Power for Gauge question...

Power for Gauge question...

03-08-2008, 05:17 PM

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scootergmc

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Power for Gauge question...

Please keep in mind I am an electronics knucklehead. I can run wires, hook things up, troubleshoot problems (like why won't my trailer lights work, etc), but I don't really understand principles of how it all works... so here goes...

I just got my four Isspros (fuel press, tranny, boost, and egt). My concern comes with running them all to the same power source. Will I be OK? I've read about people installing fuses and relays... is that required? What parts do I need if it is? I know about connecting 12v to the cig lighter but where to I run it to on the gauge? I run power to the lamp terminals on each gauge?

I'm looking at my temp gauge and notice it does not come with the power wires. I need to run power wires from the back of the module box to the dimmer? Is that correct?

Sorry if I'm an electrics idiot. I've read most of the gauge installs (I think) and I can't find one that just deals specifically with wiring. Thanks.

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