Gauge pillar - where to route wires?
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Installing a full replacement pillar gauge pod. Running an autometer boost gauge and AEM Eugo wideband. What's the best (RE EASIEST - Cleanest) routing for the misc. wires, boost signal tube, power, etc? Both under/ around/ through the dash and also through the firewall. Where to take power off from?
I don't mind mechanical stuff but I hate wiring.
I don't mind mechanical stuff but I hate wiring.
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There are a couple of places where there are holes in the firewall leading into the engine bay near the pedal set. Just look for the rubber boots and existing wiring from the engine side, and see where they enter the cabin.
I snagged power from an accessory ignition harness wire. Don't remember the color now though, but IIRC it was black with a white stripe (I have a 1995, they may have changed it on other years.) Only reason I did that is so that there is power when the key is in the Accessory or On position, and no power if the car is off.
I snagged power from an accessory ignition harness wire. Don't remember the color now though, but IIRC it was black with a white stripe (I have a 1995, they may have changed it on other years.) Only reason I did that is so that there is power when the key is in the Accessory or On position, and no power if the car is off.
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Get an "Add-A-Circuit" from advanced or wherever. It's a fuse holder that goes into the fuse slot, then you instal the fuse in the back of it and connect your accessories to the wire coming out of the blank fuse. It's really clean compared to vampire clip taps and crap like that and you don't have to worry about overloading any small circuits because you can tap into anyone you want.
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