Hooking up gauges and have ???? ASAP

[2002BLGT]

I need some ideas on where to connect the illumination wire for my new lunar gauges im putting in tonight , so need answers or ideas quick ????

 

[MT1083]

I had to pull out my dimmer switch to get to those wires. I believe the wire I spliced into was blue with a white stripe.

 

[GT2000JAY]

A multimeter is a VERY handy tool to have for a lot of checks/mods on our cars. When you have the gauges out there are two bolts holding the headlight knob and assembly in - just remove them and probe the wires until you find the one that changes voltage as you rotate the knob - that's your guy.

Jay

 

[01PonyGT]

I used a fuse tap at the fuse box on my 2001 GT. I forget what number fuse it was (#37 rings a bell), but it's listed in the owner's manual as "adjustable illumination". Now the guages in the A-pillar dim with the dash lights.

WES

 

[2002BLGT]

I used a fuse tap at the fuse box on my 2001 GT. I forget what number fuse it was (#37 rings a bell), but it's listed in the owner's manual as "adjustable illumination". Now the guages in the A-pillar dim with the dash lights.

WES

yea 37 was right , where did you get a fuse tap for a mini fuse ??? havent seen any , also , anybody have a good idea on where to T a vacuum line for a boost gauge and is anybody using copper tubing for this or will the plastic work better since the hole in it is larger

 

[scheister]

I used a fuse tap at the fuse box on my 2001 GT. I forget what number fuse it was (#37 rings a bell), but it's listed in the owner's manual as "adjustable illumination". Now the guages in the A-pillar dim with the dash lights.

WES

same way I did mine...works great

 

[2002BLGT]

same way I did mine...works great

what and where did you tie in your boost gauge vacuum line ?? any pics ??

 

[01PonyGT]

yea 37 was right , where did you get a fuse tap for a mini fuse ??? havent seen any

I got it at PepBoys. The one I got was made by Littelfuse, I think. It replaces the fuse and actually adds another circuit to the fuse box. You remove the fuse and replace it with the tap. the tap has two spaces for fuses. One for the original circuit and one for the new one. There's also a wire preattached that you connect to the lead from the guages. I used two of these for the guages (one for the illumination and one for the power). Works well and doesn't overload anything. I think they were about $9 each. The only down side is you can't put the cover back on the fuse box.

WES

 

[scheister]

what and where did you tie in your boost gauge vacuum line ?? any pics ??

If you're at the front of the car looking in at the engine bay, you will notice there are some 1/8" red plastic lines near the injectors and the intake. These are probably wrapped in blaack tubing. You just have to look for them. Any of these red lines will do fine. I just bought a T-fitting from autozone and hooked my boost line in there. You might have to get a couple of adapters to make the lines fit snug with the T-fitting. Good luck, dude`

 

[2002BLGT]

cool but no pep boys around me , anybody know if there are any around T&Js since im heading down there tonight ??

 

[scheister]

I got it at PepBoys. The one I got was made by Littelfuse, I think. It replaces the fuse and actually adds another circuit to the fuse box. You remove the fuse and replace it with the tap. the tap has two spaces for fuses. One for the original circuit and one for the new one. There's also a wire preattached that you connect to the lead from the guages. I used two of these for the guages (one for the illumination and one for the power). Works well and doesn't overload anything. I think they were about $9 each. The only down side is you can't put the cover back on the fuse box.

WES

LOL I did the same thing......bout a month later, I couldn't figure out why my wipers would work....I just jiggled the fuse tap and they worked again. Just make sure that you have the fuse tap secure, or the vibration from the car might jiggle it loose.

 

[2002BLGT]

Oh and my A/F was working fine , then cut the car off and started it back up and nothing ?? what gives ??

 

[scheister]

dude..there is a Home Depot near T&J..you might find em there

 

[scheister]

Oh and my A/F was working fine , then cut the car off and started it back up and nothing ?? what gives ??

A/F gauge? I dont use one

 

[2002BLGT]

well i am probably going to have to take it all back apart when i get back from Tims since im not going to have time to fix them before i leave tonight , fuel pressure is working though and thats all Tim was concerned about .