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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL GAUGES/KITS

PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION

MRP #93-0011 Rev. E

FUEL LEVEL

OIL PRESSURE

TEMPERATURE

This section

must

be read and followed before installation of the gauge is per-

formed.

1. Read instructions completely before installation.

2. Install gauges only when engine is cool and ignition is off.

3. Make sure all necessary tools, materials, and parts are on hand.

4. Always read the vehicle's service manual and follow it’s safety precautions

before any test or service procedure is performed.

5. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable before installing gauges (do not forget to

reconnect battery after installation is complete).

6. Locate the vehicle's oil pressure and/or coolant temperature sending units, and

verify the vehicle's sending unit port thread size is compatible with the thread

size on the gauge's sending unit and/or the supplied adapters. DO NOT DRILL

ANY HOLES IN DASH BEFORE ENSURING COMPATIBILITY. See the follow-

ing notes.

NOTES:

■ If the vehicle's original temperature sending unit is used by the vehicle’s

computer for engine control functions, DO NOT REPLACE. Consult the deal-

er (or a professional) to determine if the new sending unit can be installed in

an alternate location on the engine. If no suitable location is found, this

gauge is not suitable for your application. (See below for oil pressure gauge.)

■ For oil pressure gauges, a T-fitting (sold separately) may be used to accom-

modate the new gauge sending unit, and to keep the vehicle's original

sender operational.

7. Determine a mounting location for the gauge. Choose a location that does not

impair visibility or interfere with driving. Check behind the mounting location for

any wiring or components before drilling. Also take into consideration the routing

and length of the lead wires from gauge to engine sender port.

WARNING: Follow vehicle manufacturer’s service recommendations. Check

and maintain the vehicle’s engine regularly (cooling system level and condi-

tion, oil system level and condition, charging system condition, etc.). Never

rely on the gauges as the ONLY means of protection.

NOTE: For information on optional mounting configurations and mounting hardware,

visit us on the web at www.iequus.com

A. PANEL INSTALLATION

For On-Dash or Under-Dash mounting (panels are

optional with some gauge models and must be pur-

chased separately).

1. Determine mounting location (see section 1, step 7).

2. Using gauge panel as a template, mark locations

for screws.

3. Drill small holes for the screws.

4. Mount panel in place and secure with screws and

flat washers provided.

MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION

B. IN-DASH MOUNTING

1. Using a hole template, cut out a 1-1/2", 2" or 2-5/8" (3,81 cm, 5,08 cm, or 6,67

cm) hole, as necessary, through the dashboard.

2. Using a round file, smooth out the rough edges around the drilled hole.

C. INSTALLING GAUGE INTO GAUGE

PANEL OR IN-DASH

1. Insert gauge through front of panel or hole in

dashboard, as applicable.

2. Hold gauge case and rotate gauge, as needed,

until gauge dial face is properly positioned in

front of dashboard/panel. Secure gauge in place.

3. Tighten locking ring on gauge in clockwise direc-

tion until gauge is tight against dashboard/panel.

Tighten locking ring HAND TIGHT ONLY.

LOCKING RING

Figure 1. Gauge Panel

Figure 2. Gauge Equipped

with Locking Ring

NOTE: Depending on the model of gauge, backlighting color may be changed to

either red, green or blue by installing the optional color filter over the bulb (not avail-

able for all gauge kits).

1. Insert the light bulb and socket assemblies into the light receptacles on the back

of the gauge and press firmly to snap/lock into place.

NOTE: Wire for gauge lights must be purchased separately. Use size 18-20

AWG stranded copper wire.

2. Splice the RED or WHITE wire from the gauge light(s) into the vehicle's lighting

circuit, between the dimmer control switch and the dash lights (consult the vehi-

cle's service manual for proper wire).

GAUGE LIGHT INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

3. Connect light socket BLACK wire to a good

chassis ground.

4. Insulate all connections with shrink tubing to

prevent shorting.

WARNING: For bulb replacement use only

part # 161 Instrument/Indicator wedge type

bulbs available at most auto parts stores.

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER PART NUMBER

SINCE THE HEAT PRODUCED BY A HIGHER

WATTAGE BULB WILL MELT THE GAUGE

CASE AND CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.

BULB AND

SOCKET ASSEMBLY

OPTIONAL COLOR

FILTER

Figure 3. Light Bulb

Installation

A. ELECTRICAL OIL PRESSURE

1. Determine routing for gauge lead wires. Use an existing firewall grommet, or drill

a 3/8" (9,53 mm) hole through firewall to accommodate lead wires. Install a rub-

ber grommet (purchased separately) in hole, and use shrink tubing to protect

lead wires from chaffing or other damage.

2. Remove existing oil pressure sender. Install oil pressure sender provided with

gauge and tighten securely using proper wrench.

NOTE: Two types of oil pressure senders are used on oil pressure gauge kits.

