Autometer Gauge Wiring

TheJeanyus · 12-14-2007, 02:52 AM

I'm swapping out my Autometer A-Pillar pod for a Speed of Sound pillar, and to do so I'll have to remove my gauges. The problem is, I don't see a way to disconnect the wires from the gauges without disconnecting them where they wire into the lighting system. Does anyone know if the wires can be disconnected from the gauge? Or is there some type of connector I could splice into the wires in case I pull them out again for some reason? I looked at Radioshack and didn't see anything that looked like it would work for what I want to do.

Italian LX · 12-14-2007, 04:52 AM

What series gauges do you have? On most of their gauges, you can just pull the bulb out of the back; however, since you are asking, you must have a series that uses the built-in LED backlighting.

The simple route would be just to use some crimp-on quick-disconnects.

TheJeanyus · 12-14-2007, 01:06 PM

I have Lunar series gauges - a mechanical fuel pressure and a mechanical boost pressure.

I had thought about using quick disconnects. Do you think they'll stay together? I was worried they might come apart after a while.

Italian LX · 12-14-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

I have Lunar series gauges - a mechanical fuel pressure and a mechanical boost pressure.

Heck, the lighting would be the least of my worries. I would dread having to deal with the damn isolation line.

. . . electric FP gauge FTW!

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

I had thought about using quick disconnects. Do you think they'll stay together? I was worried they might come apart after a while.

Most of the ones I have used are actually pretty difficult to pull apart.

TheJeanyus · 12-14-2007, 06:03 PM

The fuel pressure may be electrical. It's been in there so long, I don't really remember.

Paul and Jason put it in while I was gone to work/school one day.

I think I'll give the quick disconnects a try. Thanks.

rtusnake · 12-14-2007, 11:28 PM

I'm pretty sure your fp gauge is electric as well. I think I remember seeing a plug in on your fuel rail

TheJeanyus · 12-14-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rtusnake

I'm pretty sure your fp gauge is electric as well. I think I remember seeing a plug in on your fuel rail

Now that you mention it, I believe that is right. It is an electric gauge.

12-14-2007, 02:52 AM	#1
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Autometer Gauge Wiring I'm swapping out my Autometer A-Pillar pod for a Speed of Sound pillar, and to do so I'll have to remove my gauges. The problem is, I don't see a way to disconnect the wires from the gauges without disconnecting them where they wire into the lighting system. Does anyone know if the wires can be disconnected from the gauge? Or is there some type of connector I could splice into the wires in case I pull them out again for some reason? I looked at Radioshack and didn't see anything that looked like it would work for what I want to do. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

12-14-2007, 04:52 AM	#2
Italian LX Daddy x4 ...we're done Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxford, AL Posts: 11,551	What series gauges do you have? On most of their gauges, you can just pull the bulb out of the back; however, since you are asking, you must have a series that uses the built-in LED backlighting. The simple route would be just to use some crimp-on quick-disconnects. __________________ -Brian '86 Mustang GT Convertible '88 Mustang LX coupe '11 Odyssey TE '21 Insight Touring Last edited by Italian LX; 12-14-2007 at 04:54 AM.

12-14-2007, 01:06 PM	#3
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	I have Lunar series gauges - a mechanical fuel pressure and a mechanical boost pressure. I had thought about using quick disconnects. Do you think they'll stay together? I was worried they might come apart after a while. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

12-14-2007, 06:03 PM	#5
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	The fuel pressure may be electrical. It's been in there so long, I don't really remember. Paul and Jason put it in while I was gone to work/school one day. I think I'll give the quick disconnects a try. Thanks. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

12-14-2007, 11:28 PM	#6
rtusnake Halfshaft Killer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Kingdom Posts: 3,910	I'm pretty sure your fp gauge is electric as well. I think I remember seeing a plug in on your fuel rail __________________ 03 Cobra 06 F250 (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")