Autometer Boost and Fuel Pressure Gauge Install Questions
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Autometer Boost and Fuel Pressure Gauge Install Questions
For those of you whom have the gauges installed. Where did you get power from? I would like connect to the dimmer switch for the gauge lights... where's the best location to do that? Then where's the best location to get power for the actual gauges? Thanks guys.
07-31-2005, 11:25 AM
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If you have the electric sweep ones, you need a power source that does not get turned off while cranking... i.e., sunroof or something like that. I took it off the sunroof.
07-31-2005, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by allmotor_2000
If you have the electric sweep ones, you need a power source that does not get turned off while cranking... i.e., sunroof or something like that. I took it off the sunroof.
What about for the lights?
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Originally Posted by allmotor_2000
If you have the electric sweep ones, you need a power source that does not get turned off while cranking... i.e., sunroof or something like that. I took it off the sunroof.
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
If the gauges do not have constant power (i.e., they loose power during start-up) they will not calibrate correctly.
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Originally Posted by rtatsutani
No, they accurately recalibrate anytime the power cycles off-on. But if that's bad then I will switch mine.
The power during start-up is intermittent. They need to be connected to a power source that stays on once the key is turned to "ON"
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
The power during start-up is intermittent. They need to be connected to a power source that stays on once the key is turned to "ON"
But since everything else is connected to accessories, ON and start (or remoted by it), wouldn't anything electrical like the sunroof (acc. I think) be effected in the same way?
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Originally Posted by rtatsutani
Oh crap, really? Mine seems to work fine, but guess I'll have to change it later b4 something breaks.
But since everything else is connected to accessories, ON and start (or remoted by it), wouldn't anything electrical like the sunroof (acc. I think) be effected in the same way?
But since everything else is connected to accessories, ON and start (or remoted by it), wouldn't anything electrical like the sunroof (acc. I think) be effected in the same way?
No
07-31-2005, 04:38 PM
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On the inner part of the fuse panel located above the parking break area, Acura provides 4 different connector points. They are numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5. Each one provides power under different conditions:
1 - Power on when key is accessory mode
2 - Power on when engine is on
3 - Power when Lights are on
5 - Power on all the time. Constant 12 volts.
In the picture below, the Red wire/spade connector provides power to my hardwired V1 - Only when engine is on. Hope this helps. BTW - were you able to find a 3 gauge pod?
1 - Power on when key is accessory mode
2 - Power on when engine is on
3 - Power when Lights are on
5 - Power on all the time. Constant 12 volts.
In the picture below, the Red wire/spade connector provides power to my hardwired V1 - Only when engine is on. Hope this helps. BTW - were you able to find a 3 gauge pod?
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Exactly what I was looking for !!!!! Rep points for you!!! 
No I was not able to get a 3-gauge pod... yet. I'm going to try and get one made this winter when i'll need the wideband installed once my winter project begins.
No I was not able to get a 3-gauge pod... yet. I'm going to try and get one made this winter when i'll need the wideband installed once my winter project begins.
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Will the "Accessory" connection give me power while the car is running?
Is that the panel under the dash where the SRS connectors are located? You said parking brake but the parking brake on our cars is on the center console.
Is that the panel under the dash where the SRS connectors are located? You said parking brake but the parking brake on our cars is on the center console.
07-31-2005, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Will the "Accessory" connection give me power while the car is running?
07-31-2005, 04:48 PM
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No I was not able to get a 3-gauge pod... yet. I'm going to try and get one made this winter when i'll need the wideband installed once my winter project begins.
07-31-2005, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Is that the panel under the dash where the SRS connectors are located? You said parking brake but the parking brake on our cars is on the center console.
Just on the back side of the driver's side fuse panel.
07-31-2005, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Allout
If you can get your fabricator to do a batch, I'll take a grey one.
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I almost spilled the beans!
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I thought you were talking about my "winter project" not the 3-gauge pod
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1 more thing about the gauge pods...
Most likely I will not be able to get the plastic painted to color match the factory interior. A better alternative is to get a hold of some fabric that is the same color and texture as the headliner and wrap both driver and passenger side A-Pillars to match
Most likely I will not be able to get the plastic painted to color match the factory interior. A better alternative is to get a hold of some fabric that is the same color and texture as the headliner and wrap both driver and passenger side A-Pillars to match
07-31-2005, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
1 more thing about the gauge pods...
Most likely I will not be able to get the plastic painted to color match the factory interior. A better alternative is to get a hold of some fabric that is the same color and texture as the headliner and wrap both driver and passenger side A-Pillars to match
Most likely I will not be able to get the plastic painted to color match the factory interior. A better alternative is to get a hold of some fabric that is the same color and texture as the headliner and wrap both driver and passenger side A-Pillars to match
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You ever thought about tucking the gauges out of plain view? Something that doesn't clue in to the fact that you have engine mods. Just thinking along your lines of "sleeperosity".
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Originally Posted by Blitz
You ever thought about tucking the gauges out of plain view? Something that doesn't clue in to the fact that you have engine mods. Just thinking along your lines of "sleeperosity".
No I need them in a place that is in clear view..
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Originally Posted by Blitz
You ever thought about tucking the gauges out of plain view? Something that doesn't clue in to the fact that you have engine mods. Just thinking along your lines of "sleeperosity".
08-01-2005, 03:09 AM
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Yeah, like that Or I had even thought of using some of the dead space on the gauge cluster OR if you really wanna get creative (giving away my idea) how about get the Navi dash bezel and use the screen area to mount your gauges. Just a thought.
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