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Old 19-02-2014, 10:41 PM
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Default Voltmeter wiring..

Whats the best way to wire up a volt gauge?
Old 19-02-2014, 10:44 PM
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Really easy to do and best to make it come 'on' in the acc position before main ignition.

Quickest way is to tap into the radio feed, three connections to make.

+12v live on in the acc postion.
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That sounds like a good idea.

I wasn't sure if it had to go to something specific.
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