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How to wire a boost gauge?

Old May 6, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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Hello all! I just got a new Glow Gauge Vac/boost gauge today and have everything hooked up and running except for the wiring to light it. It mentions in the instructions to run to a 12v constant and also a 12v ignition source for the wires. I have looked and looked online and don't know which wires to tap into. Can anyboy give me any ideas? Thanks so much!!!
 
Old May 6, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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I did mine to the headlight fuse. Everytime I turn my headlights/running lights on, they gauge light comes on. There is a bolt at the top the the fuse panel that gave me a good ground too. This way has worked for me with no problems. I'm sure there are other ways too.
 
Old May 6, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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do what joe said or you could wire it to the yellow post behind the kneebolster. that is your ignition post and will provide you with power whenever your key is in the "ON" position
 
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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I've looked and looked and wandering if somebody could put a pic of were to wire your boost gauge to get power?
 
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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^^^To the fuses mentioned above in the fuse panel. Its right there on the side of your dash when you open your driver's door.
 
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