Defi Gauge Owners?
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Defi Gauge Owners?
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Brought a load of Defi gauges from Mickey Rianbum and cant get them to light up
The first gauge I put in was the Boost gauge its all working fine sweet as a nut when you start the car it all lights up the Gauge and the controller then it goes all through the start sequence then is just working as it should "all by lighting up"
I assumed that when i switched the cars lights on the defis would light up as well, the illumination wire goes to the light stalk and i have tested it on an old Gauge and when you switch the lights on and off so does the old gauge
DO they have to be switched on, or Can the be switched on via the controller unit?
As i said they do all light up including the controller unit but only while they do the start up procedure
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Brought a load of Defi gauges from Mickey Rianbum and cant get them to light up
The first gauge I put in was the Boost gauge its all working fine sweet as a nut when you start the car it all lights up the Gauge and the controller then it goes all through the start sequence then is just working as it should "all by lighting up"
I assumed that when i switched the cars lights on the defis would light up as well, the illumination wire goes to the light stalk and i have tested it on an old Gauge and when you switch the lights on and off so does the old gauge
DO they have to be switched on, or Can the be switched on via the controller unit?
As i said they do all light up including the controller unit but only while they do the start up procedure
HELP
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Originally Posted by Franco
I (read that as Paul R ) wired my controller unit into the stereo loom, as the correct wirings all there!
me too
than everything MUST be right!!
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Originally Posted by Franco
You couldnt of wired them in properly Ben.......... GIBBON!
I (read that as Paul R ) wired my controller unit into the stereo loom, as the correct wirings all there!
I (read that as Paul R ) wired my controller unit into the stereo loom, as the correct wirings all there!
Anyway look i have the live (Defi wire red) to the red live on the back of the ignition barrel then the (Defi wire Orange) live to the yellow ignition wire
the old gauge was wired into the Brightness level switch thingy so i used the old wire for the Earth and Ilumination for that
Any more usefull answers
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I'm guessing the old guage was a mechanical so the light bulb that illuminated it came on with the lights
The Defi will need a switched live which is different to the headlights as the defi should always be illuminated IIRC
Have you got a multimeter?
The Defi will need a switched live which is different to the headlights as the defi should always be illuminated IIRC
Have you got a multimeter?
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Originally Posted by Paul Ripley
I'm guessing the old guage was a mechanical so the light bulb that illuminated it came on with the lights
The Defi will need a switched live which is different to the headlights as the defi should always be illuminated IIRC
Have you got a multimeter?
The Defi will need a switched live which is different to the headlights as the defi should always be illuminated IIRC
Have you got a multimeter?
Originally Posted by Paul Ripley
Hang on I don't think I'm reading your question right
Do the defi's have an switched illumination or should they be on all the time the ignition is?
Do the defi's have an switched illumination or should they be on all the time the ignition is?
when i start the car up the defi light up do there little start up thingy and then the lights go out, thats why i wasnt sure if the gauge light has to be switched on by the controler unit?
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USE THE STEREO LOOM! as obviously you've done something wrong somewhere........ easier to just relocate!
And no the Defi's ONLY light up on start up as part of the demo, if wired properly they should only illuminate when sidelights etc are on!
Wanko.................. Never heard that before! Tard!
And no the Defi's ONLY light up on start up as part of the demo, if wired properly they should only illuminate when sidelights etc are on!
Wanko.................. Never heard that before! Tard!
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Originally Posted by Franco
Edit - You had the 3 gauge pod made yet??
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Originally Posted by Franco
Are you asking me on a date??
Sorry dude i went round Paul Ripleys & he did mine, i'm as useless as you are when it comes to wiring!!
Gets some pics up of the gauge install then!!
Sorry dude i went round Paul Ripleys & he did mine, i'm as useless as you are when it comes to wiring!!
Gets some pics up of the gauge install then!!
see from pauls posts he lives in Cheshunt jst rond the M25
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