Reply With QuoteEngine saver, ems2, digital boost gauge and ext temp gauge for now, but could add more in future.
RoverLord
just out of curiosity, how many gauges and what else are you looking at running?
If its only gauges it seems like you're going to a lot of overkill for very little gain.
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
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Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
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Wizard
Engine saver, ems2, digital boost gauge and ext temp gauge for now, but could add more in future.
RoverLord
that's barely 1.5A draw...
be careful you dont over fuse it. Once youve got everything in pull the main fuse and put a multi meter in as an amps meter and check the max amps draw when you power it up and then fuse at the next highest fuse.
if you're only running thin gauge wire it can help to sleeve it with irrigtion tube or similar to help secure it and to help run it.
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
Wizard
Originally Posted by Blknight.aus
yea the cig lighter had a 20amp in there and i havent yet decided on the second fuse on the tap. was going to put 10 in there but may reduce to 5. all the gauges will have their own fuses through the little box. i think they range around 1 to 2 amps. i cant see the ems mention anywhere what fuse to use on installation. i will check the amperage as you suggested once everything is running and put in a suitable fuse. as i mentioned the cig lighter barely ever gets any use so dont think will cause too many issues. ill see how much amp draw i get when i press it in.
i have special bright yellow sleeving to keep the wires tidy and together and easily visible. all connectors and shrink tubing too. started wiring up already. pretty happy with how neat it looks. i recon i could get a job working on the space shuttle. especially now that it doesnt get used anymore.
Master
Yellow is usually reserved for Srs, eg pretensioners and airbags. That might worry or confuse someone else coming along afterward.
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Wizard
planning on there not being someone afterwards. which is why im putting so much work into the thing. i kinda like it.
plus i have labels on all the wiring which i have ever done in. so you dont have to follow the wire around to know what it's for.
Wizard
started the main wiring. i was only installing the engine saver for now before my weekend trip and thought whilst i was wiring through the firewall etc i would do all the other wires too. so i put my ems wires through as well and tied them up to the side for future.
i will bring all the wiring up to the mud pod on the dash too and tie it aside for easy installation later.
that last pic shows a bit of the spaghetti i have under there. the wire in the foreground is my main power in from the fuse tap.
Wizard
PS i need to feed some wires on the passenger side. i read on here that behind the window washer bottle there is a rubber grommet. i cant see it on my disco. is that only for overseas models or certain year? is it a big hole? there is a smaller one when some non factory wiring goes through but not enough room in that one and its right on the edge of the engine bay away from washer tank. i think it prodives wiring for the plug at the back.
Master
If, like mine, your rear window washer is useless/broken then cut off the washer pipe between its pump and the bulkhead (down below/near the bonnet release cable). If you're lucky you can retrieve the grommet and feed you new wire(s) through it. just park the old washer pipe out of the way. Disconnect the power feed to the rear washer pump if you wish.
The pop out the glove box and you have good access to your new found cable entry and can poke wires into quite a few places under/around the dash - including up into the slots underneath that thin coin tray thingy on top.
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