HELP! ashtray light wire for gauge????
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HELP! ashtray light wire for gauge????
Ok, I'm at the last step, the lighting. Which wire on the ashtray light? Black/orange or brown/green? Those are the colors on the pigtail. The colors leading into the connector are orange/black and orange.
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Hello
I only have a manual for the 02, but it shows the black/orange for the lighting and black/red for the power. Test it I guess and see. I think you will get a more accurate reading if you bleed the line to the sender, but I doubt it is that terribly important. I hope someone who has a '99 can confirm the wiring for you.
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I only have a manual for the 02, but it shows the black/orange for the lighting and black/red for the power. Test it I guess and see. I think you will get a more accurate reading if you bleed the line to the sender, but I doubt it is that terribly important. I hope someone who has a '99 can confirm the wiring for you.
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I ran the engine and am only getting 13 psi. I installed a new lift pump about 3 weeks ago and did the filter at the same time. Maybe I should bleed the line!
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Just got back from taking her for a run.
Fuel pressure: 12.5-13 at idle, 9 at WOT (2500rpms) ... broke the tires loose, that's a first She drops to around 10 at normal acceleration.
Boost: 5-6 at normal acceleration, 18 at WOT
Do the numbers sound right?
Tapping for the EGT tomorrow, so I'll let you know how it goes.
Still stumped on that dimmer light
Oh, BTW, diesel is an excellent engine cleaner . When bleeding the line, I left the hose in a Dr Pepper can and bumped the starter ... looked like Niagra Falls ... Stupid Andrew!
Fuel pressure: 12.5-13 at idle, 9 at WOT (2500rpms) ... broke the tires loose, that's a first She drops to around 10 at normal acceleration.
Boost: 5-6 at normal acceleration, 18 at WOT
Do the numbers sound right?
Tapping for the EGT tomorrow, so I'll let you know how it goes.
Still stumped on that dimmer light
Oh, BTW, diesel is an excellent engine cleaner . When bleeding the line, I left the hose in a Dr Pepper can and bumped the starter ... looked like Niagra Falls ... Stupid Andrew!
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Numbers seem fine to me. Just make sure fuel pressure never drops below say 5 and you should be plenty safe. Boost sounds right if you haven't changed the wastegate adjustment; it's set for 18 to 20. Sorry I couldn't be of more help on the wiring
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That's what I love about this forum, when someone is looking for help, there's always someone who wants to throw in a negative statement.
How about some help! If you don't have something constructive to say, don't say anything.
How about some help! If you don't have something constructive to say, don't say anything.
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I'm with you piper.
Do you have a volt meter or even a test light? That's the only way to be sure. Actuate the dimmer and see if the voltage goes up and down.
Do you have a volt meter or even a test light? That's the only way to be sure. Actuate the dimmer and see if the voltage goes up and down.
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Originally posted by piperca
That's what I love about this forum, when someone is looking for help, there's always someone who wants to throw in a negative statement.
How about some help! If you don't have something constructive to say, don't say anything.
That's what I love about this forum, when someone is looking for help, there's always someone who wants to throw in a negative statement.
How about some help! If you don't have something constructive to say, don't say anything.
Thats what I love about this forum....people that ask for advice, and then they dont like the advice they get.....whatever...my opinion, FWIW
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Dr. Evil, dont' get your knickers in a twist! The post pertains to looking for the appropriate wire, not that, in your opinion, I have purchased an inferior product. I bought the gauges because I liked the dual gauge feature and wanted a matched set. Unfortunately, the Westach line of fuel pressure gauges are only available in electrical. I asked opinions from those who own this gauge and have not yet found a problem.
Thanks for the advice, but, for now, I'm sticking with what I have ... shame on me if it doesn't work out.
Now, can you help me with the wire????
Thanks for the advice, but, for now, I'm sticking with what I have ... shame on me if it doesn't work out.
Now, can you help me with the wire????