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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Where do I put this thing!

Okay so I got a stewart warning boost gauge. I know how to set up the hose part. Only thing I don't know what to do is where to put the two electrical lines to give the gauge power and light. Anyone have a picture of where they need to hook up to? I tried searching and couldn't find anything.. Thanks
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Okay so I got a stewart warning boost gauge. I know how to set up the hose part. Only thing I don't know what to do is where to put the two electrical lines to give the gauge power and light. Anyone have a picture of where they need to hook up to? I tried searching and couldn't find anything.. Thanks
I believe there are only 2 wires right?
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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Yes, that's correct only two wires.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Yes, that's correct only two wires.
One goes to ground which is basically any metal part of the car and the other to power off the light switch. This can also be found behind the instrument cluster also.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Is the light switch a fuse? I'm no good with memory. Do you happen to have a picture of where it needs to connect?
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Well you can tap into the cig lighter light + or any switch the lights up when the lights are turned on. You will need a test light or volt meter to figure out which wire has power when the parking lights go on.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by wizzo 8
Well you can tap into the cig lighter light + or any switch the lights up when the lights are turned on. You will need a test light or volt meter to figure out which wire has power when the parking lights go on.
I dont have either.
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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just run the power to the ACC fuse in the fuse panel. so the light comes on whenever you turn the car on.
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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Tap the fuse box. If you want the gauge light on constant (night or day) use a fuse where power is provided when the ignition is on. If you want it to where the gauge light only comes on with the headlights, you will have to either tap the lighter or the headlight fuse.
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 12:09 AM
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Dude just do it the quick rig way, pull out one of your fuses in the fuse panel jam the wire down in the fuse slot and throw the fuse back on it.....lol I actually did that when I had my subaru cause I was pressed for time, I told my self Id come back and do it the right way later on but it never happened. Look into it more and actually splice it in to your hot wires youll be more satisfied with your work after your done. The easier way to do it is probably just looking at your fuse diagram thats located on the panel that covers your fuse box inside the car. Trace the wires for the volt you need cut it and peice it back together and your rolling.
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 06:28 AM
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Dude just do it the quick rig way, pull out one of your fuses in the fuse panel jam the wire down in the fuse slot and throw the fuse back on it.....lol I actually did that when I had my subaru cause I was pressed for time, I told my self Id come back and do it the right way later on but it never happened. Look into it more and actually splice it in to your hot wires youll be more satisfied with your work after your done. The easier way to do it is probably just looking at your fuse diagram thats located on the panel that covers your fuse box inside the car. Trace the wires for the volt you need cut it and peice it back together and your rolling.
This works just as good as the proper way lol did this with my radar detectors and my defi boost gauge.
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