Gauges readings

[altech]

Hi Guys, putting some new gauges on the GU patrol e.g. water,oil temp , oil pressure, Vac and volts . 5 in all . my ? is in the oil temp/oil pressure and Vac readings - what normal as in readings of the gauges , regards Alex

[altech]

Hi Guys just a update , started stage 1 of fitting gauges which was oil temp and Volts in the overhead console that comes with the GU Ti patrol , the compass
/temp gauge stop working 4 weeks ago , so I replaced it . lol see pics - my template for the gauges needs some glue clean up apart from that looks good .I Connected the gauge lights to the dimmer switch and the funny thing was when the dash light are at there brightest, the gauge light dim to there lowest . it works for me .. regards Alex

p.s. still wanting what gauge readings are :-)

[the evil twin]

The dimming is working opposite to your panel because you have your gauge lighting wired incorrectly.

Instrument lighting dimming circuits work by raising earth not reducing supply.
IE your gauge lighting +ve needs to be connected to +12 volts supply and the -ve to the dimmer.

[altech]

The dimming is working opposite to your panel because you have your gauge lighting wired incorrectly.

Instrument lighting dimming circuits work by raising earth not reducing supply.
IE your gauge lighting +ve needs to be connected to +12 volts supply and the -ve to the dimmer.

thanks for that info Evil, but I think I leave as the new gauge lights are too bright at night anyway "cheers"

[the evil twin]

No worries.

That happens fairly often as well.
You can either change for lower wattage globes or some instruments will come with a translucent cover you can put over the globes.

[altech]

Hi Guys , just finish the gauge install . as see in pic's there a red one , just waiting on supplier about that one hopefully it gets replace or I just change the led myself , the gauge lights look to bright ,but I turn up the dimmer up for photos regards Alex

[altech]

Ok guys, oil pressure reading should it be around 100 on the gauge or oil temp around 70'C regards Alex

[Hodge]

Hey Altech. What double din unit is that??? Screen looks very clear as a rev. camera.

[altech]

Hey Altech. What double din unit is that??? Screen looks very clear as a rev. camera.

Hi Hodge , yes just one I got of Ebay 2 years ago and its has the full monty . paid $300 bucks and yes it is very clear , touch screen too regards Alex