need help with my Boost Gauge installation

[95dsmtsi]

Hi, I'm new to DSM and my first project is to hook up a Boost Gauge. So I found this topic on DSM tech : tp://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205099 by DGajre777. I did the same think but the gauge doesn't move or show me how much psi I'm running. So I am I doing any thing wrong or does any body know why isn't working with me.

 

[TSG59_Steve]

Kink in the line anywhere?

 

[FL_TalonTsi]

are you sure you put the T fitting in the right line?

 

[dikdiamond]

You're sure you are using the line from the fuel pressure solenoid? My first time I tapped into the purge control solenoid line by accident,even with a good how-to . Double check just in case,it happens to everyone

Edit:New or old gauge?

 

[DGajre777]

Mechanical or Electric boost gauge?

 

[FL_TalonTsi]

easiest way to tell if your tapping the right line is look for the fuel pressure solenoid, you'll know which one it is by this little piece coming out of it.

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[dikdiamond]

easiest way to tell if your tapping the right line is look for the fuel pressure solenoid, you'll know which one it is by this little piece coming out of it.

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That's how I figured out I had tapped the wrong solenoid...remember the one with the "knob" is what you want

 

[95dsmtsi]

I'm using a Mechanical gauge and I did the same thing as in the pics. I think the gauge is not working but its brandnew!. What do you think?

 

[dikdiamond]

No kink in the line,and a new gauge,hooked up correctly...take it back,it could be faulty.

 

[95dsmtsi]

I took it back because its was broken for shower. So guys what do you think about ebay gauges is it good or not?

 

[dikdiamond]

Here are a few threads to check out. I have an Autometer boost gauge so I can't comment on Ebay gauges.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205416&highlight=ebay+gauges

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215410&highlight=ebay+gauges

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200190&highlight=ebay+gauges

Try searching around a bit these are the ones I found first hand

 

[dikdiamond]

Here are a few threads to check out. I have an Autometer boost gauge so I can't comment on Ebay gauges.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215410&highlight=ebay+gauges
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205416&highlight=ebay+gauges
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200190&highlight=ebay+gauges
Try searching around a bit these are the ones I found first hand

 

[FL_TalonTsi]

i got 2 gauges and a pod, i saw them on ebay but i didn't buy them on ebay, i went to their website. the gauges are called glowshift gauges. they are really nice gauges and the cool thing about them is they have 7 interchangeable colors. mine work perfectly fine and they were only about $80 for 2 gauges and a pod.

 

[TSG59_Steve]

Glowshift makes good stuff. I've used many of their products.