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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 19DB794
Thats the only way I install my electronics. I dont use any t taps or any type of crimp connections. I prefer to install and wire electronics once and do it right once.
Good to hear. I have seen so many people use way to much unnecessary wire as well as crimp style connections.

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A person came to me asking for help on why is stereo fuse was shorting (gauges were connected to the circuit). I removed eight feet extra of wire that had "T's" every which way. Soldered and head shrunk the wiring and the problem disappeared
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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My factory triple gauge panel was wired to a harness off the factory radio. If the factory installs it that way I assume it can be considered correct.

In addition, Prosport gauges use a daisy chain loop system on some of their gauges where each gauge has an input power and output. I have seen as many as 6 gauges ina row wired using this method with no problem. I really don't think the voltage draw from the gauge is that high so wiring one gauge to the next on a small scale is definitely ok.

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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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I also hooked my gauges into my stero, They do have the ports for other things well at least on the deck I have. Wired it in and they shut off when the stereo shuts off.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Thanks for all the help. I should get my boost gauge tomorrow or thursday. If I have some daylight left I might install it once it gets here.
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