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can you get splicers at walmart also, or am i better looking at some auto parts store?

Yes, a few dollars for 6-10.

Ok, cool. I just took apart my dash to look at things, what wire is the positive wire for the cig liter, is it the white and green colored one?

Witch ever one is attached to the negative port on the cig lighter. Not trying to be a smart ass, I just dont know off the top of my head. The negitive port is the one on the "out-side" most rim of the two.

Ok, i'll figure it out. So here it goes now that i think i have this down;

yellow wire goes to my positive wire on my radio. (with a 3amp fuse installed in the line)
red wire goes to the positive wire on my cig liter.
black wire gets grounded.

correct?


btw; my gauge just showed up at my door. ha.

PICS!

yes, that schematic will due just fine.

EDIT: fine not tine

This post has been edited by D-Man: Aug 12, 2008 - 4:32 PM

well i won't be installing it untill this weekend. I need to trim some things on my dash, get my plastic cut, get those posi-lock things, and get splicers.


quick question; could i just use a splicer on the radio wire?

you "can" Although, most people wont recommend using them for anything. I usually wont even tell people they exist, but in your case (i'm imagining that you dont have solder equip) it'll work fine for your purposes. Not to be confused with ANY purpose

DO NOT EVER get splicer happy. Otherwise, if you do, and later sell the car, and some dude down the road owns it, and comes to kick your ass... you'll deserve it Trust me, i'm looking for the guy who installed an alarm on my car right now.

G/L

This post has been edited by D-Man: Aug 12, 2008 - 4:37 PM

haha. Ok, thanks. I will take plenty of pics and let everyone know how it goes!

Ok, even after looking into splices and all that, i am still very nervous about using the wire from my radio. What if i used the Ignition fuse from the inside fuse panel would this work? Because that goes on and off with the car correct?


Sorry i know i am being a pain in the ass but i just installed this radio and don't need to F it up already..

with all do respect we have 2 pages/29 replys for a post about instaling a volt gauge. WTF ?

From what I've read, the gauge come with instructions on how to wire it up. I'm sorry to sound like a jerk but if you can't wire in a volt gauge you shouldn't be buying one.

why in the name of Dustin would you need a volt gauge ? battery problems ? alternator problems ? got a couple of big amps and a kickin system to monitor ?

once again, I'm sorry to sound like a jerk but this post saddens me.

Sorry man, i really thought your post was unnecessary. I know how to wire it up i read the dierections. Its only three simple wires. If you had read what we were talking about than maybe you would understand it better.

D-Man was just giving me a better idea on how to wire it up because i thought that the yellow wire HAD to go to my battery, however i was incorrect. All he was doing was telling me that i could use the wire on my aftermarket radio for the reading.

And half the posts are us talking about different types of connectors and wire splicers to use.

And yeah, i have been having battery problems because of my new system. So don't think i'm just putting the gauge in for it to look cool.



..everyone on here is always really chill. I don't understand the need for your post at all. Sorry that i am not as electrically inclined like some people on here. I just wanted to make sure i was doing it right before i did it at all.

This post has been edited by cnelson: Aug 13, 2008 - 5:22 AM

Just FYI [sorry to throw a wrench in your plan] I have two volt meters hooked up to two different spots ATM and you will get a 1volt lower reading from anything in the interior than what is actually in your Battery/Alt line. Also the volt meter will not, by itself, run down your battery unless you just leave the car parked for weeks or something or if the light is on in it [which would indicate you wired it wrong - this is why you have two 12v lines just like the radio or any other gauge].
BTW my volt meters are hooked up to:
1 - Cig lighter power [Reads 12v nearly all the time - not a true reading at all] Gonna move this one to my system after the capacitor when I finish that install.
1 - Battery [reads 12v with engine off, 13-14.5 with engine running - also the Turbo timer has a volt meter display option and it agrees with the this gauge - not the one off the cig lighter] This one will remain my true volts meter so I can keep an eye on that damn alt and get some warning before it goes out hopefully.

yeah, you are right of course; but at least it'll get him hooked up. The battery or the altinator (IMO) would be the ideal location, but if it at least shows 12V, then he'll be fine. It's all for show anyway(as he stated earlier). He'll know that his interior components are receiving 12V of power, where as i doubt he's ready, nor this is gauge intended, to tackle engine tuning and performance building, where he'd have an actual NEED for the gauge. I use the term need lightly in this case.

My justification: It's a show thing more than anything, and this hook-up will allow it to be simple and easy, and not have to run a dramatic amount of lines. For his purposes, it's all he needs.

But you are right of course; DEATH.

BATMAN - I understand dude. But ya gotta crawl before you can walk right? Nevertheless, i do understand

I'm sorry, I over reacted.

Alright well thank you everyone for the input. I really appreciate all the help i get on here, seriously. I wouldn't be able to go anything without this forum.

And the MAIN reason for the gauge is; If i have the car off and i am listening to music than i will be able to tell if my battery starts to drop to low. Because i have had problems where i would be sitting around in a parking lot with some people just listening to music and after a while i go to turn the car back on and my battery would be dead. So i figure if it starts to drop below 10 volts or so, i can start the car and let it charge a little and i won't get stuck having to be jumped.

That's fcuking awesome of you man!
I was thinking how I felt the first time I spliced into one of my Celica's wiring [For a radio no doubt] and I knew you had to remember that feeling ["Oh crap I hope I don't set this MF on fire "].


Surprisingly it doesn't work to well for that - you can still be showing 12V but the amps are too low to crank. I thought much the same as you did years ago. it will help towards that end but don't take it as the be all end all or anything Would need Volts and Amps meters for that I think.
Damn - I really seem to be the rain on this parade - sorry bro - just trying to make sure you know the facts and don't get stranded.

This post has been edited by DEATH: Aug 13, 2008 - 1:40 PM

=\ ahh man that sucks.. but i guess i'll just have to make due.

unless of course i run the wire to my battery right?


is it REALLY that hard to do?

This post has been edited by cnelson: Aug 13, 2008 - 1:45 PM

no. extending two wires is all that's required. (constant(+) and Negative(-)) wire them directly to the battery's terminals.

EDIT: my spelling sucks!

This post has been edited by D-Man: Aug 13, 2008 - 2:18 PM

If you have a dual post battery [Top and side] - the sides make convienent accessory wiring points - just need replacement bolts from Walmart etc for like $2 ea

This post has been edited by DEATH: Aug 13, 2008 - 2:18 PM