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Author Subject: Switched Live for Boost Gauge
rallyestyle

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Is the little ashtray light then a switched live? Would it be ok for running power to a boost gauge?

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Posted 5th Feb 2010 at 20:34
simonjames

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i'd try looking in the fuse box if there is a spare or just test for a switched live

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Posted 5th Feb 2010 at 20:42
rallyestyle

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I will test it yes Yes I presume a switched live is fine for a gauge? Its only used for the light in it i think Yes

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Posted 5th Feb 2010 at 20:57
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i pulled out the bulb and wires from cig lighter, extended them to reach where my gauge was and its fine.

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Posted 5th Feb 2010 at 21:03
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chrisd306 wrote:
i pulled out the bulb and wires from cig lighter, extended them to reach where my gauge was and its fine.


Cool, thats the one im gonna do, cheers Chris Thumbs up

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Posted 5th Feb 2010 at 21:08
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The cig lighter can be either switched or always on depending on the position of the fuse in the fuse box. Info here.

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Posted 5th Feb 2010 at 21:23
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smegal i pulled the actuall bulb and wiring out of it, so cig lighter still works but when lights are on no light at it but at boost gauge, been like that few months and no problems.

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Posted 5th Feb 2010 at 23:44
rallyestyle

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I misunderstood guys, im keen on the little light that hides in the ashtray, if that fails i will give the cig lighter a go, will just split the wires i reckon if i have to Yes

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Posted 6th Feb 2010 at 00:30
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ahh i see, either way it should work like

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Posted 6th Feb 2010 at 00:32
rallyestyle

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Used the cig lighter in the end, dont let people smoke in the car and dont charge anything so just ditched it and attached the gauge. Switched the fuse (cheers Smegal) and now works perfectly when the car starts up, top job done Smile

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Posted 8th Feb 2010 at 16:35
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If you wanted to you could just piggyback off the cig lighter and put it back in. Where did you get your gague from? I'm thinking of getting one for mine.

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Posted 8th Feb 2010 at 16:41
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Where have you mounted your gauge Tom? Any pics?
Posted 8th Feb 2010 at 16:45
rallyestyle

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I will get some pics soon Stu Yes Mounted it in the little cubby hole above the ashtray, havent quite finished it off but it looks really smart Yes

The gauge i used was an Autometer 4701 Carbonfiber jobbie, looks the business and got it for a really good price Smile

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Posted 8th Feb 2010 at 17:17
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Posted 10th Feb 2010 at 01:57
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Looks good. Cool

How easy is it to look at when you're driving along though?
Posted 10th Feb 2010 at 02:12
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Looks good. Cool

How easy is it to look at when you're driving along though?


Easier than i thought, its like looking at the track number on the stereo Yes

Its only use is to check there is no boost leak and to make sure you are running the correct boost, apart from that it does look damn cool as it shoots around Ninja

Havent quite finished the install yet, gonna get some carbon fibre sheet to use for a surround Yes

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Posted 10th Feb 2010 at 02:16
stu

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Good stuff, I suppose it's just like looking down at the clock really.

Did you receive the needles ok BTW?
Posted 10th Feb 2010 at 02:20
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Good stuff, I suppose it's just like looking down at the clock really.

Did you receive the needles ok BTW?


Err sort of LOL 2 packages came for me on Saturday but i wasnt in to sign for them Doh Tried to pick them up from the depot before 12.30pm but the postie hadnt got back No Had to arrange for the to be redelivered this saturday but im away Doh Fingers crossed my sis will sign for them Yes If only the post depot was open Sundays Yes Appreciate you sending them to me buddy, free ride in the SC rallye for you Thumbs up Smile

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Posted 10th Feb 2010 at 02:35
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Laugh

No problem, glad they went to a good home.
Posted 10th Feb 2010 at 16:17
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that looks good, i had mine rouchly same plae but had it screwed up the way unser the hazrads and rear demister but at knockhill it kept falling of fromthe bit i had screwed it to!, so moved now

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Posted 14th Feb 2010 at 19:47
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nice setup that.. i went for a blue theme..

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Posted 14th Feb 2010 at 22:30
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shit camera..

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Posted 14th Feb 2010 at 22:30
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airbag still in?

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Posted 15th Feb 2010 at 01:13
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Yeh.................. notLOL

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Posted 15th Feb 2010 at 02:11
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Had mine on the A pillar:

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