RaGe Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 searched and searched. Cant find anything. Ok, i will be running 4 gauges. I already have two mounted in the cubby pod. i am getting power from the fuse box ( fuse slot 11 ). The illumination is coming from the purple wire or something along that line from in behind the clock. I will be running an oil pressure gauge along with a LC-1. i will need 3 more power sources. 2 for the LC-1 and 1 for the oil pressure. I also require the need for an illumination wire. I dont want to put all three 12V sources on one wire. ( that would probably be too much. ). I however could run the two ( 1 LC-1 gauge, and the 1 oil pressure gauge 12V ) to the 1 12V power source. Then i would just require 1 more power source for the actaull LC-1. So can i get some help here? Its late and my brain is not fully functioning, so i might be leaving something out. if i am i will read this tomorrow and try to update it. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutBucket Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I doubt the gauges draw much power at all. The worse that would happen is that you blow a fuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Check the draw on your specific gauges, look at the fuse and gauge of the wire you are using, and make the determination. 4 gauges should certainly not be a strain on the charging system of the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detslider Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I am running three STRI gauges. They wire up in series and as such are all connected to one wire. No problems yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 where are you drawing your power from Detslider? OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 and how about the illumination wire. i already have the two gauges tapped into the purple wire behind the clock. is it safe to add two more to that same wire, or should i tap into somewhere else. if the DB gauge is too bright i can always put on a tint. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 illumination isn't a loaded line, just a signal, so unless you connect enough to cause some hideous voltage drop, it should never be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 ok. thanks for that bit of info. so i will prob just either tap into the fog lights, or that purple wire. thinking more of a purple wire. its getting cold outside. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Ttt OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 giving this another bump. I would feel more comfortable having two 12v sources to be able to connect too. Anyone that is able to give some insight on this? It would be greatly appreciated. thanks. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Why don't you just use add-a-circuits? If you really want to use 2, you could, but you only need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detslider Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I am getting 12V off my stereo amp power cable which come directly from the battery. Only other 12v I have ever connected to was for my ipod cable. I tapped into the harness that is directly under the arm rest cubby. It was a blue wire in the corner of the harness. Got a volt meter? I don't see any reason why you can't keep splicing into the same purple wire. But if it makes you feel better there is a purple wire into the light for the cig ash tray and one for the light in the glove compartment. They are both illum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 yeah i have determined that i will just splice into the purple wire for the ill. If you guys dont think it will be a problem running 3 12V into 1 then i will do it. I need 1 12V for both the gauges, and 1 more for the LC-1. i have already utilized the fuse slot 11. just trying to figure out the best route. i guess i could tap into the cigg lighter considering i dont use it, but just want to make sure i am doing this right. i am paranoid when it comes to this stuff. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 giving this another bump. without sounding too much like a retard i am just tyring to document possible 12v tap sources. again i only need 2 more power sources. 1 for both gauges, and 1 for the actuall LC-1 box. i have thought about the cigg lighter ( i just need to search and find out what wire i need ). but any fuse slots that i am able to use? again, any help is greatly appreciated. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Search for the Valentine 1 install, that's the fuse I tapped for my gauge + detector. I'm quite confident I could put another 3 gauges on there without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 ok. yeah i am sorry, but wiring shit up just isnt my thang i have been searching my ass off though. thanks again for taking the time to reply. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 No problem, I'm the same way with anything on the mechanical side. Fortunately the electrical side I'm far more confident with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 ill trade you. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Why don't you just use add-a-circuits? If you really want to use 2, you could, but you only need one. i have one of these. i guess i was just looking on where to be able to plug them in at the fuse block. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 with the help of a couple friends ( mccorry, and eric ) the job has been completed. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i171/Crucifix79/cubby%20pod/gauge098.jpg http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i171/Crucifix79/cubby%20pod/gauge101.jpg http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i171/Crucifix79/cubby%20pod/gauge096.jpg OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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