Both senders work basically the same but the letter markings to identify the

"Sender" terminal and the "Warning Light" terminal on the senders are different.

Make connections as applicable.

NOTE: Oil pressure sender must ground to vehicle chassis. Do not use sealing

compound or Teflon tape on sender threads.

3. Crimp or solder ¼" (6,35 mm) female spade connectors (included) on gauge

positive (+), negative (-), and sender (S) wires.

NOTE: Wire must be purchased separately. Use 18-20 AWG stranded copper wire.

4. Crimp or solder bullet/spade connector (provided) on remaining end of sender wire.

5. Connect lead wires to gauge positive (+), negative (-), and sender (S) spade

posts. Route sender wire through grommet in firewall.

6. Connect negative (-) lead wire to a good bare metal electrical chassis ground.

7. Connect positive (+) lead wire into an existing switched (hot only when the igni-

tion switch is in the “ON” position) positive (+) accessory line in vehicle fuse

block. Insulate splices with electrical tape to prevent shorting.

8. Connect sender (S) lead wire to sender “S” or “G” terminal (as applicable) on oil

pressure sender.

9. If desired (or mandatory), existing oil pressure warning light can be used in con-

junction with the Electrical Oil Pressure Gauge. (Only compatible with some

original equipment sending units that have only one lead wire. See note follow-

ing for details.)

■ Disconnect warning light lead wire from vehicle’s existing oil pressure send-

ing unit, and crimp or solder bullet/spade connector on warning light lead

wire. Connect the warning light lead wire to warning light “W.L./G.” or “WK”

terminal (as applicable) on the oil pressure sender.

GAUGE CONNECTION

OIL PRESSURE

GAUGE

SWITCHED +12V

(FUSE BOX)

CHASSIS

GROUND

RED

BLACK

S or G

W.L./G.

or WK

OPTIONAL

GROMMET

ENGINE

BLOCK

OPTIONAL

ADAPTER

OIL

PRESSURE

SENDER

TO WARNING LIGHT

SENDER

WIRE

Figure 4. Electrical Oil Pressure Gauge Connections

3.0

Summary of content (6 pages)

PAGE 1
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION This section must be read and followed before installation of the gauge is performed. FUEL LEVEL OIL PRESSURE TEMPERATURE NOTES: ■ If the vehicle's original temperature sending unit is used by the vehicle’s computer for engine control functions, DO NOT REPLACE. Consult the dealer (or a professional) to determine if the new sending unit can be installed in an alternate location on the engine. If no suitable location is found, this gauge is not suitable for your application.
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A. ELECTRICAL OIL PRESSURE (Cont) NOTE: If the oil pressure warning light stays on when the engine is started (step 11), or if your vehicle’s original oil pressure sending unit has two or more lead wires, this method will not work, and a T-fitting adapter (purchased separately) MUST be used to keep your existing oil pressure sender and warning light operational. B. ELECTRICAL WATER TEMPERATURE 1. Determine routing for gauge lead wires. Use an existing firewall grommet, or drill a 3/8" (9.
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1 PRÉPARATION POUR L'INSTALLATION Cette section doit être lue et il faut s'y conformer avant d'entreprendre l'installation des jauges. 1. Lisez les instructions en entier avant de commencer l'installation. 2. Installez les jauges uniquement lorsque le moteur est froid et que l'allumage est en positon «OFF». 3. Assurez-vous que vous avez tous les outils, les matériaux et les composants à portée de la main. 4.
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A. MANOMÈTRE ÉLECTRIQUE DE L'HUILE (suite) REMARQUE : Si le voyant avertisseur de la pression de l'huile reste allumé lors du démarrage du moteur (étape 11) ou si l'appareil de mesure de la pression d'huile d'origine de votre véhicule a deux fils électriques ou plus, cette méthode ne fonctionnera pas et vous DEVREZ utiliser un raccord en T (acheté à part) pour que votre appareil de mesure et les voyants avertisseurs actuels continuent de fonctionner. B. RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE : TEMPÉRATURE DU MOTEUR 1.
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1 PREPARACIÓN PARA LA INSTALACIÓN Es necesario leer esta sección y seguir las instrucciones antes de realizar la instalación del indicador. 1. Lea todas las instrucciones antes de la instalación. 2. Instale los indicadores sólo cuando el motor este frío y la ignición esté apagada. 3. Asegúrese que estén disponibles todas las herramientas, partes y materiales necesarios. 4.
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A. INDICADOR ELÉCTRICO DE PRESIÓN DEL ACEITE (Cont) 9. Si se desea (o si fuera obligatorio), se puede usar la luz de advertencia existente de la presión de aceite en combinación con el indicador eléctrico de la presión de aceite. (Sólo es compatible con algunas unidades transmisoras de equipo original que tienen un solo cable conductor. La nota a continuación contiene más detalles).