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boost gauge finally fitted(nw with pics)
« on: 08 October 2008, 16:41 »
as above took me about 2 hours to do what a pain in the a@@  :angry:,but the problem i hav now is i cnt really see it props because i hav no power to light it up in the day,i didnt now there to get the 12v power source from there is 1 part you can get it but u need a fuse because it 1 of the main leads comin from the battery no fuse ur car may go on fire not good  :shocked:.

so if any could help me it would b greatfull  :wink:

o and it is boosting at about 18 to 19 psi is that about right  :smiley:



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Re: boost gauge finally fitted
« Reply #1 on: 08 October 2008, 16:44 »
i think u can get power from ur head unit somehow, but i could b chattin sh*t :p

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Re: boost gauge finally fitted
« Reply #2 on: 08 October 2008, 16:46 »
i think u can get power from ur head unit somehow, but i could b chattin sh*t :p

hav seen said b4 but not sure if u can i hope u can does any body nw if u can   :undecided:

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Re: boost gauge finally fitted
« Reply #3 on: 08 October 2008, 16:48 »
i think u can get power from ur head unit somehow, but i could b chattin sh*t :p

hav seen said b4 but not sure if u can i hope u can does any body nw if u can   :undecided:

thought you were tapping into the headlight switch?  :undecided:

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Re: boost gauge finally fitted
« Reply #4 on: 08 October 2008, 16:52 »
i think u can get power from ur head unit somehow, but i could b chattin sh*t :p

hav seen said b4 but not sure if u can i hope u can does any body nw if u can   :undecided:

thought you were tapping into the headlight switch?  :undecided:


i hav rhys but it only cums on when u switch the lights.

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Re: boost gauge finally fitted
« Reply #5 on: 08 October 2008, 16:54 »
i think u can get power from ur head unit somehow, but i could b chattin sh*t :p

hav seen said b4 but not sure if u can i hope u can does any body nw if u can   :undecided:

thought you were tapping into the headlight switch?  :undecided:


i hav rhys but it only cums on when u switch the lights.

ah bugger  :sad: i'll have a think and see what i can find

EDIT - what about rear windscreen or cigarette lighter?  :undecided:

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Re: boost gauge finally fitted
« Reply #6 on: 08 October 2008, 17:05 »
i think u can get power from ur head unit somehow, but i could b chattin sh*t :p

hav seen said b4 but not sure if u can i hope u can does any body nw if u can   :undecided:

thought you were tapping into the headlight switch?  :undecided:


i hav rhys but it only cums on when u switch the lights.

ah bugger  :sad: i'll have a think and see what i can find

EDIT - what about rear windscreen or cigarette lighter?  :undecided:

would thats wrk plus the wire from the boost gauge wudnt b lone enought so wud normal speak wire do.

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Re: boost gauge finally fitted
« Reply #7 on: 08 October 2008, 18:29 »
never fitted one but like with all switches there should be a perm live at the light switch plug or ignition live !!

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Re: boost gauge finally fitted
« Reply #8 on: 08 October 2008, 18:41 »
thxs guys

but i hav powered it from the stero hav got pics will post them up when i take more of in the dark looks ace  :smiley:

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Re: boost gauge finally fitted(nw with pics)
« Reply #9 on: 08 October 2008, 19:04 »
is that the gauge off SWG motorsport? Ordered that today, well the gauge any way looks really good, just got to get the vent pod see how flush i feel lol