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Noob electric gauge question

firebuck -> Noob electric gauge question (2/20/2008 3:28:38 PM)
I ahve a 2003 eclipse gt. I am going to add 3 gauges and I am wondering where I should connect electrically. Should I get some fuse taps and tap the fuses in the side panel on the dash? or should I run a new wire from the battery to the a-pillar? If I do tap the fuses shoul it be 1 tap fuse per gauge? The gauges are voltmeter, oil pressure and temp. Any help or link swould be appreciated.

Lil Evo -> RE: Noob electric gauge question (2/21/2008 12:45:29 PM)
if you have to ask if whether or not you should run a 12v constant wire to your guages, I recomend taking it to a professional.

firebuck -> RE: Noob electric gauge question (2/23/2008 6:26:35 PM)
I'm sorry I wasn't clear. It wasn't a constant run from the battery but a new line to a switched fuse block located under the dash. I was just wondering if tapping the fuse box for 3 gauges is a good idea or if a separate run is required.

Lil Evo -> RE: Noob electric gauge question (2/24/2008 11:44:05 AM)
if it were me, i'd just go straight to the ignition harness for your ignition/ACC wire (whatever it is the guage says to tap into). I try to stay away from the fuse box if at all possible, it just makes for a cleaner looking install.

lhausi2 -> RE: Noob electric gauge question (2/24/2008 9:05:56 PM)
yeah lil evo's right usually you tap into the ignition wires, which is why when you turn the key the gauges come on

lhausi2 -> RE: Noob electric gauge question (2/24/2008 9:06:23 PM)
and trying to wire into the fusebox is gunna give you more headaches then you need

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