can someone tell me if wiring gauges is a pain?

[powermymotor]

can someone tell me if wiring gauges is hard or not
boost gauge, oil gauge, 2 other ones i forgot, turbo timer and boost controller?
how hard is it to wire these up?:wan:

[yetijeff]

It's gonna be insanely hard for you.
I garuntee it.

What the fuck...

[DJ-of-E]

Okay, nuff with the hate now and just lead threads be dead.

As for the OP, buy the new gauges and read how to wire them up. You could even email the manufacturer like AEM to ask for further instructions with your car. If you needed someone to show you how to wire them properly, take it to a pro shop or ask a friend who's good with wiring.

Otherwise, learn how to use google for instructions.

[brndck]

for a skilled technician, easy
for an experienced enthusiast, moderately easy
for a novice, challenging. especially the turbo timer
for a noob, difficult. consult a professional.

[OrangeVirus1]

Depends on the gauge but really not that hard.
boost gauge is easiest, esp mechanical.
all that other stuff is simply following the instructions for the wiring.
use your fuse panel as a place to get 12V+ from
99% of gauges even have instructions.

[chiboy002]

if you've ever installed a radio then gauges will be cake

just don't half ass it if you want accurate readings, take to time to solder and heatshrink all connections

[zerodameaon]

OP this belongs in the small questions and answers thread. If you went into details with a issue you are having wiring them in then it would belong in the tech section not chat.

[weingok]

i think so,all that other stuff is simply following the instructions for the wiring.http://www.maxin.us/imax/images/14.gif

[ixfxi]

OIL TEMP / OIL PRESSURE / WATER TEMP
12v - for switched power
ground - for ground
input - for sensor

VOLT
12v - for switched power
ground - for ground


yep.......... its hard, real hard.

[dawagarage]

i would jest that it is difficult for you since you
didnt/couldnt even take the time to google it.

gauges are a universal item, so for the most part the install is the same on every vehicle, with a few different set ups and locations.

plus they USUALLY come with instructions as well as there are even instructional videos on youtube and what not

[KoukiMonsta]

Easy as pie. Just like wiring an entire car

[EvilRB]

As hard as using instructions or the search function... so apparently yes...

[conrad_s13.5]

bout as hard as it was to comment just now

[powermymotor]

i ask this question because i plan to wire my car . no mechanic unless they are willing to pay 10 bucks an hr lol
the problem i ask is ...wiring the sensors..do i tapp the sensor with the red wire?
i notice the o2 sensor is black white and red... so i tapp the red wire for the turbo timer??.. i usually search before i make a topic and asking small questions i never get answered..any body have experience? i remember when i wired a gauge it didnt read properly maybe because i didnt solder and had loose connections..

so when tapping into sensors is it whole wires or 1 wire needed to be tap?

[powermymotor]

i think imma buy a volt meter ..since everyone talks about that and i never had one to look at voltages

[KoukiMonsta]

I don't even know what your asking...

Do us all a favor and google for a few hours and LEARN

Gauges are universal. Like 5 people have stated

Power
Ground
Signal.
Sometimes illumination

[powermymotor]

i was concern about the signal wire.. when wiring all gauges this might be the most hectic for me

[DJ-of-E]

i was concern about the signal wire.. when wiring all gauges this might be the most hectic for me

You really need to learn the basics of electricity and wiring, and not just "copper conduct electricity, cover in rubber" sort of thing. You don't even know where signal wire goes as if you

1) even know hwich one is the signal wire
2) didn't even look up instructions online how to wire the signal wire.

It's like trying to learn how to make lemonade and don't know wether to cut lemon in half to squeeze juice or take the whole fruit and brute squeeze it out. BTW, both ideas PITA and not efficient way to extract juice from lemon.

[EnemyS15]

Always cut the blue wire!!!! NOT THE GREEEN! AND THE RED WIRE IS ALWAYS BOOBY-TRAPPED!