Center gauge cluster wiring question
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Center gauge cluster wiring question
On the center gauges, does it matter how the harness connectors go onto the gauge prongs? For example, on the ammeter I have a 2-prong connector (one solid black wire, and a black wire w/white stripe). Does it matter which prong the solid black wire portion of the plug connector is installed on? Same goes for the multi-wire connectors for the water and fuel gauge.
This is all for a 1970.
This is all for a 1970.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Center gauge cluster wiring question (ettev)
Yes, there is a ground side and a signal side for the gauges.
It does make a difference how the gauge is wired in.
hth,
Paul
It does make a difference how the gauge is wired in.
hth,
Paul
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Re: Center gauge cluster wiring question (73sbvert)
The plugs if not keyed to only go on one way, have a Color designation near the post. ie: y= yellow, Bl= black' Bl/w= black with white strip.
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Re: Center gauge cluster wiring question (ettev)
Thanks. So if I do have them on incorrectly and start the car am I going to toast them?
[Modified by ettev, 3:07 PM 11/13/2003]
[Modified by ettev, 3:07 PM 11/13/2003]
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Center gauge cluster wiring question (ettev)
Thanks. So if I do have them on incorrectly and start the car am I going to toast them?
[Modified by ettev, 3:07 PM 11/13/2003]
[Modified by ettev, 3:07 PM 11/13/2003]
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Re: Center gauge cluster wiring question (73sbvert)
It won't affect the Ammeter, it would just read backwards. Some have a ground, a signal, and power. If you hook it up wrong I think it might damage the gauge. Get a good wiring diagram and go slow.
