Volt meter ?
Im thinking about purchasing a voltmeter for my vicky and just wondering is it as easy a people say to install, how would it be done i heard it run to positive and some how run to alternator? any help highly appreciated!!! thanks guys
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One wire to any hot switched source, one wire to a good ground, maybe a wire for illumination. Deciding on where to put it is the hard part. -
yes the volt meter is the EZ one, just hook it up to any acessory juice that is on while the key is on.
Tapping into the ashtray cig lighter worked well for mePete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
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85HPP's most noteworthy mods: CFI to SEFI conversion w/HO upperstuff headers & flowmasters P71 airbox Towncar seats LED dash light-show center console w/5 gauge package LED 3rd brake light 3G alternator mini starter washer/coolant bottle upgrade Towncar power trunk pull underhood fuse/relay box 16" HPP wheels - police swaybars w/poly rubbers - budget Alpine driven 10 speaker stereoComment
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Cig lighter is usually constant +. The voltmeter uses tiny amounts of power though, so thats not really a problem. Ideally it should be key-switched though.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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Would fuse-holder with a voltmeter between the alternator and starter solenoid draw any with the key off?sigpic
1986 Grand Marquis LS 2 Door
Ext: Medium Shadow Blue Metallic, Int: Midnight Blue, 3.08 open, 235/70/15 Goodyear Aquatread III, Rebuilt AOD w/ Transgo Shift Kit, 3G upgrade from 95 5.0 Mustang, Walker Dual Exhaust w/ H pipe, Viper 5900ST alarm, De-smogged, Rear Civ. Sway Bar, and more.Comment
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Autometer says right in their directions NOT to hook the voltmeter to the alternator. Find a switched source inside the car; its simpler and more convenient.**2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
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**2012 Harley Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG):103/ Cobra Speedsters/ Cosmetics, 9K Poseur HD Rider
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I was just talking about a regular in-line fuse holder that also has the display, not an interior gauge. Would that make any difference?sigpic
1986 Grand Marquis LS 2 Door
Ext: Medium Shadow Blue Metallic, Int: Midnight Blue, 3.08 open, 235/70/15 Goodyear Aquatread III, Rebuilt AOD w/ Transgo Shift Kit, 3G upgrade from 95 5.0 Mustang, Walker Dual Exhaust w/ H pipe, Viper 5900ST alarm, De-smogged, Rear Civ. Sway Bar, and more.Comment
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I didn't mean to comment on your thread. I was commenting on the first post, and the reference to hooking the voltmeter to the alt. Sorry for the confusion.Originally posted by 86GmLsCoupe View Post
I'm not so sure I understand what you're asking. There are fuse holders that display voltage on them (just to use for reference)? Is this a temporary thing, or is it always left hooked up?**2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
**2006 MGM,"Ultimate": 4.6/ 2.73/ Dark Tint, Magnaflows, 19s, 115K Daily Driver
**2012 Harley Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG):103/ Cobra Speedsters/ Cosmetics, 9K Poseur HD Rider
**1976 Ford F-150 4WD: 360, 4 spd, 3.50s, factory A/C, 4" lift, Bilsteins, US Indy Mags, 35s Truck DutiesComment
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I gotcha, its a fuse holder that displays voltage instead of the regular Mega-Fuse from the 3g to starter solenoid. I figured the two scenarios were sort of similar? I'm just concerned about a parasitic drain if its possible.sigpic
1986 Grand Marquis LS 2 Door
Ext: Medium Shadow Blue Metallic, Int: Midnight Blue, 3.08 open, 235/70/15 Goodyear Aquatread III, Rebuilt AOD w/ Transgo Shift Kit, 3G upgrade from 95 5.0 Mustang, Walker Dual Exhaust w/ H pipe, Viper 5900ST alarm, De-smogged, Rear Civ. Sway Bar, and more.Comment
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yeah your right about deciding where to put it is the hard part lol. I need to put one in as well got to monitor my 2g lolOriginally posted by torquelover View Post
1989 mercury grand marquis gs / 2014 ford focus s daily driver
302 lopo with ho upper/ aod with trans go shift kit
k code 3:55 posi rear/big brake swap tow package car
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I used the wires from the light on top of the ash tray for the lighting for it, and the feed source from the fuse panel. I used the one for the wipers. it was a metal circuit breaker. Then I grounded it on the main ground thing under the center of the dash. DO NOT RUN IT TO THE ALTERNATOR!Originally posted by Zcliff89 View PostComment
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did you just stick the wire in the fuse panel?Originally posted by 86VickyLX View Post
1989 mercury grand marquis gs / 2014 ford focus s daily driver
302 lopo with ho upper/ aod with trans go shift kit
k code 3:55 posi rear/big brake swap tow package car
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yeah, I made sure it wouldn't come out or anything like that. I wrapped it around one of the prongs for the circuit breaker for the wipersComment
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d'oh I shouldnt post after just waking up... I meant to say the switch line for the radio...
Currently I am using the cig lighter wiring to source a relay triggered by the radio's ignition wire
Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
'LTD HPP' 85 Vic (my rusty baby) '06 Honda Reflex 250cc 'Baileys' 91 Vic (faded cream puff) ClifFord 'ODB' 88 P72 (SOLD) '77 LTDII (RIP)
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85HPP's most noteworthy mods: CFI to SEFI conversion w/HO upperstuff headers & flowmasters P71 airbox Towncar seats LED dash light-show center console w/5 gauge package LED 3rd brake light 3G alternator mini starter washer/coolant bottle upgrade Towncar power trunk pull underhood fuse/relay box 16" HPP wheels - police swaybars w/poly rubbers - budget Alpine driven 10 speaker stereoComment
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What about using the power (+) off the adapter I have for the CD player? It is shut off when the key is off.....Oh, where by chance can I get one to measure up to 1.21 Jigawatts?
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