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    Ok next weekend i will be installing some gauges, my big weakness is electronics so obviously i have a bunch of questions about the instillation. I will try and keep the questions as straightforward as possible. Pictures would be a HUGE help.

    Gauges i am installing: (Auto-Meter, Ultra-Lite)
    1) Oil Press 0-100
    2) Boost
    3) A/F ratio.

    The Catch: The Oil and boost gauges were used with cut wires and tubing.

    1) The oil Press guage has 5 wires. 2 for the light, one for ground, one for ignition switch, one for the oil pres harness --> Sender. Here is a great visual. Oil Gauge Installation. I have the sensor but not the harness that plugs into it. Is their a place to get this so i don't have to buy a whole new guage?

    Part B: Where does the sensor plug into, i see the location in the image but where is that exactly?


    2)The wire that goes to the ignition is what turns on the gauge when the car goes on (or so i understand). Where exactly does this go? I have heard some tapping into the fuse for the wipers, would that be the pest option. If so where is the fuse for this and how do i connect it? (Any pictures or outside material would help, i really have no idea how to do any of this).

    3) Is the A/F gauge Pigtail just a good idea or is it necessary? Air-Fuel Gauge Installation Pigtail - PFYC.comIf not how should i tap into the o2 sensor?

    Part b: What is a whideband o2? Is it necessary for the gauge to work right? Where can i get this wideband o2?

    4) The gauges have to be connected into 12v lighting. Can i connect all the gauges together first and then one wire to the battery (red side) and then one wire to a ground.

    5) Where would the best place to connect the boost gauge and where can a buy a T fitting?



    Thanks in advance, any help or links to literature would help!!
    Last edited by DnaProdigy; 07-26-2009 at 11:31 PM.
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