How do I install a boost gauge [gage, guage] on a 1g, 2g? [ merged ]

[Lunch_Box]

You will have to buy a "T" so you can connect it to a vacum line but other than that it comes with everything.

 

[ProjectTalon130]

You will have to buy a "T" so you can connect it to a vacum line but other than that it comes with everything.

Mine came with everything, but that may be because I got the best one they make, Cobalt Series baby...

 

[xhaust50]

I just tried installing my VDO boost gauge into my Talon, and routing the wiring was a little harder than I thought so it took a little while. Anyway, I have the vacuum hose connected to the boost gauge, butI didn't connect any of the electrical wires yet. To see if the boost gauge was working, I started the car up but gauge stayed at 0. Should my gauge work mechanically without the electrical wiring? I don't want to route everything, mount my gauge, only to find out somethings wrong and it has to all come back down. Thanks.

 

[CyberEye]

I just tried installing my VDO boost gauge into my Talon, and routing the wiring was a little harder than I thought so it took a little while. Anyway, I have the vacuum hose connected to the boost gauge, butI didn't connect any of the electrical wires yet. To see if the boost gauge was working, I started the car up but gauge stayed at 0. Should my gauge work mechanically without the electrical wiring? I don't want to route everything, mount my gauge, only to find out somethings wrong and it has to all come back down. Thanks.

I'm not too sure about VDO's but if it is' anything like Autometer gauges, the electrical wiring should only be for the backlight. As soon as you start your car, the gauge should drop down into vac, You either have it hooked up to the wrong vac line, or there is a really bad kink in it somewhere. My suggestion would be to take the vac line right out, bring the boost gauge with vac line attatched around to the engine bay, t the vac line into where you think it's supposed to go, then start the car, see if it moves, if it's working properly, then you have it in the right spot, and can re-route it back into the car.

 

[xhaust50]

Yeah I might have it hooked up to the wrong line because the pictures in the VFAQ's are missing. Alright, I'll try again tomorrow. Thanks.

 

[xhaust50]

Alright, turned out I T'd into the wrong line. I have it working now. However, I can't get the light on the gauge to come on. I lead one wire to a ground, and the other to the GAUGE fuse in the fusebox. Isn't that right?

 

[HighPsi92GST]

just run the other wire to something like the cig lighter. worked great for me. also make sure the ground is grounded good

 

[fostytou]

autometer warns that those lights can burn out if you run them all the time.... life is even worse while running on hot days. If you want to tap the positive off the hot side of the dimmer switch by your left knee. This will dim the dash lights slightly... but I didn't really notice the difference. Now the light comes on when you turn on your parking lights and fades lower if you are bothered by the bright light.

 

[HighPsi92GST]

autometer warns that those lights can burn out if you run them all the time.... life is even worse while running on hot days. If you want to tap the positive off the hot side of the dimmer switch by your left knee. This will dim the dash lights slightly... but I didn't really notice the difference. Now the light comes on when you turn on your parking lights and fades lower if you are bothered by the bright light.

mine are only on when the car lights are on and iv never had one burn out yet. not to mention the bulbs are cheap to replace anyways.

 

[xhaust50]

When you say wire it to the cigarette lighter, are you running the wire all the way to the lighter or are you cutting into the line for the cigarette lighter?

 

[Turbo Talon DL]

When you say wire it to the cigarette lighter, are you running the wire all the way to the lighter or are you cutting into the line for the cigarette lighter?

He's saying stick the positive for your illumination into the cig. lighter fuse. A good ground is the seat belt track bolts. Any ign ON fuse will work fine.

 

[xhaust50]

Okay, thanks for bearing with me guys. I got it working, but have 3 questions:

1) My boost gauge doesn't register until like 2 minutes of driving. Can this only be caused by a kink? If so, I am going to cut my pillar wack where it is covered by the pod to ensure the vacuum line doesn't get disrupted.

2) I tapped into the cigarette lighter, but the gauge lights up anytime the car is on. Would the only way to change this be to tap into the dimmer switch?

3) My VDO gauge is pretty dim, not nearly as bright as my stock gauges. Is there anyway to make it brighter? Maybe if I run it to a more powerful fuse?

Good things - The gauge and pod fits nicely, and looks 100% stock. I couldn't be happier with them.

I also changed my hatch supports so I can finally lift my trunk.

 

[xhaust50]

Bueller? Anyone?

 

[Defiant]

Bumping?

No.

 

[lngbrdr]

I'm really retarded and can't figure out how to install my boost gauge , so can someone give me a link or something. Also the boost gauge is supposed to come with some sort of t-fiting thing right? Cause mine definetly did not come with one.

 

[lngbrdr]

Also is there anywhere I could go get a t-fitting? Would a place like Autozone happen to have one?

 

[marcmsj]

vaccuum accessories can be found at pretty much any car parts store...

 

[dave99gst]

www.vfaq.com

barded 't' fittings can also be found at most hardwere stores/ home depot

 

[lngbrdr]

okay got her working fine. thanks guys

 

[OverBoostinGST]

someone please help, apc gives some bootleg instructions, anyone got a good website or pictures?

 

[Burnett03]

someone please help, apc gives some bootleg instructions, anyone got a good website or pictures?

apc


tap into a vacuum/boost source such as the intake manifold or FPR and run the line to the boost gauge... then wire the light inside the gauge with 12volt and ground

 

[project_tsi]

here ya go.
http://www.prostreetonline.com/pso/pages/howto/showarticle.asp?articleid=27

http://www.carreview.com/projecteclipseboostgaugecrx.aspx

hope this helps

 

[Sinclair159]

Here i used this site when i put mine on... really nice details to make this install real easy..

This is were to tap the boost gauge
http://vfaq.com/mods/wayback/BradBauer/gauges/boost.html

And this is were to run the 12v wires to
http://vfaq.com/mods/gaugelit.html

Good luck dude..

 

[vaboys2ndgen]

alright a newb question for any1 i guess...


i got an autometer boost gauge phantom series..


0-35psi...(no vacuum) yep that one


not sure if everything is there i need for install can someone post a pic of everything i need just to make sure.. thanks

 

[OverBoostinGST]

it was very easy to do! took 10 minutes to hook up then about 20 to run it through the firewall, thanks a lot guys!