voltmeter install show-and-tell

[sids]

I admit, i did it for the bling factor but it also helps me monitor my crummy alternator, enjoy guys

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1. Remove the seats because its a lot easier to remove them than to work around them. Remove the center console.

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2. I've cut out the cigarette lighter, it has four wires, 2 are for the orange kight ring aournd it and the other 2 are for the actual lighter.

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3. I got an Autogauge Voltmeter, Its made in Taiwan but looks good, it works and has a warning light if ever voltage drops below 11.5v.

<img src="http://www.eclipseworx.com/diy/voltmeter/4.jpg">
4. This is the messy part, you have to cut away a lot of material from the console.


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6. No turning back here.

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7. Constantly check for fitment, the last thing you want is to cut away too much material. When you can force it through the hole, its time to stop, it should be nice and tight.


<img src="http://www.eclipseworx.com/diy/voltmeter/10.jpg">
8. I use terminals at both ends because I know this isn't the last time I will take out the center console

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9. Better shot with no flash. careful not to let the suckers touch any metal, I had the cig lighter power terminal touch something, sparked and I blew a fuse.

10. All assembled up and ready for testing. The meter should read 12.5 - 13 at volts at idle if your alternator is is good.

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11. More bling bling for my dash.

 

[LaserDad91]

LOOKS GOOD!!

 

[MidwayzDSM]

I have to give props when they are due. That's a clean install...

 

[dave99gst]

at-a-boy

 

[SoilentGreen98]

Not bad, I just put a digital gauge on my pillar, but yours looks pretty good.

 

[sids]

gonna have follow up, gonna slap in the SAFC next to it

 

[DSMESi98TFJ]

Great job, yeah the voltmeter is definitely for bling i have one too, Im going to do water temp too but i haven't seen anything on how to install it yet.

 

[Chuckt]

where did you get the digital gauge from and how much was it? looks good

 

[sids]

www.autogauge.com.tw

dunno if they have this in the states, these retail here for about $40, but I got it 2nd hand for $20

I know that Autometer gets subcontracted to these guys in taiwan, browse around for autometer gauges

 

[SoilentGreen98]

where did you get the digital gauge from and how much was it? looks good

I don't have any pics of mine but I bought it from Summit who actually also manufactures it. They're selling it for $32.95

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[devlish]

Very clean install, nice job!

you can also check www.gadgetseller.com for guages as well. they have really small rectangular ones. i just got my 02 volt guage from there, very nice piece

 

[sids]

hey mods, transfer this to the tech writeup pages!

 

[talons95]

so what wires did you hook up to what.Or did I not see it

 

[sids]

cig ligther power and ground connects to the voltmeter

 

[Mattitude v1]

That is awesome. That is a standard size 2 1/4" inch gauge right?

 

[Scrymerr]

I just use greddy TT to monitor volts when I need to

 

[sids]

yep, its the same size as the greddy EGT and boost gauges

 

[glimt]

9. Better shot with no flash. careful not to let the suckers touch any metal, I had the cig lighter power terminal touch something, sparked and I blew a fuse.

The best way to avoid blowing a fuse is to disconnect the battery before doing any electrical work.

 

[sids]

ya found that out the hard way, good thing there was a spare fuse in the box, it was for the sunroof but I don;t have one so I jut swapped them