Gauges
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Printed Date: May 18, 2024 at 4:19 AM
Topic: Gauges
Posted By: timkins
Subject: Gauges
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 7:35 AM
I put new VDO gauges in my street rod and ever since the installation when I turn the headlight on the Temp Gauge starts to climb and the Oil Pressure Gauge starts to drop. As soon as I turn the headlights off the gauges return to what I think is normal. I am stumped. Is this a bad ground for the gauges or a faulty alternator or what?
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Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 10:05 PM
You need to clarify some information. Are the two guages indicated above the new VDO's?
1. How have you supplied +12 VDC to power the guages?
- switched, unswitched, ignition, battery?
2. Where are the guages grounded? And how were they grounded?
3. How is the sending unit installed? Mechanical / electrical units?
- Did you simply splice into the OEM sender(s)
- Did you install your own? And are they properly seated with the appropiate fittings?
Regards
EVIL Teken . . .
Posted By: silverado94
Date Posted: September 09, 2004 at 8:37 AM
i would move the gauge grnd to a new spot . maybe to a good clean spot on the frame or the engine block . i did a simulated set up like that and i put my gauge grounds on a firewall bolt from inside .
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