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Old 04-19-2006, 04:05 PM
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First off...where do i wire the gauges into so that they come on when i turn my lights on? Secondly...where on the ECU to i wire the air/fuel ratio gauge?
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Old 04-19-2006, 04:27 PM
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tap it into the headlight unit... more help can be found on this link Gauge install...
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Old 04-19-2006, 04:31 PM
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haha good work calvin spread the knowledge
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Old 04-19-2006, 04:38 PM
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nice link but Im talking about air/fule and fuel pressure gauges not the main gauge cluster.
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Old 04-19-2006, 04:42 PM
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right but if you tap the power wire into that same place they will turn on with your other gauges....
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Old 04-19-2006, 04:46 PM
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So i HAVE to take the gauge cluster out in order to tap into the light switch?
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how else will you get them to only light up when your lights are on? you can make it so they come on when the car cranks if you like? that would just require an accesory like windows.... id do it to the lights tho cluster is pretty easily removed...
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Old 04-19-2006, 04:54 PM
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I guess thats what ill have to do then...thanks for the help, i appreciate it.

does anyone know where the air/fuel gauge taps into?
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hope this helps...

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that would be what i need...just cant read it. You have a scanner?
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