gauge question help!!
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gauge question help!!
ok, i will be installing a voltmeter and oil pressue gauge .. what do i do?
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ive asked this before and was wonderin if someone could go into a little ( WAY MORE) depth when it comes to installing an oil pressue gauage ( machnical) and a voltmeter. I bought i new cluster bezel thingy with two pods on it. anyways i know about as much as getting to bezel off.. as far as wiring and finding the oil sensor and connecting it all together.. no idea
i know ill probably get flamed for 'being a n00b' or sometihng, but im just looking for some help.
2001 sedan dx
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ive asked this before and was wonderin if someone could go into a little ( WAY MORE) depth when it comes to installing an oil pressue gauage ( machnical) and a voltmeter. I bought i new cluster bezel thingy with two pods on it. anyways i know about as much as getting to bezel off.. as far as wiring and finding the oil sensor and connecting it all together.. no idea
i know ill probably get flamed for 'being a n00b' or sometihng, but im just looking for some help.
2001 sedan dx
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Originally Posted by Michalo187
Tap into the oil pressure sensor just above the oil filter. Volt meter run a wire to your battery
^^ Scarypunk, can you figure that out or do you need more help?
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for the voltmeter, it should just run to your battery. not sure on the oil pressure sensor since I have never installed one. But like everyone else said, it should tap into the oil pressure sensor. that sensor is located above the oil filter. there should be instructions with the gauge.
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Rep Power: 0 ive asked this before and was wonderin if someone could go into a little ( WAY MORE) depth when it comes to installing an oil pressue gauage ( machnical) and a voltmeter. I bought i new cluster bezel thingy with two pods on it. anyways i know about as much as getting to bezel off.. as far as wiring and finding the oil sensor and connecting it all together.. no idea
i know ill probably get flamed for 'being a n00b' or sometihng, but im just looking for some help.
and there is no instructions with the gauge
2001 sedan dx
i know ill probably get flamed for 'being a n00b' or sometihng, but im just looking for some help.
and there is no instructions with the gauge
2001 sedan dx
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Rep Power: 0 Have you check that: http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=155267
Seems to be long and more complicated than expected, but well explained!
Seems to be long and more complicated than expected, but well explained!
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Okay, don't have the Civic anymore, but did install gauges. So here is some information.
1. The wiring is pretty straightforward. Egauges.com has some nice installation instructions, so I will talk about things specific to the 7th gen.
2. The best place to mount the sender is on the fire wall with a bracket for two reasons. A. The sender is big and could break a fitting that is attached to the block, plus it lasts longer away from heat and vibration. B. The plastic intake manifold curves down, causing to be close to the port on the block.
3. The block is 1/8 BPT. This is not the standard 1/8 NPT that you can buy in stores.
A. Buy the following:
1/8 BPT male to -4AN male
3 foot stainless hose with -4AN 45 degree and -4AN straight ends (36 inches)
1/8 NPT male to -4AN adaptor
1/8 NPT tee
1/8 NPT male to 1/8 BPT female adaptor
B. Attach adapter and hose to allow senders to be mounted remotely. Use 45 degree end on block to allow to clear intake manifold.
1. The wiring is pretty straightforward. Egauges.com has some nice installation instructions, so I will talk about things specific to the 7th gen.
2. The best place to mount the sender is on the fire wall with a bracket for two reasons. A. The sender is big and could break a fitting that is attached to the block, plus it lasts longer away from heat and vibration. B. The plastic intake manifold curves down, causing to be close to the port on the block.
3. The block is 1/8 BPT. This is not the standard 1/8 NPT that you can buy in stores.
A. Buy the following:
1/8 BPT male to -4AN male
3 foot stainless hose with -4AN 45 degree and -4AN straight ends (36 inches)
1/8 NPT male to -4AN adaptor
1/8 NPT tee
1/8 NPT male to 1/8 BPT female adaptor
B. Attach adapter and hose to allow senders to be mounted remotely. Use 45 degree end on block to allow to clear intake manifold.
Touch it... He won't bite, He'll just come at you pretty quick.
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Rep Power: 0 Ok... could some one please explain how to do this for the dumb *** at hand? that dumb *** being me. Anyways, I read above, but its not so clear. Also, pics would be nice.
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No you need the sensor. The stock one is a yes/no thing looking to make sure the oil pressure is above some number. Autometer sells replacements.
No you need the sensor. The stock one is a yes/no thing looking to make sure the oil pressure is above some number. Autometer sells replacements.
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Rep Power: 295 dude, if you can't do it, then dont do it. Get a pro to do it then because even if you feel like saving a couple bucks it seems like you are going to be making more of a headache out of it then its made to be. Now leave us alone and go to a shop!
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