 Installing an Ammeter, Amps / Gauge / Wire |
 Jan 23, 2007 - 10:44 PM
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I just ordered an Ammeter gauge for my car since I had some problems with my alternator going bad and not knowing because my volt meter read 12 volts...
Does anyone have some tips on how to install it? Thanks! This post has been edited by Jaws4God: Jan 23, 2007 - 10:45 PM -------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Dec 13, 2007 - 10:09 AM
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well I installed the gauge on the output of the alltinator.. it reads about 30 amps when engine running and everything off..
then about 60 when lights and stuff are on.. but the 8ga wire is getting pretty hot plus I really want to read the overall charge and discharge of the battery.. I wish I could install it right at the positive terminal on the battery but the gauge says you can't install it between the battery and starter because it will draw too much amps... anyone know where to splice in the gauge so that I can get an overall charge / discharge of my car? Thanks!! -------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Jaws4God Installing an Ammeter Jan 23, 2007 - 10:44 PM
celicadude04 I believe you connect one wire to the positive out... Jan 23, 2007 - 11:02 PM celicadude04 The stock alternator puts out 70 amps at max iirc,... Jan 23, 2007 - 11:29 PM
Mangozac Got a link to a pic of the gauge you are using? Is... Dec 13, 2007 - 5:02 PM Jaws4God i think the amp gauge helps. Dec 13, 2007 - 8:19 PM Mangozac OK after some checking out the situation it's ... Dec 13, 2007 - 9:15 PM Jaws4God nah, I like you idea but I already have the gauge ... Dec 13, 2007 - 9:29 PM Mangozac QUOTE(Jaws4God @ Dec 14, 2007 - 12:2... Dec 13, 2007 - 9:36 PM Jaws4God QUOTE(Mangozac @ Dec 14, 2007 - 2:36... Dec 14, 2007 - 1:00 PM Mangozac QUOTE(Jaws4God @ Dec 15, 2007 - 4:00... Dec 14, 2007 - 5:56 PM BloodyStupidDavey For anyone else thinking about doing this, what yo... Dec 14, 2007 - 6:24 PM Jaws4God QUOTE(Mangozac @ Dec 14, 2007 - 10:5... Dec 15, 2007 - 12:02 AM Mangozac Yay!
Good job Dan! We'll make an auto... Dec 15, 2007 - 2:06 AM |
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