Jim_1979 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Surely you can use the wiring from the clock loom (if putting a 52mm gauge in) ? Because there will be a live, earth and illumination wire, right?? If so, anyone know what's what there? Could easily take it from the stereo feed etc... but just thought might as well take it from the clock. ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I took mine from the ash tray light if thats any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 what about the illumination wire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 what about the illumination wire? not sure what gauges your using mine was a greddy one, not sure what you mean by illumination wire mine only used 2, spliced into the ash tray light if I remember correctly see here http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/boostguage/bg.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I just fitted my AEM Truboost in the clock fitting. Its got all the connections you'll need. Wiring diagram attached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 nice one... cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 Where do you feed the hose from the car to the engine bay?? Where's easiest? thanks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I ran mine through the drivers side wing into the drivers footwell near the fusebox....saves drilling holes into the firewall or butchering existing ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 what about getting it upto where the gauge is? Is that not a bit awkward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico2006 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 You can use the grommet where the clutch cable would normally pass through the firewall - its just to the back of the turbo's - poke the pike through there from the engine side and you can then reach under the dash and feed it up to the clock. I used a rubber hose, which wasnt as 'floppy' as a silicone one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 do you need to take the clocks out to get access? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 what about getting it upto where the gauge is? Is that not a bit awkward? In my case it wasnt, since my boost gauge is located on my A-Pillar. If your mounting yours in place of the clock, I wouldnt imagine it being a problem as long as you have enough length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico2006 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 You dont need to remove the clocks etc. Just remove the dash trim around the auto lever, the small bit of trim with the hazards on and the heater trim. You can then feed up the pipework from under the dash by the steering wheel. To get good solder connections though, your best pulling the connectors and removing the trim out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 well I plumbed it in and it works fine. Just need to wire it up then that's it. Had to stop for the day though as it got a bit dark! I like the feel of satisfaction when you do something yourself. Quite an easy job tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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