Volt Gauge---HELP!
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Volt Gauge---HELP!
I'm installing Autometer Gauges in my new gauge bezel....looks kewl!! However, I'm confused about how to hook the voltage gauge up. The old harness has a black wire and a white/black wire. Which wire is which?? The new volt gauge is a two wire hookup?? Any thoughts as to the routing of these two wires?? :crazy:
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From: Austin TX
Re: Volt Gauge---HELP! (72Shark)
I think you are replacing an ammeter with a voltmeter. Ammeter wiring will not work for voltmeter since ammeter is a series connection and voltmeter is a parallel connection.
You need to decide where you want to read volts (alternator, battery, starter solenoid, etc.). Then add a wire to that point. The other lug on the back of the voltmeter will be a ground. You may have a third wire for meter light.
You need to decide where you want to read volts (alternator, battery, starter solenoid, etc.). Then add a wire to that point. The other lug on the back of the voltmeter will be a ground. You may have a third wire for meter light.
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From: Orange Park Florida
Re: Volt Gauge---HELP! (72Shark)
Connect thetwo ampmeter wires together, otherwise no alternator chargine....and then put them to the positive terminal of the voltmeter.....and negative to ground, same as lightbulbs....
GENE
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From: Carmichael CA
Re: Volt Gauge---HELP! (mrvette)
mrvette has it right. A convenient ground strap is located where the bezel and center console bolt down to the frame...you will see that about 10 wires are already using that area.
