTJS · Apr 17th, 2009, 20:23

Hi 262

Prepare for counselling - these things can send you mad! Your driving will never be the same again.

Good luck

Phil

johnjp · Apr 20th, 2009, 17:22

This company has a host of parts for this job:
http://www.speedograph-richfield.com...pipelines.html

Apr 10th, 2009, 16:54	#1
Volvo262 I've Been Banned Last Online: Jul 4th, 2016 12:45 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Birmingham	Fuel Economy Gauge installation help Hi, some time back now I purchased a fuel economy gauge for my Volvo. It arrived without any instructions on installing it!!! Does anyone know how? Regards, Peter

Apr 10th, 2009, 18:23	#2
Suterman 240 Turbo Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 05:31 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: shropshire View Photos By: Suterman	It should have a + (red) and a - (black) for the backlight, connect the red up to the red wire leading to your clock bulb, connect the black wire to earth point on metal centre console chassis (there should be a common earth point with a bunch of other wires to it) take a blanking plug out of one of the hole in your inlet manifold (11mm spanner) and install a nipple (from scrapyard volvo) in the hole. Connect a length of 2.5m x 3mm fuel line (from motor factors) or silicone or nylon line to the nipple and feed it though a hole in the bulkhead, later models have a piece of corrugated shroud fitted near the passenger side bonnet hinge for wires and pipes, connect line to back of gauge. Hey presto! __________________ 1991 240 Turbo GL 1992 940 GL 1996 940 GLE Turbo Auto 1985 Bedford CF2 B230E

Apr 10th, 2009, 18:27	#3
kev240 Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 22:09 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: OBAN	If it the genuine Volvo gauge, (round type, with a small petrol pump in right hand side and a section going from to clear to red), you will need to take the pressure from the inlet manifold with a threaded connector, remove the small 11 mm bolt from the top, taking a hose from there to the rear of the gauge, the illumination is straightforward, + and - to the dashboard lighting circuit. Hope this makes sense and helps. Cheers, Kevin. Suterman just got his reply in front of me !!! Last edited by kev240; Apr 10th, 2009 at 18:28. Reason: updated info.

Apr 15th, 2009, 20:42	#4
Volvo262 I've Been Banned Last Online: Jul 4th, 2016 12:45 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Birmingham	Thanks for the advice guys...I'll give it a go and let you know how I get on. Regards

Apr 17th, 2009, 20:23	#5
PTJS Master Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2022 17:32 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Derby	Hi 262 Prepare for counselling - these things can send you mad! Your driving will never be the same again. Good luck Phil

Apr 20th, 2009, 17:22	#6
johnjp Master Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2019 22:56 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Heathfield, East Sussex View Photos By: johnjp	This company has a host of parts for this job: http://www.speedograph-richfield.com...pipelines.html

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