W06EMR

I am installing a mechanical boost gauge, electrical oil pressure and electrical oil temperature gauge. Here are my questions:

1. Where is a good place to run the wires coming from the gauges out to the engine bay?

2. On the mechanical boost gauge, can I extend the hose if it is too short? Is that a particular hose?


3. I need to tap into ACC power can I get that from the factory harness that goes to the Radio? If it does what color is that wire? (Sorry my car is an RS no radio)

4. I alos need to tap into a parklight source, is this line also available in the factory radio harness? If yes what color is it?


All the help is appreciated. Thanks,

TheKidd113

iTrader: (2)

1. You can run the wires through the boot in the firewall right behind the pedals or on the passenger side, there is a small hole that you can run the wires through.
2. You can extend the vacuum hose to any port that registers boost. Most people tap into a hose that is running from the intake.
3. If you have a 12 volt circuit finder (auto zone sells them for less than 5 bucks) you can do the hunt and peck for a 12 volt source. I don't know off the top of my head what the factory wiring color is on the stereo.
4. You can tap into your light switch, again search for a 12 volt source that turns on only when the light turns on.

Hope this helps

W06EMR

Thanks for the reply, can I just drill a hole right behind the radio firewall?

TheKidd113

iTrader: (2)

I wouldn't. Not unless you are absolutely sure where the drill bit will come out. Running it through the boot is how I have installed several guages and electrical lines.

nollij

iTrader: (21)

Do you have any pictures of this? I was looking at the firewall and could not see the grommet or holes.