oh hai - new boost gauge!

Palmer · Sep 19th, 2010, 00:42

My new gauge arrived today, im going to fit it after work tomorrow

One question though:

Where my previous gauge had 2 wires. 12v and earth, this has three.

The guide says

Red - Ignition live
White - Battery +
Black - Battery -

Being the div that i am (aha) where are these wires going?!?!

I presume ignition live would be the same place as i have my 12 v for my current gauge, running off the lights which turn on with the ignition.....

But battery + and -? where to they go :O

barkster1971 · Sep 19th, 2010, 07:46

You'll need one for the general power = ignition so it comes on when you turn the ignition; one for the lights so you can see the numbers light up in the dark which you can tie in to the headlights + so they come on at the same time ;and - is normally to ground so wire into some bare metal on the chassis.

gpl1968 · Sep 19th, 2010, 09:59

What type of gauge is it?
It sounds like it has an electronic pressure sensor as opposed to just requiring a bulb feed.

Palmer · Sep 19th, 2010, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpl1968

What type of gauge is it?
It sounds like it has an electronic pressure sensor as opposed to just requiring a bulb feed.

Nahh its not i figured it out. Because you can change the colour of the dials (ima stay with white though) It needs two feeds, i tested it.

Just one and i couldnt change the colour. but i supplied power to the other wire and then i could

1stRaven · Sep 20th, 2010, 14:30

I had one of them. As long as your not bothered about it remembering your colour, then just tie the two 12v's together and connect to your current 12v source.

Palmer · Sep 20th, 2010, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stRaven

I had one of them. As long as your not bothered about it remembering your colour, then just tie the two 12v's together and connect to your current 12v source.

I did just that me ole fruit

Sep 19th, 2010, 00:42	#1
Palmer Premier Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2021 02:21 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Peterborough	oh hai - new boost gauge! My new gauge arrived today, im going to fit it after work tomorrow One question though: Where my previous gauge had 2 wires. 12v and earth, this has three. The guide says Red - Ignition live White - Battery + Black - Battery - Being the div that i am (aha) where are these wires going?!?! I presume ignition live would be the same place as i have my 12 v for my current gauge, running off the lights which turn on with the ignition..... But battery + and -? where to they go :O

Sep 19th, 2010, 07:46	#2
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 16:56 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	lights You'll need one for the general power = ignition so it comes on when you turn the ignition; one for the lights so you can see the numbers light up in the dark which you can tie in to the headlights + so they come on at the same time ;and - is normally to ground so wire into some bare metal on the chassis.

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gpl1968 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 16:45 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wirral View Photos By: gpl1968	What type of gauge is it? It sounds like it has an electronic pressure sensor as opposed to just requiring a bulb feed. __________________ Gavin 1997 945 CD (B230FK) [RIP: 1991 945 Turbo (B230FT) 1992 945 SE turbo (B200FT)]

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1stRaven Forum Support Team Last Online: Mar 14th, 2018 13:07 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: 1stRaven	I had one of them. As long as your not bothered about it remembering your colour, then just tie the two 12v's together and connect to your current 12v source. __________________ *700R Website*

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