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Mar 16, 2008 | 04:25 PM

sworaz

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HELP...Boost gauge issues.

Boost gauge wiring says to have one of the wires go to Ignition 12v source....what does that mean? I know I already have my powercooler wired into the ignition relay but I can't imagine i'm supposed to have that wire, my boost wire and the two for my fuel pressure gauge all wired to the same ignition relay.....

Mar 16, 2008 | 04:52 PM

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Go buy this "ADD A CIRCUIT" deal at your local auto parts store.
hook up the power wire to the butt connector and
Plug it into your radio fuse spot.

Thats how i wired all of my gauges, works great!

Mar 16, 2008 | 08:57 PM

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That's cool, thanks for the response. But doesn't really answer my question:
What is the ignition switch 12v (+) ? I have 3 wires that need to go to it, so I have to know exactly what it is.

Mar 16, 2008 | 09:15 PM

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Its a switched power wire. Your radio does not get power until the key is turned on so thats why i used it for an example.

Mar 16, 2008 | 09:31 PM

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Its a switched power wire. Your radio does not get power until the key is turned on so thats why i used it for an example.

Ok, so your saying that it isn't necessarily the Ignition switch or fuse, correct? Just any key-on fuse/power source?
If I have three wires that need to go to this type of source...would that part you posted work for all 3?

Mar 16, 2008 | 09:35 PM

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What is the ignition switch 12v (+) ? I have 3 wires that need to go to it, so I have to know exactly what it is.

A power source that only has power when the ignition switch is on the on/run or accessory position.

Good find Derek @ EDO. Looks like a good part to use.

Mar 16, 2008 | 09:36 PM

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A power source that only has power when the ignition switch is on the on/run or accessory position.

Good find Derek @ EDO. Looks like a good part to use.

Alrighty, thanks.

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Mar 16, 2008 | 10:42 PM

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Yep, I have all 3 of mine hooked up to it!

Ok so just wire all three together in the connector and crimp it off? Also what Auto parts chain has them? I just looked on auto zone and couldn't find it.