Probably stupid question
#1
Probably stupid question
I figured i'd post in this section since I want details on wiring up a mechanical boost/vacuum gauge on the S197, the SN95 seems different in the how to's i've seen...unless i'm retarded. Wiring isn't my thing but i'm giving it a go...the ground is done, no problem there. But how do I wire the lighting, just run the power cable from the gauge to the headlight switch or do I run it into an add a circuit-then to the gauge? I'm so lost, thanks in advance! Pictures would be appreciated also. If it matters it's an LED gauge, Autometer Cobalt series.
Last edited by 05SatinSilverGT; 04-29-2012 at 07:04 PM.
#2
seems to me gauge power should be run to a switched 12vdc source, i'm
not sure if you have 3 wires (power, ground, lighting) or not, but maybe
something here, will help you out....
http://home.comcast.net/~cookpaging/...augePower.html
not sure if you have 3 wires (power, ground, lighting) or not, but maybe
something here, will help you out....
http://home.comcast.net/~cookpaging/...augePower.html
#3
seems to me gauge power should be run to a switched 12vdc source, i'm
not sure if you have 3 wires (power, ground, lighting) or not, but maybe
something here, will help you out....
http://home.comcast.net/~cookpaging/...augePower.html
not sure if you have 3 wires (power, ground, lighting) or not, but maybe
something here, will help you out....
http://home.comcast.net/~cookpaging/...augePower.html
#4
If you only have a ground and power wire, shouldn't that power wire be providing the light power also?
Is there an accessory line or is it just two wires coming out of the back? Which gauge did you get?
Have you already wired it up to check or are you do preliminary homework?
Is there an accessory line or is it just two wires coming out of the back? Which gauge did you get?
Have you already wired it up to check or are you do preliminary homework?
#5
If you only have a ground and power wire, shouldn't that power wire be providing the light power also?
Is there an accessory line or is it just two wires coming out of the back? Which gauge did you get?
Have you already wired it up to check or are you do preliminary homework?
Is there an accessory line or is it just two wires coming out of the back? Which gauge did you get?
Have you already wired it up to check or are you do preliminary homework?
Last edited by 05SatinSilverGT; 04-29-2012 at 09:24 PM.
#6
I would use some type of accessory line like the radio power wire. That way it only turns on when the cars ignition is in the on or ACC position. I would also run an inline fuse on it just in case something goes haywire with the radio.
#7
I have a Cobalt, but it is a 6159... Wired to the headlight switch for illumination when the headlights are on, and used an add-a-fuse to the SJB for the power when the key is turned. Forgot exactly which fuse I used, but it probably was one for the radio...
edit:The 6107 is mechanical, so you should probably just run your other wire to your headlight switch.
edit:The 6107 is mechanical, so you should probably just run your other wire to your headlight switch.
Last edited by red96v6; 04-29-2012 at 09:56 PM.
#8
I have a Cobalt, but it is a 6159... Wired to the headlight switch for illumination when the headlights are on, and used an add-a-fuse to the SJB for the power when the key is turned. Forgot exactly which fuse I used, but it probably was one for the radio...
edit:The 6107 is mechanical, so you should probably just run your other wire to your headlight switch.
edit:The 6107 is mechanical, so you should probably just run your other wire to your headlight switch.